This is my first update. I decided to do one at the end of each month to see how I’m doing. You can check out all the deets below ~
Reading with Jessica and That Artsy Reader Girl are hosting a fun summer reading event called New-to-Me-Author Summer Bingo! I first heard of this over at A Novel Glimpse and knew I wanted to try to participate. I needed some encouragement to pick up some books by authors I’ve been meaning to try for a while now.
The Basics:
- This event lasts from June 1st-August 31st, which is perfect because it won’t overrun any other reading challenges you’re participating in or books you’re excited to read that don’t fit this challenge’s parameters.
- You can only count books towards the bingo card if you have not read that author before.
- A bingo can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. You can also go for multiple bingos or blackout if you’re feeling ambitious.
- Use the hashtag #nasbingo to share updates on your progress and tell us what you’re hoping to read.
Here’s the bingo board ~
And here’s the TBR I made with my progress ~
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Author with a “J” in their name : Kelly Jamieson
Reader’s Choice: Kathryn Purdie ~ READ
Summery Book Cover: Sarah Dessen
Recommended By a Friend: Celeste Ng
Buddy Read: Heather Morris ~ READ
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Hyped: Neil Gaiman: Currently Reading
One-Word Title: Brandon Sanderson
Your Favorite Genre: Anne Bishop
Over 400 Pages Long: Mhairi McFarlane ~ DNF
Been on your TBR for over a year: Jeanine Frost
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Your Favorite Color on the Cover: Bridget Collins
Contemporary: Emma Mills
Features a Vacation: Mackenzi Lee
Beach on the Cover: Rebecca Yarros
A Holiday is Celebrated: David McCullough
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Set in a Country Other Than Your Own: Jenn Bennett
Cool Off With a Snowy or Wintry Setting: Josie Silver
First in a Series: Emma Chase
Summer 2020 Release: Alexis Hall
Number in the Title: Steve Cavanagh
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Audiobook: Lauren James ~ READ
Under 200 Pages Long: Callie Hutton
Standalone: Natalie Jenner
Lesser-Known: D.L. Carter
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Other New Authors I’ve Read During the Challenge (I may end up using some of these to fill in my BINGO board if I don’t get to the books on my TBR):
Audrey Ashwood ~ A Bride for the Viscount’s Cold Son
Kenzie Reed ~ A Billion Times No
Milly Taiden ~ Between Ice & Frost
Happy Reading,
Alison
You’ve done a great job with this challenge so far! I need to post an update on how I’m doing with it soon.
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Thanks!! I’m definitely curious to see what new authors you tried!
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