Today, as part of Literary Love 2014, I’d like to share some of the upcoming bookish events I’m looking forward to, as well as some of the recurring events I’ve loved in the past.
I always love read-a-thons. They’re both a great way to interact with other bloggers and a little push to read instead of watching TV in the evenings. The Love For Books Read-a-thon this weekend will include at least one mini-challenge and a giveaway. I’m excited to get started! I’d also like to mention Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon which is a ton of fun and takes place every April and October. There’s also an Ides of March read-a-thon coming up that I plan to jump into.
I also really love read-alongs. One of the best parts of blogging is getting to discuss books you’ve read with other people and a read-along is a great way to find other people reading the same book. Cornethia of The CORN-versation is currently running a The House Girl read-along which I’d love to get caught up on if I have the time this week. A great place to find read-alongs is the Book Buddies group started by Anya at On Starships and Dragonwings.
Finally, there are random, fun themed events that I’m looking forward to or have enjoyed in the past. In April, Cayce of Fighting Dreamer will be running a month long LGBT reading event, which I might join. Although I’m trying to read more LGBT books, I’m not sure if I’ll be reading enough for a month long event! I’m also looking forward to reading at least one book by Stephen King as part of an event that Rory at Fourth Street Review and Wendy at Wensend have in the works. In the past, I’ve also enjoyed Non-Fiction November, hosted by Kim at Sophisticated Dorkiness and of course, Bloggiesta.
What are some of your favorite bookish blogging events? Anything fun coming up? Feel free to share your answer or other bookish love related posts below in the #LiteraryLove14 link-up!
The LGBT month sounds interesting. I’ll have to check it out!
Allison @ The Book Wheel recently posted…Immigration, Same-Sex Benefits, and Yoga Mats
I think I probably will join in, especially if there’s no minimum number of books to read. I’m sure I can fit in at least one LGBT book in April
I have never heard of the read-a-thons you mentioned. I can’t wait to check them out! I also look forwrd to checking out the other websites you mentioned, since I love love love to read! Thanks for the info! Just speading comment love from Sits!
Kim recently posted…Oh Hearts of Mine!
Great! I hope you find some events you enjoy
I joined my first reading challenges this year: TBR Pile reading and the Chunkster Challenge. I want to do a read-a-long, but anytime I try, I never keep up. It’s like the pressure of reading along makes me not read. Very weird, I know. So I don’t officially sign up for those, but jump in if I happen to keep up.
Jennine G. recently posted…Once Upon A Timepiece
I really love reading challenges in theory, but I don’t use them to guide my reading as much as I’d like. Hopefully I’ll do better about that next month
I enjoy read-a-longs, but I sometimes have trouble reading during them too, although in my case it’s usually because I get distracted by all the activities! They’re pretty enjoyable just as social events too though, so I don’t mind that much.
I do love events that have Twitterchats! Those are the best!
Jennine G. recently posted…Begin the Week with Words
Me too! I used to not get twitter but it’s become one of my favorite social media sites
Oh I just love this!!!! I read The House Girl so I am going to look into that read-along to see if I can chat with them! Also, I always love it when someone does a roundup of events! It helps me so much bc I can’t keep up with all of them!
Rebecca @ Love at First Book recently posted…What some famous people love about books
There are so many events, they can be hard to keep track of! If you’re not already following A Novel Challenge, they’re definitely my go-to spot for finding blogging events
You should join! I’ll be hosting the LGBT Month together with Laura (@ Laura Plus Books) and we’re planning many fun things. Oh, it’s not going to be very “hardcore”, you don’t have to spend to whole month reading LGBT (if you don’t want to ~.~), the minimum participation requirement is to post one LGBT related post
And there will be a read-along (for a YA LGBT book), so that might help you with your reading challenge.
I also love read-a-thons/read-alongs, so I’m bookmarking this post.
Cayce recently posted…Secret [Sweet Valentine] Card Exchange – The Reveal
Great, count me in! I would really like to get started on reading some LGBT books for the challenge and the event and read-a-long could be just the push I need
Pingback: Literary Love 2014 Wrap-Up | Doing Dewey