2023 Fraterfest Readathon Sign-Up

September 1st, 2023 Kimberly Event 21 Comments

1st Sep

Ghouls & Gals, it is once again time to gather your spooky, paranormal, mysteries, thrillers and bump in the night reads or listens for Caffeinated’s 2023 Fraterfest Readathon. This year’s event will be from Thursday, October 12 through Monday, October 16, 2023. There will be spooky challenges and prizes!

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You pick your FEAR Level. If a historical murder-mystery raises the hair on the back of your neck… so be it. Yep, cozies, whodunits, and hellhounds allowed!

Fraterfest was inspired by Rhiannon Frater whose zombies, vampires and necromancers offer thrills and chills, I began #Fraterfest in 2012.

Official Rules

This event will be low key and will offer a fun random participant prize. Everyone who completes challenges and takes part in the readathon by finishing at least one book will be eligible.

  • Link-up (You can link up using your blog, Goodreads bookshelf labeled Fraterfest2023 or link a social media account) A start up post is not required.
  • Spread the Word. Share the post and invite your friends to join. Grab graphic and or share button for your blog or post to your social media sites. The more participants, the better. Grab a book-buddy!
  • Read or listen to qualifying books from Midnight October 12th until 11:59 pm October 16th. (Your Time Zone)
  • Approved Reads/listens: Thrillers, Urban, Paranormal, Cozy, Suspense, Mystery, Historical, Zombies, Horror, Dystopian, Ghosts, Serial Killers, Fantasy, Urban, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic and Supernatural. I don’t care if there is romance. You pick your fear level. Sparkle, bloody… all approved. Novellas and graphic novels count too!
  • You can combine this with other readathons and challenges.
  • Use #2023FraterfestRAT hashtag on Twitter and Instagram to share progress and when spreading the word.
  • Have fun, read, and make new friends!

Host a Spooktacular Challenge

During the event there will be mini-challenges with prizes. This is a fun way to meet bloggers and Instagrammers. I am looking for a few Zombie Hosts to post games and offer goodies.

Challenge Ideas: Spooky Cover Scavenger Hunt, Bingo, Crossword Puzzle, Book Spine Poem or invent your own. All challenges most offer a small token (must include international participants). Examples would be gift card, bookmarks, eBook, etc. or ask a publisher/author to sponsor your challenge. You can offer a different prize to international participants.

If you want to host a challenge, please email me: Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer

Link up and join the fun

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It's time to sign up for the 2023 Fraterfest Readathon -October 12th through the 16th. Set your own fear level. Prizes, challenges and good times! Come meet new readers and bloggers. #SpookyReads #Readathon #2023FraterfestRAT Share on X
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Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram

21 Responses to “2023 Fraterfest Readathon Sign-Up”

  2. Writer . . .

    My First entry #16 isn’t linked properly, Kimberly, if you’re able to remove it would be great.. sorry! A fav genre, so should be some great reads/listens .. thanks for hosting!

  3. MarthaE

    Ha – I got number 13. That seems fitting. Thanks for hosting again.
    I’ve lined up lots of choices and I am ready. 🙂

  5. Nadia

    It’s barely mid-September and I’m already excited with October books 🙂

    First time I’m joining a challenge of yours <3

  6. Samy

    Hey!
    I’d be curious but honestly don’t know, if I could do it. I have a true crime collection in book form with lots of stories and could try that haha

  9. Felicity Grace Terry

    Whilst unable to take part in this myself {I really must get better organised which means getting better motivated} I do love catching up on all the wonderful autumnal reads that you’ll be posting.

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