Big Book Summer Challenge 2022

 


Welcome to Big Book Summer 2022!

This is the 10th anniversary of the Big Book Summer Reading Challenge, so I have some extra fun in store for you, including the new logo, above.

The idea is simple: Use the ease of summer to tackle a Big Book (400+ pages) or two or ... however many you want! You set your own goals. You can hear more about how it started and some great Big Book suggestions in my video, Big Book Summer Challenge 2022.

And if it is the start of winter where you live, then it's your Big Book Winter Challenge! Everyone is welcome to participate.

The Details:
Hey, it's summer, so we'll keep this low-key and easy!

  • Anything 400 pages or more qualifies as a big book.
  • The challenge runs from Memorial Day weekend (starting May 27 this year) through Labor Day (September 5 this year).
  • Choose one or two or however many big books you want as your goal. Wait, did you get that?  You only need to read 1 book with 400+ pages this summer to participate! (though you are welcome to read more, if you want).
  • Sign up on the first links list below if you have a blog or YouTube channel, to leave your link so others can visit. 
  • No blog? No problem! Just sign up in the comments below or in the Goodreads group in the Sign-Up discussion thread if you don't have a blog or YouTube channel.
  • If you have a blog or YouTube channel, write a post or record a video to kick things off: you can list the exact big books you plan to read or just announce your intent to participate, but be sure to include the Big Book Summer Challenge pic above, with a link back to this blog. It's fine to kick-off your Big Book Summer as part of another post or video.
  • Write a post or record a video to wrap up at the end, listing the big books you read during the summer.
  • You can write progress posts or record progress videos if you want to and/or reviews of the big books you've read ... but you don't have to! There is a separate links list (the second one) below for big book reviews, progress updates, and wrap-up posts/videos.

That's it!  Go check out your shelves and your TBR list for chunksters and sign up below!

What kind of books "count"? All kinds! Middle-grade, YA, graphic novels, classics, all genres, all types--as long as they are at least 400 pages. Yes, e-books and audio books count, too! Just check online for the number of pages in the print edition. See my list of Big Books on BookShop for some great ideas, based on what I have read in previous Big Book Summers and throughout the year. And this year's kick-off video also includes some suggestions.

And if you DO have a blog or YouTube channel, you are still welcome to join the group on Goodreads for the 2022 Big Book Summer Challenge, where we can talk about Big Books and our progress on the challenge. It's a fun book conversation all summer long!

Check out my own list of books to read for the challenge this summer and my Big Book Summer Kick-Off Video for more on what I plan to read this summer. 

In honor of the 10th anniversary, I have created some Big Book Summer products! Check out my Zazzle shop for Big Book Summer mugs, t-shirts, tote bags, notebooks, car magnets, stickers, and more!

At the end of the summer, there will be a Big Book Giveaway! After Labor Day, I'll select TWO names (in honor of the 10th anniversary) from among the participants--bloggers and booktubers who leave a link below as well as those without a blog/video who sign-up through the Goodreads group or in the Comments below--and will send the winners a BookShop gift certificate.

And help spread the word on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media with #BigBookSummer. You can follow me at:

Twitter: @suebookbybook 

Facebook: the Facebook page for this blog 

YouTube: SueJacksonDE

Challenge updates will be posted in all of those places.

 

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25 comments:

  1. I'm eagerly looking forward to this challenge. Thank you for sponsoring it again this year, Sue.

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    1. Happy to, Deb - it's the highlight of my summer! Glad you're joining the fun again!

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  2. Congrats on 10th Anni, Suzan!
    I'm in at goodreads ...

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    1. Great! Welcome to Big Book Summer!

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  3. I am looking forward to this challenge. I will be working on my list and video this week :) to celebrate your 10th anniversary, I am attempting to read ten books in the following formats; physical, Audio and Immersion reading books.

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    1. Just watched your video - Welcome to Big Book Summer, Nicole!

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  4. Hi Sue, I found time this weekend to create a page for my Big Book Challenge for this year and have added the link here. I'm not sure how to remove the one you fixed for me.

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    1. Wonderful, Cheriee! I loved seeing the list of books you're going to choose from this summer, and I shared your new post :) Welcome back!

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  5. Victoria5:24 AM

    How exciting- I have signed up today through the good reads app 📖

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    1. Wonderful! Welcome to Big Book Summer!

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    2. Hi, Victoria - I just checked for your sign-up but couldn't find it in the Goodreads group ... ? Whenever you are ready, just leave a comment in the Sign-Up thread of the group: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1188950-big-book-summer-reading-challenge-2022

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  6. My 400 page was The Lincoln Highway, I think. Sounds like a great challenge.

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    1. I can't wait to read that one! Loved A Gentleman in Moscow. Join the fun - just choose a Big Book (400 or more pages) or two, mention it on your blog, and leave your link on this page!

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  7. Thanks! This sounds fun. I'm off to select a book.

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    1. Wonderful! When you're ready, sign up on the Goodreads group or with a comment here :) (unless you have a blog or Youtube channel - then leave your link above so others can find you!)

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  8. Hi Sue--I covered two books in one link (City of Vengeance and The Diamond Eye), but I cannot submit the same link twice.

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  9. I just finished reading another BIG Book for this challenge! That makes THREE for me this year. I'm SO proud of myself!

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  10. I can't seem to link up, but I'm still reading a big book (417 pages) this week. Here's the location of my blog post: https://bonniesbooks.blogspot.com/2022/08/the-book-im-finally-reading.html

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    1. Hi, Bonnie - Not sure why you couldn't add your link to this page - I added it for you, though it made me sign in, which I think is new. The link on your blog post, though, went to Big Book Summer 2017! Enjoy your Big Book!

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  11. I finished my Big Book yesterday (the last day of August), and the link I just shared goes to the page on my blog where I list every book I complete in a year. That's the link I shared here. Thanks, it was fun to challenge myself.

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    1. Wonderful, Bonnie! But I don't see any new links here from you. Can you try adding it again?

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  12. There you go... THREE big books this year! I'm so proud of myself!

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    1. Woohoo! Way to go, Davida!! Glad you enjoyed Big Book Summer!

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