Booksology Join the adventure by completing any (or all) of the following reading challenges: listen to audiobooks, read outdoors, reread old favorites, watch film adaptations, enjoy author events (in person or online), or Little Free Library Or borrow a book from a friend, travel with your next read, discover National Book Award-winning titles out there, read a genre you’re new to, ask for reading recommendations, join or host your next book club, and/or your own book club.
Stay informed and stay on track with your reading adventures by subscribing to the National Book Foundation’s newsletter.
How long will it run? From now until August 26, 2026.
Tracking method my reading? Fill out the form with the number of “reading adventures” you have decided to complete and submit it by the last day of the challenge.
Are there any prizes? yes! Complete any challenge and you’ll be entered to win prizes like e-readers, book subscriptions, ice cream, and more. If you complete all challenges, you will be entered to win a Grand Prize trip that includes flights, a hotel, and two tickets to the 77th National Book Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 in New York City. Additionally, everyone who submits the form by August 26th will receive a Bookshop.org discount code and a free Libro.fm audiobook.
52 Book Club Beach Read Challenge
What’s the deal? Want to turn your summer reading into a game? 52 Book Club’s Beach Read Challenge is an actual board game. The board includes 24 prompts to help you read through 24 books over the summer. However, the prompt has an even more fun twist. Before you start playing, write six different genres on your genre card. These can be any genre, but you must complete all 24 challenges using only these genres, so choose them strategically. Otherwise, this can be quite a challenge (but hey, that’s probably what you want and that’s okay too!).
Once you’ve selected your six genres, you move around the game board by rolling a six-sided die to reach different prompts. The goal is to eventually complete all the prompts on the board, so once you complete one, you’ll skip that space and move on. When you reach the prompt, match the number on the die to the number on the genre card. You must read this genre to complete this prompt. For example, if you roll a 6 and land on the prompt “Featuring Island Countries,” you must read a book that features Island Countries. Next, look at the genre cards. Whatever the sixth genre is, that’s the genre you’ll read to complete the prompt. So, for example, if the card 6 is Historical Fiction, you should read historical fiction set in an island country.
Check out the website for a complete list of rules or The 52 Book Club’s YouTube channel for video tutorials.
How long will it run? This challenge is designed to be completed in June, July, and August, but feel free to take it any time of the year.
Tracking method my reading? Download and print this awesome logbook to keep track of all your summer reading. This includes space for ratings and reviews. Alternatively, you can purchase The 52 Book Club Beach Reads Challenge journal on Amazon.
Are there any prizes? No, there are no official prizes for this particular challenge, but feel free to buy us a pizza when you finish. And the best prize of all is that I read a lot of really great books.
Summer Vienna reading aloud
What’s the deal? Horror fans, Summerween Read Aloud is back this summer to help you read spooky books all summer long. BookTuber gabbyreads hosts this fun reading event every summer to encourage readers to read horror and thriller books.
This year’s Summerween book prompts are: Read a book in the dark or at night, Read a thriller or horror book, Read a book by an author you’ve never read before, Read a book with a pink cover, Read a book less than 250 pages.
If you post your Summerween Challenge to Instagram, you’ll also see Instagram-specific prompts. Post your TBR, post a book with a pink spine, post a reel of your reading routine, post a photo of the book you’re currently reading, post a photo of a book with a summer vibe, post a photo of a book in nature, post a photo of the last book you read (or a bunch of all the books you read).
How long will it run? This is quick! It will be held from July 3rd to 9th.
Tracking method my reading? Check out the full list of prompts on Summerween Instagram and feel free to post what you read and tag Summerween.
Are there any prizes? There are no prizes, but there are some really fun goodies that come out every year. Summer Vienna merchandise can be purchased at Bonfire. This includes shirts, tote bags, coffee mugs, hoodies, and more. This year’s Summerween Leadson merchandise features cute designs in blue and pink summer carnival style. You can also get stickers from Etsy here.
Seattle Public Library Summer Book Bingo
What’s the deal? One of the best places to check out Summer Reading Challenges for Adults? Your local public library. For example, the Seattle Public Library hosts the Summer Book Bingo Challenge every summer. Book bingo cards for adults include 24 prompts (and 1 free space!) to encourage reading different genres, exploring diverse voices, and learning more about a wide range of life experiences. And adults don’t have to enjoy everything. There is also a kids version, so the whole family can play together.
Looking for a reading challenge at your local public library? Many libraries have summer reading challenges for both children and adults, so check to see if your local library has something similar. If you haven’t requested it yet, you can do so anytime next year. Don’t forget that your local library has plenty of events throughout the summer to enrich your summer reading life. Please take a look at the library calendar.
How long will it run? From May to September 8, 2026.
Tracking method my reading? Pick up a free bingo card at your local library or print a PDF here. Completed cards can be returned at any Seattle Public Library or King County Library System branch. If you don’t live near the Seattle Public Library, you can mail or email your card.
Are there any prizes? yes! Fill out a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line on your bingo card to be entered into a draw for special book bingo prizes. Once you complete all 25 squares, you will be entered into a drawing to win one of three grand prizes per library system.
What reading challenge are you looking forward to completing this summer? If you’re looking for a book challenge that lasts all year long, be sure to check out Book Riot’s Read Harder Challenge. It’s not too late to join in the fun!
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