Happy October, friends! It’s finally starting to feel like fall and I am so excited! Autumn colors are my absolute favorite! I’ve always wanted to have my color analysis done professionally, but I’ve had to settle for highly-accurate online quizzes thus far. According to their results, I am a True Autumn. This probably explains why I dread buying clothes in the spring and summer but overhaul my wardrobe when it comes to the cooler months.

I am so thrilled that my Bindery community has grown so much over these past few months! There are almost 50 of you now! Cue: raging imposter syndrome…because how is it that anyone at all cares what I have to say about books? Blows my mind.

A few weeks back, I asked you guys what it was about my Bindery page that you like and what you would like to see more of because as much as I definitely don’t mind screaming into the void, I’d rather spend my time creating content that you’ll enjoy. I learned that a lot of you are excited about book mail opportunities and Bindery exclusive giveaways - if that’s you, keep reading this newsletter 😉 It also sounds like long-form videos/vlogs are of interest, so I will keep that in mind! @backyard_bindings was the winner of the $25 gift card drawing!

Congratulations!!!

You Can Sit with Us Book Club News

• Our October group read is Song of Sunrise by Monica J. Deloy! It is the first book in the Prentice Teller Series and is described as “spicy dystopian fantasy romance.” The audiobook for Song of Sunrise will be available October 6th and I will be sure to share the links for that in Discord/Fable.

• New for October, I am adding the option to discuss our book chapter-by-chapter in the Fable app! We will still have announcements and yaps in Discord, but Fable (for now) seems to be a little more user-friendly in regards to specific, spoiler-free discussions. 

• Did you catch the Endpapers episode with Allie Samberts, author of September’s book, Not a Strong Enough Word? Listen here!

• Lastly, you said you wanted exclusive giveaways, so I’ve got one for you! I’m excited to offer a copy of Not on the Same Page, the sequel to Not a Strong Enough Word, to one of my (US based) Bindery subscribers! Comment “PICK ME” on this post to be considered! 

  

Events & Episodes

I think September has been the busiest month yet in regards to books. I told my husband that there was, at minimum, one bookish event every day in September and if there wasn’t, it was only because there were multiple events on other days.

While I was fortunate enough to tour the Libby app headquarters as well as meet Penn Cole and Jeneva Rose, I still suffered a fair amount of FOMO on account of my work schedule and grad school assignments. 

Endpapers: A Bookish Podcast now has aired five, soon to be six, episodes! I’ve talked to four authors and an indie bookstore owner so far and it has been so much fun! Upcoming guests include an audiobook narrator and a literary agent/PA/PR company owner. I am always looking for bookish industry insiders to chat with, so let me know if there is a role or individual that you’d like to hear from. I plan to record an episode with the author of the monthly You Can Sit with Us book club pick whenever possible! I aim to air episodes every other Thursday, although occasionally life gets in the way of that. I am learning so much about recording and editing! 

What’s Next?

I’m excited to have a few weeks off from school to focus on relaxing, catching up on some of my TBR, and trying some new content ideas! I’ll be heading into practicums after that short break, so we’ll have to see how I do with keeping up with reading and content with that change in routine.

Do I have any subscribers in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area? Books A Million has generously invited me to attend Ariel Lawhon’s Philadelphia tour stop to celebrate the release of The Pirate Queen and I am over the moon! I loved Frozen River and can’t wait to be surrounded by Ariel’s strong female characters once again. Tickets are available here! Let me know if you can make it so we can meet up!

ICYMI

• There’s still time to join Bindery Bingo for a chance to win a December Aardvark Book Club Box!

• I read a 5 star cozy fantasy (It’s a Bindery title ☺️)

• I read a 5 star small-town romance

• I’m trying horror!

One last thing!

I am in search of suggestions for a fantasy/fantasy romance title for December’s book club pick! If you are an Inner Circle or Producer level subscriber, you get the perk of being able to suggest book club titles. Tell me what you think we should read here!

That’s all for now! Thanks again for being here!

Xo,
Rachael

**Open to entrants aged 18+. Winner will be randomly selected from all entrants on October 14th. Must be willing to provide a US shipping address for prize delivery. Not affiliated with any publisher, PR company, author, or retailer (just me!). Void where prohibited. 

Hi Chanterelles,

First, Happy Autumn and Happy October friends! 🤎

I apologise for taking so long to get back to you guys about the giveaway. It's all sorted now and we have finished our Summer Giveaway. Our next giveaway will be in November and then that's it till January! 🥰

I wanted to get your thoughts on how we should go forward with our Discord notifications. I will be sending this as a message on Discord but wanted to give you guys an early access to vote before everyone else.

Also, I'll be announcing a few changes over the next few weeks so stay tuned to see how we're going to go forward with it all🤎