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Book Matchmaking

Having trouble finding a book you really love? Looking for something fun or different?

Fill out a short form about your reading life and our expert book matchmakers will email you a list of three books from the University of Minnesota libraries that match what you are looking for.

Check out these additional resources!

Questions? Comments? Contact the book matchmakers at libfunreads@umn.edu

Reading Challenges

Summer Reading Bingo

HOW TO GET STARTED
Read some awesome books.

Check off the completed box on your BINGO card 

Books must be read between Monday, May 5th and Sunday, September 21st. Last day to submit Bingo cards online is Friday, September 26th.

 

 

 

WHAT COUNTS AS A BINGO?
A line of 5 boxes checked off horizontally, vertically, or diagonally across the card.  

For each BINGO you complete, your name will be entered in the prize drawing ONCE. 

Maximum of 12 BINGO’s on the card. 

A book may only be used once on the BINGO card. For example: The Great Gatsby could be used to complete the Read The Great Gatsby or Read a F Scott Fitzgerald short story or book square, the same edition cannot be used to complete both squares.

RESOURCES AND LINKS
Check out our Libby collection of ebooks, audio books, and magazines. z.umn.edu/libby

Ask the book matchmakers for recommendations z.umn.edu/bookmatch

Listen to music using the Naxos Music Library Jazz database

Attend an event related to Great Gatsby turning 100

Tag us on social media: Instagram (@umnlib)  or  TikTok (@umnlibrarians)

Read with a Friend or group of friends. Check out a Buddy Read or Book Club Kit exclusively located at Wilson Library

More information and submission link is coming soon! Please contact libfunreads@umn.edu with any questions.
 

Last Updated: Apr 25, 2025 2:28 PM