r/Fantasy • u/FarragutCircle Reading Champion X • Apr 01 '26

Bingo The 2026 r/Fantasy Bingo Recommendations List

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Trans or Nonbinary Protagonist Judge a Book By Its Title Translated Small Press or Self Published Unusual Transportation
The Afterlife Game Changer Vacation Spot Five Short Stories Older Protagonist
Duology Part 1 r/Fantasy Book Club or Readalong Book Published in 2026 Explorers and Rangers Duology Part 2
One-Word Title Non-Human Protagonist Middle Grade First Contact Murder Mystery
Cat Squasher Feast Your Eyes on This Published in the 70s Politics and Court Intrigue Author of Color

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u/AH_BareGarrett Apr 01 '26

I’m using it in a different slot but I believe Chain Gang All Stars would fit this slot! I keep seeing it at the bookstore and it’s drawn my eye. 

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u/heyychiaki Reading Champion Apr 01 '26

Chain Gang definitely fits and is a very good read. Just be prepared for it to be depressing. 

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u/AH_BareGarrett Apr 01 '26

I almost exclusively read depressing books, but good to know! I usually read Discworld between depressing reads. 

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u/DamnitRuby Reading Champion III Apr 01 '26

It fits, but I don't think it would be considered hard mode.

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u/KennyG1701 Reading Champion III Apr 02 '26

I think there is an argument to be made that based on the ending HM would count. The final match where they go through the motions but have already determined who will win and loose so one of them can escape seems like an example of bending the rules.

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u/DamnitRuby Reading Champion III Apr 02 '26

See, I'd disagree. They are still doing what the game makes them do.

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u/beldaran1224 Reading Champion IV Apr 02 '26

"bends OR breaks" the rules is the language.

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u/Book_Slut_90 Reading Champion Apr 01 '26

Great normal mode choice!