The ultimate battle for bookish glory returns for the second year; introducing the Tournament of Books 2025!
Vote all March long for your favorite books in a knockout-style tournament.
Starting right now, fill out your own bracket and predict the winner in the Bracket Contest for your chance to win a sensational prize!
How It Works
All “Bracket Contest” brackets must be submitted to the front desk at the library by Sunday, March 2nd at 5PM.
AFC stands for Adult Fiction Conference and NFC is the Nonfiction Conference.
The owner of the highest scoring bracket will win a $20 Downtown Middletown Gift Card and a Russell Library T-Shirt.
Did the books you voted for make it to the Formidable Four?
Scroll down to see or click on the green voting button.
The Championship round voting begins on Tuesday, March 25th.
Sign up for the newsletter and vote online, or fill out a ballot in-person at the library!
VOTING PERIODS
Sublime Sixteen: Tuesday, March 4th – Sunday, March 9th at 5PM
Exquisite Eight: Tuesday, March 11th – Sunday, March 16th at 5PM
Formidable Four: Tuesday, March 18th – Sunday, March 23rd at 5PM
Championship: Tuesday, March 25th – Sunday, March 30th at 5PM
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