#ReadintheNewYear Swap
This is a swap organized to Read in the New Year by focusing on your reading goals and resolutions. This will be a direct match swap and we fully encourage you to connect with your partner, cheer each other on and help each other with your personal goals. We also encourage you to stay in touch with your partner after the swap and continue to support them in those goals through the entire year.

To start, a few IMPORTANT things first:

1. As a participant of this swap, you are agreeing to be bound by the Litsy Swap rules, found at @LitsySwaps on Litsy. Please review the rules before continuing, and verify that you will be bound by them. We reserve the right to not match you in this swap if you have violated the Litsy Swap rules in a past swap. We are willing to listen if you feel you have a valid reason or extenuating situation from a past swap — you can provide an explanation in the "anything else for me" question on this form. However please note that after reviewing any explanation, we continue to reserve the right to not match someone.

2. What's this swap about? Reading Goals and resolutions! The objective is to send books and gifts that will help your partner fulfill some of their personal goals for 2020. Cheer each other on in fulfilling those goals both for the swap and through the rest of year. We also encourage you to include self-care and/or goal meeting gifts you feel will help your partner in achieving their goals.

3. As a participant in this swap, you agree to send a package in a timely manner. Please plan ahead and send your packages so they arrive BEFORE the open date. If unforeseen circumstances arrive please contact us AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. You will still be expected to honor your commitment, but we will be happy to work with you.

You also agree to be in contact with your match directly within a week of matches being sent. We will include your match's email so you can email them directly, or connect with them via Litsy. You can ask them additional questions, tell them more about yourself, and cheer them on to help them meet their goals. At the minimum, you agree to let them know how best to contact you and when you send and receive packages.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Sign-Up Dates: November 15 – November 25
Matches Sent: by December 2nd
Mail by Date: January 4 for priority mail, earlier for media mail and international packages
Open Day: January 10

***PLEASE send your packages so that they can be opened ON THE OPEN DATE!***
(This is a part of the Swap Rules you are agreeing to as mentioned above.)

SHIPPING NOTE:

Within the US: Media Mail can take 10+ days to ship. This is, of course, the cheapest way to send books...but that's ALL that's supposed to be included in the box: books. Sometimes, people send one box via Media Mail and the rest via First Class or Priority.

First Class Mail can take anywhere from a couple of days to a week or longer. We've found that most of the time, First Class shipping isn't much cheaper than Priority.

Priority Mail usually takes 2-5 days. There are flat rate boxes that can be helpful and we find that flat rate boxes are often the most cost effective option when shipping heavy packages filled with books and gifts. We've based package sizes on the Priority Mail medium and large boxes.

International shipment can take a few weeks; keep this in mind when planning your visit to the post office! Allow AT LEAST 3 WEEKS for international shipments, unless you *know* for a fact it will ship more quickly. Also, if you have not shipped internationally before, please note that it can be costly. Be sure you understand the commitment before agreeing to it.

4. This is a part of the Swap Rules and should go without saying, but you agree to communicate with us and on Litsy about receiving your match, sending a package and receiving a package via Litsy posts and comments or via email. You also agree to POST ON LITSY on open day with a picture of what your match has sent you.

5. DETAILS/EXPECTATIONS:

IF YOU SIGN UP, please know that you are committing to a *minimum* of 1 BOOK + 1-2 (bookish/thematic) GOODIES. We've provided an option to select your package size based on what size container your package is mailed in. It is expected that you will chose the package size that best fits within your budget and will include enough books and goodies to reasonably fill that size container (with the understanding that you may add more, if compelled, but that your swap-mate might not choose to do so).

USED books are acceptable, but if you send used, take care to send books that are in good condition (no mold, writing, odors, highlighting, etc.). If you simply loathe used books, please say so in the form below (use the "anything else" section to let your partner know).

NOTE: the books you receive MAY NOT be from your wishlist — some people like to send surprises. If this is a problem for you, be sure to note it on your form so your partner is aware. (Again, use the "anything else" section)

This is a "Direct Match Swap." This means that the person you are sending a package to will be the same person you will receive a package from.

You are also committing to being in contact with your partner within a week of receiving your match (by December 9) via email or Litsy. The amount of continued contact is up to you, but please be sure to at least let them how best to contact you. We encourage you to connect with your partner and ask questions, get to know one another, and support each other's goals. We will try to match partners with similar goals when possible.

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Remember, let's be courteous and most importantly, have FUN!

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Chrissy at chrissyreadit@gmail.com or Megan at bookishmeganann@gmail.com.  We may not always be able to respond immediately, but will try to do so within 24 hours whenever possible. If it's been a couple days with no response, comment on Litsy to bring your email back to our attention ... or in case your message was lost in cyberspace.

That's all!! Now onto the questions!


— Chrissy (@Chrissyreadit) & Megan (@MeganAnn)
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Email *
Have you read the information above? If not, please go back and read it! *
Do you agree to be bound by the Litsy Swap Rules (found on the @LitsySwaps page on Litsy)? *
What is your Litsy handle? (example: @MeganAnn) *
What is your full name? *
What is your mailing address? (street address, city, state/province, zip or postal code, and country) *
Shipping Preferences: (NOTE: We will do our best to follow your preference if possible. However, if you select an ONLY option and there are no available matches, you will not be matched. We will email you to let you know, but it may be too late to change your mind at that point so if you are willing to be flexible please say so now.) *
What size package would you like to send? The MINIMUM should include 1 book + 1-2 other goodies. *
Is this your first time participating in a Litsy swap? *
READING GOALS + PREFERENCES
What are your reading goals for 2020? *
Are you planning to participate in any 2020 reading challenges? If yes, which ones? *
What genres do you prefer to read? *
Are there genres you would like to read more of in 2020? *
What book(s) do you most like to recommend to others or wish everyone would read? Or do you have a favorite book you read in 2019? *
Does your Litsy TBR contain ONLY books you do not own — and is it up to date? *
Where can your partner find a list of books you have already read and/or already own? Please provide a link to any sites other than Litsy. *
Where can your partner find your "wishlist" (books you want to read but do not already own? If not Litsy, please provide a direct link. *
Book Preferences (check all that apply) *
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SELF-CARE, GOODIES and more...
We consider reading self care — what else do you like for self care? *
Do you have other goals for 2020 that are not directly associated with reading you would like to share with your partner? (i.e. fitness or health goals, work goals, family goals, etc...)
Do you listen to audio books? If yes what do you enjoy doing while listening? *
Are there any bookish items you specifically like to receive? (i.e. bookmarks, totes, candles, etc...)  Any specific items you'd like to help you accomplish your goals? Beverage or snack preferences? (This is extra space to tell your match anything you think might help them choose gifts you'll love) *
Are there any bookish items, gifts, beverages or snacks you DO NOT want to receive for any reason? *
Are you allergic to anything? Do you dislike certain flavors or scents? *
ANYTHING ELSE? (Here's where you can add any other details from above if necessary. Or, anything else you'd like your partner to know about you, your goals and your preferences)
ANYTHING ELSE FOR US? (Anything else you want to tell us as hosts of this swap? This is PRIVATE and will NOT go to your partner. If you've had a bad experience or would rather not be matched with someone, etc... this is the place to mention it)
You understand that if you submit this form you WILL receive immediate confirmation directly from Google, via your email address (that you entered above — make sure it is correct!). If you have not received confirmation from Google, but you do not follow up with us prior to November 25th, you acknowledge that you will NOT be matched. *
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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