Annoucements

[Asia | Adventures with Asia Minor, Creator, Head Mod, Book Nerd #1]

1 May 2022

» SUBJECT: BOTMs, Reading Challenges, QOTM, & More Group Updates!
» SENT BY: Asia

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Hey guys!

I'm down to my last week of classes before finals! YAY!! So, hopefully, I'll be able to be more active.

As always, I'd like to extend a major welcome to all of our new members! As of right now, there are about 603 members, and I just think that's so cool! (And hopefully, you do too!)

If you haven't already done so, please introduce yourself here! And if you like this group, would you please consider inviting your friends?

» BOTM «

~April 2022 BOTM~

Thanks to all of you who participated in the BOTM! Under normal circumstances, April would have been a giveaway month, but seeing as I was unable to officially announce this, I have decided to move it to May.


~May 2022 BOTM~

Rather unsurprisingly, I'm late to posting the BOTMs. :\

Vote on the BOTM polls here:
・ MG BOTM
・ YA BOTM
・ Choice Read BOTM

As you may (or may not) have noticed, there is not a poll for the Adult BOTM. This is because there was only 1 Adult book nominated. So, for our Adult BOTM, we will be reading The Martian by Andy Weir. Sign up to be the discussion leader here!

Also, this month is a giveaway month! As most of you already know, Shawna, one of BNU's amazing members, host a giveaway every other month exclusvely for BNU members!

To be eligible for the giveaway, you MUST:
・ Be a member of BNU
・ Actively participate in at least 1 BOTM discussion thread
・ Live in the U.S.


~June 2022 BOTM~

June's BOTM nomination thread is now open!

Themes are:
・ Summer & Vacations
・ Fathers' Day
・ D–Day
・ National Best Friends Day
・ National Gardening Week

The Choice Read theme is MAGICAL REALISM!!!

More details on the themes can be found in the nomination thread linked above.

Nominations close May 16!


~July 2022 BOTM~

The poll for July's Choice Read BOTM is also open!

Poll closes March 19!

» Reading Challenges «

~April, May, & June 2022 | Review Challenge~

As I said in the last group message, I was originally planning on hosting a review challenge spanning April through May. However, seeing as it is May and there is still no challenge posted, I obviously did not get that challenge made. Because of this, I am going to extend the challenge into June.

As of right now, I have not released any official "rules" or description for the challenge, as I have not yet had the time to. However, I do plan on getting that all completed very soon!

Until then, start searching through some of the reviews you're most proud of! :)


~July 2022 | TBD~

Seeing as July is about 2 months away, I have no plans whatsoever for this challenge. Hopefully, I'll have details ready by June! Once I do, though, I will (try to) notify all of you via group message.

» QOTM «

Unsurprisingly, I did not get a QOTM posted for April. :\

Because of that, I decided to make 2 QOTMs for April/May.

Both QOTMs are posted here!

"Not in doing what you like, but in liking what you do is the secret of happiness."
–J. M. Barrie

Failure is not the opposite of success; it's part of success
Arianna Huffington

» More Group Updates «

~New Mods~

I mentioned this in the last group message, but while I still plan to add 2 new mods, getting the applications up and ready is on the back burner. I have rethink some of the expectations for the mod roles, especially in light of my recent inactivity. I plan to take at least a couple weeks to think about this more.

But until then, you're more than welcome to read up on general expectations in the Mod Application thread.

And, for the record, here are the 2 specific roles I'm looking to fill:
・ BOTM Discussion Leaders
・ Authors' Corner Manager & Recruiter


~Other Reading Challenges~

The Window to the World Reading Challenge is a year–long challenge that asks you to complete 8 different tasks, with a goal of introducing you to a bunch of different works. Check out the challenge page linked above for more details! **Challenge courtesy of my high school English teacher

The BINGO Reading Challenge is a brand new challenge! This year–long challenge is a lot more flexible, as you can decide how many and what kind of BINGOs you would like to complete. More details can be found on the challenge thread linked above.


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Alright, that's all for now!

As usual, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of the mods or just reply to this message!

Have a splendid day/night, and happy reading!! :)

Your Mods,

~Asia, Oyin, Tarisha, & Amelia :)

**Written by Asia

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[Asia | Adventures with Asia Minor, Creator, Head Mod, Book Nerd #1]

18 May 2022

» SUBJECT: BOTMs & Monthly Challenges!
» SENT BY: Asia

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Hey guys!

Well, so much for being more active. 🙄 I've been a bit busier than I thought I would, so I'm sorry.

As always, I'd like to extend a major welcome to all of our new members! As of right now, there are about 677 members, and it's only been about 2 weeks since my last announcemnt when there were about 600 members. How cool is that?!

If you haven't already done so, please introduce yourself here! And if you like this group, would you please consider inviting your friends?

» BOTM «

~May 2022 BOTM~

Since I'm late on this, it looks like I'm pushing the giveaway back again. June is going to be the giveaway month. Oops, sorry! :\

So, this month, we're reading:
・ MG BOTM: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
・ YA BOTM: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
・ Adult BOTM: The Martian by Andy Weir

The Choice Read BOTM poll ended in a tie. I've eliminated the other option, so please go break the tie before 11:59p EDT tonight! There are 2 hours left!

Break the tie!


~June 2022 BOTM~

You can now vote for June's BOTMs!
・ MG BOTM
・ YA BOTM
・ Adult BOTM
・ Choice Read BOTM

Polls close May 25!

Also, this month is a giveaway month! As most of you already know, Shawna, one of BNU's amazing members, host a giveaway every other month exclusvely for BNU members!

To be eligible for the giveaway, you MUST:
・ Be a member of BNU
・ Actively participate in at least 1 BOTM discussion thread
・ Live in the U.S.


~July 2022 BOTM~

July's BOTM nomination thread is now open!

Themes are:
・ International Joke Day
・ World UFO Day
・ Food (for all the food–related holidays in July)
・ Disneyland Day

The Choice Read theme is SERIES!!!

More details on the themes can be found in the nomination thread linked above.

Nominations close June 15!


~August 2022 BOTM~

The poll for August's Choice Read BOTM is also open!

Poll closes June 15!

» Monthly Challenges «

~April, May, & June 2022 | Judge a Book By Its Review | Book Review Challenge~

The details for the challenge are now posted! Check them out here!

You have until June 15 to submit reviews. Reviews must be of books found on BNU's bookshelf. And you can submit reviews on this Google Form: https://forms.gle/8NQVwt7P2JdYNm9F7

More details in the challenge description linked above.


~July 2022 | TBD~

I still have no plans whatsoever for this challenge. But once I do, though, I will (try to) notify all of you via group message.


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Alright, that's all for now!

As usual, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of the mods or just reply to this message!

Have a splendid day/night, and happy reading!! :)

Your Mods,

~Asia, Oyin, Tarisha, & Amelia :)

**Written by Asia

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[Asia | Adventures with Asia Minor, Creator, Head Mod, Book Nerd #1]

21 May 2022

» SUBJECT: BOTMs & Challenges Updates, June QOTM, & FREE ARC Available!
» SENT BY: Asia

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Hello again!

Welcome to all of our new members! If you haven't already done so, please introduce yourself here! (If you're an author, you can also introduce yourself here too, if you want added to the author list!) And if you like this group, would you please consider inviting your friends?

» BOTM «

~May 2022 BOTM~

After two rounds of polls, we finally broke the tie for the Choice Read BOTM!

So, for the remainder of this month, we're reading:
・ MG BOTM: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
・ YA BOTM: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
・ Adult BOTM: The Martian by Andy Weir
・ Choice Read BOTM: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan


~June 2022 BOTM~

Polls are stil open for June's BOTMs!

Vote here:
・ MG BOTM
・ YA BOTM
・ Adult BOTM
・ Choice Read BOTM

Polls close May 25!

Again, this month is a giveaway month! As most of you already know, Shawna, one of BNU's amazing members, hosts a giveaway every other month exclusvely for BNU members!

To be eligible for the giveaway, you MUST:
・ Be a member of BNU
・ Actively participate in at least 1 BOTM discussion thread
・ Live in the U.S.


~July 2022 BOTM~

July's BOTM nomination thread is now open!

Themes are:
・ International Joke Day
・ World UFO Day
・ Food (for all the food–related holidays in July)
・ Disneyland Day

The Choice Read theme is SERIES!!!

More details on the themes can be found in the nomination thread linked above.

Nominations close June 15!


~August 2022 BOTM~

The poll for August's Choice Read BOTM is also open!

Poll closes June 15!

» Monthly Challenges «

~April, May, & June 2022 | Judge a Book By Its Review | Book Review Challenge~

The details for the challenge are now posted! Check them out here!

You have until June 15 to submit reviews. Reviews must be of books found on BNU's bookshelf. And you can submit reviews on this Google Form: https://forms.gle/8NQVwt7P2JdYNm9F7

More details in the challenge description linked above.


~July 2022 | TBD~

Still no plans yet. But I'll update you when I get details posted!

» QOTM «

The QOTM for June is now posted here!

"Your life journey is about learning to become more of who you are and fulfilling the highest, truest expression of yourself as a human being."
— Oprah Winfrey —

» FREE ARC! «

James R. Hughes is an indie author of The Eye of the Storm, YA Christian Fantasy that "combines Narnia, Divergent, & Jurassic Park." If this interests you, he is giving away free review copies in exchange for an honest review on GR and/or Amazon. (Note that these are e–copies!)

There is no set timeframe to complete the review, so you have flexibility! He is only offering copies until June 15, so get your request in soon!

All questions and requests can be made in this thread.


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Okay, that's all for now!

As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of the mods or simply reply to this message!

Have a splendid day/night, everyone!

Happy reading!! :)

Your Mods,

~Asia, Oyin, Tarisha, & Amelia :)

**Written by Asia

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[Asia | Adventures with Asia Minor, Creator, Head Mod, Book Nerd #1]

13 June 2022

» SUBJECT: BOTMs, Monthly Challenges, & FREE ARC Available!
» SENT BY: Asia

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Hello again!

Sorry this is so late! I got behind with my summer classes. :\

Welcome to all of our new members! If you haven't already done so, please introduce yourself here! (If you're an author, you can also introduce yourself here too, if you want added to the author list!) And if you like this group, would you please consider inviting your friends?

» BOTM «

~June 2022 BOTM~

This month, we are reading:
・ MG BOTM: Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
・ YA BOTM: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
・ Adult BOTM: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
・ Choice Read BOTM: You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao

Sign up to be a discussion leader!

Also, this month is a giveaway month! Hosted by Shawna, one of BNU's amazing members, this giveaway is open to all BNU members who actively participate in at least 1 BOTM discussion thread AND live in the U.S.


~July 2022 BOTM~

July's BOTM nomination thread is now open!

Themes are:
・ International Joke Day
・ World UFO Day
・ Food (for all the food–related holidays in July)
・ Disneyland Day

The Choice Read theme is SERIES!!!

More details on the themes can be found in the nomination thread linked above.

Nominations close June 15!


~August 2022 BOTM~

The poll for August's Choice Read BOTM is also open!

Poll closes June 15!

» Monthly Challenges «

~April, May, & June 2022 | Judge a Book By Its Review | Book Review Challenge~

The Book Review Challenge is still open!

You have until June 15 to submit reviews. Reviews must be of books found on BNU's bookshelf. And you can submit reviews on this Google Form: https://forms.gle/8NQVwt7P2JdYNm9F7

More details in the challenge description linked above.


~July 2022 | TBD~

Still no plans yet. But I'll update you when I get details posted!

» FREE ARC! «

James R. Hughes is an indie author of The Eye of the Storm, YA Christian Fantasy that "combines Narnia, Divergent, & Jurassic Park." If this interests you, he is giving away free review copies in exchange for an honest review on GR and/or Amazon. (Note that these are e–copies!)

There is no set timeframe to complete the review, so you have flexibility! He is only offering copies until June 15, so get your request in soon!

All questions and requests can be made in this thread.

Remember, this opportunity closes June 15!


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Okay, that's all for now!

As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of the mods or simply reply to this message!

Have a splendid day/night, everyone!

Happy reading!! :)

Your Mods,

~Asia, Oyin, Tarisha, & Amelia :)

**Written by Asia

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[Asia | Adventures with Asia Minor, Creator, Head Mod, Book Nerd #1]

9 July 2022

» SUBJECT: BOTMs, Monthly Challenges, July QOTM, & FREE Ebook Giveaway!
» SENT BY: Asia

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Hello again!

Well, my summer classes are finally over! Hopefully, I'll be more active, at least until classes start up again in late August.

As always, huge welcome to all of our new members! If you haven't already done so, please introduce yourself here! (If you're an author, you can also introduce yourself here too, if you want added to the author list!) And if you like this group, would you please consider inviting your friends?

For all the newbies (or those who just don't know), these emails can get pretty long. While I highly recommend that you at least skim through it all, if you read through all of the headings, you should get the basic idea of everything that's going on.

» BOTM «

~July/August 2022 BOTM~

I wasn't able to get the polls open earlier, so I decided, rather than rushing them, I'd just extend the July BOTM into August. So we'll be combining our July and August BOTMs.

Vote on the polls here:
・ MG BOTM Poll
・ YA BOTM Poll
・ Adult BOTM Poll
・ Choice Read BOTM Poll


~September 2022 BOTM~

September's BOTM nomination thread is now open!

Themes are:
・ No Rhyme or Reason Day
・ Roald Dahl Day
・ Be Late for Something day & Fight Procrastination Day
・ International Talk Like a Pirate Day

The Choice Read theme is SINGLE–WORD TITLES!!!

More details on the themes can be found in the nomination thread linked above.

Nominations close July 20!


~October 2022 BOTM~

The poll for October's Choice Read BOTM is also open!

Poll closes July 20!

» Monthly Challenges «

~April–July 2022 | Judge a Book By Its Review | Book Review Challenge~

It's time to Judge a Book By Its Review!

There is a poll open for you as an in–group reminder of the challenge.

However, to actually count your vote, you MUST vote on this Google Form: https://forms.gle/KDHnJaHMv9nVWNYS9

**Note that I've extended this challenge into July since I'm opening the poll so late.


~August 2022 | TBD~

Again, no plans yet, but I'll update you when I get details posted!

» QOTM «

The July 2022 QOTM is now posted!

"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."
Audrey Hepburn

» FREE Ebook Giveaway! «

Anya Wylde is the author of Meara, a YA/Adult Contemporary Fantasy Romance. She is partnering with my blog, Adventures with Asia Minor (https://www.adventureswithasiaminor.com/) to giveaway an ebook copy of her new release.

To enter, all you have to do is fill out a Google Form with your name and email. If you complete additional tasks, you earn extra entries! Currently, there are NO entries, so your odds of winning are REALLY high!

You can find additional information in this thread.

Giveaway closes July 16!


**NOTE: If you would like to post a giveaway, you may do so in this folder. If you would like a shoutout of your giveaway, please PM me! :)


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Okay, that's all for now!

As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of the mods or simply reply to this message!

Have a splendid day/night, everyone!

Happy reading!! :)

Your Mods,

~Asia, Oyin, Tarisha, & Amelia :)

**Written by Asia

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[Asia | Adventures with Asia Minor, Creator, Head Mod, Book Nerd #1]

11 July 2022

» SUBJECT: Oops! Here are the correct BOTM links!
» SENT BY: Asia

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Hello again!

Well, my HTML was missing an equal sign, so the BOTM links didn't code correctly. Oof. 🤦‍♀️

Thanks to everyone who replied to let me know! Major thanks to you! :)

Anyway, I've included the correct links now.

But first, of course, huge welcome to all the newbies! If you haven't already done so, please introduce yourself here! (If you're an author, you can also introduce yourself here too, if you want added to the author list!) And if you like this group, would you please consider inviting your friends?

» BOTM «

~July/August 2022 BOTM (with correct links!)~

Vote on the polls here:
・ MG BOTM Poll
・ YA BOTM Poll
・ Adult BOTM Poll
・ Choice Read BOTM Poll


~September 2022 BOTM~

September's BOTM nomination thread is now open!

Themes are:
・ No Rhyme or Reason Day
・ Roald Dahl Day
・ Be Late for Something day & Fight Procrastination Day
・ International Talk Like a Pirate Day

The Choice Read theme is SINGLE–WORD TITLES!!!

More details on the themes can be found in the nomination thread linked above.

Nominations close July 20!


~October 2022 BOTM~

The poll for October's Choice Read BOTM is also open!

Poll closes July 20!

» FREE Ebook Giveaway! «

Just wanted to throw this in the announcement again.

I've partnered with author Anya Wylde to giveaway an ebook copy of her newest release, Meara, a YA/Adult Contemporary Fantasy Romance. She is partnering with my blog, Adventures with Asia Minor (https://www.adventureswithasiaminor.com/) to giveaway an ebook copy of her new release.

To enter, all you have to do is fill out a Google Form with your name and email. If you complete additional tasks, you earn extra entries! While there are already a few entries, your odds of winning are still REALLY high!

You can find additional information in this thread.

Giveaway closes July 16!


**NOTE: If you would like to post a giveaway, you may do so in this folder. If you would like a shoutout of your giveaway, please PM me! :)


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Okay, that's all for now!

As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of the mods or simply reply to this message!

Have a splendid day/night, everyone!

Happy reading!! :)

Your Mods,

~Asia, Oyin, Tarisha, & Amelia :)

**Written by Asia

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[Asia | Adventures with Asia Minor, Creator, Head Mod, Book Nerd #1]

31 July 2022

»  SUBJECT:  BOTMs, Monthly Challenges, & August QOTM!
»  SENT BY:  Asia

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Hello all!

It's a bit later than I would have liked to post this, but I'm not too upset. . . .

Welcome to all of our new members!  Can you believe that there are over 760 members?!  I can't!

If you haven't already done so, please introduce yourself here!  (If you're an author, feel free to also introduce yourself here, especially if you want added to the author list!)  And if you like this group, would you please consider inviting your friends?  Thanks!  :)

»  BOTM  «

~July/August 2022 BOTM~

As I'm sure you might already aware, but I extended July's BOTM into August.

So, for what's left of July and August, we are reading:
・  MG BOTM:  The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot
・  YA BOTM:  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
・  Adult BOTM:  Dune by Frank Herbert
・  Choice Read BOTM:  Fable by Adrienne Young

Sign up to be a discussion leader for either the YA or Adult BOTMs!

**Thanks to @Book_Fairy for volunteering as this month's MG and Choice Read discussion leaders!  :)


~September 2022 BOTM~

Vote now for September's BOTMs!
・  MG BOTM
・  YA BOTM
・  Adult BOTM
・  Choice Read BOTM

Voting close August 13!


~October 2022 BOTM~

October's BOTM nomination thread is now open!

Themes are:
・  International Music Day
・  Mental Health & Physical Disabilities
・  "Back to the Future" Day
・  Halloween

The Choice Read theme is DEBUT AUTHOR!!!

More details on the themes can be found in the nomination thread linked above.

Nominations close August 15!


~November 2022 BOTM~

The poll for November's Choice Read BOTM is also open!

I added some new categories, so tell me what you think in the poll's comments!  Is there a category I should remove?  One that I should add?  Let me know!  :)

Poll closes August 15!

»  Monthly Challenges  «

~April – July 2022 | Judge a Book By Its Review | Book Review Challenge~

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Book Review Challenge!

And now, for the winner for the best review and the winner of the most interesting book:

Congratulations to Shawna for writing the best review, whose review of Red Queen was voted as the most interesting book!


~August 2022 | Color By Number Reading Challenge~

The Color By Number Reading Challenge kicks off tomorrow!

All you gotta do is just read some books that fit a certain color theme.  Once you read each book, you can color a portion of your coloring page!

Choose between 2 different coloring pages — daffodils or a sailboat & little ducky.





Click the link above for more information!  :)

»  QOTM  «

The August 2022 QOTM is now posted!

"Rise above the storm and you will find the sunshine."
— Mario Fernández —

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Okay, that's all for now!

As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of the mods or simply reply to this message!

Have a splendid day/night, everyone!

Happy Reading!!  :)

Your Mods,

~Asia, Oyin, Tarisha, & Amelia  :)

**Written by Asia

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[Asia | Adventures with Asia Minor, Creator, Head Mod, Book Nerd #1]

13 August 2022

»  SUBJECT:  BOTMs & Reading Challenges!
»  SENT BY:  Asia

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Hey guys!

Couple quick reminders for you all! But first!

Huge welcome to all of our new members! If you haven't already done so, please introduce yourself here!

»  BOTM  «

~July/August 2022 BOTM~

For our July/August BOTMs, we are reading:
・  MG BOTM:  The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot
・  YA BOTM:  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
・  Adult BOTM:  Dune by Frank Herbert
・  Choice Read BOTM:  Fable by Adrienne Young

Sign up to be a discussion leader for either the YA or Adult BOTMs!


~September 2022 BOTM~

Vote now for September's BOTMs!
・  MG BOTM
・  YA BOTM
・  Adult BOTM
・  Choice Read BOTM

Voting close TONIGHT!!


~October 2022 BOTM~

October's BOTM nomination thread is now open!

Themes are:
・  International Music Day
・  Mental Health & Physical Disabilities
・  "Back to the Future" Day
・  Halloween

The Choice Read theme is DEBUT AUTHOR!!!

More details on the themes can be found in the nomination thread linked above.

Nominations close August 15!


~November 2022 BOTM~

I have made an executive decision to make November's Choice Read topic to be indie authors. Since Indie Author Day is in November and I wanted to host an Author Interview Event then, it just made sense to me to make that change.

That being said, I still wanted to give you guys the ability to pick November's BOTM, so November, we'll likely have 2 Choice Read BOTMs — a book by an indie author and whatever topic you all pick.

Vote now for November's Choice Read BOTM!

Also, I added some new categories, so tell me what you think in the poll's comments!  Is there a category I should remove?  One that I should add?  Let me know!  :)

Poll closes August 15!

»  Reading Challenges  «

~August 2022 | Color By Number Reading Challenge~

The Color By Number Reading Challenge is now underway!

Thanks to those who signed up! Be sure to log your books in your thread! :)

If you haven't signed up yet, you still can! This challenge is SUPER easy! All you gotta do is just read some books that fit a certain color theme.  Once you read each book, you can color a portion of your coloring page!

There are 2 different coloring pages to choose between — daffodils or a sailboat & little ducky.





Click the link above for more information!  :)


~September 2022 | TBD~

There currently is no plan yet for September's challenge. If you have an idea, hit reply and let me know! :)


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Okay, that's all for now!

As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of the mods or simply reply to this message!

Have a splendid day/night, everyone!

Happy Reading!!  :)

Your Mods,

~Asia, Oyin, Tarisha, & Amelia  :)

**Written by Asia

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[Asia | Adventures with Asia Minor, Creator, Head Mod, Book Nerd #1]

17 August 2022

»  SUBJECT:  BOTMs & Reading Challenges!
»  SENT BY:  Asia

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Greetings fellow book nerds!!!

Welcome to all of our newbies! If you haven't already done so, please introduce yourself here!

»  BOTM  «

~July/August 2022 BOTM~

For our July/August BOTMs, we are reading:
・  MG BOTM:  The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot
・  YA BOTM:  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
・  Adult BOTM:  Dune by Frank Herbert
・  Choice Read BOTM:  Fable by Adrienne Young

Sign up to be a discussion leader for either the YA or Adult BOTMs!


~September 2022 BOTM~

For our September BOTMs, we will read:
・  MG BOTM:  Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson
・  YA BOTM:  Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
・  Adult BOTM:  Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
・  Choice Read BOTM #1:  Namesake by Adrienne Young
・  Choice Read BOTM #2: Heartless by Marissa Meyer

Sign up to be a discussion leader!


~October 2022 BOTM~

Vote now for October's BOTMs!
・ MG BOTM
・ YA BOTM
・ Adult BOTM
・ Choice Read BOTM

Voting close September3!


~November 2022 BOTM~

November's BOTM nomination thread is now open!

Themes are:
・  National Cook For Your Pets Day
・ Saxophone Day
・ Color the World Orange Day
・ Armistice Day
・ Thanksgiving

The 2 Choice Read themes are INDIE AUTHOR and MORALLY GREY!!!

More details on the themes can be found in the nomination thread linked above.

Nominations close September 10!


~December 2022 BOTM~

Vote now for December's Choice Read BOTM!

Once again, I added some new categories, so tell me what you think in the poll's comments!  Is there a category I should remove?  One that I should add?  Let me know!  :)

Poll closes September 10!

»  Reading Challenges  «

~August 2022 | Color By Number Reading Challenge~

The Color By Number Reading Challenge is now underway!

Thanks to those who signed up! Remember to log your books in your thread!!

If you haven't signed up yet, you still can! This challenge is SUPER easy! All you gotta do is just read some books that fit a certain color theme.  Once you read each book, you can color a portion of your coloring page!

There are 2 different coloring pages to choose between — daffodils or a sailboat & little ducky.





Click the link above for more information!  :)


~September 2022 | TBD~

Still no plan yet for September's challenge. If you have an idea, hit reply and let me know! :)


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Okay, that's all for now!

As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of the mods or simply reply to this message!

Have a splendid day/night, everyone!

Happy Reading!!  :)

Your Mods,

~Asia, Oyin, Tarisha, & Amelia  :)

**Written by Asia

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[Asia | Adventures with Asia Minor, Creator, Head Mod, Book Nerd #1]

3 November 2022

»  SUBJECT:  Author Interview Event
»  SENT BY:  Asia

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Hi all!

So sorry for the silence from me. College has been a mess, and I've been absolutely swamped in class work. As such, I'm soooo behind on group events (e.g. BOTMs, challenges, etc.), and I don't think I'll be able to get everything up quite yet.

Anyway, enough about me. . . .

Welcome to all of our newbies! If you haven't already done so, please introduce yourself here!

»  Author Interview Event  «

AIE is returning!


**Share the flyer! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj_2MjtryEI/

This year, we're focusing on indie authors (although traditional authors are more than welcome)! Come chat with authors on what it's like being an author or what it's like writing and planning plots!

AIE will span two full days, so you'll have ample opportunity to meet new authors and find new books and series! What's more, if you participate, you have the opportunity to potentially win a giveaway!

Check out any of the following links for more information!

~ Links ~
・ About AIE
・ Ask Your Questions!
・ Registration a Giveaway (Authors)
・ Author Line Up & Giveaway Listings
・ AIE Folder
・ AIE 2021 Folder (archived)


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Okay, that's all for now!

As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of the mods or simply reply to this message!

Have a splendid day/night, everyone!

Happy Reading!!  :)

Your Mods,

~Asia, Oyin, Tarisha, & Amelia  :)

**Written by Asia

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