Reading Challenges

This list of recommended books spanning a character’s lifetime includes a wide variety of fiction titles as well as some excellent memoirs.

The best books set in the southern countries of Asia from memoirs, historical fiction, and some even funny modern fiction.

The best books set in the 1960s, including novels and historical fiction, memoirs and non-fiction, as well as important books from the 1960s written during that decade.

Look for books with main characters in their 40s? These 40-something main character books cover a huge variety of topics, backgrounds, and lifestyles.

If you’re participating in the Book Voyage reading challenge, this month we’ll be reading books set in Asia’s northern countries. And if you found this …

These books set in the 1950s include fiction and non-fiction, and both classic books written in the 50s and new releases.

Looking for books with characters in their 30s? This selection of titles with protagonists in their 30s cover a huge variety of topics, backgrounds, and lifestyles.

This 1940s book list includes some great fiction reads set in WW2, but we’ve also found some fabulous books NOT set during wartime. Reading is a great escape when you’re stuck at home and any of these novels will transport you to another time AND help you check off your April book in the Book Girls’ Guide Decades challenge!

This list of highly-rated books all feature main characters in their 20s. From post-coming-of-age stories to starting careers and novels to memoirs, this diverse book list covers topics relevant to life as 20-somethings.

The best Eastern European novels and non-fiction books, set in over 20 different countries. The list includes some wonderful YA books set in Russia and Eastern Europe, and plenty of historical fiction, memoirs, and more.

These books with teenage characters all feature main characters between 13 and 19 years old. The list has a wide range of book recommendations, including both YA and adult fiction, contemporary and historical fiction, and non-fiction.

The Lifetime of Reading Challenge allows you to explore characters at different ages and stages of life. This self-paced reading challenge provides a balance of flexibilty and structure. You’ll find a curated list of highly-rated book recommendations for each of the challenge prompts, or you can read from your own shelves.

These adult novels with a child protagonist all feature kids under the age of 12 as the main character. The list has a wide range of book recommendations, including contemporary and historical fiction.

Whether you’re joining us as part of the Read Around the World Children’s summer reading challenge, or you found this booklist searching for the best children’s books …

Whether you’re joining us as part of the Read Around the World Children’s summer reading challenge, or you found this booklist searching for the best children’s books …

Whether you’re joining us as part of the Read Around the World Children’s summer reading challenge, or you found this booklist searching for the best children’s books …

The best Asian Children’s Books for Read Around the World challenges. The list covers a range of ages from Children’s Picture Books Set in Asia for preschool, early chapter books for young readers, and middle grade books. The suggestions encompass the entire Asian continent including Japan, China, India, and much more.

50 of the Best Australian Children’s Books, including picture books, early chapter books, and middle-grade Australian books.

25 of the best children’s books set in Antarctica, including story books and picture books about Antarctica, as well as early chapter and middle-grade Antarctica books.

50 of the best children’s books set in Africa for kids and tweens, including children’s picture books, early chapter books, and middle grade books set in Africa.

Read Around the World Summer Reading Challenge 2022! This children’s summer reading challenge is the perfect way for kids and tweens to explore the seven continents through the pages of books. Make it even more fun to prevent the summer slide with a free printable world map coloring page, large world map poster, or a library tote bag!

The best read around the world book challenge for adults! Book Voyage will take you to 11 distinct regions, and the hosts provide a curated book list for you to choose from each month.

Welcome to year 4 of the Decades Reading Challenge. We started this reading challenge with a small group of readers and have loved seeing it …