Sapphic Book Bingo 2023 – Stats, winners & most-read books
2023 is about to end, and with it the Sapphic Book Bingo 2023. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
A big thank-you to all the readers who participated, all the authors who donated books for the big giveaway, and to Erin, who helped me look up all the blurbs and links for each post.
Sapphic Book Bingo 2023 stats
Here are some interesting stats about the Sapphic Book Bingo 2023:
3,378 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.907 readers joined the Sapphic Book Bingo Goodreads group.821 readers sent in a completed book bingo card. Note: Cards are still arriving in my inbox, but I only counted the books that were send in by the deadline (10 a.m. German time on December 31).A total of 39,352 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.64% 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 read a total of 604 sapphic books in 2023!What’s even more important than the number of books read is how much the participating readers enjoyed the Sapphic Book Bingo. I heard from so many readers who said the reading challenge introduced them to many new authors and made them fall in love with reading all over again.
I even heard from one reader who said that the Sapphic Book Bingo brought her and her mom closer. They adjusted the book bingo for her mom, an avid reader of M/F romances, so they could do the reading challenge together. She said it was the first time they could talk about sapphic things amicably. How amazing is that?
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 are: Emma S., Holly B., Mirielen A., Nicole M.-C., and Zoey P.5 winners who sent in a completed Book Unicorn card. They each won 2 ebooks. The winners are: Ásta P., Camden M., Elyssa W., Janet M., and Lou M.5 winners who sent in a completed regular bingo card. They each won a bundle of 5 books (ebooks or paperbacks or a mix of both—winner’s choice). The winners are: Ange A., Anna R., Catalina G., Deesha W., and Shannon H.Congratulations! If you are one of the winners, keep an eye on your in-box. I’ll email you today to send you the list of book prizes to choose from.
The most-read books for Sapphic Book Bingo 2023
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 put together a list of “most-read books” for each category of the main bingo card. Unfortunately, it’s a very time-consuming process, so I didn’t have time to do the stats for the Book Unicorn card too.
Here are the top 5 books for the Sapphic Book Bingo 2023 categories:
Sapphic age-gap romance:
Mistakes Were Made by Meryl WilsnerTruth and Measure by Roslyn SinclairThe Duet by Harper BlissDestination You by J.J. AriasFinding Jessica Lambert by Clare Ashton
Sapphic book with a bodyguard or security guard main character:
Guarding Evelyn by Erin ZakThe Bodyguard Affair by Anna Stone & Hildred BillingsThe Roommate Arrangement by JaeHer Bodyguard by Emily Hayes TIED WITH Keep Her Safe by Claire Highton-StevensonGuarded Desires by Anna Stone TIED WITH Secret Sanctuary by Nance Sparks
Sapphic book featuring a blind date:
Blind Date at the Booklover’s Lair by JaeWritten in the Stars by Alexandria BellefleurSomething in the Wine by JaeThe Setup by T.B. Markinson TIED WITH 30 Dates in 30 Days by Elle SpencerThe Game Changer by Finley Chuva TIED WITH Matzo Match by Roz Alexander
Sapphic book with “heart” in the title:
Heart Trouble by JaeHeart Failure by Chris ZettEnsnared Hearts by Anna StoneChange of Heart by Clare LydonA Game of Hearts and Heists by Ruby Roe
Co-authored sapphic book:
The AM Show by T.B. Markinson & Miranda MacLeodGood Enough to Eat by Jae & Alison GreyShe Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott & Alyson DerrickMidlife Is the Cat’s Meow by Miranda MacLeod & T.B. MarkinsonExecutive Liaison by Anna Stone & Hildred Billings
Sapphic roommate romance:
The Roommate Arrangement by JaeFor the Long Run by Cheyenne BlueJust Three Words by Melissa BraydenUp on the Roof by A.L. BrooksJust a Touch Away by Jae TIED WITH Warm Pearls and Paper Cranes by E.V. Bancroft
Sapphic book with an inheritance:
Just a Touch Away by JaeThe Fiancée Farce by Alexandria BellefleurThe Number 94 Project by Cheyenne BlueThundering Pines by Rita Potter TIED WITH The Inn at Netherfield Green by Aurora ReyCabin Fever by Addison M Conley TIED WITH Satisfaction Guaranteed by Karelia Stetz-Waters
Free sapphic book:
The Welcome Party by JaeThird Act by Emily BantingWelcome to Ruby’s by KC LuckOff the Rails by Rachel Lacey TIED WITH Prelude to Murder by Edale LaneThe Romance Bet by Jae
Sapphic book set in a country or state you haven’t visited:
Meeting Millie by Clare Ashton (England)A Curious Visit by Jess Lea (Tasmania)Paper Love by Jae (Germany)Velvet in Venice by Karin Kallmaker (Italy)Bliss by Fiona Zedde (Jamaica)
Sapphic book featuring a single parent:
The Loudest Silence by Olivia JanaeFalling Hard by JaeBetter Than Expected by Haley Cass TIED WITH When You Least Expect It by Haley CassDance With Me by Georgia Beers TIED WITH The Forever Factor by Melissa BraydenComing Out by Jourdyn Kelly TIED WITH Truly Wanted by J.J. Hale AND Discovery by Melissa Tereze
Sapphic enemies-to-lovers romance:
Read Between the Lines by Rachel LaceyThe Devil Wears Tartan by Katia RoseJust a Touch Away by JaeFor the Long Run by Cheyenne BlueHotel Queens by Lee Winter TIED WITH The Red Files by Lee Winter
Sapphic book with a Pride scene:
Wrong Number, Right Woman by JaeHowl by Lucy BexleyDown to a Science by Haley CassPride Festival by Nicole PylandTake Two by T.B. Markinson & Miranda MacLeod AND The Glow Up by Cara Malone
Sapphic book featuring a same-sex wedding:
Not the Marrying Kind by JaeD’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. HigginsThe Business of Love by Charley ClarkeUnder Your Skin by Lee WinterThe Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur TIED WITH I Do by Cheyenne Blue
New or new-to-you author:
Ana K. WrennJen LyonAnna BurkeAlaina ErdellFrankie Fyre
Sapphic angsty romance:
A Whisper of Solace by Milena McKayConflict of Interest by JaeHoney in the Marrow by Emily WatersTruth and Measure by Roslyn SinclairThese Thin Lines by Milena McKay
Sapphic low-angst romance:
The Roads Left Behind Us by Kat JacksonChanging the Script by Lee Winter TIED WITH A Purrfect Gift by JaeWrong Number, Right Woman by JaeStars Collide by Rachel LaceyMajor Surgery by Lola Keeley TIED WITH A Lesbian’s Guide to Women by Erica Lee
Sapphic coffee shop romance:
Just for Show by JaeNo Strings Attached by Harper BlissEverybody Needs a Hero by KC LuckLegends & Lattes by Travis BaldreeWhen You Least Expect It by Haley Cass
Sapphic boss/employee romance:
Something’s Different by Quinn IvinsThe Brutal Truth by Lee WinterTruth and Measure by Roslyn Sinclair TIED WITH Under a Falling Star by JaeSomething to Talk About by Meryl WilsnerLove Where You Work by Anna Pulley TIED WITH If I Don’t Ask EJ Noyes AND Executive Liaison by Anna Stone & Hildred Billings
Second book in a series:
Damage Control by JaeChaos Agent by Lee WinterIn the Name of the Father by Gerri HillReality In Check by Emily BantingAbove All Things by Roslyn Sinclair AND A Woman Ignored by T.B. Markinson
Sapphic book with a workaholic character:
Truth and Measure by Roslyn SinclairThe Fixer by Lee WinterUnder a Falling Star by JaeHunter’s Way by Gerri HillPresidential by Lola Keeley TIED WITH Irregular Heartbeat by Chris Zett
Sapphic vineyard romance:
Something in the Wine by JaeIt Started With a Kiss by Clare LydonSour Grapes by Eliza LentzskiEntangled by Melissa BraydenBlend by Georgia Beers TIED WITH Accidental Honeymoon by Miranda MacLeod
Sapphic book with a cowgirl or rancher main character:
Two of a Kind by T.B. Markinson & Miranda MacLeodHidden Truths by Jae TIED WITH Beyond the Trail by JaeIndigo Blues by Adrian J. SmithBackwards to Oregon by JaeCowboys and Kisses by Karin Kallmaker
Sapphic book with an interesting sibling relationship:
Something’s Different by Quinn IvinsDelilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring BlakeIf the Shoe Fits by E.J. NoyesA Family Affair by Harper BlissPresidential by Lola Keeley TIED WITH In a Heartbeat by RJ Nolan AND Paper Love by Jae
Sapphic book with a character wearing a tool belt:
Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail by Ashley Herring BlakeFixer Upper by Cara MaloneThe Number 94 Project by Cheyenne BlueFool for Love by Rachael SommersNot for a Moment by Cheyenne Blue
Sapphic fake relationship romance:
The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria BellefleurJust for Show by JaeNot for a Moment by Cheyenne Blue TIED WITH Breaking Character by Lee WinterPurposefully Accidental by G Benson TIED WITH No Rings Attached by Rachel LaceyThe Girlfriend Arrangement by Anna Stone & Hildred Billings TIED WITH Fly With Me by Andie Burke AND She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly QuindlenJoin the Sapphic Book Bingo 2024!
I’ll be running another year-long reading challenge in 2024. It will be another Sapphic Book Bingo, and you can again choose between a regular bingo card and a bingo card with harder-to-find themes—this time called Hidden Gems card.
I’ll post the rules and categories tomorrow (January 1) and the book recommendations for the first square (must-read sapphic books) on January 4.
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