Monday, March 9, 2026

A to Z Blogging 2026 Theme Reveal

The theme reveals have begun this week. 


AtoZChallenge theme reveal 2026 March 9 to 14

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This year, I am going to try something a little different. The topic is going to be a book cover scavenger hunt. For each letter, I will choose a different item and will post a book cover with the said item. I'm giving readers an option to find another book cover with that same item. Otherwise, just comment on the post in general. 

Here's how it's going to work: If the word of the day is "fruit," I will post a book with fruit on the cover. Commenters have the option of posting another cover (not the same one that I post) with fruit. These are just examples, you will not know the cover scavenger hunt item until each day. It's kind of an interactive theme this year, but you are welcome just to comment if you don't want to post a cover. Also, you do not have to be an A to Z participant to comment and/or participate in the scavenger hunt portion. Note: the same cover can only be used once throughout the challenge. And don't worry about duplicating another person's post, since you're not going to know in most cases (comments are moderated). You just can't use the same one as mine. You'll know that one, since it will already be on the post.

I got this idea from having joined so many reading challenges that ask for something on the cover. One of them is even all about finding things on the covers. See this post from yesterday.

I'm looking forward to seeing other theme reveals this week. The annual round of alphabet fun is around the corner.


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16 comments:

Live and Learn said...

A very clever idea that seems doable. We often did cover themed displays in the library and this is another version of that.

Ronel Janse van Vuuren said...

Sounds like a fun theme.

Ronel visiting for Theme Reveal for A to Z Blogging Challenge 2026

Cai said...

I wonder if I need permission to reproduce another owner's book cover?

Cai said...

I commented earlier but forgot to include my post url. Sorry.

Jamie Ghione said...

Cai--Actually just a link to the book. I should have stated that, Sorry. Will be working out more details soon.

Jamie Ghione said...

Read this: http://bookbloggersintl.blogspot.com/2013/06/ethical-and-legal-image-use.html
I have (and have seen others) used images of book covers on blogs and in online reviews. I have not gotten into trouble for it, and no one else should either.
But as I said earlier, I will be working out how to allow others to post a link to a cover. It can be from anywhere on the web (Goodreads, Amazon, etc). It just has to have the item of the day.

Liz A. said...

Sounds like a fun game. I read electronically, so I barely know titles and authors. I doubt I've noticed a book cover in way too long.

Sandra Cox said...

What a fun idea, Jamie.

Jemima Pett said...

I agree - sounds fun.

Frewin55 said...

Sounds fun, Jamie! I will be up for it...

Narayana Rao K.V.S.S. said...

First thing is we will see book covers hunted by you for the challenge. Interesting. In some years I shall also try to look for book covers of the books in the subject of industrial engineering.
My theme reveal post for 2026
Industrial Engineering - A to Z 2026 - Theme Reveal Post
https://nraoiekc.blogspot.com/2026/03/industrial-engineering-to-z-2026.html

Al Penwasser said...

Your theme sounds pretty interesting. Looking forward to next month. I've written my theme reveal, which I put on delay until the 14th. However, my theme will be historical people. Last year was just plain history. It admittedly included a lot of people (e.g., 'Caesar' for...uh...'C'), but nothing but people this year.

Anne E.G. Nydam said...

Fun idea!
https://nydamprintsblackandwhite.blogspot.com/2026/03/a-to-z-theme-revelation-2026.html

Idea-ist @ GetLostinLit said...

That's very creative!

Kristin said...

Sounds interesting! I will be back to play.
https://findingeliza.com/

Lisa said...

I will try to drop in and read some of your A2Z this month. Creative theme!