#ReadABSummerReadingChallenge
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With just three days left to participate in the #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge, we are recommending four fantastic short story collections. #ReadAlberta #ABbooks @ualbertapress.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social @durvile-shyba.bsky.social
Title reads "Read an Alberta Book that is a short story collection". Footer reads; "Read Alberta's Summer Reading Challenge". Tagline: " Discover books in your own backyard". Featuring four book covers from Freehand Books, NeWest Press, University of Alberta Press, and Durvile Publications.
August 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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You know what they say “team work makes the dream work”! For the #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge we rounded up some of our favourite multi-authored titles. @aupress.bsky.social @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @durvile-shyba.bsky.social @ualbertapress.bsky.social #ReadAlberta #ABbooks
August 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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We believe that listening to an audiobook does count as reading! If you’re competing in the #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge, we recommend these audiobooks. #ReadAlberta #ABbooks @aupress.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social @durvile-shyba.bsky.social @mythicroads.bsky.social @ualbertapress.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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For the #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge we highly recommend you check out the work of these incredibly talented women. #ReadAlberta #ABbooks @durvile-shyba.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Sometimes all you need is a gorgeous book to read. Needing a recommendation for the #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge? Check out these stunning books by Alberta publishers. @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @durvile-shyba.bsky.social #ReadAlberta #ABbooks
Title: "Read an Alberta Book with art, photography, or mixed media. Featuring book covers from Frontenac House, University of Calgary Press, and Durvile & UpRoute. Footer: "Read Alberta's Summer Reading Challenge". Tagline: "discover books published in your own backyard".
August 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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I spy with my little eye something special and new! If you’re looking for some Alberta-published books with new or special editions, we have you covered! @renegadeartsent.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social @durvile-shyba.bsky.social #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge #ReadAlberta #ABbooks
August 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Here are some eBook recommendations to keep your beach bag light and your to-read pile full this summer. @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social @mythicroads.bsky.social @ualbertapress.bsky.social #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge #ReadAlberta #ABbooks
August 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Add a little Alberta to your bookshelf by reading books published in Alberta AND set in Alberta. These are just a few of our recommendations! #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge #ReadAlberta #ABbooks @newestpress.bsky.social @renegadeartsent.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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One, two, three, four! We have the books you’re looking for! Check out these amazing Alberta-published books with numbers in their titles. @durvile-shyba.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @aupress.bsky.social #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge #ReadAlberta #ABbooks
August 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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We thought we’d share some books with our favourite colours 😉 teal and orange. @aupress.bsky.social @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge #ReadAlberta #ABbooks
HEADER: "Read an Alberta Book with a teal and orange cover". TAGLINE: "Discover books published in your own backyard". Features four book covers from Athabasca university Press, Freehand Books, University of Calgary Press, and NeWest Press.
August 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Summer is all about road trips and travel destinations. Let the #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge inspire your next trip. #ReadAlberta #ABbooks
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August 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Alberta is home to a thriving literary community! Here are just some of our favourite Alberta-authored and Alberta-published books. #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge #ReadAlberta @aupress.bsky.social @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @durvile-shyba.bsky.social @edgesf.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social
July 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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The BPAA is experiencing a big anniversary this year and so are these amazing Alberta-published titles! Competing in the #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge? We have some great recommendations for you! @aupress.bsky.social @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @renegadeartsent.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social
HEADER " Read and Alberta Book that is celebrating a milestone anniversary!" TAGLINE: "Discover books in your own backyard!" FOOTER: "Read Alberta's Summer Reading Challenge".
July 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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There is always great poetry to discover from Alberta publishers. For the #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge we rounded up some new and old favourites. #ReadAlberta #ABbooks @ualbertapress.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social @aupress.bsky.social
Header: "Read an Alberta Book that is a poetry collection". Tagline "Discover books published in your own backyard". Footer: Read Alberta's Summer Reading Challenge. Featuring six covers from Alberta published books.
July 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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It’s always important to ensure that your bookshelf includes books by diverse voices. For the #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge, Read Alberta features six books written by BIPOC authors. #ReadAlberta #ABbooks
Header text reads "Read an Alberta Nook by a BIPOC author". Shows the book covers of Many Mothers, Seven Skies, Mother Earth Plants for Health and Beauty, Hiroshima Bomb Money, Pourin’ Down Rain, Letters to Singapore, and Beyond the Food Court. The Footer text reads "Read Alberta Summer Reading Challenge"
July 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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We gotta read em’ all — Alberta books from a series that will make you want to read the complete set. #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge #ReadAlberta #ABbooks
Read an Alberta Book that is apart of a series. Read Alberta's Summer Reading Challenge. book covers from Renegade Arts Entertainment, Laberinto Press, Red Barn Books, Stonehouse Publishing, Freehand Books, and EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing.
July 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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If you're competing in the #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge and need recommendations for award-winning Alberta-published books— we’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of our favourites. #ReadAlberta #ABbooks
July 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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It will always be important to read books by LGBTQIA2S+ authors and featuring LGBTQIA2S+ characters. For the #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge, we share some Alberta-published books to help get you started. #ReadAlberta #ABbooks
Read an Albertan Book with a LGBTQIA2S+ author or characters. Read Alberta's Summer Reading Challenge. Discover Books published in your own backyard.
July 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Four Alberta-published books that have been translated into English from different languages or translated into French. #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge #ReadAlberta #ABbooks
July 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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While we enjoy the pleasure of reading for escapism— we also understand the importance of embracing new ideas and perspectives. Consider adding one of these Alberta-published books to your reading list and learning something new! #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge #ReadAlberta #ABbooks
July 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Let’s kick off the #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge with some of our favourite Alberta-published graphic novels! #ReadAlberta #ABbooks
July 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Send your completed bingo to iheartbooknews@readalberta.ca to be entered to win a prize, including a sticker illustrated by Derek Evernden. You’ll also win bragging rights and a better appreciation of the books published in Alberta. #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge (3/3)
July 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Here are the #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge rules:
- Your goal is to cover 5 of the squares in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line.
- 1 book counts for 1 square. No double dipping.
- The challenge runs from July 2 - August 31.
- No trash talk. 😉
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July 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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How well do you know your local publishing community? We challenge you to compete the #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge and discover the amazing collection of books published in Alberta. Follow along as we share our recommendations! (1/3)
July 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM