Top Ten Tuesday. Can’t-Wait Wednesday. Let’s Talk Bookish. First Line Fridays.
Think about this for a moment: what do all of those things have in common?
Duh—they’re popular book blog memes!
Seasoned and newbie book bloggers alike take part in these ongoing features—sometimes for years on end—and today I’m excited to add another meme to this list.
So without further ado, let me introduce to you my all-new original meme called…
*Drumroll, please*
New Title Tuesday!
What is New Title Tuesday?
New Title Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted here at The Bibliosmile where readers discuss (read: fangirl over) the most exciting book releases hitting the shelves each week.
What Are the Goals of New Title Tuesday?
1. Help Authors Promote Their New Books
Covid-19 has impacted life worldwide, and the publishing industry is no exception.
Don’t believe me?
Just check out Publishers Weekly’s massive ongoing list of canceled book events, rescheduled publication dates, and bookstores that have turned to crowdfunding to stay alive.
What’s more:
For authors who published during the pandemic, things have been especially devastating.
Aimee Liu, the author of the Glorious Boy, explains it this way:
“The publishing industry only gives you one bite of the apple. They immediately write you off if you don’t sell big on your first book. They don’t give you a second chance, and they don’t handicap you for bringing a book out in the middle of a pandemic.”
So what does all this have to do with New Title Tuesday?
Let me tell you:
My BIGGEST goal with the New Title Tuesday meme is to help offset current publishing blues and give a much-needed boost to struggling authors by hyping up new releases as much as we can every week!
2. Help You Stay Up-to-Date on All the Latest Book Releases
According to Forbes, “There are somewhere between 600,000 and 1,000,000 books published every year in the US alone.”
Now, I know that’s what you’re thinking:
“A million new books every year?! How am I supposed to keep up with that?”
Frankly, trying to stay in-the-know about all the latest book releases is enough to give anybody a massive headache.
I hate headaches, don’t you?
That’s one of the main reasons I started New Title Tuesday.
I wanted to save you some time, energy, and (hopefully) a headache.
Here’s the big idea:
Every Tuesday, I’ll post a list of my most highly anticipated book releases which are (finally!) hitting the shelves that week.
Now you’ll never be out of the loop again!
And one more thing:
To get an INSANELY detailed list of every upcoming release, join my newsletter and you’ll gain exclusive access to The Ultimate 2022 YA Book Release Masterlist!
With over 325+ (and counting) YA books listed, you can say goodbye to being behind on the news.
3. Spotlight Under-Hyped Releases
Let’s face it: not all books are created equal.
Some books have big marketing budgets with huge publicity slates.
Think interviews with the Today show, fancy launch parties, and cross-country road trip book tours.
Other books?
Not so much.
Despite authors’ best efforts, many amazing books are quietly released into the world without the explosive fanfare they deserve.
Stories we might adore with our whole bookish souls slip through the cracks and are never heard of again.
The reason?
We just don’t know they exist.
The good news is this: New Title Tuesday aims to raise awareness about underrated and under-hyped new releases so you won’t ever miss an opportunity to fall in love with a book soulmate.
4. Strengthen the Book Community
It’s no secret that Book Twitter can be cutthroat.
A real-life Hunger Games.
But on average, that’s not the experience most book bloggers have.
Olivia Páez, a long-time contributor at Book Riot, describes it like this:
“The online book community has provided me with solace and a world of friendships that I never knew could be made through social media.”
Why do I share this?
Because that’s exactly the sort of positive energy I want to spread around with my new New Title Tuesday meme!
Let’s make new friends and uplift each other as we all geek out over our most highly anticipated book birthdays together!
How Does New Title Tuesday Work?
Every Tuesday, I’ll host a link-up here on The Bibliosmile where you can share your NTT posts and visit the other blogs that are participating.
If you don’t have a blog, feel free to share which new releases you’re most excited about in the comments section.
What’s more:
If you tag me in your New Title Tuesday posts on Twitter (@thebibliosmile), I’ll like and retweet them!
What are the Rules for New Title Tuesday?
Pretty please with a waffle on top link back to The Bibliosmile in your NTT posts so that others know where to find more information.
You may download, use, and edit the official New Title Tuesday graphics I’ve designed (included in the Graphics Kit below) or you can create your own.
Here’s what’s included in the Graphics Kit:
🎖️ two circular badges
📸 an Instagram post template
🐦 a Twitter-friendly post featured image
📍 a blank Pinterest pin
✨ an animated GIF banner
Grab the NEW TITLE TUESDAY Graphics Kit
Download all the official NTT graphics free for personal use on your blog!
Use the hashtag #NewTitleTues on Twitter and Instagram to spread the word. (Optional)
Promote new book releases and just have fun with it 😄
See the Latest New Title Tuesday Posts
Want to get a taste of what New Title Tuesday is all about?
Here are some of my most popular NTT posts to get you started:
Are You Going to Participate in New Title Tuesday?
Grab a goofy party hat and get one of those obnoxious noisemakers ready, because we’re going to be celebrating A LOT of book birthdays together! 🎉 🥳
Now over to you:
What do you think of New Title Tuesday?
In the comments, tell me one upcoming release that you’re excited to share in a future New Title Tuesday post!
I LOVE the idea for this bookish meme, Kat! It’s such a great way to spread the bookish love for new releases, especially in the difficult circumstances right now 🥰
CAROOOO! Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I am SO happy to hear that you love this bookish meme; that really means a lot to me! I hope you will participate if you have the chance!
You have no idea how emotional I get every time I see LTB mentioned as one of the popular memes of the bookish blogosphere. I get shocked every. single. time. and it honestly makes my day, so thank you for making my day, Kat ❤
This sounds like a wonderful meme and it’ll be awesome to see what everyone shares every week! Especially since I’m sorely unaware of what’s new in the bookish world lately. I can’t promise I’ll participate, but hopefully I might one day. Good luck, and I really hope your meme takes off!! ✨
RUKKY! I am so happy that this post brought a smile to your face! It’s true though, LTB is a great bookish meme and I always enjoy the discussion topics you both choose! And thank you for your kind words and support! i’m very excited for New Title Tuesday!
Love the idea for this meme. Excellent explanation post too.
Thank you so much, Jo! That means a lot to me!
Hi, Kat! I love the idea of this meme, and have added it to my blog’s Memes page. 🙂
Thank you so much for your comment and your kind words! I really appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to add my new meme to your blog’s Memes page! It means so much 🙂
You put so much work into this new idea, and I absolutely love it!!!!! ❤️ I think spreading positivity and excitement for new titles to come is always a wonderful thing, and doing it this way is such a great idea!
Excellent work! 😍👏🏻✨
SOFIIII! Thank you so much for this comment! I’m really happy to hear that you like the idea behind NTT; that means a lot to me! I hope one day in the future you might participate! Anyways, thanks for being so awesome and supportive 🙂