#bringyourownbook

[joriekerottier]

Submission for the Open Call by EnterEnter, Amsterdam!

The publication 'fragments of solitude', created for the 'So You Don't Get Lost In The Neighborhood'-program with the Vleeshal in 2018 shares an insight in my artistic practice through intimate pictures, drawing and some poetry.

It will be on show and for sale €15,- during BringYourOwnBook at EnterEnter, Amsterdam from the 15th of September until the 15th of October 2023.

I'll have some copies left at the studio also, so if you're interested in buying one, just drop me an email at info [at] joriekerottier.nl

[dobettergames]

The end of an era for BYOBook

What a proud yet strange day. After six years of availability, we've sold our last copy of the first printing of Bring Your Own Book that we crowdfunded in 2015. This means there are effectively no English editions for sale, as the Gamewright and Scholastic editions are both out of print. 📭 We'll update the website soon to stop encouraging people to buy the game 😂 but in the meantime, we wanted to say thank you (and make the full game in English available somewhere). So, we've update the free print-and-play demo to include the FULL set of prompts! It also features the new default game mode: Royale, where it's the books that battle to be the best of the batch. 👑 If you want to download either of these (cards or the Royale rules), head to bringyourownbook.com and hit the mailing list / print-and-play link. If you've signed up before, there are instructions for how to get all the links again. 💻 For those who are curious about whether there will ever be an English version for sale again, the answer is uncertain. If we get the opportunity to license to another publisher? Sure! If we find ourselves with the time, energy, and money necessary to redesign and print a new edition? Uh...maybe! For now, we're just happy that the last seven years have seen thousands of people discover the joy of turning their books into a game. 💖📚🎉🃏

[dobettergames]

Where to find Bring Your Own Book (Apr 2022)

Hello, BYOBook friends! Whichever version of Bring Your Own Book you’re searching for, we’ve got an updated note about its availability. If we discover a status change to any edition, we’ll try to update this post before too long...or make a new post. The biggest change this time around is we are sold out of the limited-edition first printing (crowdfunded on Kickstarter in 2015). This means that there are no professionally printed English editions available for sale. You may find one of them (ours, Gamewright’s, or Scholastic’s) on the secondhand market, but...yeah. Will there be a second printing? Perhaps. Sign up for our infrequently used mailing list at BringYourOwnBook.com and we’ll let you know if that ever happens.

TLDR

AVAILABLE: print-and-play (English, free), Kenbill edition (Japanese)

OUT OF PRINT: Crowdfunded edition (English), Gamewright edition (English), Scholastic edition (English, kids), Noris Spiele edition (German), Mindok edition (Czech)

NOTE

We are actively seeking a publishing partner for a new North American (English) edition and additionally welcome inquiries from potential licensees in any other region except Japan. If you are a publisher interested in producing Bring Your Own Book, please contact us through the “Questions” link on our website, BringYourOwnBook.com.

AVAILABLE EDITIONS

Print-and-Play Edition

(AKA the free demo, downloadable edition)

This also is available at www.bringyourownbook.com. However, some people have also reported having trouble with that link, so here is a direct link to mailing list / download sign-up page: eepurl.com/cAZQw5

Kenbill Edition

(AKA the Japanese retail edition, みんなで本をもちよって)

This version is in print and is available directly from Kenbill and from a number of other retailers. It has a cute rabbit on the cover.

OUT-OF-PRINT EDITIONS

Crowdfunded Edition

(AKA the limited-edition first printing, Kickstarter edition)

This version is no longer in print. We printed 5,000 copies back when 1,883 people pledged their support for our little game in 2015, and that seemed like way too many. But it’s been a few years and, thanks to a little online retailing and the help of our fulfillment partner (Card Kingdom in Seattle), we’re sold out.

Gamewright Edition

(AKA the English retail edition)

This version is no longer in print. We are exceedingly grateful to Gamewright for being our publishing partner at the initial launch of the game. The far reach of Bring Your Own Book would not have been possible without them.

NOTE: You can still get copies of this edition secondhand for three or four times its sticker price, which is... [sigh]. Also, someone is listing the German edition on Amazon at this link without making it extra clear that it’s the German edition, and several English-speaking buyers have been sorely disappointed. Buyer beware.

Scholastic Edition

(AKA kids edition, junior edition, Scholastic book club edition)

Because only teachers and students get the Scholastic flier and access to the online store, it was hard for us to have visibility into the status of this version. The last time anyone reported to us that it was available was nearly a year ago, so we feel reasonably safe saying it’s out-of-print.

Noris Spiele Edition

(AKA German edition)

This edition is no longer listed on the Noris Spiele website, so while there may still be a few copies floating around retail websites (including the Amazon link mentioned under the Gamewright version above), it’s very likely out of print.

Mindok Edition

(AKA Czech edition, Přines si svou knihu)

This edition came out in 2017 and we’ve still never seen it. It’s no longer listed on the Mindok website, so we’re pretty sure it’s vanished.

NOTE: We never got a copy of this, so if you have a spare, please use the "Questions” link at BringYourOwnBook.com to get in touch with us as we’d love to pay you to have it shipped to us to complete our collection.

Digital Edition

(AKA mobile edition)

The digital edition hit numerous production snags over the years and is most likely dead. But stranger things have happened. If you sign up for mailing list, we’ll let you know if there’s a rebirth: eepurl.com/cAZQw5

THAT'S ALL, FOLKS!

That covers every edition we know about in this universe. If you have additional questions or comments, head to www.bringyourownbook.com and click the "Questions” link. We appreciate your enthusiasm for our little game and are happy to help you engage with it.

[dobettergames]

Bring Your Own Book: Remote Play Guide

Though it’s different than being face-to-face, Bring Your Own Book can be played remotely over a video or audio call. Here are tips to help your remote play session run smoothly. If you have suggestions, reach out to us on social media or at bringyourownbook.com.

REMOTE PLAY GUIDE

APPOINT A COORDINATOR: Rounds run more smoothly when there’s one person driving the action. Things to coordinate include drawing the prompt cards, keeping track of Picker order, and even tracking points. If you’re using a timer, the coordinator can also call out when time is running low or has run out. WRITE DOWN PLAYER ORDER: Since there’s no circle to sit in, it’s advisable to determine and write down an order for the players. This can then be used to track who is next for being Picker/Judge, players’ points, and even the order that Seekers read their selections each round. The coordinator can call everyone’s name in order so there’s no confusion. PUT PIECES ON CAMERA: The game is easier when the components are visible to all players, so it’s useful if the player with the copy of the game can put game pieces in view of their camera. You can prop up the prompt card and put the timer next to it so the Seekers know what they’re hunting for and how much time is left. ROTATE BOOKS: While you can’t pass your books to each other, you’ll have more fun if you play with a variety throughout the round. Grab 3-5 books and determine when you’re going to rotate. You can use the standard rules—swapping out every time a player gets three points—or something else that feels right for your game. USE THE CLASSIC RULE SET: While it’s possible to play remotely with any of the rule sets—Classic, Democratic, Cutthroat, or Royale—Classic tends to work best. It’s generally easier to have one Judge pick the winning submission than to organize a vote (Democratic), and Cutthroat’s last-Seeker-out rule can be tricky to manage with telecommunications delays. If you really want to run the Democratic rule set, players can write down their votes on notecards and show them all at the same time.

THANKS: Big thanks to Kristin and Tim from the BYOBook playtest crew, who were the first to contact us with things that made their remote play work smoothly! Thanks also to all the players who’ve mentioned their successes with remote play on social media and board gaming websites. Y’all inspire us on the regular! For more detailed instructions, demonstration videos, alternate ways to play, or frequently asked questions, check bringyourownbook.com.

[pgcclibrary]

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 (𝐁𝐘𝐎𝐁): 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩⠀ ⠀ We gather to talk about books we read, we like, dislike, or are puzzled by. We share our thoughts and recommendations, munch on snacks, and enjoy the time spent together conversing about books and ideas. All are welcome.⠀ ⠀ Day: Monday, February 10⠀ Time: 2 - 3:00 pm⠀ Location: Center for Performing Arts | Conference Room 105ACE⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #pgcc #pgcclibrary #bookclub #byob #bringyourownbook (at Prince George's Community College) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ZPQQcBG5U/?igshid=6lynnyus3i1t

[dobettergames]

ケンビル＠ゲムマ秋予約受付中！ on Twitter

“【ゲムマ秋・両エリア49】 「みんなで本をもちよって～Bring Your Own Book～」、パッケージイラスト公開です！ 児童書をイメージしたパッケージで、デザインはTANSAN様（@TANSANFABRIK）、イラストはU井様（@it_ui）にお願いしました。 ゲームマーケット価格1,500円（税込）を予定しています。”

Our Japanese publisher, KenBill, has announced the latest version of Bring Your Own Book. They’re taking preorders now and will be showing it at the Tokyo Game Market!

[We’ve updated the master “Where to find BYOBook” post.]

[fellowshipoffantasy]

New #game! #bringyourownbook https://www.instagram.com/p/BsPntTeFd2c/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18p7tcshfe4iq

[troubledthebook]

#Repost @eclecticallyyouexperience ・・・ #eclecticallyyouexperience is so excited to have @charliemarcol for #december #meetup! Check out these wonderful #houston #authors and be a part of the #convo! Come share what you are reading at the #next #meetup and hear from others! #allbooks are welcome! #fiction #nonfiction lets get #backtobooks📚 getyourbookon #readingspot #readinglife #byob #byobookclubforbusybodies #allbookedup#bringyourownbook !!!#writerscommunity #iamreading #bookaddict #ebooks #bookshelves #bookchat #guestauthorseries #litfict #greatreads #whattoread #bookworld #bookstagram #booknerd