[Sign-Up Post] October Review-a-Thon

[quillpunk]

This is the sign-up post for the October Review-a-Thon I’m hosting here in booknook! To sign up, merely comment on this post with what day(s) you’re claiming.

Each day claimed equals one distinctive review, so if you’re claiming three days, you’re signing up to post three different reviews. You can claim up to five days. You can claim a day that’s already claimed, but you must claim different days for each review. You do not need to mention what book(s) you intend to review. You can claim more days up to the max at any time, simply make a new comment and claim more. You can unclaim a day at any time. Sign-ups are open until Oct 21.

Good luck!

Days to Claim

Oct 1: quillpunk

Oct 2: apachefirecat

Oct 3: einhornmaedchen

Oct 4: apachefirecat

Oct 5: colls

Oct 6: petrea_mitchell

Oct 7: luvbarryfefe

Oct 8: quillpunk

Oct 9: got_quiet

Oct 10: apachefirecat

Oct 11: silversea

Oct 12: cornerofmadness

Oct 13: honigfrosch

Oct 14: hexmix

Oct 15: petrea_mitchell

Oct 16: apachefirecat

Oct 17: quillpunk

Oct 18: gingicat

Oct 19: mozaikmage

Oct 20: honigfrosch

Oct 21: luvbarryfefe

Oct 22: jajalala

Oct 23: quillpunk

Oct 24: petrea_mitchell

Oct 25: phantomtomato

Oct 26: apachefirecat

Oct 27: anehan

Oct 28: stonepicnicking_okapi

Oct 29: hexmix

Oct 30: honigfrosch

Oct 31: quillpunk

Posting Guidelines (click the arrow!)

• We’re not doing any specific rules regarding the reviews for the events. Your post just needs to adhere to any General Posting Guidelines that applies: this means including a clear header with information regarding the book’s title, author, and any applicable content warnings.


• Any spoilers (no matter how old the book is) need to be behind a cut or an accordion (this is an accordion!)


• If your review is not suitable for all ages, adjust the age restriction of the post.


• The subject line should clearly state that it’s a review. Please tag for at least format, age group, and genre.


• The review needs to be posted in its entirety, don’t just go ‘and you can keep reading on…’


• You need to be a member to post to the comm.

Questions and Concerns

I will make a top comment on this post, please leave any questions and concerns about the event as a reply to that comment to easily keep everything in one place. This post will not be sticky, as I think we’re already on max on that, but I will link it in the sidebar under the new ‘Quick Navigation’ heading.

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What if I don’t make it to my claimed day?

If you don't post a review on the day you signed up for, nothing will happen :D This is intended to be a low-pressure, fun event, and not meant to put undue pressure on you. Again, booknook is always open to reviews! You can post it later, or not at all. You also would not be required to mention in your sign-up which book you intend to review so you can change your mind until the very last second. There are no repercussions for not posting anything on your claimed day!

What if I’m not signed up but I want to post a review in October?

booknook is open to reviews 24/7 and that would not change. You’re absolutely still allowed to post a review during this month (even on a claimed day) without signing up!

What kind of books can I review?

Any kind of books! Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, webnovels, short stories, etc. If you think it counts, it counts. Likewise, it doesn't matter how old the book is; a 200-year-old book is just as welcome as one that was just published two weeks ago. Here, it's just all about the books! :D

How does reviews work?

In general, a review should contain an introduction of the book and what you think about it and whether it's something you would recommend to others. Here's a few quick links I found searching (if you've got resources for tips on writing reviews, you're welcome to share them and I can add them to the list):

• https://reedsy.com/discovery/blog/book-review-examples


• https://thewritepractice.com/how-to-write-a-book-review/


• https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/book-reviews/

It's time for the Fake Internet Deadlines to shine! :D

Comments

Questions and Concerns

[quillpunk]

Drop your questions and share your concerns in replies to this comment!

Re: Questions and Concerns

[gingicat]

Does it have to be a book I've read in October?

Re: Questions and Concerns

[quillpunk]

No, it can be a book you read whenever :D

[petrea_mitchell]

I'll take 3! How about... the 6th, the 15th, and the 24th.

[quillpunk]

You've got them! :D

[einhornmaedchen]

I am excited! October 3rd please :)

[quillpunk]

For sure! (I'm also excited! :D)

[einhornmaedchen]

Yay!

[anehan]

October 27th for me, please!

[quillpunk]

Done! :D

[honigfrosch]

13, 20, and 30, please.

[quillpunk]

You've got 'em! :D

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

28 please

[quillpunk]

Done! :D

[hexmix]

please put me down for the 14th & 29th c:

[quillpunk]

For sure! :D

[luvbarryfefe]

Love this idea. Still deciding on books but please put me down for October 7 & 21

[quillpunk]

Done! :D

[cornerofmadness]

I would like the 12th

[quillpunk]

Done! :D

[jajalala]

Put me down for October 22nd! :D

[quillpunk]

You've got it! :D

[got_quiet]

I'll take Oct 9th!

[quillpunk]

Done! :D

[gingicat]

I'll take the 18th - office is closed that day for a Jewish holiday, so I should have the energy :)

[quillpunk]

It's yours! <3

[apachefirecat]

I'd like the latest available October date you have -- OTHER than the 31st -- when you get to this post, please. This sounds like a great little thing to do to celebrate Halloween! :)

Now I wonder if I can recall where that copy of Dracula went... Not promising, but it will definitely be something befitting of the holiday! (I read Frankenstein a few years back for Halloween and LOVED it! But I'm not much of one for rereading.)

[quillpunk]

Sure! Would you like Oct 30 (it'd be a double-claim) or Oct 26 (closest unclaimed)? Days being double-claimed is ok!

[apachefirecat]

October 26 sounds good to me! I'd rather cover a day that hasn't been claimed yet to try to improve our odds of making sure every day gets some kind of a post. :) Thank you!

[quillpunk]

Oct 26 is yours! (It'd be absolutely delightful if every day got claimed :D)

[apachefirecat]

Thank you!

[apachefirecat]

I actually JUST finished a book I think would go great for this read-athon. It's also by a local author so not one that people are likely to come across unless they live around here or are recommended the book. I could take the earliest still available for that review if you like?

It's an actually new twist on the Little Red Riding Hood tale which really resonates with the abuse victim in me. One I think everyone who has had to suffer through such should definitely give a read!

[quillpunk]

Do you mean you want to move your current claim to an earlier date, or that you wish to make an additional claim so you'll have two total? Both are good! :D (I'm looking forward to your review!)

[apachefirecat]

Additional! :)

The reason I requested one so late in the month is to make sure I have time to read a book just for the occasion. :) But upon finishing this book, I was so blown away I actually considered reaching out and volunteering for an earlier date for it, like, in the last couple of chapters. LOL It starts out very slow and cliche, but proves itself definitely unique and worth the read!

[quillpunk]

You've got Oct 2! :D

It's always lovely when a book exceeds expectations <3

[apachefirecat]

Thank you!

I'd been recommended the book, and was beginning to consider dropping it honestly when it suddenly TOOK OFF and I definitely ended up enjoying the novelty of its journey! :)

[silversea]

I'll take October 11! I've been wanting to push myself to do more reviews :D

[quillpunk]

it's yours! :D

[colls]

Hello!
I'll take October 5th

[quillpunk]

You've got it XD

[colls]

Whelp! The weekend came on WAY TOO FAST!
I'm sorry that I flaked on my review date.

[quillpunk]

No worries, life happens :D

[phantomtomato]

I can take October 25th. :)

[quillpunk]

It's yours :D

[mozaikmage]

I can take the 19th!

[quillpunk]

It's yours! XD