2025 Reading Challenges

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Are you ready to tackle your TBR in 2025? Check out our curated reading challenges list from blogs across the web!

last years Challenges

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I buy more books, even though I have unread books on the shelf.

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“I can survive well enough on my own – if given the proper reading material.” ― Sarah J. Maas

A-Z Challenge

Easy Peasy, A-Zeezy [haha]

Are you ready to take on the alphabet one book at a time? This challenge is straightforward yet full of opportunities to personalize your reading journey. The goal is to read a book that corresponds to each letter of the alphabet. Some readers opt for book titles that begin with the exact letter, while others choose titles starting with words like “A” or “The” and use the next word’s first letter. It’s all about your style and how you want to approach it! Personally, I love to challenge myself by sticking strictly to titles that match the corresponding letter.

To make things easier for you, I’ve curated a list of book suggestions for each letter, plus a Notion template to track your progress. (We all know how tricky finding books for Q, X, and Z can be, right? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!)

Go to Challenge

another favorite

Book Trope bingo

Get ready to dive into a reading adventure like no other! Book Trope Bingo is your chance to explore the fascinating world of popular book tropes. Whether you’re into “enemies to lovers,” “found family,” or “the chosen one,” this challenge invites you to immerse yourself in familiar favorites and discover new tropes along the way.

All you need is your reading journal, a notebook, or our FREE PRINTABLE bingo card to get started. As you read, check off each trope you come across and see if you can score a bingo. The journey is half the fun, and who knows what new favorites you’ll find? Happy reading, and may the tropes be ever in your favor!

Download free printable

Lets take a trip

Read’em All Road trip

Who can resist a road trip, especially one that lets you explore the world from the comfort of your favorite reading spot? The Read’em All Road Trip challenge is one of my personal favorites! We’ve even created printable trackers just for you! The rules are simple: read a book set in each U.S. state, and as you do, color in the state on the map or jot down the book title. It’s a fun way to explore new places without leaving home!

Grab our free Read’em All Road Trip printable (Plus, there’s a handy Notion tracker template for you too!).

Download free printable

Read’em All Road Trip book suggestion list coming soon!

” Between the pages of a book is a lovely place to be “

Even more reading challenges from social media…

Backlog Board of Books
Hosted by Katscreations614 on Instagram
Connect Five!
Hosted by katscreations614 on Instagram

Buzzwordathon [YouTube]
Hosted by BooksandLala
Fantasy Romance Reading Challenge [YouTube]
Hosted by Toribetweenpages
TBR Knockout [YouTube]
Hosted by Completely Melanie

And that’s a wrap on our curated list of reading challenges from across the book blog universe! It’s been a whirlwind of genres, themes, and creative prompts, all designed to spark your imagination and expand your reading horizons. From tackling a classic you’ve always meant to read to diving into a genre you’ve never explored, these challenges have something for everyone.

I hope this list has inspired you to try something new and discover some incredible stories along the way. Remember, reading challenges are all about having fun and pushing your boundaries, so don’t be afraid to get a little adventurous with your TBR pile!