Book Bracket
Book clubs spend more time picking the next book than reading it. A book bracket makes it a game: everyone adds a nominee, the club votes matchup by matchup, and the champion is next month's read.
Start my bracket โStart from an example
Pick a list, tap to remove any choice, and add your own. You can change everything on the next step.
12 choices ยท Single elimination ยท 11 matchups
Next: play solo, play with friends from their phones, or share it as a link. Free, no signup.
How it works
- 1Add your choices
Start from an example above or type your own, up to 64.
- 2Tap your favorites
Choices meet head-to-head. Tap the one you'd pick, and the winner moves on.
- 3Crown a champion
Keep going until one is left. Play again with friends and compare.
Suggested format: Single elimination. Single elimination is quick. Try double elimination for a "best book of the year" bracket that deserves extra debate.
Better together. Play with friends at your meeting, or share a link so members play on their own time and send their picks back.
Tips for a great book bracket
- Let each member nominate two books so everyone has a horse in the race.
- Set a rule that last year's champion can't be nominated again.
- Share the bracket as a link before the meeting so members can play it at home and compare champions.
Ready-made brackets
Play one now, and see how everyone else voted.
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Play bracket โFrequently asked questions
How do we run a book club bracket?
Collect nominations, add them to a bracket, and tap Play with friends at your meeting. Members vote from their phones, and the champion is your next read.
Can members vote before the meeting?
Yes. Use Share as a link: everyone plays the bracket on their own time and can send their picks back to you so you can compare.
Can libraries use it?
Absolutely. Libraries run reading brackets for patrons and students. Put it on a display and let visitors vote from their phones.
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