“Categories” Reading Challenge
Join the new “Categories” Reading Challenge for 2021 and enjoy a year of diverse reading. We provide 50 prompts covering a wide range of subjects. Remember, all books count! You can read fiction, non-fiction, young adult, children’s books or even listen to an audiobook to complete the challenge.
To join, call the Library at 812.988.2850 and let us know you want to participate. Then download the “Categories” Reading Log or request one for Curbside Pick-up and get ready to enjoy a new year of reading.
50 Reading Categories for 2021
- A book with your favorite color on the cover
- A story that takes place under the sea
- A story set in a country you want to visit
- A story written in verse
- A story set in a library
- A story inspired by mythology
- A fairy tale retold
- A book written by an indigenous author
- A genre you never pick up (ex: mystery, romance, fantasy, etc.)
- A book about a game
- A sequel you have been meaning to pick up
- A book with a household pet in the story
- A book in translation
- A book by a favorite author
- A book by an author you have never read before
- A book you think will be a new favorite
- A book that was released the year you were born
- Book about food
- A book with a house on the cover
- A book that makes you feel nostalgic
- A new release you are excited about
- A book recommended by a friend
- A book that a family member loves
- A biography or memoir
- A classic
- A book published in your lifetime that you think should be considered a classic
- A book that won an award
- A book about an issue that is important to you
- A book written by a person of color
- A short story collection
- A book that was adapted into a movie or television show
- A book about music
- A play
- A book written by a local author
- A non-fiction book about a topic you want to learn more about
- A book about a strong girl (may need to be a MID, jFIC or YA)
- A book set in your favorite vacation destination (ex: beach, camping, amusement park …. )
- A book with an animal on the cover
- A book with a cover that makes you feel cozy
- Your favorite book
- A book whose title contains a negative
- A book involving an immigrant
- A book that features siblings as the main characters
- A book written by an author of one of your best reads of 2020
- A book with a female villain or criminal
- A book with six or more words in the title
- A mystery or thriller
- A book that might cause someone to react, “You read what?!”
- A book published in 2021
- Read a newspaper each month (Note the paper name and date for each month.}