2026 Reading Challenge

Welcome to WPL’s 2025 Reading Challenge. We’re so happy you’re here!

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

  • a classic
  • turned into a TV show
  • a World War 2 story
  • a translation
  • a book you started but never finished
  • featuring digging, dinos, or the earth

  • featuring America or democracy
  • a locked room mystery
  • an outdoor or rural setting
  • a spy story
  • narrative nonfiction
  • set during a holiday

Read

  • 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 titles
  • Want book suggestions? Watch for library displays and book lists through our online library catalog. Or just ask!

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 2026 Reading Challenge mug!