Tournament of Tomes 2024
Channel: Ann Arbor District Library
Date: 2024-01-10

Tournament of Tomes is back! A book trivia competition where teams of 3-5 people read 10 books and compete against one another to answer questions sourced from the Book List. Who'll be crowned champion in 2024?!

Sign-ups open on January 29!

What is Tournament of Tomes?
AADL has put together a list of 10 books for teams of 3-5 to read over the course of the coming months. On Sunday, April 28, all teams will gather at the Malletts Creek Branch to compete head-to-head answering trivia sourced from the 10 books. There will be a qualifying round, and on that same day, the highest scoring teams will move onto the final round. Champions will be crowned!

Where do I get the books?
We are able to supply the first 10 teams that sign-up with copies of the books. Teams that sign up after those initial 10 are still able to participate, but will have to locate the books themselves (which will not be difficult; see the booklist below!). Book distribution details to come. 

What if I don't have a team?
Come to our social mixer! Info below!!

How do I sign up?
Sign-ups open on January 29. Stay tuned for the link! Be sure that you and your teammates are available for Competition Day on April 28. 

What sorts of trivia can I expect to be asked?
Our intention is to create trivia of varying difficulties that challenges, but never stumps. Expect to use all parts of your brain, but there is no need to overthink. You can enjoy your reading experience WHILE "studying" for competition. 

TOURNAMENT OF TOMES EVENTS

Tournament of Tomes Social Mixer
Sunday, January 28, 2024, 2-3pm | Malletts Creek Branch
Join us for a Tournament of Tomes social mixer. If you are looking to find teammates or just learn more about the Tournament, this event is for you! Think bookish icebreakers, get-to-know-you games, and good vibes. Every interested attendant is guaranteed a spot on a team. Expect to make a few new friends in a low-stakes, pressure-free environment.

TOURNAMENT OF TOMES BOOKLIST
Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas 
The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J Ryan Stradal
The Devil and Sherlock Holmes by David Grann 
Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosely 
Circe by Madeline Miller 
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave 
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls by Anton DiSclafani