Welcome to the 2024 Better World Books Reading Challenge! Check back on our blog every month for a new category that will challenge you to read something new or motivate you to keep reading. Join our Reading Challenge group on Facebook to keep up with other readers and get a sneak peak at upcoming reading challenge announcements.
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We’re kicking off January with stories you might already be familiar with. For our first reading challenge category of the year, we’re recommending a retelling of a classic book, fairytale or mythology for readers of all ages. This is a great month to start the little readers on a monthly reading goal!
Does your hometown have a famous local author? Is your current city the setting for a famous work? February is the month to pick up a book where the setting plays a major role and learn more about the works that developed from your neck of the woods.
March: Captivating Collections
Does reading multiple short stories feel like more of an accomplishment than reading a long novel? If you’re nodding “yes”, March’s reading challenge category is for you! Take a break from all of the spring cleaning and pick up a collection of anthologies, essays or poetry this month.
April: Debut Works
If you haven’t read the first work written or published by your favorite author, now is the time! This April, select a debut work by any author, whether it’s the only book they’ve published or they’ve written dozens of bestsellers.
May: Mysterious May
Start a new mystery series, knock that classic mystery novel off your list or check out the latest trending mystery-thriller for Mystery Month. From Agatha Christie’s classics and Arthur Conan Doyle’s tales of Sherlock Holmes, to newer titles like the viral Thursday Murder Club series.
June: Cover Story
This month, we’re encouraging you to break the rules and pick a book by its cover! For June, select any title with an eye-catching cover or a title that pulled you in. Even better if you don’t read the summary before selecting your book!
July: Genre Swap
Mix it up this summer with a book from a genre you’ve yet to explore. Pick up a collection of poetry for the plane ride, a fantasy favorite to read with your morning coffee or check out a nonfiction title that peaks your interest.
August: Short & Sweet Stories
Summer is winding down here in Indiana, and we’re already talking about back to school! With the busy season ahead, this month is the perfect time to dive into any novella on your reading list.
September: Fantastic Fantasy
Fans of Fourth Wing and ACOTAR, this month is for you! We’re exploring fantasy titles for September, including everything from young adult titles to fantasy-horror and magical realism.
October: Award Winners
The 2024 Book Awards are right around the corner, so we’re reading some previous award winners this month! Select an award-winning title from any genre and any year.
November: Another World
Which dystopian or science fiction book setting interests you the most? This month, escape the holiday stress and step into a dystopian world or science fiction story.
December: Wild Card Reads
It’s your time to read the books left on your 2024 TBR! If you’ve already caught up or you’re not sure what to read, we’ve been collecting recommendations from our customers all year long.
