Thursday, May 17, 2018

Bout of Books 22 Day 4

Here is the schedule of events for today:

TZC = Time Zone Conversion

10:30am CT (TZC) Morning Announcements with @boutofbooks
7:30pm CT (TZC) Evening Announcements with @boutofbooks


Challenges

Read Alikes

If you liked a particular book, then recommend a book(s) similar to the one you liked. If you've played our "If you like . . . try . . . " challenge before, you've got the idea!
    Thanks to the Erica (@2020hines_sight) for today's challenge.

    Wednesday, May 16, 2018

    Bout of Books 22 Day 3

    Here is the schedule of events for today:

    TZC = Time Zone Conversion

    10:30am CT (TZC) Morning Announcements with @boutofbooks
    7:30pm CT (TZC) Evening Announcements with @boutofbooks

    Challenges

    Show Me Your Precious

    Everyone has a book that they love; now is your time to bring out your precious and shine. Share your favorite book (in whatever format you choose)! You know the one that has that beautifully illustrated map, or gorgeous writing, or whatever it is that draws you to it. Share with the world what makes that book your precious!

    Thanks to Minx (@thegenreminx) for today's challenge.

    Tuesday, May 15, 2018

    Bout of Books 22 Day 2

    Today is the LAST DAY to GET SIGNED UP.
    Are YOU signed up PROPERLY?
    Only properly signed up participants
    ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PRIZES.
    _________________________

    Congratulations!

    You survived the first day of the read-a-thon!

    Here is the schedule of events for today:

    TZC = Time Zone Conversion

    10:30am CT (TZC) Morning Announcements with @boutofbooks
    7:30pm CT (TZC) Evening Announcements with @boutofbooks


    Monday, May 14, 2018

    Bout of Books 22 Day 1

    Welcome to Bout of Books 22!

    Here is the schedule of events for today:

    TZC = Time Zone Conversion

    10:30am CST (TZC) Morning Announcements with @boutofbooks
    7:30pm CST (TZC) Evening Announcements with @boutofbooks
    8pm CST (TZC) Twitter Chat with @boutofbooks


    Please note: the form for the sign up will stay open through TODAY and TOMORROW.
    It closes Wednesday at midnight (TZC)

    Challenges

    Introduce Yourself #insixwords

    The challenge is simple: introduce yourself on Twitter, Instagram, or on this post using six words, no more, no less. Use the hashtags #boutofbooks and #insixwords so we can learn all about you.

    Twitter Chat Information

    TZC = Time Zone Conversion
    There is a Twitter chat today at 8pm CT (TZC)
    The chat will be led by Amanda using @boutofbooks


    Monday, May 7, 2018

    Bout of Books 22 Schedule

    It's COMING!
    Psst. Tell your friends:
    Bout of Books 22 is coming!

    For Bout of Books 22, all challenges will be hosted on the Bout of Books blog. Here. Right here. So keep your eyes on this site to see what's what for the day!

    Challenges
    **This is the overall list for the challenges offered during Bout of Books 22. Make sure you check the blog each day of the read-a-thon for instructions and details on how to complete the daily challenges**

    Monday 5/14
    Introduce yourself #insixwords

    Tuesday 5/15
    Year of You

    Wednesday 5/16
    Show Me Your Precious

    Thursday 5/17
    Read Alikes

    Friday 5/18
    Space Scavenger Hunt

    Saturday 5/19
    Share Your Favorite Bout of Books Moment

    Sunday 5/20
    Stretch Goal


    Twitter Chats
    (chats last approximately one hour)
    TZC = Time Zone Conversion

    Monday: 8pm CST (TZC)
    Saturday: 10am CST (TZC)

    Monday, April 30, 2018

    Bout of Books 22 SIGN UP!

    Are you ready to SIGN UP?

    THIS IS WHERE YOU SIGN UP.


    Here's what you have to do:

    1. Post on your site, Twitter, Google+, Goodreads, YouTube, Instagram or Facebook account and declare your intentions to join us. It's EASY. We ask you share info to help spread the word. Please link back to us so others can find us here.

    If you're posting on your blog, grab the official blurb (below) and our button (in the sidebar) and create a post. (Need an example? Check out Kelly's (incredibly simple) Bout of Books 22 post!)
    The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda Shofner and Kelly Rubidoux Apple. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 14th and runs through Sunday, May 20th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 22 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team
    Want to post on Twitter? We've written a tweet for you.
     I'm participating in Bout of Books 22!


    2. Add the direct link to your sign up post to the linky in this post. You have until Tuesday, May 15th at 11:59pm CST to sign up. (If the linky is closed, you're too late.)

    3. On May 14th, READ!

    Official Sign Up

    Remember: you must post a DIRECT LINK to your sign up post. 

    If you're only participating on Twitter/YouTube, link up your "I'm participating in Bout of Books!" tweet/video, NOT your Twitter/YouTube profile.

    No direct link = no Grand Prize


    Monday, April 23, 2018

    Call for Bout of Books 22 Experts

    We need YOU.


    Bout of Books has attracted more participants every time we've held it. And as it grows, we're limited as to how many people we can reach and interact with.

    That's where Bout of Books experts come in.

    What makes a person a Bout of Books expert, you ask?
    • You've participated in AT LEAST four Bout of Books prior to Bout of Books 22
    • You love Bout of Books and want to make sure everyone knows how awesome it is
    • You're willing to commit some of your free time to helping us
    • You love connecting with fellow book lovers and cheering them on
    If you're chosen as an expert, you get to visit #boutofbooks-ers' blogs and comment on their posts--tell them how awesome they are and how well they're doing. WHO DOESN'T LOVE SPREADING LOVE?!?!?