Welcome to WPL’s 2024 Reading Challenge. We’re so happy you’re here!

Select any 12 books, audiobooks, or e-books that match the 12 challenge topics:

  • one word title
  • collection of short stories or essays
  • a book that intimidates you
  • best-seller in a genre you don’t usually read
  • autobiography or memoir
  • allows you to travel vicariously
  • adventure story
  • a book that makes you laugh
  • about a culture or topic that is unfamiliar to you
  • detective novel or true crime
  • written before you were born
  • by a KS author or set in KS

Read

Screen shot of WPL's online catalog highlighting the "Booklists" tab under the "What's Hot" heading
  • Read in any order you like!
  • Our Bookn’ with Friends and Youth book clubs will tackle the challenge topics in order; watch the online events calendar for meeting dates and book titles
  • Looking for book suggestions? Keep an eye on this page, our library displays, and our library catalog book lists for books that fit the current challenge topic

Track

  • Track your titles by picking up a Reading Challenge card at the library
  • OR use our online tracking form

Repeat

  • Once you’ve completed the challenge, fill out your tracking card and stop by the library to claim your 2024 Reading Challenge mug!

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