The Running Bibliophile

Who doesn’t love a good challenge, especially when it pushes you to read outside your comfort zone or discover a new author? I’ve always wanted to join a reading challenge or reading bingo, but so many of them feel repetitive. So, I decided to create something a little different. It doesn’t mean a challenge like this isn’t out there; I just haven’t come across one myself. Introducing The Running Bibliophile’s 2026 Holiday Reading Challenge, a fun and unique way to expand your reading list while celebrating the spirit of the year. This challenge features 14 books of your choice, with one key twist: each book’s plot must revolve around the specific holiday mentioned. The challenge runs for January 1 through January 31, 2026. To keep things exciting, you may not duplicate any books on the list. By the time you've completed the challenge, you will have read 14 new books to diversify your reading list. To kick things off, the first prompt is simple: choose any holiday-themed book as l...

The Running Bibliophile's  2020 Reading Challenge Looking to challenge yourself in the New Year or get out of your comfort zone when it comes to books? Here are twenty ways to challenge yourself this year when it comes to reading.    A book that has been reviewed or recommended on TheRunningBibliophile.com A book published in 1920 A book published in 2020 A book published the year you were born A book that has been translated into your native language A biography or autobiography for a past or current political figure A classic that you've never read A book written by an author you've never read before  A book turned into a television show or movie  A book that is the first book in a series A book you were supposed to read in high school but didn't A book that contains one of the seasons in the title A book that contains one of the twelve months in the title Reread a favorite book A book on your "To Be Read" list A book on your "Did ...