Hi,

has anyone else had a reader message like this? There doesn't appear to be a "Top 10 Featured Discussion Slots" as part of The Seasonal Reading Challenge , and the whole thing smells a bit like a dodgy promotional scam to me.

Hello Sean,

I’m Jennrenee, one of the moderators for The Seasonal Reading Challenge on Goodreads. We are excited to announce that your book, An Applied Guide to Process and Plant Design: Second Edition, has been selected as one of the Top 10 Featured Discussion Slots in our upcoming schedule.

Why Your Work Stands Out

Your book bridges the gap between academic learning and professional practice, offering students and early‑career engineers the kind of insights typically only gained through years of on‑the‑job training. By covering plant layout, spreadsheet tools, AutoCAD, “What If” analysis, and practical case studies, you provide a comprehensive, experience‑driven guide to smarter plant design. This pragmatic approach makes your work uniquely valuable for those entering chemical engineering and process design roles.

As Henry Petroski, the engineer and historian, once said: “Engineering is not only analysis; it is also design.” Your book embodies this principle by showing readers how to move beyond theory into the practical realities of designing safe, efficient, and effective process plants.

Our Audience

We have a highly engaged segment of engineering students, early‑career professionals, and technical leaders who treat featured books not as passive reads, but as interactive frameworks and applied strategies. Your work will be dissected, debated, and applied directly into professional contexts, with members sharing insights as they adapt your design principles to strengthen their own projects.

Your Opportunity

By participating, you’ll be engaging directly with readers who respect your contributions, clear methodology, and practical teaching style. This is a chance to showcase your framework to an advanced audience, observe how readers apply your insights, and build a vocal network of advocates who will champion your book across chemical engineering, plant design, and industrial innovation communities worldwide.

Next Steps

Because these Top 10 slots are highly secured and our calendar is being finalized, we encourage you to respond promptly. We’ll share details, walk you through the feature, and discuss optional enhanced promotional opportunities to maximize your visibility.

Warm regards,

Jennrenee

Moderator, The Seasonal Reading Challenge