Game Over Books
@gameoverbooks.bsky.social
Founded in 2017, Game Over Books is a small Boston-based press run by nerdy artists.
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www.linktr.ee/gameoverbooks
A massive thank you to everyone that submitted to the last reading period! Our next reading period will be in May '26. In the meantime, get ready for some new books!
August 27, 2025 at 8:21 PM
A massive thank you to everyone that submitted to the last reading period! Our next reading period will be in May '26. In the meantime, get ready for some new books!
COVER REVEAL!!! We’re thrilled to share this new masterpiece by Catherine Weiss, for Casey Elizabeth Newbegin’s collection THE EUCALYPTS. Available for preorder at GAMEOVERBOOKS.COM
August 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
COVER REVEAL!!! We’re thrilled to share this new masterpiece by Catherine Weiss, for Casey Elizabeth Newbegin’s collection THE EUCALYPTS. Available for preorder at GAMEOVERBOOKS.COM
It's that time again. More info at the link in bio.
April 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
It's that time again. More info at the link in bio.
Available for preorder—FIRE IN THE WAITING ROOM by @livmammone.bsky.social ! Get a copy of mind-boggling poems encased in a beautiful cover designed by @catherineweiss.bsky.social at GAMEOVERBOOKS.com
February 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Available for preorder—FIRE IN THE WAITING ROOM by @livmammone.bsky.social ! Get a copy of mind-boggling poems encased in a beautiful cover designed by @catherineweiss.bsky.social at GAMEOVERBOOKS.com
Game Over Books is officially opening our donations page to continue publishing queer writers, BIPOC writers, and first time authors. Help us keep our lights on at GAMEOVERBOOKS.COM/DONATIONS
February 18, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Game Over Books is officially opening our donations page to continue publishing queer writers, BIPOC writers, and first time authors. Help us keep our lights on at GAMEOVERBOOKS.COM/DONATIONS
Game Over Books author @summ.bsky.social’s chapbook I COULD DIE TODAY AND LIVE AGAIN is available at the @workshops4gaza.bsky.social open poems book emporium—an online store where all proceeds go to delivering aid to North and Central Gaza. Link is in our bio!
February 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Game Over Books author @summ.bsky.social’s chapbook I COULD DIE TODAY AND LIVE AGAIN is available at the @workshops4gaza.bsky.social open poems book emporium—an online store where all proceeds go to delivering aid to North and Central Gaza. Link is in our bio!
Kendrick doing us a solid. Can't afford those ad prices!
February 10, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Kendrick doing us a solid. Can't afford those ad prices!
One week left to submit!
February 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
One week left to submit!
EXCITING NEWS! You can preorder @jessnirvanapoet.bsky.social ’s book EARTHLY GODS on our website today! Like, right now. You know where to go—http://GAMEOVERBOOKS.COM
January 29, 2025 at 11:36 PM
EXCITING NEWS! You can preorder @jessnirvanapoet.bsky.social ’s book EARTHLY GODS on our website today! Like, right now. You know where to go—http://GAMEOVERBOOKS.COM
COVER REVEAL!!! UTOPIANS IN LOVE by @bobsykora.bsky.social is now available for preorder. This beautiful book & gorgeous cover by @catherineweiss.bsky.social
can sit pretty on your bookshelf if you order at gameoverbooks.com
can sit pretty on your bookshelf if you order at gameoverbooks.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
COVER REVEAL!!! UTOPIANS IN LOVE by @bobsykora.bsky.social is now available for preorder. This beautiful book & gorgeous cover by @catherineweiss.bsky.social
can sit pretty on your bookshelf if you order at gameoverbooks.com
can sit pretty on your bookshelf if you order at gameoverbooks.com
UPDATE! Now accepting submissions from any & all queer religious school alumni!
We had lots of inquiries so we’ve decided to expand the project to help give a voice to an even wider range of experiences. 🤍 Submissions are OPEN until 2/10.
Link in bio!
We had lots of inquiries so we’ve decided to expand the project to help give a voice to an even wider range of experiences. 🤍 Submissions are OPEN until 2/10.
Link in bio!
January 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
UPDATE! Now accepting submissions from any & all queer religious school alumni!
We had lots of inquiries so we’ve decided to expand the project to help give a voice to an even wider range of experiences. 🤍 Submissions are OPEN until 2/10.
Link in bio!
We had lots of inquiries so we’ve decided to expand the project to help give a voice to an even wider range of experiences. 🤍 Submissions are OPEN until 2/10.
Link in bio!
We did that. Shoutout to our authors, editors, and YOU. All 2024 titles are available now at GAMEOVERBOOKS.COM
December 31, 2024 at 1:50 AM
We did that. Shoutout to our authors, editors, and YOU. All 2024 titles are available now at GAMEOVERBOOKS.COM
Game Over Books turns 7. Thank you for your support. Today only, all current titles are 70% off on our website with the code "HBD7" at checkout.
December 17, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Game Over Books turns 7. Thank you for your support. Today only, all current titles are 70% off on our website with the code "HBD7" at checkout.
Results from The Speedrun! Massive thanks to everyone who submitted. Hope you're ready for 286 new GoB titles in '25 and '26.
December 11, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Results from The Speedrun! Massive thanks to everyone who submitted. Hope you're ready for 286 new GoB titles in '25 and '26.
Thank you to everyone that submitted to The Speedrun. New author announcements are coming tomorrow but today is for scripts we want to shout out as honorable mentions. And, yes, before you ask, the next GoB Open Reading Period will be in May '25.
December 11, 2024 at 3:52 AM
Thank you to everyone that submitted to The Speedrun. New author announcements are coming tomorrow but today is for scripts we want to shout out as honorable mentions. And, yes, before you ask, the next GoB Open Reading Period will be in May '25.
The next open reading period.
November 22, 2023 at 1:19 PM
The next open reading period.
Another early surprise for the Bluesky crowd! Josh Savory's debut poetry book, The Sky King, is now available on our website. Our EiC (me) paid for it out-of-pocket with 100% proceeds going to paying staff.
www.gameoverbooks.com
www.gameoverbooks.com
July 7, 2023 at 9:14 PM
Another early surprise for the Bluesky crowd! Josh Savory's debut poetry book, The Sky King, is now available on our website. Our EiC (me) paid for it out-of-pocket with 100% proceeds going to paying staff.
www.gameoverbooks.com
www.gameoverbooks.com
Bluesky gets this a bit early. Congrats to the authors!
July 5, 2023 at 1:42 PM
Bluesky gets this a bit early. Congrats to the authors!
A Bluesky exclusive! This reading period was easily the most difficult one we'd ever had. There were a solid 20+ scripts we wanted to accept but it didn't feel right booking out until 2026. The authors listed here are all amazing and should be on your radar. Other presses! Send some emails!
July 3, 2023 at 1:01 PM
A Bluesky exclusive! This reading period was easily the most difficult one we'd ever had. There were a solid 20+ scripts we wanted to accept but it didn't feel right booking out until 2026. The authors listed here are all amazing and should be on your radar. Other presses! Send some emails!