Hamilton Book Club

For our January flagship meeting we will be reading Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman~

Book synopsis from Goodreads:
The apocalypse will be televised!
A man. His ex-girlfriend's cat. A sadistic game show unlike anything in the universe: a dungeon crawl where survival depends on killing your prey in the most entertaining way possible.
In a flash, every human-erected construction on Earth—from Buckingham Palace to the tiniest of sheds—collapses in a heap, sinking into the ground.
The buildings and all the people inside have all been atomized and transformed into the dungeon: an 18-level labyrinth filled with traps, monsters, and loot. A dungeon so enormous, it circles the entire globe.
Only a few dare venture inside. But once you're in, you can't get out. And what's worse, each level has a time limit. You have but days to find a staircase to the next level down, or it's game over. In this game, it's not about your strength or your dexterity. It's about your followers, your views. Your clout. It's about building an audience and killing those goblins with style.
You can't just survive here. You gotta survive big.
You gotta fight with vigor, with excitement. You gotta make them stand up and cheer. And if you do have that "it" factor, you may just find yourself with a following. That's the only way to truly survive in this game—with the help of the loot boxes dropped upon you by the generous benefactors watching from across the galaxy.

They call it Dungeon Crawler World. But for Carl, it's anything but a game.

FAQ:

How does this book club work?
Read as much of the book as you can prior to all of us meeting on the last Thursday of the month. If you've read 0% of the book, then you can absolutely attend - just be prepared for spoilers and a good time! When we meet on the last Thursday of the month, the two hosts will lead a discussion about the book, and we will also share ratings! Some hosts like to come with a list of questions, some go with the flow. Asking what others thought about a certain thing in the book is okay, but openly criticizing how the hosts are running the book club will not be tolerated.
Can I host?
You can host if you have attended at least one book club in-person, which will be verified against attendance records.
Why is the list limited to 15 participants?
It is limited to 15 due to limited seating at Pheasant Plucker (especially if we are sitting on the first floor near the back), and to ensure a smooth conversation where everyone has an opportunity to speak. We do sometimes have more than 15 signed up, as we do expect some people to have last minute conflicts. Please read the book even if you are on the waitlist, as people's RSVPs do change.

Hey everyone!

We want to try out a new book club "off-shoot" session, where instead of picking a book off a poll, we read whichever book we want so as long as it fits the theme. Then we come, have a nice, chill chat about the book we read, and compare notes on the tropes used in this genre. Who knows, you might just add another book to your ever-growing list of TBRs!

Not sure what to read?
Here are some suggestions!

The Notebook - Nicholas Sparks
Heated Rivalry - Rachel Reid
Book Lovers - Emily Henry
The Pumpkin Spice Cafe - Laurie Gilmore
Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros
Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte
The Neighbor Favor - Kristina Forest

This list is just a suggestion; you're welcome to use this as an excuse to read the romance novel sitting on your TBR as well!

We will be meeting at Pheasant Plucker on the lower level, in the back. Hence, the attendee limit is 15. However, if you find yourself on the waitlist come Monday, February 16th, 2026 and would like to come, please message Basma here on the app.

We hope to see you there!