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March 2017 Book of the Month Group Read - To be Selected by the Membership at Large
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Does it have to be published? Can I submit more than 1?
GR wrote: "Does it have to be published? Can I submit more than 1?"
yes, it has to be published (sorry that wasn't explicitly stated, but almost all group reads are for published works).
no, you cannot nominate more than 1 (see Nomination Process (1))
So, what do I send in? An existing PDF of the book, or what? Or do I send in a blurb? First 3 chapters?
And where and how? Through GRs or to an email?
GR wrote: "So, what do I send in? An existing PDF of the book, or what? Or do I send in a blurb? First 3 chapters?
And where and how? Through GRs or to an email?"
Where is your book published?
CreateSpace and Kindle
We have 4 excellent nominees!Just wanted to remind member that that deadline for nominations is in 2 days! On 22 February at 11:59PM PST.
Just wanted to remind everyone that nominations will close tonight at 11:59PM pacific time!
Welcome to this month’s group read. We’re trying something different. This group read is to be selected by you, the members, instead of the mods. Also, to differentiate ourselves from most other groups, we’re focusing on lesser-known authors and books.
Mission Statement
This group Book of the Month is intended to provide exposure for lesser-known authors and books, as determined by the members, by having the members select a set of books (optionally by genre), of which at least one must be a member book, for the Book of the Month.
What is a lesser-known book?
A lesser-known author or book has the following general attributes:
* Only has a few reviews and ratings (Goodreads or Amazon)--the number is typically in the single digits, although it could also be the middle to low hundreds
* Does not have thousands of ratings or reviews
* Hasn’t won or been nominated for any awards
* Is not on any major bestsellers list
* Is not an acknowledged classic
Some examples of lesser-known works are practically any member book.
If a dispute arises as to the qualifications of a book as a lesser-known work, then common sense and consensus would prevail. In the case of a deadlock, a moderator decision would be binding.
Nomination Process
1) Each member nominates one qualified book by placing it in the March-2017-BoM bookshelf.
2) Optionally, announce the nomination in the March 2017 Book of the Month Nomination thread.
(https://www.goodreads.com/group/books...)
3) The nomination process ends on 22 February at 11:59PM PST.
Final Selection Process
1) Rules TBA.
2) The final selection process ends on 28 February at 11:59PM PST.