I Cheerfully Refuse v. Long Island Compromise
Welcome to our first-ever summer bracket, where you decide which book you want to advance—and your comments and upvotes could sway the outcome of every match. Here’s a recap of how it works.
AUG. 6, 2025 • QUARTERFINALS
I Cheerfully Refuse
v. Long Island Compromise
CURRENT STANDINGS
TODAY’S MATCH
It’s up to you: Are you ready to cast your vote?
Tell us which book should advance. (Poll closes at midnight ET on Aug. 6.) The poll is now closed.
POLL I Cheerfully Refuse 61.9% — Long Island Compromise 38.1%
Or do you want to join the discussion?
In each quarterfinal match the comment that receives the most upvotes in favor of one of the books will have 2x those upvotes awarded to that title’s poll tally. (Only upvotes prior to midnight ET on Aug. 6 will be counted.) The main discussion has now concluded, and the most-upvoted comment was by @kate, who added 32 extra votes in favor of I Cheerfully Refuse.