405th Book Club - Episode 1: Cryptum [Feb 15th]

[Drim]

Hello everyone,


Welcome to the official discussion thread for this month’s episode of the 405th Book Club.


This thread will serve as the home for everything related to this episode, including discussion, questions for the panel, and conversation before and after the stream. Whether you’ve finished the book, just started it, or are joining purely to listen and learn, you’re welcome here.


This episode will be streamed live, with a panel of community members discussing the current book, its themes, how it connects to the Halo universe, and what stood out to them as readers.


Episode details
Book: Cryptum
Author: Greg Bear
Episode: 1
Stream date: Feb 15th 2026
Stream time: TBD
Stream link: [Link when available]


Panelists for this episode
Host: Drim
Panelists: TBD

 

[Crimson]

First!

 

[N8TEBB]

Just bought a copy of the book! should be here in a week or two. I also found the free audio book on spotify. I'd like to be a part of this episode!

 

[Drim]

Just bought a copy of the book! should be here in a week or two. I also found the free audio book on spotify. I'd like to be a part of this episode!

Happy to have you! Adding you in as one of our panelist!