It's time to sign up for High Summer...and in case you haven't heard, I have a special treat this year (that is sure to become a tradition). During the last weekend of the readathon, we are having a 48 hour Christmas in July Readathon! Don't worry...you do not have to participate if you're not IN to Christmas, but if you are, this is for you. Also, you can even choose to read Christmas books during the entire High Summer Readathon. I'm flexible!
The official dates are July 17 through July 30, starting at 12:00am Monday the 17th, and ending at 11:59pm on Sunday, the 30th. That's central time (U.S.), but you can adjust your times according to your time zone. Of course, like most read-a-thons, the books read must be novels or novellas, adult or young adult are fine, non-fiction, and you can even read children's books too (as long as you do read some novels too). Also, Christmas books this time too! You DO NOT have to participate the entire two weeks. Join in when you can, start in the middle, end early...whatever works best for your schedule. As with all of my readathons, it will be two weeks of relaxed reading during which we can personally challenge ourselves and whittle away our ever looming TBRs.
Guidelines for the readathon can be found HERE or you can access in the tab at the top of the blog. Any information regarding rules for our readathons can be found there. Please do be sure to check the guidelines to make sure you're following along correctly. There are specific rules regarding signing up and wrapping up, especially in regards to the giveaway. Also, regarding the giveaway, I'll be again adding a Google form to capture names and email addresses so if you're interested in winning a prize (and you've met the sign up and wrap up criteria), I will ask you to fill in that form which will be located on the prize page.
I will not be hosting any mini-challenges. However, if anyone else would like to host a mini-challenge or giveaway, you are more than welcome. I am also looking for prize donations so if anyone would like to contribute, let me know. Authors, this is a great way to promote your book! (Contact me via the contact tab in the menu).
Our hashtag for social media is #HSreadathon ...and we have our wonderful Facebook group that is always very lively (there is also an access tab in the menu).
Sign up in the linky below. You do not have to do a post now, unless you want to help spread the word (much appreciated). If you don't have a blog, use Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, Instagram, YouTube. Having a blog is not required. Be sure to grab the button at the top of this post (there's also a grab code below the button in the sidebar. Note: the grab code is only for the High Summer button, not for the Christmas in July button).
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I'm excited to join in!
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be FUN!!!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the read-a-thon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting.
Carol Smith
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Awesome! I am in for both!!!
ReplyDeleteHere we go! High Summer and Christmas! How awesome!
ReplyDeleteSounds fun! First time!
ReplyDeleteVery excited to jump into this read a thon
ReplyDeleteFirst read-a-thon, just need to get times right for me in the UK :)
ReplyDeleteExcited to join in the readathon! :)
ReplyDeleteExcited to join in the fun
ReplyDeleteI can't wait! Now I just have to scour my bookshelves for some Christmas reads.
ReplyDeleteYay! It's almost here. Love the addition of the Christmas RAT!
ReplyDeleteFun! Can't wait to start reading along with you all :D
ReplyDeleteReady for the readathon :)
ReplyDeleteChristmas in July? How FUN!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait!!!
ReplyDeleteYay - a read-a-thon that actually lines up with my vacation period! :) I am excited to join!
ReplyDeleteI will also be taking part. 📚
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to this! Being on holiday helps.
ReplyDeleteperfect reason to get off facebook!
ReplyDeleteAck! I better get started on my reading! Forgot this started today! GL everyone :D
ReplyDeleteLate to the party but I'm joining in. I've been reading more,than usual today so figured I might as well join in and,whittle down the TBR like you said.
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