Sunday, August 26, 2018

Bout of Books 23 Day 7

The end is in sight.
Keep reading!

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

Stretch Goal

It's the last day of the readathon, so today's challenge is to take a look at the goals you set for the week (if you have them) and decide a) how you can stretch yourself to complete them or b) how you can revise them so you can meet them. Because yes, you can revise your goals! If you didn't set goals for the week, set a small one for yourself today!

Instagram Photo a Day

For those of you who use Instagram, don't forget to post your daily Bout of Books photo. Find out more on our Bout of Books Instagram page!

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Bout of Books 23 Day 6

Here is the schedule of events for today:

TZC = Time Zone Conversion

9:30am CT (TZC) Morning Announcements with @boutofbooks
10am CT (TZC) Twitter Chat with @boutofbooks
7:30pm CT (TZC) Evening Announcements with @boutofbooks

Challenges

Discover Books

Bout of Books is known to add to your TBR instead of reduce it. Embrace it by sharing the books you've discovered through Bout of Books.

Thanks to Erica (@2020hines_sight) for today's challenge.

Instagram Photo a Day

For those of you who use Instagram, don't forget to post your daily Bout of Books photo. Find out more on our Bout of Books Instagram page!

Twitter Chat Information

TZC = Time Zone Conversion
There is a Twitter chat today at 10am CT (TZC)
The chat will be led by Kelly using @boutofbooks

The chat will last one hour. We will use the Q1/A1 system. The host asks the questions using Q1, Q2, and so on. You respond using A1, A2. EASY!

Friday, August 24, 2018

Bout of Books 23 Day 5

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

Bookish Playlist

What's a song that always reminds you of a certain book? Is it something the characters listen to? Do the lyrics remind you of the plot? Make a list of at least three songs and match them each with a book. Participants could explain their reasoning in greater depth in the form of a blog or twitter thread, show pictures of the books and caption with the song titles in an Instagram post, or even make a playlist on Spotify or YouTube and share it.

Thanks to Emma (@emmareadsthings) for today's challenge.

Instagram Photo a Day

For those of you who use Instagram, don't forget to post your daily Bout of Books photo. Find out more on our Bout of Books Instagram page!

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Bout of Books 23 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

Book Trip

Share books set in places you want to visit. Make a road trip of settings in the US or a dream vacation. Or you can think outside the box and choose fantasy, paranormal, historical, or sci-fi setting. Like Hogwarts!
    Thanks to Stacie (@SincerelyStacie) for today's challenge.

    Instagram Photo a Day

    For those of you who use Instagram, don't forget to post your daily Bout of Books photo. Find out more on our Bout of Books Instagram page!

    Wednesday, August 22, 2018

    Bout of Books 23 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

    Literary Villain

    Who are your favorite literary bad guys? Can be a villain, a not-so-good-guy, or anti-hero.

    Thanks to Darcus (@darcusmurray) for today's challenge.

    Instagram Photo a Day

    For those of you who use Instagram, don't forget to post your daily Bout of Books photo. Find out more on our Bout of Books Instagram page!

    Tuesday, August 21, 2018

    Bout of Books 23 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



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

    Challenge

    Book Plot Emoji

    Tell the plot of a book (recent read, favorite, whatever) with emojis. If you need a little emoji help, try emojipedia.org

    Thanks to Rebecca (@rebeccabook17) for today's challenge!

    Instagram Photo a Day

    For those of you who use Instagram, don't forget to post your daily Bout of Books photo. Find out more on our Bout of Books Instagram page!

    Monday, August 20, 2018

    Bout of Books 23 Day 1

    Welcome to Bout of Books 23!

    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.

    Example: "Needed for survival: books, dogs, coffee."

    Instagram Photo a Day

    For those of you who use Instagram, don't forget to post your daily Bout of Books photo. Find out more on our Bout of Books Instagram page!

    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



    The chat will last one hour. We will use the Q1/A1 system. The host asks the question using Q1, Q2, and so on. You respond using A1, A2. EASY