Books, Reading Challenge · December 19, 2025
Welcome to the She Reads Everything 2026 Reading Challenge! Joining the challenge is a fantastic way to expand your horizons and explore new genres and literary forms. Whether you’re reading a print book, scrolling through an e-book, or listening to an audiobook, each format will uniquely shape your reading experience.
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The Challenge
This year features 52 inspiring prompts—one for every week—but you can explore them in any order. The goal is to read one book per prompt, completing 52 books throughout the year. By participating, you’ll experience the richness of diverse literary media and delve into an array of genres and themes.
The Rules
There are no strict rules. Try to complete the following steps to get the most out of the experience:
- Connect with She Reads Everything on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Goodreads, and X to stay updated and inspired.
- Share your reading progress in the She Reads Everything Facebook Group and celebrate your achievements with fellow participants. A reading tracker is available for download from the Facebook Group.
- Remember to use the hashtag #srereadingchallenge2026 when sharing your journey on social media.
- Explore the list of prompts below and start planning how you’ll meet the challenge.
- A book can count toward only one prompt.
- Start on January 1, 2026, and finish no later than December 31, 2026.
- Most importantly, enjoy the adventure!
The Prompts
Respond to the prompts in any order you prefer. The prompts are intentionally broad, allowing you to be creative in your responses. Blog posts with suggestions for some prompts will be published throughout the challenge.
Respond to the following prompts to complete the challenge:
| Week 1: Dystopian | Week 11: Sci-FI | Week 21: Debut Novel | Week 31: Florida Setting | Week 42: Dark Academia |
| Week 2: Classics | Week 12: Vietnam War Novel | Week 22: Time Travel | Week 32: How-To Manual | Week 43: Rebirth |
| Week 3: Memoir | Week 13: Short Story Collection | Week 23: Thriller | Week 33: World Literature | Week 44: Action/Adventure |
| Week 4: Audio Book | Week 14: Transformative Power of Food | Week 24: A Retelling | Week 34: A 2025 TBR | Week 45: Historical Nonfiction |
| Week 5: Banned | Week 15: Russian Novel | Week 25: Chick Lit | Week 35: Epistolary Novel | Week 46: Magical Realism |
| Week 6: Historical Fiction | Week 16: Speculative Fiction | Week 26: True Crime | Week 36: An Ebook | Week 47: Favorite Genre |
| Week 7: Fantasy | Week 17: Biography | Week 27: Mystery | Week 37: Native American Author | Week 48: New Release |
| Week 8: Self-Help | Week 18: Ghost Story | Week 28: Foreign Author | Week 38: Tragedy | Week 49: Poetry Collection |
| Week 9: Humourous | Week 19: A Novel With A Female Hero | Week 29: Published the Year You Were Born | Week 39: Play/Drama | Week 50: Essay Collection |
| Week 10: Romance | Week 20: Nonfiction | Week 30: Manga | Week 40: A novel adapted for the screen | Week 51: Horror |
| Week 41: A Journey | Week 52: New York TImes Best Seller |
Please review the list, make your selections, and add them to your reading challenge plan. Happy reading!
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