One of the most awesome things about the book blogging community is all the events that you can participate in. Here are a few that you can join in May.
#BookBlogger Events
Apr. 27 – Aug. 16, 2017. SYNC. SYNC will give away 30 titles – two paired audiobook downloads a week – one classic and one modern day YA!
May 8 – 14, 2017. Bout of Books. A week-long read-a-thon. There are challenges and more – it’s a very community oriented event, so sign up and read!
May 31 – Jun. 2, 2017. Bookexpo America including BEA Bloggers Conference in Chicago, IL. Books, authors, bookish people.
May 31 – Jun. 2, 2017. Armchair BEA. If you can’t attend BookExpo America (and even if you can) – join in online with the daily topic prompts for the bookish community. Answer on your own blog, then link back up and read everyone else’s answers.
#BookAwards Happenings in May
✲ Nominees for the Shirley Jackson Awards honoring outstanding achievement in horror, psychological suspense, and dark fantasy fiction.
✲ Shortlist for the 2016 Locus Awards Finalists which honors the best in Science Fiction and Fantasy. Winners will be announced on June 25.
✲ Winners for the Best Translated Book Awards which highlights the best original works of international fiction and poetry published in the US.
✲ Nominees for the Anthony Awards which honors mystery fiction writers and their works.
✲ Winners of the Audies which recognizes distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment.
✲ Winners of the Nebula Awards for the best in science fiction.
Are you participating in any blog events this month?
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Sue at Book By Book
And don’t forget Big Book Summer 2017! I will kick it off Memorial Day weekend (May 26 this year), as always! I can’t believe it’s almost here – seems like spring just started!
Sue
Book By Book