2026 BookTempter’s
TBR Challenge
Read the very last book to enter your TBR pile. TBRs come from the habit we have of not reading books because we put them off. You have my permission to indulge yourself.
Never Say Die by Tess Gerritsen
Stretch goal – Read a book that you’ve had in your TBR pile for more than 5 years
February
2 - Partners in Crime?
For the month of Valentines you can choose a book about a partnership be it friends, lovers or whatever combination comes to mind
Stretch Goal – ever read a book, get the sequel and then park the sequel for a rainy day? This month prepare for that day!
March
3 - First Bloom
As Spring arrives for this change I’d like to read a book that is the debut of an author. Who
knows this may become someone you’ll follow forever!
Strech Goal – Our TBR piles often have books by our favourite authors lingering because we think we aren’t yet deserving. Congratulations I say you are worthy!
April
4 - Side trips
For this month I’d like you look for a book that has been published by either an independent press or self published
Strech Goal – Read four short stories from an anthology or collection. Hey if you like it finish the whole thing!
May
5 - Freedom!
You have my permission to finally pick the most tempting book in your TBR pile – no questions asked
Stretch Goal – You may pick a book purely at random - use whatever system you choose to pick this
June
6 - Equinoxes
Regardless of hemispheres you live in read book over 500 pages and
Stretch goal - read a book less than 150 pages
July
7 - A Ceasar Word Salad
Read a book with an empire – starting, ending or changing
Stretch Goal – we all have a series we have accidentally collected all the books for and not got round to it. You have until the end of the year to end this
August
8 - Schools Out!
Choose a book by an author who is not from the UK or USA
Strech Goal – Choose a book with a long journey in it
September
9 - Back to School
Treat yourself to a book that is not from your usual genre. Expand your minds!
Stretch Goal – Read a non-fiction book
October
10 - Fancy a Fright?
Read a spooky tale – you can choose cosy or downright chilling
Stretch Goal – As the harvest comes in find a book with a countryside setting in some way
November
11 - Short trips
Read four novellas in a month
Stretch Goal – Read something with a wintry setting
December
12 - It's for You!
Read a book you’ve been gifted – they wanted you to read this!
Stretch Goal – By now you’ve got the hang of this so just pick up a book from the pile and read it. You’ve got this
Looks like a good challenge! Good luck.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Good luck on all your reading challenges, too!
DeleteGood luck! I wish I could stick with a challenge.
ReplyDeleteNo one's as hopeful as me at the start of the year with challenges 🤣
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