Hey bookish ghouls, it’s time to scream, stream, read, repeat. 🎃📚👻
Welcome to the Trick-or-Read Bookly Readathon, where the vibes are spooky, the candy stash is overflowing, and your TBR is scarier than any haunted house.
Whether you’re hiding under the covers with a cozy rom-com, devouring horror until 3 AM, or cackling while Bloo runs around in a hotdog costume, this is your season.
Good news: you’re not alone.
🎃 TRICK-OR-READ BOOKLY READATHON
From October 23 to November 2, join us for 11 days of haunting your TBR. Whether you’re a casual pumpkin-pager or a full-blown book ghoul, there’s a place for you in the coven.
📅 Registration: October 9 – October 22 (don’t ghost us, bestie 👻)
📚 Readathon Dates: October 23 – November 2
All you need to do is:
- Update your Bookly App
- Tap JOIN in the Readathon tab
- Track your reading (and your screams)
- Share updates with #BooklyReadathon (extra chaos encouraged)
- On November 3, export your Custom Reading Report for a chance to win!
What Are the Trick-or-Read Readathon Challenge Levels?
We have four levels based on your hours spent reading. Choose your reading level… if you dare:
🍬 Trick Reader (0–10 hrs)
You opened the book = you get candy. Simple as that.
🎭 Masked Reader (11–20 hrs)
Nobody knows who you are or what you’re reading. Mysterious. Spooky.
🧛 Spooky Villain (21–44 hrs)
You’ve turned into a reading vampire. Sleep? Never heard of her.
🔮 Ultimate Book Ghoul (45+ hrs)
You devoured your TBR. You ARE the final boss of this readathon.
📢 Bonus: Join our reading sprints on October 25-26 and November 1-2 on Threads, X and Discord!
🧠 Trick-or-Read Readathon Prompts (Optional, but fun like free candy 🍭)
- 🎃 A book with a cover spooky enough for Halloween
- 🩸 A book where someone definitely should’ve gone to therapy
- 🦇 A book with a monster, villain, or morally gray fave
- 🕯️ A book that feels like a dark autumn night
- 🍭 A sweet, cozy read that balances the scary vibes
Remember, the prompts are totally optional-perfect for sparking inspiration or leveling up your TBR game if you’re feeling adventurous.
When is the readathon taking place?
October 23 – November 2
⏳ 11 days of wearing fun Halloween costumes
What do I need to do?
📖 Read for over 10 hours
📲Track your reading sessions with the Bookly App.
Where can I sign up?
All you have to do to sign up for our #BooklyReadathon:
Update the Bookly App & tap JOIN in the Readathon tab (from Stats!)
📅 Registration closes October 22 at 11:59 PM UTC. Don’t miss your chance to haunt your TBR.
What’s in it for me?
Reading is already a treat, but we’ve got prizes too:
🎁 Reading Challenge Winners (random draw):
🍬 Trick Reader – $15 Bookshop.org Gift Card
🎭 Masked Phantom – $25 Bookshop.org Gift Card
🧛 Spooky Villain – $50 Bookshop.org Gift Card
🔮 Ultimate Book Ghoul – $100 Bookshop.org Gift Card
📱 Special Mention:
1x $10 Gift Card for the most unhinged, spooky, or candy-fueled social media posts. Just tag @booklyapp and use #BooklyReadathon.
*Bookshop.org Gift Cards are only available for shipping within the US. If a non-US resident is among the winners, we will consider other bookstores available in your country, so please let us know what retailer you’d prefer.
How do I win?
📖 Track your reading in the Bookly App
📊 Export your Custom Reading Report on November 3
🎉 Winners will be drawn at random
📹Need help? Check out this video tutorial on how to export your report like a pro (because we’re not about that technical struggle life).
Oh, and don’t forget to join our Discord for bookish rants, live reading sprints, and unhinged YA nostalgia.
Join the Bookly Reading Lounge Discord Server here
Enter the Trick-or-Read Readathon… if you dare. 🕯️
Your TBR has been waiting for this moment. The candy is unwrapped. The nights are darker. The vibes are scarier. And you? You’re ready to become the Ultimate Book Ghoul.
So grab your blanket, pour yourself a suspiciously witchy drink, and join us in 11 days of reading chaos. 📖 Sign up, scream responsibly, and let’s Trick-or-Read together.
