Just because Valentine’s Day
is over doesn’t mean romance is dead. Yes, it’s time to put away Blind Date
with a Book, but why not bring out our Bingo cards instead?
The romance genre
has more than enough tropes and subgenres to fill out plenty of pre-made cards,
and this way patrons can discover their new favorite niche. Furthermore, many
of the categories can apply to books, movies, TV shows, graphic novels, etc.,
so it’s perfect for integrated advisory. If patrons have any trouble filling
out boxes, advisory staff is there to help them out. Patrons can mark off
squares as they read, watch, and listen, and when they get bingo (or blackout)
they can get a prize.
Some category
ideas: Scottish romance, “Duke” in the title, established relationship, love
triangle, Amish romance, “foot pop” kiss, enemies to lovers, poetry, confession
in the rain, forbidden love, historical romance- I could go on!
I love this idea--especially like that it works in media other than books. You could get some great prizes from that discounted valentines day aisle in Walgreens, haha.
ReplyDeleteYes, I love Bingo. I would participate in this and I don't even particularly care about romance. I know a lot of people like to "win, win, win," so this could go over VERY WELL!!!
ReplyDeleteSusan, I love this! I proposed Blind Date with a Book for my prompt 6 assignment, which I'm realizing may be overplayed, so I really like this variation! For my library, the incentivizing of checkouts/circulations is important, so this would be perfect-- check out as many books as possible in order to win Bingo. Fun!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore this! I am actually planning a Trivia/Bingo program at my library now based around popular movies and TV shows, but I would never think of using bingo cards as a passive reader's advisory program. Super creative!
ReplyDeleteSusan,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this idea! You are right it works great for integrated advisory and patrons could be introduced to other options in a fun way. Can't wait to try this idea :)
I think this is a GREAT idea and would definitely get a lot of people reading more romance. This also might lead to more RA questions as people desperately try to get a bingo! Full points!
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