7 Bookish Challenges: Fun Reading Challenges to Tackle This Year (And Next)
Wanna read more? These challenges can help you do that…
Ready to spice up your reading routine?
Dive into these exciting reading challenges that promise to make your literary adventures even more enjoyable this year.
Whether you’re a seasoned bookworm or just looking for a new way to engage with books, these challenges offer something for everyone.
1. Diverse Book Challenge
Ever wanted to explore new cultures through literature?
This challenge encourages you to read books from diverse authors or set in different countries.
Not only does this broaden your literary horizons, but it also provides a deeper understanding of various perspectives and experiences.
Pick up a novel set in a country you’ve never visited, or explore stories from authors of different backgrounds.
2. Genre Exploration Challenge
Do you stick to the same genres year after year?
Shake things up by tackling genres you’ve never explored.
From science fiction and fantasy to historical fiction and memoirs, this challenge invites you to step out of your comfort zone and discover new favorites.
Who knows? You might just find a new genre you love.
3. Series Completion Challenge
Have a series you’ve been meaning to finish but never got around to?
This challenge is all about wrapping up those lingering series.
Whether it’s a trilogy you started years ago or a long-running saga, focus on completing it this year.
You’ll get the satisfaction of finishing what you started and the joy of diving back into a beloved world.
Start the challenge by choosing a series to read for it, or picking up where you left off on a series you want to finish.
Keep track of your reading with a reading journal.
4. Book-to-Movie Challenge
How about pairing your reading with some movie nights?
For this challenge, choose books that have been adapted into films or TV shows.
Read the book first, then watch the adaptation to see how it compares.
This is a fun way to discuss differences between the book and the screen version with fellow readers.
You can do this with your book club.
5. Reading Bingo
Looking for a fun and interactive way to track your reading?
Create or download a reading bingo card with various categories like “Read a book with a one-word title” or “Read a book published this year.”
Check off each box as you complete the challenges, and see how many bingos you can get!
Another fun activity you can do with your book club crowd.
You can even have bookish prizes, like bookish t-shirts, mugs, or bookmarks.
You can find bookish bingo games on sites like Etsy.
They’re downloadable and printable.
Go grab some.
6. Bookish Bucket List
Ever dreamed of reading a certain type of book or visiting a specific literary landmark?
Create a bookish bucket list with goals like reading a classic novel, exploring a genre you’re unfamiliar with, or even visiting a famous bookstore.
Set milestones throughout the year and enjoy crossing items off your list.
Some examples might include:
- Attend a Book Festival: Mark a major book festival on your calendar, such as the Edinburgh International Book Festival or the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
- Read a Book in a Genre You Usually Avoid: Step out of your comfort zone by exploring a genre you don’t typically read, like sci-fi, romance, or true crime.
- Read a Book Published in Your Birth Year: Find and read a book that was published the same year you were born for a bit of nostalgic fun.
- Read a Book With a One-Word Title: Find a book with a title that consists of just one word, like Sapiens or Beloved.
Start writing your bookish bucket list and get started on it.
7. Buddy Reading Challenge
Reading is more fun with friends.
Team up with a reading buddy and tackle books together.
Share your thoughts, discuss themes, and enjoy the camaraderie of reading as a pair.
This challenge adds a social element to your reading routine and can lead to some great conversations.
It can help you avoid isolating too much (which is something both readers and writers often struggle with), which can be a mental health booster.
Embrace Your Reading Journey
Take on these bookish challenges and transform your reading year into an adventure.
Not only will you expand your literary horizons, but you’ll also have a blast exploring new genres, finishing series, and sharing your reading experiences.
So grab your favorite book, and let’s get reading.
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