Sapphic Book Bingo 2022 – Stats, winners & most-read books

The Sapphic Book Bingo 2022 is over, and I think it’s safe to say it’s been a big success and very popular with readers.

I heard from so many readers who said it encouraged them to read more sapphic books—and especially to try books and authors they otherwise wouldn’t have given a chance.

Running a year-long reading challenge is also a huge endeavor. I spent a total of 284 hours running the reading challenge and putting together 37 book lists with a total of 1,050 books.

A big thank-you goes to Erin, who helped me look up all the blurbs and links, and to fellow author Donna Jay, who helped me run the Sapphic Book Bingo Goodreads group.

Last but not least, I’d like to thank all of the readers who participated and enthusiastically talked about the books they found and loved; the authors who donated books for the giveaway, and everyone who helped promote and spread the word about the Sapphic Book Bingo.

 

Sapphic Book Bingo 2022 stats

Here are some interesting stats about the Sapphic Book Bingo 2022:

3,411 readers downloaded a Sapphic Book Bingo card. Many more followed the weekly book recommendation posts to find new books to read, even if they didn’t officially participate in the Sapphic Book Bingo.973 readers joined the Sapphic Book Bingo Goodreads group.801 readers sent in a completed book bingo card.A total of 42.320 sapphic books were read for the Sapphic Book Bingo. Most likely, it was more than that, but that’s the official count from the bingo cards that were sent in.71% of the participating readers completed not just a regular bingo card, but also at least one Book Unicorn card, which represents harder-to-find genres and themes.The reader with the most books read for Sapphic Book Bingo sent in 11 regular cards and 11 Book Unicorn cards. She read a total of 407 sapphic books for Sapphic Book Bingo!

 

The winners of the Sapphic Book Bingo giveaway

Using a random number generator, I drew 15 winners.

5 winners who sent in a bingo card with one complete line. They each won 1 ebook. The winners were: Alicia K., Avery S., Britta T., Gianna L., and Victoria B.5 winners who sent in a completed Book Unicorn card. They each won 2 ebooks. The winners were: Charlie W., Evelyn M., Henriette M., Lisa H., and Sophia H.5 winners who sent in a completed regular bingo card. They each won a bundle of 5 books (ebooks or paperbacks—winner’s choice). The winners were: Chloe C., Evren D., Maeve, Nathalie D., and Paulina R.

 

Congratulations! If you are one of the winners, keep an eye on your in-box. I’ll email you within the next day to arrange the delivery of your book prizes.

 

The most-read books for Sapphic Book Bingo 2022

It was very interesting to take a look at the bingo cards as they came in and see what books readers were reading for each category. I decided to put together a list of “most-read books” for each category and share them with you in case you want to stock up your to-be-read list (as I did). After all, so many avid readers can’t be wrong!

Since I’m going through a massive list of books, I’m still working on some of the categories. Check back tomorrow to see the missing categories.

 

Here are the top 5 books for the categories I have already tallied the results for:

 

Your favorite romance trope:

A Whisper of Solace by Milena McKayTruth and Measure by Roslyn SinclairUnder a Falling Star by JaeMrs Middleton by Melissa TerezeThe Brutal Truth by Lee Winter TIED WITH Something in the Wine by Jae

 

Sapphic book about a disaster:

The Island Between Us by Wendy HudsonShaken to the Core by JaeEverybody Needs a Hero by KC LuckWithout Warning by KG MacGregorDarkness Falls by KC Luck

 

Sapphic sports romance:

Thrust by Rachel SpanglerGold by EJ NoyesThe Clinch by Nicole DisneyKick Back by KJCatch and Cradle by Katia Rose TIED WITH Home Field Advantage by Dahlia Adler

 

Author’s pick:

Irregular Heartbeat by Chris ZettThe Headmistress by Milena McKayThe Fifth Surgeon by Faith PrizeComing Home by KJThose Who Wait by Haley Cass

 

Sapphic fake-relationship romance:

The Great Charade by Gerri HillJust for Show by JaeHer Royal Happiness by Lola KeeleyBreaking Character by Lee WinterWho’d Have Thought by G Benson

 

Free sapphic book:

A Place to Call Home by JaeThird Act by Emily BantingLucky Yellow Shoes by JaeTelling Lies Online by Miranda MacLeodLaid Bare by Anna Stone TIED WITH Three Ways to Ruin a Perfect Wedding by Chris Zett

 

Sapphic classic:

Touchwood by Karin KallmakerCurious Wine by Katherine V. ForrestAnnie on My Mind by Nancy GardenThe Price of Salt by Patricia HighsmithRubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown TIED WITH Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg

 

POC character:

Match to Love by Johana GavezHouse of Agnes by Fiona ZeddeChef’s Kiss by Stephanie SheaHoney Girl by Morgan RogersStud Like Her by Fiona Zedde TIED WITH Between the Lines by KD Williamson

 

Character with a disability:

The Roommate Arrangement by JaeWounded Souls by RJ NolanThe Loudest Silence by Olivia JanaeWhat the Heart Sees by KC LuckJust Physical by Jae

 

Not set in the US or the UK:

Paper Love by JaeThe Number 94 Project by Cheyenne BlueChanging the Script by Lee WinterPerks of Office by Liz RainThe Lily and the Crown by Roslyn Sinclair

 

Sapphic erotica or erotic romance:

The X Ingredient by Roslyn SinclairWorth the Wait by JaeThe Sex Therapist Next Door by Meghan O’BrienThe Club by A.L. BrooksThe Night Off by Meghan O’Brien TIED WITH Seasons of Love by Harper Bliss

 

Character with a different sexual orientation or gender identity than your own:

Perfect Rhythm by JaeChemistry Lessons by JaeThe Awkward Truth by Lee WinterThe Art of Growing by Jacqueline RamsdenLove and Other Disasters by Anita Kelly TIED WITH Fake It by Lily Seabrooke

 

Sapphic book that is not a romance

The Tell Tale by Clare AshtonThey Never Learn by Layne FargoNo Good Reason by Cari HunterPink by KD WilliamsonA Touch of Truth by Nita Round

 

Butch character:

Departure from the Script by JaeThe Awkward Truth by Lee WinterWrong Number, Right Woman by JaeConflict of Interest by JaeHome Is Where the Heart Is by Jenny Frame TIED WITH A Convenient Arrangement by Aurora Rey & Jaime Clevenger

 

Sapphic book about a bet or a dare:

The Brutal Truth by Lee WinterDelilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring BlakeJust a Touch Away by JaeThe Romance Bet by JaeBet Against Me by Fiona Riley

 

Join the Sapphic Book Bingo 2023!

I’ll be running another year-long reading challenge in 2023. It will be another Sapphic Book Bingo, and you can again choose between a regular bingo card and a Book Unicorn card with harder-to-find themes.

I’ll post the rules and categories tomorrow (January 1) and the book recommendations for the first square (sapphic age-gap romance) on January 5.

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