BPL Reading Challenge

graphic illustration of five books each with a different colour cover

Explore the read less travelled! Sign up to take on the challenge for 2026. Read one book every month in the featured theme—you choose the book (we can help!).

Book your year with us! 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!

Looking for a book to read? Check out our themed booklists:

January: A book about a journey | Staff Picks | OverDrive/Libby

February: A book that makes your heart skip a beat | Staff Picks | OverDrive/Libby

March: A book that makes you laugh out loud | Staff Picks

April: A book published at least 25 years ago

May: A book with extraordinary or magic elements 

June: A book that explores identity and acceptance 

July: A book with a number in the title

August: A book about a real person or event

September: A book by an Indigenous author

October: A book that features a library 

November: A book that sends shivers down your spine

December: An old favourite or a new discovery