Explore the read less travelled!
- Sign up for free to take on the challenge for 2026. When you register, you'll receive a monthly email with book lists and inspiration.
- Read one book every month in the featured theme—you choose the book (we can help!).
- Track your progress by checking in online, and you'll be entered into a monthly prize draw.
Book your year with us! You can also attend monthly Reading Challenge meet-ups to connect with other readers and talk about books. Not sure what to read? Check out our reading recommendations below!
2026 Reading Challenge Themes
Looking for a book to read? Check out our themed booklists:
January: A book about a journey | Staff Picks
February: A book that makes your heart skip a beat | Staff Picks
March: A book that makes you laugh out loud | Staff Picks
April: A book published at least 25 years ago | Staff Picks
May: A book with extraordinary or magic elements | Staff Picks
June: A book that explores identity and acceptance | Staff Picks
July: A book with a number in the title | Staff Picks | Overdrive/Libby
August: A book about a real person or event | Staff Picks | Overdrive/Libby
September: A book by an Indigenous author | Staff Picks
October: A book that features a library
November: A book that sends shivers down your spine
December: An old favourite or a new discovery
