Here's the "2021 Master List of Reading Challenges" :-D
Read a book set in a school
Read a book featuring the legal profession
Read a book with a dual timeline
Read a book by an author that is deceased
Read a book published by Penguin
Read a book with a character who shares a name with a male member of your family
Read a book by an author with only 1 published book
Read a book in the 900s of the Dewey Decimal System
Read a book set in a Mediterranean country
Read a book related to the word "fire"
Read a book with discussion questions inside
Read a book with a title starting with the letter "D"
Read a book which includen an exotic animal
Read a book written by an author who was over 65 when it was published
Read a book mentioned in another book
Read a book set before the 17th century
Read a book with a character "on the run"
Read a book with an author with a 9 letter last name
Read a book with a deckled edge
Read a book by Kristin Hannah
Read a family saga
Read a book with an ending that surprises you
Read a book you think should be read in schools
Read a book with multiple character POV
Read a book by an author of color
Read a book where the first chapter ends on an odd page number
Read a book that includes a historical event you know little about
Read a book featuring the environment
Watch out for dragons!
Read a book which has a title similar to another book
Read a book with a selfish character
Read a book featuring adoption
Read a book you'd rate 5 stars
Read a book set in a country that starts with the letter S
Read a book with a nameless narrator
Read an educational read
Read a book recommended on BookBub
Read an alternate history novel
Read a book found via #bookstagram
Read a book with an endorsement by a famous author on the cover
Read an epistolary
Read a book with a character who has a pet cat
Read a book that includes a garden
Read a coming of age novel
Read a National Book Award winner (any year)
Read a book with a character with a disability
Read a book with a cover with a woman facing away
Read a book with a flavour in the title
Read a book with a shoe on the cover
Read a book published 2021
Redo one of the previous challenges
Beachcombers mystery reading challenge sounds absolutely delightful
Likewise the Century Club :-)
Beat the Backlist sounds amazing as well :-D
* more than one author (a book written by at least 2 authors; not an anthology)
* dragons OR lizards (a book featuring one or the other, or both!)
* it’s on a ship! (a book that takes place on a ship, the type of ship is up to you)
* purple cover (bring on the purple!)
* set in a major city (this can be any major city around the globe)
* book you forgot you had (don’t lie, you know there’s at least one… well, maybe you don’t know… yet)
* caused a major book hangover (the book was so good that you just don’t think you can start a new one just yet)
* multiple points of view (there are at least two different character perspectives)
* book you’re giving another chance (you tried it before and it just wasn’t working, but maybe this time…)
* quest to find lost/hidden object (this can be a search for any lost and/or hidden object so get creative!)
* chapter title page has art (the pages that mark the beginning of a new chapter feature some sort of artwork or design)
* kept you up late reading (definitely not a book you can easily put down)
* picked by a friend/trusted reviewer (whether a friend decided it or a reviewer online you trust recommended it, either is fair game)
* non-human character (a prominent character in the story is not human)
* first line is less than 10 words (that’s right, count ’em!)
* banned book (need ideas? check out this list!)
* cover features your favorite color prominently (make sure that color dominates the book cover)
* all about music (a story where music is a strong focus in some way)
* character lets out a breath they didn’t realize they were holding (if you’ve seen a line like this is a book, that’s what we’re looking for here)
* genre you never/rarely read (there has to be at least one genre you don’t usually pick up)
* standalone (allll byyy itself…)
* lost royalty (lost in time, lost to the world, don’t know who they are, interpret “lost” as you see fit)
* cover with your country’s flag colors (ideally the main colors of the cover but you may have to get creative)
* written in letters or diary entries (yes, we mean books told through letters or diary entries, the word is “epistolary” if you were looking for it)
* book centered around politics (everything from court intrigue to presidential elections!)
* features a carnival or circus (doesn’t have to be the main story, just part of it)
* snake on the cover (we bet you can think of a few…)
* on the Indie Bestseller list in 2020 or earlier (you can find the list archive by clicking here)
* historical with a twist (stories set in history that didn’t quite happen that way)
* character has a dream scene (if the protagonist details a dream then wakes up, you’ve got a dream scene)
* set in autumn (at least part of the story)
* based on non-Greek/Roman mythology (literally any other mythology works here)
* non-binary protagonist (the book’s protagonist identifies as non-binary)
* a book with illustrations (anything from graphic novels and manga to small illustrations throughout an otherwise text-heavy novel)
* WTF plot twist (those twists that make you wonder WTF, whether it’s in a good way… or bad)
* second book in a duology (time to get to that duology you started but haven’t finished yet)
* non-fairytale re-telling (any spin on something that isn’t a classic fairytale)
* from your 2020 backlist TBR (a backlist book you planned to read last year… and didn’t)
* book where the woods/forest are important (exactly like it sounds, the woods are forest are an important part of the story in some way)
* black and white (interpret as you wish)
* novella (generally under 200 pages)
* person on the cover (character art or models count!)
* anthology (here is where you can play the anthology card, short stories generally around a theme with one or more editors)
* has a map (any kind of map will do!)
* book about bones OR “bone” in the title (take your pick, a book featuring bones prominently or one that has the word “bone” in the title)
* good book, bad cover (another one exactly as it sounds, you liked the book but the cover is… not good)
* brings out the geek in you (whether it’s a fandom dream or you’re just really into rocks and this book talks about rocks, whatever makes you geek out!)
* bought it for the cover (we’re sure you’ve done it at least once)
* book written in verse (a novel told through poetry)
* includes a 2nd person point of view (at least one character narrates the story as “you walk” or “you go” vs “I walk/They walk”)
* author has a book releasing in 2021 (let’s support authors’ backlists! if they have a new book coming out, count any of their previous books published in 2020 or earlier)
* mentions a pineapple (yes we’re serious.)
2021 Book Club
* an unusual format
* set in a country you've never visited
* LGBTQ+ protagonist
* a story about witches or magic
* read in one sitting
* with foiling on the cover
* based on a real event
* a multigenerational story
* on your TBR for over a year
* set at or featuring a wedding
* one word title
* with a face on the cover
* a murder mystery
* a play
* mentioned in a TV show or film you love
* an autobiography or memoir
* a 2021 release
* with snow on the cover
* an audiobook
* written by an author who is younger than you
* a book with illustrations
* 500+ pages
* with flowers on the cover
* 2020 Goodreads Choice Award winner or nominee
Book Riot’s 2021 Read Harder Challenge
* Read a book you’ve been intimidated to read
* Read a nonfiction book about anti-racism
* Read a non-European novel in translation
* Read an LGBTQ+ history book
* Read a genre novel by an Indigenous, First Nations, or Native American author
* Read a fanfic
* Read a fat-positive romance
* Read a romance by a trans or nonbinary author
* Read a middle grade mystery
* Read an SFF anthology edited by a person of color
* Read a food memoir by an author of color
* Read a work of investigative nonfiction by an author of color
* Read a book with a cover you don’t like
* Read a realistic YA book not set in the U.S., UK, or Canada
* Read a memoir by a Latinx author
* Read an own voices book about disability
* Read an own voices YA book with a Black main character that isn’t about Black pain
* Read a book by/about a non-Western world leader
* Read a historical fiction with a POC or LGBTQ+ protagonist
* Read a book of nature poems
* Read a children’s book that centers a disabled character but not their disability
* Read a book set in the Midwest
* Read a book that demystifies a common mental illness
* Read a book featuring a beloved pet where the pet doesn’t die
Books and Tea 2021 reading challenge
1. Hexed with Colour – ask a friend for a colour, read a book with a cover to match
2. Hidden Creations – an author’s lesser known book / a lesser known author
3. Stardust – a book you’ve owned since 2016
4. Awesome, Of Course – a book by an author of colour
5. In Satan we Stan – a book with 666 pages or longer
6. Full of Pride – LGBT+ books and authors
7. Highly Recommended – a recommendation from a friend
8. A Fresh Look – a new to you diverse read*
9. Star’s the Limit – travel to another country or world
10. New Kids on the Pub(lisher) – 2021 debut author
11. Opposites Attract – swap a TBR entry with someone
12. Small Stories – an anthology or book that’s shorter than most
A Book A Week Reading Challenge 2021 with The Booklist Queen
1. A Productivity Book
2. Book Becoming Movie in 2021
3. Goodreads Winner in 2020
4. Biography
5. About a Pressing Social Issue
6. A Book About Books
7. Set in the 1920s
8. An Author Who Uses Initials
9. Poetry
10. A 2020 Bestseller
11. Recommended by a Colleague
12. With a Number in the Title
13. Bottom of Your To-Read List
14. Reread a Favorite Book
15. Own Voices Story
16. Published in the 1800s
17. Local Author
18. Longer Than 400 Pages
19. A Book Turned Into a TV Series
20. A Book That Makes You Think
21. A WWII Story
22. A Highly Anticipated Book
23. Eye-Catching Cover
24. A Summer Read
25. Coming of Age Story
26. Bestselling Memoir
27. Book Club Favorite
28. A Book About Friendship
29. An Audiobook
30. Set in Australia
31. By a Nobel Prize winner
32. About an Immigrant
33. Time Travel Novel
34. An Author You Love
35. Childhood Favorite
36. Classic Read in High School
37. Borrowed from the Library
38. Nonfiction New York Times Bestseller
39. From an Indie Publisher
40. Fantasy
41. A Sequel
42. Recommended by a Librarian
43. Psychological Thriller
44. Oprah Winfrey Book Club Pick
45. A Book About Technology
46. Title with Three Words
47. Debut Novel of Famous Author
48. Genre You Don’t Usually Read
49. A Book Everyone Is Talking About
50. You Own But Haven’t Read
51. Borrowed from a Friend
52. A 2021 New Release
Build Your Library 2021 Reading Challenge
* A book with your favorite color on the cover
* A story that takes place under the sea
* A story set in a country you want to visit
* A story written in verse
* A story set in a library
* A story inspired by mythology
* A fairy tale retold
* A book written by an Indigenous author
* A genre you never pick up (ex: mystery, romance, fantasy...)
* A book about a game
* A sequel you have been meaning to pick up
* A book with a household pet in the story
* A book in translation
* A book by a favorite author
* A book by an author you have never read from before
* A book you think will be a new favorite
* A book that was released the year you were born
* A book about food
* A book with a house on the cover
* A book that makes you feel nostalgic
* A new release you are excited about
* A book recommended by a friend
* A book that a family member loves
* A biography or memoir
* A classic
* A book published in your lifetime that you think should be a considered a classic
* A book that won an award
* A book about an issue that is important to you
* A book written by a person of color
* A short story collection
* A book that was adapted into a movie or television show
* A book about music
* A book with LGBTQIA+ representation
* A play
* A book written by a local author
* A non-fiction book about a topic you want to learn more about
* A book about girls in STEM
* A book set in your favorite vacation destination (ex: beach, camping, amusement park...)
* A book with an animal on the cover
* A book with a cover that makes you feel cozy
* Your favorite book
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