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I Heart SapphFic Reading Challenge Week 49: 16 Books on Sale

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Welcome to week 49 of the 2024 IHS Sapphic Reading Challenge, where we have so many sapphic books to share!

New to the IHS Sapphic Reading Challenge?

We’re excited for this year’s challenge. Not only do we have some fantastic women-loving-women books by so many wonderful sapphic authors to showcase, but we’ll be bringing you even more rainbow-books content in 2024. What can we say? We love reading that much.

With 100 categories and over 2,000 queer book recommendations coming your way this year, our aim is to make it as easy as possible to reach your 2024 lesfic reading goal!

Find out all the IHS Reading Challenge deets here.

Sapphic Books on Sale for the Reading Challenge this Week

16 of the books below are on sale so scoop up some fantastic sapphic fiction reads at bargain prices.

The sale ends Friday, December 13.

Before you buy any books on Amazon, please ensure the sale price matches your expectation. (Some international prices may vary, especially permafree titles.) We do our best to double check prices ahead of time but sometimes changes can happen that are out of our control.

How Are Readers Doing So Far in this Year’s Challenge?  

  • 154 readers have reached Garnet level so far this year by reading 15 books
  • 141 readers have reached Topaz level, which is 25 books
  • 108 readers have reached Sapphire level, which is 50 books
  • 53 readers have reached Amethyst level, which is 100 books
  • 24 readers have reached Emerald level, which is 200 books
  • 5 readers have reached Emerald level TWICE, which is 400+ books

Have you reached a new level? Tell us about it here and enter the end-of-year drawings while you’re at it.

 

Guess the Sapphic Books Author GraphicBefore we get to the first category this week, it’s time for Guess the Author

Every week we’ll provide five clues about a sapphic author. This game helps readers get to know their favorite authors while having fun.

Here is today’s clue:

Clue #1: I feel most at home when I’m surrounded by pets, and you can usually find me cuddling a foster dog or riding my horse.

Don’t forget to check out the new release post tomorrow for Clue #2.

 

IT’S ALMOST THE END OF 2024!

Top 5 Faves 2024 GraphicWe hope you’ve made some great progress on your TBRs this year, and we’d love to hear about some of your favorites.  That’s why we’re asking readers to submit their Top 5 Reads of 2024.

This simple form asks for your top 5 books this year, and is open to readers/authors/reviewers/bloggers. Just one caveat: authors, you may NOT select one of your own books (including books you wrote under a different pen name).

The book doesn’t have to be published in 2024; it can be an older book that you read for the first time in 2024.

If you’re an author/reviewer/blogger, we invite you to share some details about yourself and your website so we can help you get the word out.

Submissions are open NOW, and we’ll start posting your Top 5 Reads of 2024 in December and will continue sharing them into the new year.

Now for this week’s categories! 

The first section contains Quirky Supporting Cast.

Books with quirky characters often charm readers with their eccentricities, offering a delightful blend of humor and heartfelt moments. These characters, whether endearingly awkward or boldly unconventional, bring unique perspectives that make their stories unforgettable.

Here are the featured sapphic Quirky Supporting Cast!

Click here for more Quirky Characters reading suggestions.

And now for sapphic Romantic Suspense.

Romantic suspense novels blend the thrill of danger with the intensity of romance, keeping readers on edge with unexpected twists and steamy connections. The tension between love and peril creates an irresistible narrative, where passion and mystery collide.

Click here for more Romantic Suspense reading suggestions.

Here are Reading Challenge levels this year:

  • Garnet level: Read 15 books in 15 categories
  • Topaz level: Read 25 books in 25 categories
  • Sapphire level: Read 50 books in 50 categories
  • Amethyst level: Read 100 books in 100 categories
  • Emerald level: Read 200 books in 100 categories!
  • Some readers even reach Emerald level TWICE, with 400 books!

Who’s going to be the first to reach Garnet, Topaz, Sapphire, Amethyst, and Emerald levels this year? We’re excited to find out!

Remember, if you are participating in the reading challenge, you only need 15 books in 15 categories to reach the first level.

Options are not limited to full-length print novels. We also accept novellas and short stories, as well as audiobooks of any length.

Have you reached a new level? Tell us about it here and enter the end-of-year drawings while you’re at it. Remember, you can enter into the drawings for every level you complete, not just the highest. We do not need you to submit your reading list for verification unless you are one of the winners at the end of the year.

We have prizes!

Each month, we’ll award one reader a $25 Amazon gift card just for reading! It’s easy to enter. Just look for our Wednesday What Are You Reading posts on your favorite social media platform. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, and Instagram.

At the end of the year, you can enter to win even bigger prizes based on the highest reading challenge level you achieve. Prizes range from $50 to $250 Amazon Gift Card. Imagine how many books you could buy!

Click here to download the PDF with all 100 reading challenge categories.

Ready to level up? You can let us know as soon as you hit a new milestone.

Happy reading!

Miranda & TB

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