Get Ready for #SciFiMonth 2020!
You may have noticed the hashtag #SciFiMonth and its related images popping up all over the book blogosphere lately. That’s because it’s November and that means Sci-Fi Month is here! The BiblioSanctum has had such a great time being a part of this event in previous years that we’re participating again in 2020. This year, the hosts imyril from onemore.org and Lisa from Dear Geek Place.
Starting today, we’ll be joining other bloggers, authors, and readers in a month-long celebration of everything science fiction. That doesn’t mean we’ll stop covering all our other favorite speculative fiction genres though! You will most definitely continue to see our usual reviews, weekly memes and features, spotlights, and all that other fun stuff of other genres. The only difference is, some of our reviews and posts will branch off from the usual to encompass the various mediums of science fiction.
The great thing about Sci-Fi Month is that it’s a casual, low-pressure event. It has no deadlines, no specific challenges or quotas to meet–just a month of fun to enjoy, discuss, and share everything science fiction. Sci-Fi Month is whatever you make it, and you are welcome to join anytime. The organizers have also arranged for some pretty exciting features like giveaways, readalongs, and a whole lot of other fun activities including prompt challenges and sci-fi themed Top Tens. So if this is something you’re interested in taking part of, head on over to the Google form to sign up.
After that, grab the banner and button and dive right in! Everyone is welcome! Be sure to also follow the hashtag #SciFiMonth and follow the event on Twitter @SciFiMonth so you won’t miss a thing!
Here at The BiblioSanctum, simply look for posts tagged with “SciFi November” or those that contain the SciFi Month images and hashtags to see how we’re getting involved. Come explore the wonders of science fiction with us, and to kick off the discussion, feel free to let us know:
How long have you been a fan of science fiction?
Why do you like sci-fi and what is your favorite thing about it?
What are your favorite books/games/films/TV shows in the genre?
What are your plans for Sci-Fi Month?
As for me, I haven’t been on the ball with regards to planning, so this year my sci-fi coverage will probably be more lowkey. Once more I’ll be playing things mostly by ear, though I do have a couple ideas I’m bouncing around in my head, so stay tuned! As always, I also have a few books I’ve been saving up for November as I use this opportunity to catch up with sci-fi releases I might have missed earlier in the year. Below you’ll find a preview of some of the books I hope to read next month!
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Wow! I hope you’re going to love your reads and good luck for your #SciFiMonth!😗❤
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Thanks!
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You have fun rebelling…
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Yeah, I can’t really help the glib tagline when it’s on the actual banner. (At least I’m not using the button which I feel is more facetious, you can look it up.)
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Is the button the round circle with the huge “RESIST” in the center? I’m glad you feel it’s facetious. It just made me cringe
Ahh well. I’m not participating, so I’m not sure why exactly I’m complaining so much. Sorry 🙂
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Lol that’s the one. I’m actually 100% with you on that it’s super cringey, but hey, I’m just doing this for the sci-fi 🙂
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Yay, I have just been informed there are actually tagline-less banners and buttons available! *grabs*
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Well, that takes the winds out my (complaint) sails. That’s ok because that little phrase was really bugging the daylights out of me, so now I’m glad I don’t have to see it as much.
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I’d love to join but my reading is still going through treacle at the moment so I can’t join any challenges like this. Good luck everyone who is taking part!
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No problem! I don’t have much time for challenges these days either, that’s why I like that this one is casual.
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I didn’t realize you haven’t read Unreconciled yet, its so good! I’m trying to get to Architects of Memory as well.
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No I haven’t read that yet, can you believe it?! 😀
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Unreconciled is probably the most tense of the Donovan books so far – delightfully so: I’m certain you will enjoy it and I look forward to your review. And I have forgotten about Memento from the Illuminae series! What would I do without my fellow bloggers??? 😉
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Oh my, now I’m going to prioritize that one!
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“The Original” was great! I have a copy of “Architects of Memory,” but you’ll probably finish reading it before I do!
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I just knocked out the Original last night! Quick listen, and fun!
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Hoping to get to the new Thrawn this month too! Also looking forward to Nophek Gloss and Record of a Spaceborn Few.
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Yeah, unfortunately so much on my Star Wars reading list has fallen by the wayside this year, I have so many I need to catch up with, including the new Alphabet Squadron!
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I keep getting more curious about Architects of Memory. Not sure what sci-fi I’ll read this month. Been thinking about a reread of Dune in the form of the audiobook.
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Yeah I’ve had AoM sitting on my nightstand waiting for me for months! Hopefully I’ll get to it in November.
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I’ll be reading E.E. Doc Smith’s Lensman series and I’m working my way through Asimov’s Robot series.
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That’s awesome! Classic sci-fi for Sci-Fi Month is always great 😀
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I usually end up reading nothing when it does come along, but I will try!
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Please do! It’ll be fun to have you along 🙂
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Glad to have you aboard! Every year I promise myself I’ll get more sorted out in advance, and every year I find myself at the start of November with no posts lined up… but it seems to work out. I seem to have read way less SF in 2020 than other years, so I’m just grateful for the nudge to balance out my reading diet a little.
(In case you missed them, there are banners that just feature the hashtag and dates – no tagline – if you’d rather use those)
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Thank you for letting me know about the tagline-less banners! I’ll grab them now – I just would much rather keep it all about sci-fi without any extra connotations 🙂
And yes, happy to be on board again!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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I am so behind this month that I’ve lost the plot with, well, firstly Spooktastic and now this event. I’ll be following from the sidelines this year and trying to catch up with reading and blogging.
Happy reading.
Lynn 😀
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Looks like you have a lot of great books planned for SciFi month! Hope you’ve been enjoying these. 🙂
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