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Mini Book Expo 2008
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Available Books


  • Books will continued to be released a few per day. Keep an eye on this blog, our RSS feed or our twitter account @ so you don't miss a title you want to claim.

Publishers Participating 2008

Books Already Claimed

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About Mini Book Expo

How many books can I claim?

Do I have to pay shipping this year?

What if I didn't like or didn't finish my book?

How do I get my book?

What if I live outside Canada, can I still participate?

How do I get a copy of a book that's already been claimed?

Why didn't I get my book?

I'm a Publisher, how can I get Involved?


How many books can I claim?

  • You can only claim 2 books at a time.  We like to share the wealth.
  • However, once you blog about your first 2 books, you can claim 2 more. And so on, until all the books are gone. 

Do I have to pay shipping this year?

What if I didn't like or didn't finish my book?

  • We'd like to hear what you thought no matter what. Liked it, loved it, hated it, couldn't get past page 2... let us know why. We're nosey that way.

How do I get my book?

  • we will email you for your address within a couple of days of you claiming your book, and then mail your book through Canada Post.
  • It'll take anywhere from a 1-4 weeks for your book to arrive depending on a whack of factors I won't go into here.

What if I live outside Canada, can I still participate?

  • If you have a Canadian mailing address you sure can.
  • If you live in the US, and
    • the book you are interested in claiming says "Shipping within Canada or the US sponsored by...", it's no problem.
    • Look at the Shipping Details in each post and the
  • If you live outside Canada and the US, keep an eye out for "Shipping world-wide sponsored by..." and "... Shipping elsewhere can be arranged..." and watch the

How do I get a copy of a book that's already been claimed?

  • If there are multiple copies of a book available, you can claim one until all the available copies are gone.
  • Otherwise, I'd suggest you buy one or check your local library.

Why didn't I get my book?

  • Did you email us your mailing address? (you'd be surprised how many times this is the issue)
  • If you haven't gotten your book in 3 weeks from the time you claimed it, let us know and we'll try and figure it out.

I'm a Publisher how can I get Involved?

  • if you are interested in getting your book(s) into the hands of enthusiastic bloggers we'd love to have your titles as part of Mini Book Expo
  • contact me at lex [at] minibookexpo [dot] com and we'll talk.

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The Rules

  • Claim It.
    * Find a book you want (2 max)
    * Make sure it ships to your country
    * Leave a comment asking to claim it
  • Get it.
    * we'll confirm your claim & ask for your address via email
    * then the postman will bring you your book.
  • Read it.
    * can you really say anything if you haven't read it?
  • Blog it.
    * Post something about the book within a month of getting it
    * include a link to the publisher and the author if possible
    * if you don't have a blog, send me your review & I'll post it here for you * submit your post here
  • Not Enough Detail?
    * Read the Rules
    * Read the FAQ
    * Remember:
    --- 2 books at a time, max!
    --- check if it's already been claimed before claiming it!

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