I'm sure you've seen, but if you haven't, PB did confirm a FALL release for BOTH Blades 3 and COP 3. Blades 3 made the "Upcoming" books list while COP 3 was just mentioned in the Q&A section. To me, this means Blades 3 will release earlier in the fall and COP 3 later.
Blades 3 is already listed under VIP release (for the Fall). I assume COP 3 will follow with release as VIP first since PB said that Blades 2 was the last book to release wide to everyone at once.
I plan to do book clubs for both books. (I assume there will be AI issues with both books, which has been a discussion for whether to do TDG or not due to it, but I intend to play both books regardless.)
That said, I don't know yet if the book club will be for VIP or Wide Release. I know I have several messages and DMs already about that. I'll respond to all but basically I don't have an answer yet and probably won't have a definitive answer until it gets closer.
I'll say that personally, I'd prefer if Blades was for VIP because I don't think can't wait an extra 5-8 weeks for a wide release. COP I'm a little more flexible with. I think I could wait for the wide release since I still haven't even played the mini book and have no desire to do so....
I will be putting up some polls now (and probably when it's closer) so I can gauge the fandom so I have some information to help me make a decision. It will not be an easy decision to make since I know there will be those who want things both ways.
Thank you for all your support of the book club over the past year (I can't believe it's only been a year!!!) I appreciate your support in making each event a success and your understanding in how these next few book clubs go.
(PS: I don't know how this all will effect the It Lives Book Club potential)