Summer of the Reading Challenge
If your social feeds suddenly seem filled with color-coded bookshelves, monthly TBR lists, and people racing to hit their Goodreads goals (or maybe you’re still thinking about Dua Lipa’s infamous meet-cute), you're not imagining it. This summer, reading challenges are having a major moment. Translation: Reading Challenges are for adults too.
Whether you’re aiming for a certain number of books, tackling a specific genre, or starting a book club with friends, turning reading into a shared experience can be a welcome break from endless scrolling. The best part? Unlike most summer goals, this one can be achieved from a beach chair, park bench, or your favorite spot on the couch.
Need somewhere to start? Readers are all over Goodreads with their top picks if you’re looking for something buzzy. Our Picks? We’d recommend the new release Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune, the soon-to-be-adapted The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, or the highly discussed and book club favorite Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke.
As for your challenge? Try reading one book from every genre, finishing four books before Labor Day, working through your longest-standing TBR picks, or starting a mini book club with friends where everyone chooses one title.
