The Mass Center for the Book has organized a Reading Challenge for 2026 and we invite you to join! If you read one of the themed books each month, there is a chance to win a prize. We will be creating displays based on some of the categories and staff are always happy to help you pick just the right book. No sign-up is required, but we would love to know if you participate. Stop by and pick up a postcard or a bookmark to track your selections. More info at: https://www.massbook.org/readingchallenge
The categories for the 2026 Reading Challenge are:
January: A book about or set in winter
February: A book outside your usual genres or spin the genre wheel on our site: massbook.org/genre-wheel
March: A book featuring an unlikely friendship
April: A short story or essay collection
May: A book set in Massachusetts
June: A book with a sympathetic villain
July: A book found at a Little Free Library, tag sale, or used bookstore
August: A book that could be considered taboo
September: A book about a journey
October: A mystery, thriller, or ghost story
November: An adult classic you’ve never read
December: A book that connects to your heritage or cultural identity
