2025 & 2026 Reading Challenge discussion

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

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!

Participants:

AJ - 17 / 40
AmbWitch - 27 / 50
Amy (msg 21) - 0 / 20
Amy (msg 61) - 28 / 50
Anna - 11 / 12
Ariail - 0 / 50
Ashley - 0 / 12
BarbaraBrubru - 23 / 20 Completed!
Bernadette - 0 / 50
Beth - 0 / 50
Brianna - 5 / 50
Brianna Raquel - 38 / 40
Brittany - 15 / 35
Bücherhäschen - 17 / 20
Caraina - 10 / 10 Completed!
Carri Carey - 42 / 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 - 36 / 35 Completed!
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 - 43 / 50
Jessica - 0 / 15
Julia - 0 / 25
Julie - 14 / 25
Kalyn - 10 / 20
Kristina - 32 / 50
KSMary - 0 / 25
Kylie - 0 / 30
Lara - 0 / 25
Laura - 30 / 40
Laureen - 38 / 40
Lea Ann - 1 / 40
Lina - 0 / 15
Lisa - 0 / 15
Lucy - 0 / 50
manni - 18 / 50
Maria - 21 / 25
Melissa - 0 / 25
noorie - 21 / 50
Patty - 30 / 30 Completed!
Rachel - 8 / 25
ReGina - 25 / 25
Rina - 4 / 50
Ronda - 0 / 30
Sarah - 0 / 13
SarahKat - 47 / 50
Satin - 3 / 20
Shari - 15 / 30
Sheri Davis - 0 / 20
Sophia - 22 / 30
Stephanie - 10 / 25
Susan - 20 / 20 Completed!
Terry - 12 / 20
Theresa - 0 / 10
Veena - 30 / 50
Vicki - 0 / 40

STATS
Participants: 69
Books Read: 855
Book Goal: 2257
Completed: 6

Updated through Message #376 on Oct 28, 2025.

Reserved

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


Goal: 15 Books


9/15



1.A book that features an unlikely friendship: Remarkably Bright Creatures By Shelby Van Pelt10/18 4.5 stars
2. A book about an overlooked woman in history
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


6. A book where nature is the antagonist:
7. A book about a nontraditional education
8. A book with silver on the cover or in the title
9. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge ( A book by an author By Reese Witherspoon 11/16 5 stars



11. A book about soccer: The Game Is Afoot By Elise Bryant 8/21 4 stars
12.A book mentioned in another book
13. A book set at a luxury resort: The Woman in Suite 11 8/18 2 stars
14. A book about chosen family: Sister Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Finding Freedom By Christine Brown Woolley 9/28 5 stars
15. A classic you've never read: Little Women By Louisa May Alcott 1/20 4 stars

I'm in for 25!

21/25

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- 9-13
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 - Side Trip 10-8
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

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 ⭐️

I'll try for 30!

Completed: 30/30 Completed!

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 - Full Speed to a Crash Landing by Beth Revis
✓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 - Lover Forbidden by J.R. Ward
✓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 - The Lost Girls of Willowbrook by Ellen Marie Wiseman
✓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

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

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

☀ 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

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

25/35

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 - book by an author youve never read before
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 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
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) A book about women's sports and/or by a woman athlete
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

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

PopSugar Challenge

Goal: all 50 prompts

Tracking here

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!

POPSUGAR
January 01, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Progress: 35/50

Count me in for all 50 books!

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Hi there, count me in for 20 Books ! :) - 23/20
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 The Death of Shame
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 The Cracked Mirror
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 Stay True
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 Empress Orchid
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list El jardín de los enigmas
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

My goal is 9
Progress: 7/9
(Changed my goal Nov. 17)

✔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
✔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 A Wolf Called Romeo
✔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

I'm going for 40 this year.

Progress 36/40

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
42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y: You Are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God Well by Jen Wilkin
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
25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee- Babel by R.F. Kuang
4. A book with two or more books on the cover or "book" in the title: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
23. A book that is considered healing fiction: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
41. A book by the oldest author in your TBR pile: Wisdom of the 90's by George Burns

OCTOBER
7. A book about a cult: Sister Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Finding Freedom by Christine Brown Woolley
26. A book where an adult character changes careers: The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan

NOVEMBER
20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out)[A book where a character sleeps for more than 24 hours] My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
2. A book you want to read based on the last sentence: Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
33. A book featuring an activity on your bucket list: Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger



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
22. A book about soccer
31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline
32. A book about an overlooked woman in history
37. Two books with the same title (1)
38. Two books with the same title (2)

Advanced Prompts

Easy
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

I'm in for 50 this year please.

44/50 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 DONE
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 DONE
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 DONE
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 DONE
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 DONE
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 DONE
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 DONE
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 DONE
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

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

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

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

Going for 15 for now, thanks!

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

🍭 Progress: xx/15 🍭 -

Tracking my books read for this challenge in my corner

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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)[Bow before your new Queen." (hide 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

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!

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

I'd like to sign up for 20, thanks!

Progress: 20/20
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

14. A book about a nontraditional education Ninth House

15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book - Behind Closed Doors Completed

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

20. A book that fills a 2024 prompt you'd like to do over (or try out) Prompt 18 - A book set in space - The Martian

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

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

I'm in! Signing up for 15 for now, thanks SarahKat!

Please sign me up for all 50!
Progress: 49/50

✅ 1. 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 Rosemary’s Baby - Read 10/26/25
✅ 3. A book about space tourism The Stardust Grail - Read 7/29/25
✅ 4. 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. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title Ninth House - Read 7/2/25
✅ 6. A book that fills your favorite prompt from the 2015 PS Reading Challenge (one-word title) Extinction - Read 4/22/25
✅ 7. A book about a cult The Running Grave - Read 4/15/25
✅ 8. A book under 250 pages Melissa - Read 1/13/25
✅ 9. A book that features a character going through menopause Agents of Change - Read 11/18/25
✅ 10. 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. A book mentioned in another book The Catcher in the Rye - Read 5/6/25
✅ 12. A book about a road trip All the Bad Apples - Read 3/7/25
✅ 13. A book rated less than three stars on Goodreads Her - Read 7/25/25
✅ 14. A book about a nontraditional education The School for Good and Evil - Read 1/11/25
✅ 15. A book that an AI chatbot recommends based on your favorite book The Chain - Read 9/4/25
✅ 16. A book set in or around a body of water The Starless Sea - Read 4/8/25
✅ 17. A book about a run club The End of the World Running Club - Read 10/17/25
✅ 18. A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons The Spellshop - Read 1/2/25
✅ 19. A highly anticipated read of 2025 Sunrise on the Reaping - Read 5/27/25
✅ 20. 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 Becoming - Read 9/13/25
✅ 22. A book about soccer Britt-Marie Was Here - Read 4/11/25
✅ 23. A book that is considered healing fiction The Reading List - Read 8/10/25
✅ 24. A book with a happily single woman protagonist Aviary - Read 1/23/25
✅ 25. A book where the main character is an immigrant or refugee The Briar Club - Read 5/16/25
✅ 26. A book where an adult character changes careers Tom Lake - Read 2/17/25
✅ 27. A book set at a luxury resort The Midnight Feast - Read 2/24/25
✅ 28. A book that features an unlikely friendship Pony - Read 1/2/25
✅ 29. A book about a food truck When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie - Read 3/19/25
✅ 30. A book that reminds you of your childhood Bridge to Terabithia - Read 1/12/25
✅ 31. A book where music plays an integral part of the storyline The Unsinkable Greta James - Read 7/25/25
✅ 32. 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 The Body in the Library - Read 10/24/25
✅ 35. 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 A ​Court of Silver Flames - Read 11/11/25
✅ 37. Two books with the same title (1) The Island - Read 8/3/25
✅ 38. Two books with the same title (2) The Island - Read 10/9/25
✅ 39. A classic you've never read Little Women - Read 6/5/25
✅ 40. 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 Where the Sky Begins - Read 9/26/25
✅ 42. A book with a title that starts with the letter Y You Will Know Me - Read 1/20/25
✅ 43. A book that includes a nonverbal character This Tender Land - Read 6/11/25
✅ 44. A book you have always avoided reading All the Light We Cannot See - Read 4/16/25

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

Hard
✅ 48. A book that features a married couple who don't live together An American Marriage - Read 1/24/25
✅ 49. 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 The Book of Doors - Read 10/7/25

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

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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

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

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

I'm in for 25!
14/25

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 The Secret to Hummingbird Cake

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 Peak
47. A book of interconnected short stories

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

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

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

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

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

I'm in for 25

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 1/26/25
✔️5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title
---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 2/14/25
✔️9. A book that features a character going through menopause
---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 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 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 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 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 2/5/25
✔️27. A book set at a luxury resort
---The Unhoneymooners 3/29/25
✔️28. A book that features an unlikely friendship
---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 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 3/31/25
✔️34. A book written by an author who is neurodivergent
---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 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 1/15/25
⏹️44. A book you have always avoided reading

Medium
✔️45. A book with a left-handed character
---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 1/1/25
⏹️50. A book that features a character with chronic pain

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/...

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

I'm joining with a goal of 30

Progress: 16 / 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 Women's Hotel
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

Popsugar Challenge

40/40

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

My goal will be for 30 from this challenge.

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 - Janet Skeslien Charles 3/12/25
5. A book with a snake on the cover or in the title 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

I'm in for 10 books! Will update books and prompts later

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 19/25 prompts as of 11/13/2025

1. READ - 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. READ - A book about space tourism - Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei The Stardust Grail

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. READ A book under 250 pages - Eleven Numbers by Lee Child Eleven Numbers

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. READ - A book containing magical creatures that aren't dragons - Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo The Night Tiger

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)
- "A book with a main character who's 42 years old" - The Ferryman by Cronin The Ferryman
- "A book that starts with the letter 'X'" - X: Multiply your God Given Potential by John Bevere X: Multiply Your God-Given Potential

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. READ - A book that is considered healing fiction - The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa The Travelling Cat Chronicles

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
- Body Farm #5 - The Body Farm

25. READ - 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) - Shift by Ethan Kross Shift: Managing Your Emotions--So They Don't Manage You

38. READ - Two books with the same title (2) - The Shift by Tory Johnson The Shift: How I Finally Lost Weight and Discovered a Happier Life

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
- Forward the Foundation by Issac Asimov Forward the Foundation

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. READ - A book that includes a nonverbal character - Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei The Stardust Grail

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.READ - A dystopian book with a happy ending - Dust (Silo#3) by Hugh Howey Dust

3. A book that features a character with chronic pain

I will sign up for 12 this year. Last year's goal of 20 was too ambitious...