Mini Challenge

We have a lot of beautiful book covers by Utah Authors. Kami is hosting a mini challenge today that features several of these covers. Go check it out!

Utah Book Week Instagram Challenge

Every year we've had fun posting Utah books related pictures to Instagram. This coming week's celebration will be no different. Here's the image complete with prompts that you can share to Instagram and then post each day:

These prompts are meant to be open-ended, so you can use them however you'd like. For example, "people" could be authors, bloggers, or characters. "Last" could be the last Utah book you read, the last book in a series, or the last book you'd want with you on a deserted island. Go forth and be creative! We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Utah Book Month 2015: Week Three

Hello! We're at the half-way mark with Utah Book Month. It's just getting better and better. Here's what's happening during week three!

WEEK THREE THEME: UTAH BOOKISH PLACES

Our focus this week is on all places in Utah that are bookish. From libraries to bookstores and parks to coffee shops, we'd love to have you share your favorite literary places in Utah. Here are some ideas to get your started:

• Show us around your favorite places to read in Utah
• Spotlight your local library
• Take us with you to your favorite bookstore
• Use "Follow Friday" (#ff) on Twitter to highlight a Utah bookish place or two

Of course, you can take this theme and run with it in any way you can think of. For inspiration, check out our list of Utah bookstores (let us know if we missed one).

If you do a post on a Utah bookish place this week, please link to it here:

WEEK THREE MINI-CHALLENGE: CHARACTERS

This week's mini-challenge is all about characters! (From books by Utah authors of course). Head over to Jenni's blog for all of the details. Participating in this mini-challenge will earn you an entry into the UBM mega-giveaway (more details on that below).

WEEK THREE EVENTS: TWITTER CHATS

We're thrilled that so many Utah authors have agreed to participate in Twitter chats during the month. We've been having a great time chatting with Utah authors, and we have another two chats scheduled this week:

• Monday, August 17, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. MT - Sara Zarr
• Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. MT - Shallee McArthur
• Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. MT -  Courtney Alameda

Check out the schedule page for the full Twitter chat list!

READALONG: NOT IN THE SCRIPT, BY AMY FINNEGAN

Thursday will mark the official end of our readalong (#ubmreadalong) of Not in the Script, by Amy Finnegan. If you're following along and haven't done so yet, make sure to check out these discussion questions for Part 1. Discussion questions for Part 2 will be up here on Thursday.

REVIEWS OF UTAH BOOKS

Continuing with tradition, we have a separate post all set up for links to your reviews of Utah books. If you read and post about a Utah book this month, make sure to head over and add your link. This also earns you an entry in the mega-giveaway!

SAVE THE DATE: UTAH BOOKS SOCIAL

Our annual Utah Books social is coming up on Friday, August 28, 2015 in Lehi. More details are forthcoming, but make sure and save that date!

MEGA-GIVEAWAY

Your participation in Utah Book Month activities and events earn you entries into the Utah Book Month Mega-Giveaway! Here's what's in the mega-prize pack:

• A signed copy of Jessica Day George's newest release, Silver in the Blood
• A signed copy of Not in the Script, by Amy Finnegan
• A copy of Ink and Ashes, by Valynne E. Maetani
• A copy of When Women Were Birds, by Terry Tempest Williams
• A $10 Amazon gift card 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Here's to another great week!

Utah Book Month 2015: Week Two

Hello! Here we are at the onset of week two of Utah Book Month. We had a great first week, and we're so excited to turn our attention to week two. Let's get started!

WEEK TWO THEME: UTAH AUTHORS

Our focus this week is on our awesome Utah authors. We are very lucky to have so many great authors call Utah home. All week we'll be using Twitter, Instagram, and our individual blogs to spotlight Utah authors. Here are some ideas:

• Spotlight a new-to-you Utah author
• Do a roundup of some of your favorite Utah authors
• Showcase a Utah author's complete works
• Use "Follow Friday" (#ff) on Twitter to highlight a Utah author or two

Of course, you can take this theme and run with it in any way you can think of. For inspiration, check out our list of Utah authors (let us know if we missed someone).

If you do a post on a Utah author this week, please link to it here:

WEEK TWO MINI-CHALLENGE: FIRST LINES

This week's mini-challenge is all about first lines of Utah books (by those great Utah authors). Head over to It's All About Books for all of the details. Participating in this mini-challenge will earn you an entry into the UBM mega-giveaway (more details on that below).

WEEK TWO EVENTS: TWITTER CHATS

We're thrilled that so many Utah authors have agreed to participate in Twitter chats during the month. We had quite a lot of fun with Michele Paige Holmes last week, and we have FOUR chats scheduled this week:

• Monday, August 10, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. MT - Amy Finnegan
• Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. MT - Jenn Johansson
• Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. MT - Johnny Worthen
• Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. MT - Bree Despain

Check out the schedule page for the full Twitter chat list!

READALONG: NOT IN THE SCRIPT, BY AMY FINNEGAN

We're moving along with our readalong (#ubmreadalong), Not in the Script, by Amy Finnegan. As a reminder, here's the schedule we're following:

• August 1-10: Pages 1-183
• August 11-20: Pages 185-370

On Monday (August 10) and August 20, we'll have discussion questions up here at the Utah Books blog. We're so excited to discuss this one with you.

If you haven't already, you can sign-up for the readalong using the linky below:

REVIEWS OF UTAH BOOKS

Continuing with tradition, we have a separate post all set up for links to your reviews of Utah books. If you read and post about a Utah book this month, make sure to head over and add your link. This also earns you an entry in the mega-giveaway!

MEGA-GIVEAWAY

Your participation in Utah Book Month activities and events will not only result in positive feelings but will also earn you entries into the Utah Book Month Mega-Giveaway! Here's what's in the mega-prize pack:

• A signed copy of Jessica Day George's newest release, Silver in the Blood
• A signed copy of Not in the Script, by Amy Finnegan
• A copy of Ink and Ashes, by Valynne E. Maetani
• A copy of When Women Were Birds, by Terry Tempest Williams
• A $10 Amazon gift card 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Here's to another great week!

Utah Book Month 2015: Week One

Hello! And welcome to week one of Utah Book Month, a celebration of all things literary here in Utah. As we mentioned in the sign-up post, we're organizing things by week this year. So, check back here each Saturday for a full run down of each week. Let's get started!

WEEK ONE THEME: UTAH BLOGGERS

Our focus this week is on our awesome Utah book bloggers. All week we'll be using Twitter, Instagram, and our individual blogs to spotlight Utah book bloggers. Here are some ideas:

• Spotlight a new-to-you Utah book blogger
• Spotlight a feature or post by a Utah book blogger that inspired you
• Do a roundup of some of your favorite Utah book bloggers
• Use "Follow Friday" (#ff) on Twitter to highlight a Utah book blogger or two

Of course, you can take this theme and run with it in any way you can think of. For inspiration, check out our list of Utah Book Bloggers (let us know if you should be on it) and the list of bloggers signed up to participate in Utah Book Month.

If you do a post on a Utah book blogger this week, please link to it here:

WEEK ONE MINI-CHALLENGE: INSTAGRAM

This week's mini-challenge is all about posting bookish fun on Instagram. Head on over to The Bluestocking Society for all of the details. Participating in this mini-challenge will enter you in a giveaway hosted by Jessica at The Bluestocking Society, as well as earn you an entry into the UBM Mega-Giveaway (more details on that below).

WEEK ONE EVENTS: TWITTER CHATS

We're thrilled that so many Utah authors have agreed to participate in Twitter chats during the month. Check out the schedule page for the full list, but here is what we have coming up this week:

• August 4, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. MT - Michele Paige Holmes

READALONG: NOT IN THE SCRIPT, BY AMY FINNEGAN

The votes are in, and our readalong book has been selected! We'll be reading Not in the Script, by Amy Finnegan. (We strongly encourage you to read the runner-up, Ink and Ashes, by Valynne E. Maetani, as well.) Here's the schedule we'll be following for Not in the Script:

• August 1-10: Pages 1-183
• August 11-20: Pages 185-370

On August 10 and August 20, we'll have discussion questions up here at the Utah Books blog. We're so excited to discuss this one with you.

If you'd like to officially declare your intention to readalong with us (so we can give you a little cheering along the way), go ahead and sign-up using the linky below:

REVIEWS OF UTAH BOOKS

Continuing with tradition, we have a separate post all set up for links to your reviews of Utah books. If you read and post about a Utah book this month, make sure to head over and add your link.

MEGA-GIVEAWAY

Your participation in Utah Book Month activities and events will not only result in positive feelings but will also earn you entries into the Utah Book Month Mega-Giveaway! Here's what's in the mega-prize pack:

• A signed copy of Jessica Day George's newest release, Silver in the Blood
• A signed copy of Not in the Script, by Amy Finnegan
• A copy of Ink and Ashes, by Valynne E. Maetani
• A copy of When Women Were Birds, by Terry Tempest Williams
• A $10 Amazon gift card 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Penelope Hosts the Visit Utah Challenge and Giveaway

Today's featured Utah Book Month post: Penelope hosts a mini-challenge about visiting Utah in whatever capacity you can. Make sure to check out and enter to win.

Jenni Elyse Hosts a Utah Books Mini Challenge and Giveaway

Today's Utah Books featured post: Jenni Elyse hosts a Utah Books Mini Challenge (matching US covers to international covers) and Giveaway. Be sure to check out her blog for all the details!

Also today on the Utah Books blog we introduce new Utah Author, T.L. Coulter. Be sure to come and say hi to her!

Kami Hosts A Character Mini Challenge and Giveaway

Today's featured Utah Books post: Kami from Kami's Library Thoughts hosts a Utah Books Character Mini Challenge and Giveaway. Come on by and see if you can guess the character!

We also have Utah author Cindy C Bennett joining us here on the blog with a guest post about our amazing Utah author community. Be sure to check it out!

Suey Hosts First Lines Quiz Mini Challenge and Giveaway

Today's featured Utah Books post: Suey from It's All About Books hosts a Utah Books First Lines Quiz Mini Challenge and giveaway. Come test your knowledge about Utah books!

Jessica Hosts Insta-Utah Mini Challenge and Giveaway

Today's featured Utah Books post: Jessica from The Bluestocking Society hosts Insta-Utah Mini Challenge along with a giveaway. Be sure to check it out and play along!