FAQs

  1. How do I participate?
    Print or pick up a BINGO sheet and passport between April 25th and May 25th at any of the 101 participating stores! As you visit stores, they will mark your passport and your BINGO sheet as you complete actions! At the end of the Hop, either fill out our submission form with a picture of your BINGO card and passport, or turn them in at any participating store. Cards must be submitted by May 31st.
  2. How much does it cost to participate?
    There’s no cost to participate, except that some BINGO squares require a purchase.
  3. Are there different BINGO cards for different regions?
    We’ve eliminated the “regions” aspect this year! This means you can visit any of the 101 stores on the list to complete your BINGO card squares.
  4. How do I complete squares on the bingo board?
    There are a variety of activities on the board, like “take a picture with a bookstore pet,” “buy a book recommended by staff,” and “read in a new location.” Just show proof to one of the staff (like a picture from your phone) at a participating bookstore, and they’ll sign off on that square!
  5. I filled my whole BINGO card! How do I get my pin?
    Pins will be delivered to stores in June. When you submit your BINGO card (either via our online form or by dropping it off at a participating store) you’ll choose a store to pick it up at. Be sure to include your email address so we can email you when they’re available.
  6. How do I get my Libro credit for filling my whole BINGO card?
    There will be a registration link that will be sent to you via email if you submit your BINGO card online. If you turn your card in at a store, the store will provide a QR code you can scan to register with Libro. You must register for your free credit by June 7th. Audiobook credits will be delivered via email on June 8th.
  7. I’m bummed that my local store isn’t participating! Is there a way I can suggest them for next year?
    Absolutely! We’re always looking to get more bookstores to participate. You can suggest a store with the “Recommend a bookstore for MI Book Hop” form. Or, let your local store know you’d like them to participate! They can sign up for email updates on the “For Booksellers” tab of the website.
  8. What can I win?
    One grand prize participant will win a $500 gift card to bookshop.org, and we’ll be awarding $25 gift cards to a number (to be determined) of winners that can be used at the indie bookstore of your choice! Additionally, if you fill out your entire BINGO Card) (meaning all spaces completed) you get a free Libro.fm audiobook credit, and an exclusive MI Book Hop Champion enamel pin that will be available for pickup at your local store in June.
  9. I didn’t get any BINGOs; can I still turn in my sheet?
    If you visited at least 3 stores you will be eligible to win a tour prize ($25 gift card to a store of your choice). If you visited 10 or more stores you become eligible for the grand prize ($500 gift card Bookshop.org). Each store you visited is a chance to win!
  10. How do I get more giveaway entries? You can entries in one of 3 ways:
    1. Getting a bingo (5 in a row, column, or diagonal); this counts as one entry
    2. Visit at least 3 stores to get an entry for every store you visited
    3. Fill out a whole board; this counts as 12 entries, plus you get the exclusive MI Book Hop Champion enamel pin and a free Libro.fm audiobook credit!
  11. Is there a bonus prize for visiting every store?
    Bragging rights and a super cool experience (and SO MANY grand prize entries!!). Also, if you visit every store, we DEFINITELY want to know about it.
  12. I have a question that wasn’t answered here; how can I get in touch?
    Reach out to us by clicking “Contact Us” on our website or send a message to the MI Book Hop Instagram or Facebook page (@mibookhop)!