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message 1: by SarahKat, Buddy Reads (new)

SarahKat | 6225 comments POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE 2025
Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025


The Popsugar Reading Challenge is back for its 10th year! This popular challenge has 50 total prompts for readers to fill with books! Complete all 50 or choose a handful. Just let us know in the comments how many you would like to shoot for.

Here is a link to the Popsugar Reading Challenge: https://www.popsugar.com/books/popsug...

This group is also a great resource to find books for certain prompts.

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
3. A book about space tourism
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge
7. A book about a cult
8. A book under 250 pages
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
10. A book you got for free
11. A book mentioned in another book
12. A book about a road trip
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
16. A book set in or around a body of water
17. A book about a run club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
21. A book where the main character is a politician
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee
26. A book where an adult character changes careers
27. A book set at a luxury resort
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship
29. A book about a food truck
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
40. A book about chosen family

Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain


message 2: by SarahKat, Buddy Reads (new)

SarahKat | 6225 comments How to Participate:

1. Post here telling the challenge leader how many books you plan to read.
You may choose your books at the beginning, or add them as you go. You may join any time during the year, and may change your goal whenever needed.

2. When you finish books for the challenge, edit your original post or member’s corner thread to add them.
Instructions are in the how-to link below.

3. To have your progress updated, post a new comment here to let the challenge leader know.
Every time you post an update, be sure to include your original (sign-up) message number, the number of books you have completed, and your goal. We use your original message number to identify you, since multiple members may have the same profile name.
Example:
Update to message 32: 2/25 books read!


For more information about how our challenges work, visit this how-to thread or ask your challenge leader.

P.S. Please do not delete posts! It changes the message numbers, complicating the update process for both leaders and participants. If you wish to leave the challenge, simply post a comment here to let us know. You may edit your original post to say {deleted}. Thank you!


message 3: by SarahKat, Buddy Reads (last edited Aug 28, 2025 02:25PM) (new)

SarahKat | 6225 comments Participants:

AJ - 11 / 40
AmbWitch - 27 / 50
Amy (msg 21) - 0 / 20
Amy (msg 61) - 26 / 50
Anna - 2 / 12
Ariail - 0 / 50
Ashley - 0 / 12
BarbaraBrubru - 18 / 20
Bernadette - 0 / 50
Beth - 0 / 50
Brianna - 3 / 50
Brianna Raquel - 28 / 40
Brittany - 15 / 35
Bücherhäschen - 6 / 20
Caraina - 10 / 10 Completed!
Carri Carey - 36 / 50
Carrie - 18 / 50
Chika - 0 / 10
christene_littlelibrary - 0 / 50
CrazyAsACupcake - 0 / 10
Darinda - 50 / 50 Completed!
Dawn - 0 / 50
Denise - 0 / 50
Dhruti - 1 / 30
Gail W - 30 / 33
Gretchen - 0 / 10
hannah - 1 / 40
Heather - 0 / 50
Inkeri - 6 / 40
Izajen - 0 / 25
Jaida - 36 / 25 Completed!
Janine - 20 / 20 Completed!
Jenn - 0 / 50
Jennifer - 34 / 50
Jessica - 0 / 15
Julia - 0 / 25
Julie - 8 / 25
Kalyn - 10 / 20
Kristina - 29 / 50
KSMary - 0 / 25
Kylie - 0 / 30
Lara - 0 / 25
Laura - 23 / 40
Laureen - 33 / 40
Lea Ann - 1 / 40
Lina - 0 / 15
Lisa - 0 / 15
Lucy - 0 / 50
manni - 18 / 50
Maria - 19 / 25
Melissa - 0 / 25
noorie - 21 / 50
Patty - 26 / 30
Rachel - 5 / 25
ReGina - 24 / 25
Rina - 4 / 50
Ronda - 0 / 30
Sarah - 0 / 13
SarahKat - 42 / 50
Satin - 3 / 20
Shari - 15 / 30
Sheri Davis - 0 / 20
Sophia - 21 / 30
Stephanie - 10 / 25
Susan - 17 / 20
Terry - 7 / 20
Theresa - 0 / 10
Veena - 30 / 50
Vicki - 0 / 40

STATS
Participants: 69
Books Read: 744
Book Goal: 2255
Completed: 4

Updated through Message #323 on Aug 28, 2025.


message 4: by Sunny (last edited Dec 07, 2024 10:17AM) (new)

Sunny | 2311 comments Reserved


message 5: by Rachel (last edited Aug 31, 2025 05:53AM) (new)

Rachel | 579 comments POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE 2025
Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025


Goal: 25 Books


6/25



1. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
2. A book about a cult
3. A book you got for free: The Vegetarian By Han Kang 8/25 4 stars
4. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge ( promp: A book your mom loves) :Green Darkness BY Anya Seton 6/14 4 stars
5. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads: Keep Me By Sara Cate 2/10 3.5 stars
The Vegetarian by Han Kang Green Darkness by Anya Seton Keep Me (Sinful Manor, #1) by Sara Cate

6. A book set in or around a body of water
7. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
8. A highly anticipated read of 2025
9. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
10. A book about an overlooked woman in history

11. A book about soccer: The Game Is Afoot By Elise Bryant 8/21 4 stars
12. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
13. A book set at a luxury resort: The Woman in Suite 11 8/18 2 stars
14. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
15. A classic you've never read: Little Women By Louisa May Alcott 1/20 4 stars
The Game Is Afoot (Mavis Miller #2) by Elise Bryant Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

16. A book about chosen family
17. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
18. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
19. A book you have always avoided reading
20. A book where nature is the antagonist

21. A dystopian book with a happy ending
22. A book that features an unlikely friendship
23. A book about space tourism
24. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
25. A book you want to read based on the last sentence


message 6: by Maria (last edited Jul 25, 2025 10:12PM) (new)

Maria (mariah90602) | 2284 comments I'm in for 25!

19/25

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
3. A book about space tourism
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title -The Christmas Book Hunt 2-12
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge- Eleven Numbers 2-25 (5.-Number in the title)
7. A book about a cult
8. A book under 250 pages -The Girl and the Secret Passage (Emma Griffin FBI #25) 1- (207 pages)
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
10. A book you got for free - Leave No Trace (Detective Karen Hart #9) 1-5
11. A book mentioned in another book- The Bookstore Keepers (The Once Upon a Time Bookshop Stories #3) Mentioned Olive Kitteridge 3-20
12. A book about a road trip
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
16. A book set in or around a body of water - After All (Cape Harbor #1) 6-12
17. A book about a run club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons - The Union Street Bakery #1 (has ghosts) 7-25
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025 - A Dead Draw (Tracy Crosswhite #11) 6-10
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)36 A book written by an incarcerated or formerly incarcerated person-Cellmates 3-5
21. A book where the main character is a politician- Golden Hills 3-11
22. A book about soccer- Kickin' It (Red Card #2) 7-7
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee
26. A book where an adult character changes careers-Her First Mistake (she was a bartender then became a cop) 6-22
27. A book set at a luxury resort
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship- Swan Song (Nantucket #4), (Coco and Kacy)- 1-10
29. A book about a food truck
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood- Always You and Me 5-27
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline- The Newlyweds (Cake #4) 1-2
32. A book about an overlooked woman in hist
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out -There's something about Mira 4-11
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
40. A book about chosen family- Deserving Henley (The Refuge #2) 1-11



Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y- You Killed Me First 5-12
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories


Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain


message 7: by Jaida (last edited Jul 30, 2025 06:04PM) (new)

Jaida (jaidaswift) | 330 comments hi, sign me up for 25 books!
36/25

prompts
1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence Gone Girl ⭐️
3. A book about space tourism These Broken Stars ⭐️
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title The Rule Book ⭐️
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title Sunrise on the Reaping ⭐️
6. A book that fills your favourite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge - a book with bad reviews Falling ⭐️
7. A book about a cult
8. A book under 250 pages Foster ⭐️
9. A book that features a character going through menopause Nine Perfect Strangers
10. A book you got for free Exit Strategy (library) ⭐️
11. A book mentioned in another book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland ⭐️
12. A book about a road trip The Host ⭐️
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education Babel ⭐️
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite bookNever Fade [free space bc i hate ai] ⭐️
16. A book set in or around a body of water Drowning ⭐️
17. A book about a run club The Break-Up Pact
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons The Gathering ⭐️
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025 Deep End ⭐️
20.A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out) Vampire Academy [a book with magical realism] ⭐️
21. A book where the main character is a politician The Well of Ascension ⭐️
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine ⭐️
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist Carrie Soto Is Back ⭐️
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee Cleopatra and Frankenstein
26. A book where an adult character changes careers Problematic Summer Romance ⭐️
27. A book set at a luxury resort The Midnight Feast ⭐️
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship A Psalm for the Wild-Built ⭐️
29. A book about a food truck
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood Frostbite ⭐️
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline Project Hail Mary ⭐️
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list Paper Towns ⭐️
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo ⭐️
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title Shadow Kiss ⭐️
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read 1984 ⭐️
40. A book about chosen family Mistborn: The Final Empire ⭐️

Advanced Prompts
Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile The Call of the Wild ⭐️
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y Yellowface ⭐️
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character The Darkest Minds ⭐️
44. A book you have always avoided reading Indelible ⭐️

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist The Hero of Ages ⭐️
47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together The Time Traveler's Wife ⭐️
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending In the Afterlight ⭐️
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain Conversations with Friends ⭐️


message 8: by Patty (last edited Sep 08, 2025 04:26PM) (new)

Patty Smith (pinkpurlandprose) | 875 comments I'll try for 30!

Completed: 27/30

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
✓2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence - Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
✓3. A book about space tourism - All Systems Red by Martha Wells
✓4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title - Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett
✓5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title - The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
✓6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge - a book with nonhuman characters - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
✓7. A book about a cult - Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang
✓8. A book under 250 pages - The Last Days of Lorien by Pittacus Lore
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
✓10. A book you got for free - The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth
✓11. A book mentioned in another book - Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
✓12. A book about a road trip - The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
✓14. A book about a nontraditional education - Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
✓15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book - The Reality of Everything by Rebecca Yarros
✓16. A book set in or around a body of water - Command and Control by Marc Cameron
17. A book about a run club
✓18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
✓19. A highly anticipated read of 2025 - Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
✓20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out) Prompt: Genre you typically avoid - Small Spaces by Katherine Arden
✓21. A book where the main character is a politician - In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
✓25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee - Six's Legacy by Pittacus Lore
26. A book where an adult character changes careers
✓27. A book set at a luxury resort - The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware
✓28. A book that features an unlikely friendship - City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab
✓29. A book about a food truck - A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
✓30. A book that reminds you of your childhood - Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
✓31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
✓33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list - Inside Out by Demi Moore
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
✓35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out - This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar
✓36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title - Quicksilver by Callie Hart
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
✓40. A book about chosen family - Love at First by Kate Clayborn

Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain


message 9: by Vicki (last edited Jan 06, 2025 01:48PM) (new)

Vicki (goodreadscomboobooper49) | 65 comments POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE 2025
Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025


Goal = 40
Progress = 3/30


1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
Blue Sisters 6 January
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
7. A book about a cult
8. A book under 250 pages
10. A book you got for free
Penitence 5 January
11. A book mentioned in another book
12. A book about a road trip
Joe Nuthin's Guide to Life 2 January
14. A book about a nontraditional education
16. A book set in or around a body of water
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025
21. A book where the main character is a politician
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee
26. A book where an adult character changes careers
27. A book set at a luxury resort
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
39. A classic you've never read
40. A book about chosen family

Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain


message 10: by GailW (last edited 2 minutes ago) (new)

GailW (abbygg) | 1114 comments RC: POPSUGAR 2025
☀ Progress: 36 / 35 .......... completed 9/11

Regular
☀ 1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma: Aya
☀ 2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence: "Keep fighting the good fight!": Ban This Book
☀ 4. A book with two or more books on the cover: The Wishing Game
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
☀ 6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge: #16. An audiobook: The Life Impossible
☀ 8. A book under 250 pages: 236: Road No Good
☀ 10. A book you got for free: James
☀ 12. A book about a road trip: G'Day to Die
☀ 13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads:  The Choice and other Tales
☀ 16. A Book Set in or around a Body of Water: The God of the Woods
☀ 18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons:  a female golem: The World That We Knew
☀ 19. A highly anticipated read of 2025: The Summer Guests
☀ 20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out): 27. A book where someone dies in the first chapter: Long Bright River
☀ 21. A book where the main character is a politician: His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope
☀ 22. A book about soccer:  Furia
☀ 23. A Book That is Considered Healing Fiction: No Two Persons
☀ 24. A Book with a Happily Single Woman Protagonist: Taiwan Travelogue
☀ 25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee: Something Evergreen Called Life, the author who is the main character in her poetry, is a writer in exile from Sudan.
☀ 26. 26. A book where an adult character changes careers: What You Are Looking For Is in the Library
☀ 27. A Book Set at a Luxury Resort: The Wedding People
☀ 28. A book that features an unlikely friendship: Muslim boy, Christian girl: Ali and Nino: A Love Story
☀ 31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline:  The Life Impossible
☀ 32. A book about an overlooked woman in history: Rad Women Worldwide: Artists and Athletes, Pirates and Punks, and Other Revolutionaries Who Shaped History
☀ 33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list: street protesting: Banned Book Club
☀ 34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent: Agatha Christie: N or M?
☀ 35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out: I'm Just a Person
☀ 37. Two Books with the Same Name: The Bees by Laline Paull
☀ 38. Two Books with the Same Name: The Bees by Carol Ann Duffy
☀ 39. A Classic you've never read: My Ántonia
☀ 40. A Book About Chosen Family: The Last Devil to Die

Medium and Advanced Prompts
☀ 41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile: Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study in Scarlet
☀ 42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y: Years and Years
☀ 43. A book that includes a nonverbal character: Cyrus: The Frozen River
☀ 44. A book you have always avoided reading: The Unhoneymooners
☀ 45. A book with a left-handed character: Agha Joon (grandfather): The House On Sun Street
☀ 46. A book where nature is the antagonist: Wild Dark Shore
☀ 47. A book of interconnected short stories: The Beggar Maid: Stories of Flo and Rose


message 11: by Brittany (last edited Jun 14, 2025 08:59AM) (new)

Brittany | 804 comments There are some fun prompts this year. I'm going to start with a goal of 35

23/35

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence A Deceptive Composition (Lady Darby Mystery, #12) by Anna Lee Huber
3. A book about space tourism
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title Be the Serpent (October Daye, #16) by Seanan McGuire
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge - book by an author youve never read before Bitter Medicine by Mia Tsai
7. A book about a cult Black Tide Son (The Winter Sea, #2) by H.M. Long
8. A book under 250 pages The Spark of the Dragon's Heart (Harem of Fire, #1) by Willa Hart
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
10. A book you got for free A Spindle Splintered (Fractured Fables, #1) by Alix E. Harrow
11. A book mentioned in another book
12. A book about a road trip A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education Lion in the Valley (Amelia Peabody, #4) by Elizabeth Peters includes nontraditional education of their son Ramses
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
16. A book set in or around a body of water An (Un)Romantic Comedy by Phoebe MacLeod
17. A book about a run club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1) by Sarah J. Maas
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025 Four Ruined Realms (The Broken Blades, #2) by Mai Corland
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out) A book about women's sports and/or by a woman athlete Outofshapeworthlessloser A Memoir of Figure Skating, F*cking Up, and Figuring It Out by Gracie Gold
21. A book where the main character is a politician
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee Honolulu by Alan Brennert
26. A book where an adult character changes careers What If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon
27. A book set at a luxury resort
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship Fawkes by Nadine Brandes
29. A book about a food truck
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy, #1) by Callie Hart
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
40. A book about chosen family The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3) by Rebecca Yarros


message 12: by KSMary (new)

KSMary | 302 comments Goal: 0/25

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
3. A book about space tourism
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge
7. A book about a cult
8. A book under 250 pages
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
10. A book you got for free
11. A book mentioned in another book
12. A book about a road trip
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
16. A book set in or around a body of water
17. A book about a run club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
21. A book where the main character is a politician
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee
26. A book where an adult character changes careers
27. A book set at a luxury resort
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship
29. A book about a food truck
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
40. A book about chosen family

Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain


message 13: by Beth (last edited Dec 21, 2024 09:05PM) (new)

Beth | 1553 comments PopSugar Challenge

Goal: all 50 prompts

Tracking here


message 14: by CrazyAsACupcake (new)

CrazyAsACupcake | 438 comments I had a bad reading year this year, but I'm hoping that 2025 will be better ;-;

I'll join for 10 to begin with, please!


message 15: by Kristina (last edited Aug 02, 2025 07:07PM) (new)

Kristina | 631 comments POPSUGAR
January 01, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Progress:
29/50

Count me in for all 50 books!

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message 16: by BarbaraBrubru_gingertiger (last edited Aug 10, 2025 02:32PM) (new)

BarbaraBrubru_gingertiger (barbara_brubru) | 156 comments Hi there, count me in for 20 Books ! :) - 18/20
1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
3. A book about space tourism
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge
7. A book about a cult The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 1
8. A book under 250 pages All Systems Red
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
10. A book you got for free Jade Dragon Mountain
11. A book mentioned in another book Carrie Soto Is Back
12. A book about a road trip The White Mirror
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education The Atlas Six
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
16. A book set in or around a body of water Isola
17. A book about a run club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons The Spellshop
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
21. A book where the main character is a politician
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction The Kamogawa Food Detectives
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee La Commedia des ratés
26. A book where an adult character changes careers City of Ink
27. A book set at a luxury resort
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship The Satsuma Complex
29. A book about a food truck
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline I Was Born for This
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming outElatsoe
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
40. A book about chosen family

Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile Persuasion
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character The Burning God
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together The Grace of Kings
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain


message 17: by Theresa, Readathons (last edited Sep 06, 2025 01:15PM) (new)

Theresa | 841 comments My goal is 10.
Progress: 5/10

4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title The Book Swap
✔8. A book under 250 pages Tuesdays with Morrie
10. A book you got for free
12. A book about a road trip Run for the Hills
✔16. A book set in or around a body of water The Invisible Husband of Frick Island
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
------2024----31. A book with a title that is a complete sentence Take It from Me
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship
✔29. A book about a food truck When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie -hoopla audio-
✔31. A book where music plays an integral part of the story line Daisy Jones & The Six
✔36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title Silver Sparrow


message 18: by Laura (last edited Sep 09, 2025 12:06PM) (new)

Laura (llpeace) | 278 comments I'm going for 40 this year.

Progress 26/40

JANUARY
29. A book about a food truck Look Alive Twenty-Five by Janet Evanovich
14. A book about a nontraditional education Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
21. A book where the main character is a politician The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent Broken by Jenny Lawson
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

FEBRUARY
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025 Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out How Y'all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived by Leslie Jordan
8. A book under 250 pages: The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis

MARCH
3. A book about space tourism: The Princess and the Scoundrel by Beth Revis
27. A book set at a luxury resort: The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
40. A book about chosen family: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist: Go as a River by Shelley Read

APRIL
11. A book mentioned in another book: Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis
1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaul
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
39. A classic you've never read: Animal Farm by George Orwell

MAY
10. A book you got for free: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

AUGUST
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge (A book with a color in the title): Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
46. A book where nature is the antagonist: What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
16. A book set in or around a body of water The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis

SEPTEMBER
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book- The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis


2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
7. A book about a cult
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
12. A book about a road trip
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
17. A book about a run club
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee
26. A book where an adult character changes careers
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)

Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending


Look Alive Twenty-Five (Stephanie Plum, #25) by Janet Evanovich Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1) by Rebecca Yarros The Christmas Fix (Fixer King Siblings #2) by Lucy Score Broken (In the Best Possible Way) by Jenny Lawson Iron Flame (The Empyrean, #2) by Rebecca Yarros Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3) by Rebecca Yarros Bonded in Death (In Death, #60) by J.D. Robb How Y'all Doing? Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived by Leslie Jordan The Horse and His Boy (Chronicles of Narnia, #5) by C.S. Lewis The Princess and the Scoundrel by Beth Revis The Unhoneymooners (Unhoneymooners, #1) by Christina Lauren Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers (Vera Wong, #1) by Jesse Q. Sutanto A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1) by Sarah J. Maas Prince Caspian (Chronicles of Narnia, #2) by C.S. Lewis The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaul Go as a River by Shelley Read Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games, #0.5) by Suzanne Collins A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2) by Sarah J. Maas One Dark Window (The Shepherd King, #1) by Rachel Gillig Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Animal Farm by George Orwell Red Queen (Red Queen, #1) by Victoria Aveyard Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander, #2) by Diana Gabaldon What Moves the Dead (Sworn Soldier, #1) by T. Kingfisher The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Chronicles of Narnia, #3) by C.S. Lewis The Last Battle (Chronicles of Narnia, #7) by C.S. Lewis


message 19: by Jennifer (last edited Sep 02, 2025 08:38PM) (new)

Jennifer Swan | 643 comments I'm in for 50 this year please.

36/50 completed

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma This Is the Honey DONE
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence Code Name Verity
3. A book about space tourism Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void DONE
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title The Book of Fire DONE
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes DONE
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge A Crown of Swords
7. A book about a cult A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy
8. A book under 250 pages Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You DONE
9. A book that features a character going through menopause The Change
10. A book you got for free The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World DONE
11. A book mentioned in another book The Road DONE
12. A book about a road trip Lovecraft Country
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads Choose Your Own Apocalypse With Kim Jong-un & Friends DONE
14. A book about a nontraditional education Reading with Patrick: A Teacher, a Student, and a Life-Changing Friendship
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo DONE
16. A book set in or around a body of water The Covenant of Water DONE
17. A book about a run club The End of the World Running Club DONE
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries DONE
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025 Sunrise on the Reaping DONE
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out) An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth (set in space) DONE
21. A book where the main character is a politician His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope DONE
22. A book about soccer Britt-Marie Was Here DONE
23. A book that is considered healing fiction The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry DONE
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist The Teller of Small Fortunes
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee A Long Petal of the Sea DONE
26. A book where an adult character changes careers Lessons in Chemistry DONE
27. A book set at a luxury resort The Guest List
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship Freak the Mighty DONE
29. A book about a food truck A Psalm for the Wild-Built DONE
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood Goldilocks and the Three Bears DONE
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline Station Eleven
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history The Woman They Could Not Silence: One Woman, Her Incredible Fight for Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear DONE
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list Parkland Speaks: Survivors from Marjory Stoneman Douglas Share Their Stories
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent Turtles All the Way Down DONE
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out Less DONE
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title Spinning Silver
37. Two books with the same title (1) March DONE
38. Two books with the same title (2) March: Book Two DONE
39. A classic you've never read Anne of Green Gables DONE
40. A book about chosen family Allie and Bea DONE

Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis DONE
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y Yellow Crocus DONE
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character Love Anthony
44. A book you have always avoided reading My Spiritual Journey: Personal Reflections, Teachings, and Talks DONE

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character The Thirteenth Tale
46. A book where nature is the antagonist To Stay Alive: Mary Ann Graves and the Tragic Journey of the Donner Party DONE
47. A book of interconnected short stories Notes from the Porch: Tiny True Stories to Make You Feel Better about the World DONE

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together The Will of the Many DONE
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending Unwind DONE
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain The Memory Keeper's Daughter


message 20: by Denise (new)

Denise | 436 comments I'm in for all of the prompts:
1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
3. A book about space tourism
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge
7. A book about a cult
8. A book under 250 pages
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
10. A book you got for free
11. A book mentioned in another book
12. A book about a road trip
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
16. A book set in or around a body of water
17. A book about a run club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
21. A book where the main character is a politician
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee
26. A book where an adult character changes careers
27. A book set at a luxury resort
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship
29. A book about a food truck
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
40. A book about chosen family

Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain


message 21: by Amy (new)

Amy Higdon (amyhigdon) | 270 comments Please count me in!

/20

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
3. A book about space tourism
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge
7. A book about a cult
8. A book under 250 pages
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
10. A book you got for free
11. A book mentioned in another book
12. A book about a road trip
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
16. A book set in or around a body of water
17. A book about a run club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
21. A book where the main character is a politician
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee
26. A book where an adult character changes careers
27. A book set at a luxury resort
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship
29. A book about a food truck
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
40. A book about chosen family

Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain


message 22: by Kylie (new)

Kylie Cantwell | 720 comments I'm in for 30. Progress: / 30

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
3. A book about space tourism
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge
7. A book about a cult
8. A book under 250 pages
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
10. A book you got for free
11. A book mentioned in another book
12. A book about a road trip
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
16. A book set in or around a body of water
17. A book about a run club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
21. A book where the main character is a politician
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee
26. A book where an adult character changes careers
27. A book set at a luxury resort
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship
29. A book about a food truck
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
40. A book about chosen family

Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain


message 23: by Lina (last edited Dec 12, 2024 07:05AM) (new)

Lina | 823 comments Going for 15 for now, thanks!

🍭 Popsugar - Yearly Challenge 🍭
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2025

🍭 Progress: xx/15
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Tracking my books read for this challenge in my corner

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message 24: by SarahKat, Buddy Reads (last edited Jul 28, 2025 02:05PM) (new)

SarahKat | 6225 comments 39/50 - 78%

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout (view spoiler)
3. A book about space tourism
Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
- Serpent and the Wings of Night
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge
The Ladies of the Secret Circus by Constance Sayers Book by a female author
7. A book about a cult
The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson
8. A book under 250 pages
The Pursuit by R.L. Toalson
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
The Child by Fiona Barton
10. A book you got for free
The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
11. A book mentioned in another book
The Stranger by Albert Camus (Mentioned in Upgrade)
12. A book about a road trip
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
The Garden by Tomi Adeyemi
14. A book about a nontraditional education
The Will of the Many by James Islington
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch (Name of the Wind)
16. A book set in or around a body of water
A Girl Called Eel by Ali Zamir
17. A book about a run club
- End of the World Running Club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
When the Day Comes by Gabrielle Meyer (Magical Realism)
21. A book where the main character is a politician
Churchill: A Biography by Roy Jenkins
22. A book about soccer
- The Sun and Other Stars
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
- Finlay Donovan?
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee
On Fragile Waves by E. Lily Yu
26. A book where an adult character changes careers
The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wiseman
27. A book set at a luxury resort
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship
Carving Shadows into Gold by Brigid Kemmerer
29. A book about a food truck
Poison in the Pastries by Susan Harper
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
Saucerful of Secrets: The Pink Floyd Odyssey
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline
- Murder in G Major
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
An Elephant in the Garden by Michael Morpurgo https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/co...
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
All Ears by Stuart Gibbs (Elephant Sanctuary)
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
Innate Magic by Shannon Fay
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
Forging Silver into Stars by Brigid Kemmerer
37. Two books with the same title (1)
Cursed by Thomas Wheeler
38. Two books with the same title (2)
- Cursed
39. A classic you've never read
The Adolescent by Fyodor Dostoevsky
40. A book about chosen family
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
- Margaret Atwood
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
The Years of Rice and Salt by Kim Stanley Robinson
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
44. A book you have always avoided reading
- We Need to Talk About Kevin
45. A book with a left-handed character
Appleseed by Matt Bell (also 49)
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories
- Before We Say Goodbye
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros


message 25: by SarahKat, Buddy Reads (last edited Dec 09, 2024 09:53AM) (new)

SarahKat | 6225 comments Welcome all! How does everyone feel about the prompts this year?

There are a few I'm not excited about but as a whole I think it looks good!


message 26: by Sophia (last edited Sep 02, 2025 12:24PM) (new)

Sophia | 462 comments I will sign up for 30, thank you :)

Progress: 22/30

2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence - The Cove
completed 4/1/25
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge (book from an author you love but haven't read yet) - The Locked Door
completed 4/4/25
8. A book under 250 pages - The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life's Direction and Purpose
completed 1/14/25
10. A book you got for free - On Mystic Lake
completed 2/27/25
11. A book mentioned in another book - All Quiet on the Western Front
completed 4/25/25
12. A book about a road trip - Little Fires Everywhere
completed 5/18/25
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads - The Maze
completed 6/17/25
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book - Commonwealth
completed 5/28/25
16. A book set in or around a body of water - The Homewreckers
completed 2/18/25
17. A book about a run club - Home Front
completed 8/3/25
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out) (book from a genre you typically avoid) - You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
completed 4/16/25
23. A book that is considered healing fiction - So B. It
completed 1/1/25
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist - Rules of Civility
completed 3/16/25
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee - Love in the Time of Cholera
completed 2/13/25
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship - The Nightingale
completed 5/12/25
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood - Piranesi
completed 4/8/25
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline - How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy
completed 1/26/25
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out - Jackdaws
completed 7/26/25
37. Two books with the same title (1) - The Overnight Guest
completed 8/12/25
40. A book about chosen family - The Last Thing He Told Me
completed 1/4/25
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character - The Silent Patient
completed 6/30/25
46. A book where nature is the antagonist - Crow Lake
completed 8/27/25


message 27: by Susan, Games & Events (last edited Aug 11, 2025 09:08AM) (new)

Susan | 591 comments I'd like to sign up for 20, thanks!

Progress: 17/20
1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma - Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, a Life in Balance

2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence The Book Thief

4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title Book Lovers

6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge - A book published in 2015 A Court of Thorns and Roses

7. A book about a cult The Family Upstairs

8. A book under 250 pages Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Three Stories

11. A book mentioned in another book The Diamond Eye

12. A book about a road trip One Plus One

16. A book set in or around a body of water The Wedding People

18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons Under the Whispering Door

19. A highly anticipated read of 2025 - Sunrise on the Reaping

25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee - The Book of Unknown Americans

35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out The Three Lives of Cate Kay

36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title The Silver Star

39. A classic you've never read - Little Women

42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y - You

49. A dystopian book with a happy ending - Ready Player One

Courage to Soar A Body in Motion, a Life in Balance by Simone Biles The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Book Lovers by Emily Henry A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1) by Sarah J. Maas The Family Upstairs (The Family Upstairs, #1) by Lisa Jewell Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Three Stories by Truman Capote The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn One Plus One by Jojo Moyes The Wedding People by Alison Espach Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games) by Suzanne Collins The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls Little Women (Little Women, #1) by Louisa May Alcott You (You, #1) by Caroline Kepnes Ready Player One (Ready Player One, #1) by Ernest Cline


message 28: by Kalyn (last edited Jul 06, 2025 12:20PM) (new)

Kalyn | 555 comments Sign me up for 20 please!

Progress: 10/20

1. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
2. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title

✔️ 3. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
-- Sunrise on the Reaping

✔️ 4. A book under 250 pages
-- A Court of Frost and Starlight

✔️ 5. A book you got for free
-- The Selection

✔️ 6. A book about a road trip
-- The Red Scrolls of Magic

7. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
✔️ 8. A book set in or around a body of water
-- Daughter of the Pirate King

✔️ 9. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
-- A Court of Mist and Fury

✔️ 10. A highly anticipated read of 2025
-- Wings of Starlight

11. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
12. A book where an adult character changes careers
✔️ 13. A book that features an unlikely friendship
-- One of Us Is Lying

✔️ 14. A book that reminds you of your childhood
-- Into the Wild

15. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
16. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
17. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
18. A classic you've never read
✔️ 19. A book about chosen family
-- A Court of Wings and Ruin

20. A dystopian book with a happy ending


message 29: by Lisa (last edited Dec 11, 2024 01:05PM) (new)

Lisa Grønsund | 6163 comments I'm in! Signing up for 15 for now, thanks SarahKat!


message 30: by Carri Carey, TBR Twins (last edited Sep 06, 2025 11:32AM) (new)

Carri Carey | 1015 comments Please sign me up for all 50!
Progress: 40/50

✅ 1. Mr. Mercedes (Bill Hodges Trilogy, #1) by Stephen King A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma Mr. Mercedes - Read 3/28/25
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
✅ 3. The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei A book about space tourism The Stardust Grail - Read 7/29/25
✅ 4. This Book Is Full of Spiders (John Dies at the End, #2) by David Wong A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title This Book Is Full of Spiders - Read 3/15/25
✅ 5. Ninth House (Alex Stern, #1) by Leigh Bardugo A book with a snake on the cover or in the title Ninth House - Read 7/2/25
✅ 6. Extinction (Cash & Colcord #1) by Douglas Preston A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge (one-word title) Extinction - Read 4/22/25
✅ 7. The Running Grave (Cormoran Strike, #7) by Robert Galbraith A book about a cult The Running Grave - Read 4/15/25
✅ 8. Melissa by Alex Gino A book under 250 pages Melissa - Read 1/13/25
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
✅ 10. LEVI'S EYES A Son's Deadly Secret and a Father's Cruel Betrayal by Aphrodite Jones A book you got for free LEVI'S EYES: A Son's Deadly Secret and a Father's Cruel Betrayal - Read 4/28/25
✅ 11. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger A book mentioned in another book The Catcher in the Rye - Read 5/6/25
✅ 12. All the Bad Apples by Moïra Fowley-Doyle A book about a road trip All the Bad Apples - Read 3/7/25
✅ 13. Her by Harriet Lane A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads Her - Read 7/25/25
✅ 14. The School for Good and Evil (The School for Good and Evil, #1) by Soman Chainani A book about a nontraditional education The School for Good and Evil - Read 1/11/25
✅ 15. The Chain by Adrian McKinty A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book The Chain - Read 9/4/25
✅ 16. The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern A book set in or around a body of water The Starless Sea - Read 4/8/25
17. A book about a run club
✅ 18. The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons The Spellshop - Read 1/2/25
✅ 19. Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games, #0.5) by Suzanne Collins A highly anticipated read of 2025 Sunrise on the Reaping - Read 5/27/25
✅ 20. Someone Else’s Life by Lyn Liao Butler A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (takes place in one day) Someone Else’s Life - Read 5/15/25
21. A book where the main character is a politician
✅ 22. Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman A book about soccer Britt-Marie Was Here - Read 4/11/25
✅ 23. The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams A book that is considered healing fiction The Reading List - Read 8/10/25
✅ 24. Aviary by Deirdre McNamer A book with a happily single woman protagonist Aviary - Read 1/23/25
✅ 25. The Briar Club by Kate Quinn A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee The Briar Club - Read 5/16/25
✅ 26. Tom Lake by Ann Patchett A book where an adult character changes careers Tom Lake - Read 2/17/25
✅ 27. The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley A book set at a luxury resort The Midnight Feast - Read 2/24/25
✅ 28. Pony by R.J. Palacio A book that features an unlikely friendship Pony - Read 1/2/25
✅ 29. When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie (The Great Peach Experiment #1) by Erin Soderberg Downing A book about a food truck When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie - Read 3/19/25
✅ 30. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson A book that reminds you of your childhood Bridge to Terabithia - Read 1/12/25
✅ 31. The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline The Unsinkable Greta James - Read 7/25/25
✅ 32. The Zookeeper's Wife A War Story by Diane Ackerman A book about an overlooked woman in history The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story - Read 8/13/25
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
✅ 35. A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out A Sweet Sting of Salt - Read 3/10/25
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
✅ 37. The Island by Natasha Preston Two books with the same title (1) The Island - Read 8/3/25
38. Two books with the same title (2)
✅ 39. Little Women (Little Women, #1) by Louisa May Alcott A classic you've never read Little Women - Read 6/5/25
✅ 40. A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2) by Sarah J. Maas A book about chosen family A Court of Mist and Fury - Read 6/1/25

Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
✅ 42. You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott A book with a title that starts with the letter Y You Will Know Me - Read 1/20/25
✅ 43. This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger A book that includes a nonverbal character This Tender Land - Read 6/11/25
✅ 44. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr A book you have always avoided reading All the Light We Cannot See - Read 4/16/25

Medium
✅ 45. This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger A book with a left-handed character This Tender Land - Read 6/11/25
✅ 46. The Explorer by Katherine Rundell A book where nature is the antagonist The Explorer - Read 1/12/25
✅ 47. How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu A book of interconnected short stories How High We Go in the Dark - Read 7/8/25

Hard
✅ 48. An American Marriage by Tayari Jones A book that features a married couple who don't live together An American Marriage - Read 1/24/25
✅ 49. Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang A dystopian book with a happy ending Land of Milk and Honey - Read 3/17/25
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain


message 31: by Jessica (new)

Jessica R. | 549 comments Sign me up for 15, please 😊

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
3. A book about space tourism
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge
7. A book about a cult
8. A book under 250 pages
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
10. A book you got for free
11. A book mentioned in another book
12. A book about a road trip
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
16. A book set in or around a body of water
17. A book about a run club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
21. A book where the main character is a politician
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee
26. A book where an adult character changes careers
27. A book set at a luxury resort
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship
29. A book about a food truck
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
40. A book about chosen family

Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain

0/15


message 32: by manni (last edited Mar 05, 2025 02:41PM) (new)

manni (mannireads) | 285 comments ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────
PopSugar

Goal: 50 Books
Progress: 18/50

Note: 2025 is the year I WILL finish a popsugar challenge, TRUST

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
✅ 3. A book about space tourism - Orbital
✅ 4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title - Beach Read
✅ 5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title - The Serpent and the Wings of Night
✅ 6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge - The Boyfriend
✅ 7. A book about a cult - Middle of the Night
✅ 8. A book under 250 pages - The Answer Is No
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
10. A book you got for free
11. A book mentioned in another book
12. A book about a road trip
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
✅ 14. A book about a nontraditional education - The Family Upstairs
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
✅ 16. A book set in or around a body of water - The Love Haters
17. A book about a run club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025
✅ 20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out) - Iron Flame (23)
21. A book where the main character is a politician
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee
✅ 26. A book where an adult character changes careers - The Housemaid
27. A book set at a luxury resort
✅ 28. A book that features an unlikely friendship - Assistant to the Villain
✅ 29. A book about a food truck - The Seven Year Slip
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
✅ 34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent - Onyx Storm
✅ 35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out - Blue Sisters
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
40. A book about chosen family

Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
✅ 43. A book that includes a nonverbal character - The Only One Left
✅ 44. A book you have always avoided reading - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
✅ 47. A book of interconnected short stories - The Vegetarian

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
✅ 49. A dystopian book with a happy ending - All Systems Red
✅ 50. A book that features a character with chronic pain - Fourth Wing


message 33: by Melissa (last edited May 20, 2025 12:57PM) (new)

Melissa | 24 comments I'm going to shoot for 25

3/25

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
3. A book about space tourism
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge- 2015 Book by a Female Author "The Conjurer's Wife" Sarah Penner
7. A book about a cult
8. A book under 250 pages-Lizzie Demands a Seat!: Elizabeth Jennings Fights for Streetcar Rights" by Beth Anderson
9. A book that features a character going through menopause-Autumn Blossoms" by Zidrou
10. A book you got for free-"Killers of a Certain Age" by Deanna Raybourn (Library book)
11. A book mentioned in another book
12. A book about a road trip
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
16. A book set in or around a body of water
17. A book about a run club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
21. A book where the main character is a politician
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee-This Beautiful Ridiculous City" by Kay Sohini
26. A book where an adult character changes careers
27. A book set at a luxury resort
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship
29. A book about a food truck
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history-"The Women" by Kristen Hannah
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
40. A book about chosen family


Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories


Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain


message 34: by Inkeri (last edited Jan 26, 2025 12:10PM) (new)

Inkeri | 118 comments THE POPSUGAR 2025 READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2025


I'm going to try to do the 40 non-advanced ones.
My progress: 6/40

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
3. A book about space tourism
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
✔️6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge: - Jääprinsessa by Camilla Läckberg
7. A book about a cult
8. A book under 250 pages
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
✔️10. A book you got for free: - Ajopuujalka by Heli Laaksonen
✔️11. A book mentioned in another book: - Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
12. A book about a road trip
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
16. A book set in or around a body of water
17. A book about a run club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
21. A book where the main character is a politician
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
✔️25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee: - Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín
26. A book where an adult character changes careers
27. A book set at a luxury resort
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship
✔️29. A book about a food truck: - Melt With You by Jennifer Dugan
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
✔️33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list: Italialaiset Kengät by Henning Mankell
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
40. A book about chosen family


message 35: by Julie (last edited Sep 06, 2025 02:46PM) (new)

Julie Farmer | 790 comments I'm in for 25!
10/25

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
3. A book about space tourism
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge
7. A book about a cult
8. A book under 250 pages Uncommon Reader
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
10. A book you got for free- The Christmas Dress
11. A book mentioned in another book
12. A book about a road trip Crazy in Alabama
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
16. A book set in or around a body of water The Lost Women of Lost Lake
17. A book about a run club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
21. A book where the main character is a politician
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist Tony's Wife
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee
26. A book where an adult character changes careers The Dutch House
27. A book set at a luxury resort- Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship The Marlow Murder Club
29. A book about a food truck
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood Sweetwater Creek
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline- Murder at an Irish Christmas
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
40. A book about chosen family

Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain


message 36: by Veena (last edited Aug 01, 2025 10:49PM) (new)

Veena Soujanya (veenasoujanya) | 120 comments I'm in for 50!

30/50

✅1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma: There's Something About Mira
✅2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence: The Princess Bride
3. A book about space tourism
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
✅5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title: Naga-Mandala
✅6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge: Murder of Innocents (A book from an author you love that you haven't read yet)
7. A book about a cult
✅8. A book under 250 pages: Impact of Evidence (230 pages)
✅9. A book that features a character going through menopause: Hot Flashes/Cold Cases
10. A book you got for free
11. A book mentioned in another book
✅12. A book about a road trip: A Cross-Country Christmas
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favourite book
✅16. A book set in or around a body of water: Only By Grace
✅17. A book about a run club: Faking Ms. Right
✅18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons: The Awakening
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
21. A book where the main character is a politician
✅22. A book about soccer: Only When It's Us
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
✅24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist: Cocaine Blues
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee
✅26. A book where an adult character changes careers: May Day
✅27. A book set at a luxury resort: The Baobab Beach Retreat
✅28. A book that features an unlikely friendship: James
✅29. A book about a food truck: Fresh Brewed Murder
✅30. A book that reminds you of your childhood: Deadly Intent (Nancy Drew)
✅31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline: The Happy Ever After Playlist
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
✅33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list: Kisses and Croissants (Visit Paris)
✅34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent: The Bride Test
✅35. A book centring LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out: How to Bite Your Neighbour and Win a Wager
✅36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title: Children of Blood and Bone
✅37. Two books with the same title (1): The Language of Flowers: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
✅40. A book about a chosen family: Legends & Lattes


Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
✅42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y: You're the Boss
✅43. A book that includes a nonverbal character: Death at the Fireside Inn: A 1920s Historical Mystery (Benji -The Dog)
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
✅45. A book with a left-handed character: The Case of the Left-Handed Lady
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
✅47. A book of interconnected short stories: Murder in Bermuda


Hard
✅48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together: Heads You Lose
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
✅50. A book that features a character with chronic pain: Always Only You


message 37: by Darinda (last edited Mar 15, 2025 01:41PM) (new)

Darinda (nightcapbooks) | 321 comments I'm in for 50 books.

Completed: 50/50

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy - Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence - The Wishing Game
3. A book about space tourism - Floating Hotel
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title - Daydream
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title - Sister Snake
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from 2015 PS Reading Challenge - The Teacher
7. A book about a cult - The Last Session
8. A book under 250 pages - The Mistletoe Mystery
9. A book that features a character going through menopause - Same As It Ever Was
10. A book you got for free - The Return of Ellie Black
11. A book mentioned in another book - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
12. A book about a road trip - Five Survive
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads - Son of Rosemary
14. A book about a nontraditional education - An Academy for Liars
15. A book that AI chatbot recommends based on favorite book - Revolutionary Road
16. A book set in or around a body of water - The Last One at the Wedding
17. A book about a run club - Zombie Apocalypse Running Club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons - Hell Bent
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025 - Mr. Whisper
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out) - The Heiress
21. A book where the main character is a politician - The President's Lawyer
22. A book about soccer - The Long Game
23. A book that is considered healing fiction - What You Are Looking For Is in the Library
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist - Finlay Donovan Is Killing It
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee - Front Desk
26. A book where an adult character changes careers - Midnight at the Blackbird Café
27. A book set at a luxury resort - The Unwedding
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship - Witchcraft for Wayward Girls
29. A book about a food truck - Stef Soto, Taco Queen
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood - Truly, Devious
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline - We Sold Our Souls
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history - The Personal Librarian
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list - Under the Surface
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent - The Heart Principle
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters - Death at Morning House
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title - Silver Alert
37. Two books with the same title (1) - The Husbands
38. Two books with the same title (2) - The Husbands
39. A classic you've never read - Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
40. A book about chosen family - If We Were Villains
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile - I Will Find You
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y - You Like It Darker
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character - Stuart Little
44. A book you have always avoided reading - Conversations with Friends
45. A book with a left-handed character - The Girl in the Mirror
46. A book where nature is the antagonist - Into the Fall
47. A book of interconnected short stories - Let It Snow
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together - After I Do
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending - The Last Murder at the End of the World
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain - Kissing Kosher


christene_littlelibrary (cpaulanavarro) | 439 comments POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE 2025
Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
0/50


1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
3. A book about space tourism
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge
7. A book about a cult
8. A book under 250 pages
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
10. A book you got for free
11. A book mentioned in another book
12. A book about a road trip
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
16. A book set in or around a body of water
17. A book about a run club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
21. A book where the main character is a politician
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee
26. A book where an adult character changes careers
27. A book set at a luxury resort
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship
29. A book about a food truck
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
40. A book about chosen family

Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain


message 39: by Gretchen (new)

Gretchen (eab2012) | 596 comments My goal this year is to complete 10 prompts.

1.) A book you got for free

2.) A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title

3.)A book with a snake on the cover or in the title

4.) A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 challenge - A book based entirely on its cover

5.) A book set in or around a body of water

6.) A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons

7.) A highly anticipated read of 2025

8.) A book that fills a 2024 prompt - A book that came out in a year that ends in "24"

9.) A book with silver in the title or on the cover

10.) A classic you have never read


message 40: by Julia (new)

Julia Lawrence (juliettal) | 172 comments I'm in for 25


message 41: by Carrie (last edited Apr 08, 2025 08:40AM) (new)

Carrie | 348 comments Sign me up for 40 please!

🧁POP SUGAR
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2025
Progress: 18/50


Basic Prompts
⏹️1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
⏹️2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
⏹️3. A book about space tourism
✔️4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
The Secret, Book & Scone Society (Secret, Book, & Scone Society, #1) by Ellery Adams ---The Secret, Book & Scone Society 1/26/25
✔️5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver ---Demon Copperhead 3/28/25
⏹️6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge
⏹️7. A book about a cult
✔️8. A book under 250 pages
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar ---This Is How You Lose the Time War 2/14/25
✔️9. A book that features a character going through menopause
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg ---Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe 3/27/25
⏹️10. A book you got for free
⏹️11. A book mentioned in another book
⏹️12. A book about a road trip
⏹️13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
⏹️14. A book about a nontraditional education
⏹️15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
✔️16. A book set in or around a body of water
Summer Island by Kristin Hannah ---Summer Island 1/28/25
⏹️17. A book about a run club
✔️18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #3) by Sarah J. Maas ---A Court of Wings and Ruin 2/2/25
⏹️19. A highly anticipated read of 2025
✔️20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out) #38: Cozy Fantasy
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst ---The Spellshop 1/19/25
⏹️21. A book where the main character is a politician
⏹️22. A book about soccer
⏹️23. A book that is considered healing fiction
✔️24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (Hannah Swensen, #1) by Joanne Fluke ---Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder 3/18/25
⏹️25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee
✔️26. A book where an adult character changes careers
Happy Place by Emily Henry ---Happy Place 2/5/25
✔️27. A book set at a luxury resort
The Unhoneymooners (Unhoneymooners, #1) by Christina Lauren ---The Unhoneymooners 3/29/25
✔️28. A book that features an unlikely friendship
The Green Mile by Stephen King ---The Green Mile 2/25/25
⏹️29. A book about a food truck
⏹️30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
✔️31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games, #0) by Suzanne Collins ---The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 3/3/25
⏹️32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
✔️33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list: visit Italy>/i>
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert---Eat, Pray, Love 3/31/25
✔️34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole---One of Us Knows 2/28/25
✔️35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
The House in the Cerulean Sea (Cerulean Chronicles, #1) by T.J. Klune---The House in the Cerulean Sea 1/10/25
⏹️36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
⏹️37. Two books with the same title (1)
⏹️38. Two books with the same title (2)
⏹️39. A classic you've never read
⏹️40. A book about chosen family

Advanced Prompts

Easy
⏹️41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
⏹️42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
✔️43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan---Archer's Voice 1/15/25

⏹️44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
✔️45. A book with a left-handed character
It by Stephen King---It 2/19/25
⏹️46. A book where nature is the antagonist
⏹️47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
⏹️48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
✔️49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1) by Tahereh Mafi---Shatter Me 1/1/25
⏹️50. A book that features a character with chronic pain



message 42: by Bernadette (last edited Dec 19, 2024 05:23AM) (new)

Bernadette (bernadettedaniel) | 215 comments POPSUGAR
January 01, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Progress: 0/50


Count me in for all 50 books! I don't really like all of them and I looked at the listpoia for many of them and I've already a lot of the books on the lists. We'll see how it goes.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 43: by AJ (new)

AJ (aj76) | 413 comments In for 40 of 50, so I'm going to list them all. Looking forward to reading with you all@

0/40

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
3. A book about space tourism
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge
7. A book about a cult
8. A book under 250 pages
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
10. A book you got for free
11. A book mentioned in another book
12. A book about a road trip
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
16. A book set in or around a body of water
17. A book about a run club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
21. A book where the main character is a politician
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee
26. A book where an adult character changes careers
27. A book set at a luxury resort
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship
29. A book about a food truck
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
40. A book about chosen family


Advanced Prompts (0/10)

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain


message 44: by Shari (last edited Aug 05, 2025 08:48AM) (new)

Shari | 484 comments I'm joining with a goal of 30

Progress: 15 / 30

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
3. A book about space tourism
🍭 4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title Miss Morgan's Book Brigade
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge
7. A book about a cult
🍭 8. A book under 250 pages Interpretations of Love 240 pgs
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
🍭 10. A book you got for free The View from Coral Cove
11. A book mentioned in another book
12. A book about a road trip
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
🍭 16. A book set in or around a body of water Santa Cruise: A Holiday Mystery at Sea
17. A book about a run club
🍭 18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons Heart of the Sun Warrior
🍭 19. A highly anticipated read of 2025 The Maid's Secret
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
21. A book where the main character is a politician
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
🍭 25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee The Dressmaker's Dowry
🍭 26. A book where an adult character changes careers Leaving Church: A Memoir of Faith
🍭 27. A book set at a luxury resort The Midnight Feast
🍭 28. A book that features an unlikely friendship Murder Simply Brewed
29. A book about a food truck
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline
🍭 32. A book about an overlooked woman in history Band of Sisters
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
🍭 36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title Crosshairs
🍭 37. Two books with the same title (1) Almost Heaven
🍭 38. Two books with the same title (2) Almost Heaven
39. A classic you've never read
🍭 40. A book about chosen family All the Water in the World

Advanced Prompts

Easy
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain


message 45: by ✨ Brianna Raquel ✨ (last edited Aug 31, 2025 05:03PM) (new)

✨ Brianna Raquel ✨ | 272 comments Popsugar Challenge

32/40

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma🌱
I Think They Love You

2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence🌱
Beartown

3. A book about space tourism🌱
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title🌱
Read Between the Lines

5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title🌱
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge🌱
Amor Actually

7. A book about a cult🌱
Oathbound

8. A book under 250 pages🌱
The Doomsday Date

9. A book that features a character going through menopause
Fates and Furies

10. A book you got for free🌱
Elevator Pitch

11. A book mentioned in another book🌱
Pride and Prejudice

12. A book about a road trip🌱
Places We've Never Been

13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads🌱
Sophomore Year

14. A book about a nontraditional education🌱
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You

15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book🌱
The Blood Trials

16. A book set in or around a body of water🌱
The Seas

17. A book about a run club🌱
The Fastest Way to Fall

18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons🌱
Amari and the Night Brothers

19. A highly anticipated read of 2025🌱
Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man

20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
If You Love Something

21. A book where the main character is a politician🌱
Figure of Speech

22. A book about soccer🌱
Britt-Marie Was Here

23. A book that is considered healing fiction
The Wild Robot

24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist🌱
Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave

25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee🌱
Babel

26. A book where an adult character changes careers
If I Were You

27. A book set at a luxury resort🌱
Sun of a Beach

28. A book that features an unlikely friendship🌱
Trouble Comes in Threes

29. A book about a food truck
A Bánh Mì for Two

30. A book that reminds you of your childhood🌱
Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy

31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline🌱
Everything Is Just Beginning: A Novel

32. A book about an overlooked woman in history🌱
Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of the African American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race

33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
Same As It Ever Was

34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out
Ryan and Avery

36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
Aurora Rising

37. Two books with the same title (1)🌱
Return to Sender

38. Two books with the same title (2)🌱
Return To Sender

39. A classic you've never read🌱
The Perks of Being a Wallflower

40. A book about chosen family🌱
Gwen & Art Are Not in Love


message 46: by Ronda (new)

Ronda Nichols | 687 comments My goal will be for 30 from this challenge.


message 47: by Caraina (last edited May 06, 2025 08:35AM) (new)

Caraina (raina79) | 348 comments COMPLETED

POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE 2025
Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Completed: 10/10


1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence
3. A book about space tourism
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title Miss Morgan's Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles Miss Morgan's Book Brigade - Janet Skeslien Charles 3/12/25
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title Original Sinner (Original Sinners) by Kait Ballenger Original Sinner - Kait Ballenger 4/8/25
6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge Red Clay Ashes: A Novel - Julie Tulba 2/25/25 (A book with a color in the title)
7. A book about a cult
8. A book under 250 pages Forever Magic - T.M. Cromer 1/1/25 (240 pgs.)
9. A book that features a character going through menopause
10. A book you got for free
11. A book mentioned in another book
12. A book about a road trip
13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads
14. A book about a nontraditional education
15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
16. A book set in or around a body of water A Week at the Shore - Barbara Delinsky 2/27/25
17. A book about a run club
18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons
19. A highly anticipated read of 2025 Good Dirt - Charmaine Wilkerson 2/20/25
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)
21. A book where the main character is a politician
22. A book about soccer
23. A book that is considered healing fiction
24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee
26. A book where an adult character changes careers
27. A book set at a luxury resort
28. A book that features an unlikely friendship
29. A book about a food truck
30. A book that reminds you of your childhood
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline Our Song - Lauren Runow 2/20/25
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list
34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out Gulf Breeze - Gerri Hill 4/29/25
36. A book with silver on the cover or in the title The Silver Linings Playbook - Matthew Quick 1/11/25
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)
39. A classic you've never read
40. A book about chosen family

Advanced Prompts

Easy

41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y Yes Please - Amy Poehler 4/22/25
43. A book that includes a nonverbal character
44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
45. A book with a left-handed character
46. A book where nature is the antagonist
47. A book of interconnected short stories

Hard
48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together
49. A dystopian book with a happy ending
50. A book that features a character with chronic pain


message 48: by Chika (new)

Chika | 40 comments I'm in for 10 books! Will update books and prompts later


message 49: by Stephanie (last edited Aug 24, 2025 01:22PM) (new)

Stephanie | 64 comments I am going to read 25 out of 50 prompts. I had so much fun with the 2024 challenge, I’m going to do it again for 2025.

Completed 10/25 prompts as of 8/24/2025

1. A book about a POC experiencing joy and not trauma - Rosewater by Tade Thompson
Rosewater

2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence

3. A book about space tourism - God is an astronaut by Alyson Foster God Is an Astronaut

4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title - The city of Mist: Stories by Carlos Ruiz Zafon The City of Mist

5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge
"A book at the bottom of your to-read list" [Added on Jan 2, 2018] - Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Live by Helen Czerski Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life

7. A book about a cult - Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show

8. A book under 250 pages - The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman The Bookstore Sisters

9. A book that features a character going through menopause - The Change by Kirsten Miller The Change

10. A book you got for free - The Patient's Secret by Loreth Anne White The Patient's Secret

11. A book mentioned in another book

12. A book about a road trip - News of the World by Paulette Jiles News of the World

13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads - Hospital by Han Song [Avg Rating 2.33] Hospital

14. READ - A book about a nontraditional education - Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Ready Player One

15. READ - A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book
- Storm Front (The Dresden Files) by Jim Butcher The Dresden Files: Storm Front: Vol. 1: The Gathering Storm
- Full Moon (The Dresden Files) By Jim Butcher Fool Moon
- Grave Peril (The Dresden Files) by Jim Butcher Grave Peril
- Summer Knight (The Dresden Files) by Jim Butcher Summer Knight

16. A book set in or around a body of water - Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean water to the world by Scott Harrison Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World

17. A book about a run club - Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen

18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons - Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer Artemis Fowl

19. A highly anticipated read of 2025 - Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Onyx Storm

20. READ - A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out) - The Ferryman by Cronin The Ferryman

21. READ - A book where the main character is a politician
- Wool by Hugh Howey Wool Omnibus
- Shift by Hugh Howey Shift
- Dust by Hugh Howey Dust

22. A book about soccer

23. A book that is considered healing fiction

24. READ - A book with a happily single woman protagonist - Kay Scarpetta Series by Patricia Cornwell
- Postmortem #1 - Postmortem
- Body of Evidence #2 - Body of Evidence
- All that Remains #3 - All That Remains

25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee - Girl at War by Sara Novic Girl at War

26. A book where an adult character changes careers - Food for thought: Essays & Ruminations by Alton Brown Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations

27. A book set at a luxury resort - And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie And Then There Were None

28. A book that features an unlikely friendship - Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Six of Crows

29. A book about a food truck - The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go by Amy Reichert The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go

30. A book that reminds you of your childhood

31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline - The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway The Cellist of Sarajevo

32. A book about an overlooked woman in history

33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list - [Writing a novel in one month]

33A. [Book written during NaNoWriMo] Crewel by Gennifer Albin Crewel

34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent - Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher Nettle & Bone

35. A book centering LGBTQ+ characters that isn't about coming out - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

36. READ - A book with silver on the cover or in the title - Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer Into the Wild

37. Two books with the same title (1)

38. Two books with the same title (2)

39. READ - A classic you've never read
- Foundation by Issac Asimov Foundation
- Second Foundation by Issac Asimov Second Foundation
- Foundation and Empire by Issac Asimov Foundation and Empire

40. A book about chosen family - The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Daughter of Doctor Moreau

Advanced Prompts

Easy
1. READ - A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile - You Like it Darker by Stephen King You Like It Darker

2. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y - Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson Yellow Wife

3. A book that includes a nonverbal character

4. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
1. A book with a left-handed character

2. A book where nature is the antagonist

3. READ - A book of interconnected short stories - Heaven by John Burke Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits You

Hard
1. READ - A book that features a married couple who don't live together - The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo The Fox Wife

2. A dystopian book with a happy ending

3. A book that features a character with chronic pain


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Anna L | 187 comments I will sign up for 12 this year. Last year's goal of 20 was too ambitious...


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