You Dreamed of Empires v. Real Americans
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. 5, 2025 • QUARTERFINALS
You Dreamed of Empires
v. Real Americans
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. 5.) The poll is now closed.
POLL You Dreamed of Empires 59.1% — Real Americans 40.9%
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. 5 will be counted.) The main discussion has now concluded, and the most-upvoted comment was by @Luna, who added 24 extra votes in favor of You Dreamed of Empires.