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message 1: by SarahKat, Buddy Reads (new)

SarahKat | 6694 comments POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026


It’s time to kick off another year of reading adventures with the POPSUGAR Reading Challenge! Now in its 11th year, this challenge features 50 unique prompts designed to help you explore new genres, authors, and ideas. Choose all 50 or just pick the ones that catch your eye. Share your target number in the comments!

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

The Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge group is also a great resource to find books for certain prompts.

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginnings
16. A book less than 260 pages
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries
19. A book about teen angst
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 2: by SarahKat, Buddy Reads (new)

SarahKat | 6694 comments How to Participate:

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

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

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


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

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


message 3: by SarahKat, Buddy Reads (last edited Apr 29, 2026 09:30AM) (new)

SarahKat | 6694 comments Participants:

Amanda #6 - 7/50
AmbWitch #125 - 6/50
Amitha #176 - 15/50
Amy #36 - 10/50
Amy #39 - 3/50
Angel **Book Junkie** #25 - 0/50
angelinabvby #53 - 1/50
Anna #78 - 4/10
Ashley #49 - 0/12
BarbaraBrubru #17 - 8/20
Bernadette #29 - 0/50
Beth #20 - 0/?
Bhakthi #50 - 0/50
Brianna #44 - 4/50
Brianna Raquel #30 - 13/40
Brittany #38 - 0/25
Caraina #22 - 0/10
Carri Carey #18 - 21/40
Carrie #27 - 0/50
Chika #55 - 0/15
CrazyAsACupcake #14 - 0/10
Darinda #24 - 50/50 - Completed!
Dhruti #48 - 0/20
Diana S. #32 - 0/50
GailW #8 - 15/20
Jaida #5 - 0/25
Jasmin #56 - 0/30
Jenn #95 - 0/50
Jennifer #11 - 19/25
Jille #28 - 0/50
Julie #31 - 6/15
Kalyn #26 - 10/15
Kara #21 - 3/21
Kristina #9 - 11/50
KSMary #10 - 24/25
Kylie #33 - 0/15
Laura #47 - 1/50
Laureen #23 - 18/35
LinaVer #107 - 23/50
Lucy #84 - 0/50
Maria #40 - 5/20
Mave #46 - 0/50
Melissa #35 - 0/25
Melissa #101 - 0/50
Nadia #62 - 0/50
Nike #153 - 0/45
Patty #41 - 18/30
Rachael #12 - 8/10
Rachel #7 - 5/25
ReGina #43 - 0/20
Rina #60 - 0/50
Ronda #34 - 0/20
Rosaline #184 - 23/50
Sarah #15 - 6/20
SarahKat #16 - 30/50
Shalini #42 - 9/30
Shari #13 - 0/30
Suzanne #139 - 5/50
Veena #19 - 24/50

STATS
Participants: 59
Books Read: 405
Book Goal: 2053
Completed: 1

Updated through Message #184 on Apr 29, 2026.


message 4: by Carri Carey, TBR Twins (last edited Dec 08, 2025 09:37AM) (new)

Carri Carey | 1276 comments Reserved for backup moderator


message 5: by Jaida (new)

Jaida (jaidaswift) | 405 comments hi, sign me up for 25 books!


message 6: by Amanda (last edited Feb 03, 2026 03:20PM) (new)

Amanda  Edgar (amandaedgar) | 152 comments Here is a link to the Popsugar Reading Challenge: https://www.popsugar.com/books/popsug...

The Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge group is also a great resource to find books for certain prompts.

7/50

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman
✅3. A book you meant to read in 2025
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
✅13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginnings
✅16. A book less than 260 pages
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries
✅19. A book about teen angst
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, #1) by Holly Jackson
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
✅22. A book about a book club
The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
✅23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
Firestarter by Stephen King
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair
28. A book about debt
✅29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
Drums of Autumn (Outlander, #4) by Diana Gabaldon
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 7: by Rachel (last edited Apr 11, 2026 07:52PM) (new)

Rachel | 633 comments POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Put me down for 25

5/25

1.A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2 A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman
3 A book you meant to read in 2025
4 A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5 A book about women astronauts

6 A book outside your comfort zone
7 A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
8. A book about teen angst
9 A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't: Yellowface By R.F. Kuang 4/11 4 stars
10 A book featuring a character with a hidden past: The Frozen River By Ariel Lawhon 3/15 5 stars
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon


11A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
12 A book about Afrofuturism
13 A book about a sexless marriage
14 A book less than 260 pages: The Nickel Boys By Colson Whitehead 2/16 4 stars
15 A book told entirely through letters
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

16A book about college
17A love story that defies social boundaries: Assistant to the Villain By Hannah Nicole Maehrer 1/12 5 stars
18A book about new beginnings: Harry's Trees By Jon Cohen 1/19 4 stars
19A book set in Michigan or written by anauthor from Michigan
20 A book about a book club
Assistant to the Villain (Assistant to the Villain, #1) by Hannah Nicole Maehrer Harry's Trees by Jon Cohen



21A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
22A book about postpartum
23A book about a bachelorette trip
24A book with a character who navigates infertility
25. A book that makes you feel FOMO


message 8: by GailW (last edited Apr 30, 2026 12:56AM) (new)

GailW (abbygg) | 1458 comments ☀ Progress 16 / 20

2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman: Sparrow and Santos: Heartwood
3. A book you meant to read in 2025: All the Colors of the Dark
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z": Zoli
7. A book about a granny hobby: A Knit before Dying
8. A book about a sexless marriage: Mr Loverman

11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver: The Orchard of Lost Souls
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past: I Who Have Never Known Men
14. A book written by an author from Michigan: Detroit: With My Back to the World: Poems
15. A book about new beginnings: What Was the March on Washington?
16. A book less than 260 pages: 181: Ghost
18. A love story that defies social boundaries: 1931, living with a married man: Alison's House
19. A book about teen angst: Huda F Cares?
22. A book about a book club: Jane Austen Book Club
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't: Gone Before Goodbye
30. A travel ghost story: A Ghost in my Suitcase
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title: The Berry Pickers
40. A book outside your comfort zone: very large, mean snakes fill the cover and are a part of the storyline: The Fisherman King

43. 1st book written by real-life partners or spouses: Susan Wittig Albert and Bill Albert writing as Robin Paige: Death at Bishop's Keep
44. 2nd book written by real-life partners or spouses (2): The Locked Room
47. A book told entirely through letters: The Correspondent
50. A book about Afrofuturism: Death of an Author


message 9: by Kristina (last edited May 01, 2026 04:52AM) (new)

Kristina | 829 comments POPSUGAR CHALLENGE
January 1 - December 31, 2026
Progress:
20/50

Sign me up for all 50 prompts!

Member Corner Tracking Post


message 10: by KSMary (last edited Apr 05, 2026 07:14AM) (new)

KSMary | 354 comments POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE
Post #10
Duration: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Goal 24/25


✔1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot Beastly
✔2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman Tell Me Everything
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
✔7. A book about a granny hobby Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping On a Dead Man
8. A book about a sexless marriage
✔9. A book with a "type C" character Playground
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
✔11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver Then She Was Gone
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
✔13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past The Twelve Days of Murder
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
✔15. A book about new beginnings The Briar Club
✔16. A book less than 260 pages Julie of the Wolves
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
✔18. A love story that defies social boundaries All That Life Can Afford
✔19. A book about teen angst The Love Match
✔20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree No One Would Do What the Lamberts Have Done - Meredith/publisher
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club
✔23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't The Housemaid's Secret
24. A book about postpartum
✔25. A book that explores influencer culture The Compound
✔26. A book with a character who navigates infertility Finding Me
✔27. A book with a character who has curly hair The Cinnamon Bun Book Store
✔28. A book about debt The Payback
✔29. A book that takes place during harvesting season Something in the Water
✔30. A travel ghost story Under the Whispering Door
✔31. A book that makes you feel FOMO The Paradise Problem
32. A book with an underwater civilization
✔33. A book about college The It Girl
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
✔35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World's Healthiest People
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
✔39. A book with a character who runs a marathon Don't Call It a Comeback: What Happened When I Stopped Chasing PRs, and Started Chasing Happiness
✔40. A book outside your comfort zone Below the Edge of Darkness: A Memoir of Exploring Light and Life in the Deep Sea


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
✔45. A book that features birding Migrations 259 pgs
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 11: by Jennifer (last edited May 08, 2026 07:35PM) (new)

Jennifer Swan | 770 comments Please sign me up for 25 books this year.

20/25 completed

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard DONE
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman The Housekeeper and the Professor
3. A book you meant to read in 2025 A Crown of Swords DONE
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z" Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet
5. A book about women astronauts Atmosphere DONE
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight The Crossing Places
7. A book about a granny hobby The Backyard Bird Chronicles DONE
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover The Path of Daggers DONE
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title Sugar Birds
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past And So I Roar
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 DONE
15. A book about new beginnings Magic Hour DONE
16. A book less than 260 pages The Fire Next Time DONE
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
19. A book about teen angst
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club The Book Club for Troublesome Women
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't The Bell Jar DONE
24. A book about postpartum The Push
25. A book that explores influencer culture
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility The Time Traveler's Wife DONE
27. A book with a character who has curly hair The Narrative of Sojourner Truth DONE
28. A book about debt Poverty, by America DONE
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year
30. A travel ghost story The Sun Down Motel
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
32. A book with an underwater civilization The Deep DONE
33. A book about college The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges Are Failing Disadvantaged Students
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist Before I Had the Words: On Being a Transgender Young Adult
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy Under the Light of the Italian Moon DONE
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title The Berry Pickers
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon Running Is a Kind of Dreaming: A Memoir DONE
40. A book outside your comfort zone The Wednesday Letters DONE


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This DONE
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1) Caucasia DONE
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2) James
45. A book that features birding Birding to Change the World: A Memoir DONE
46. A sapphic comic As the Crow Flies
47. A book told entirely through letters This Is How You Lose the Time War
48. A book with a shadow daddy Fourth Wing
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign Cloud Cuckoo Land
50. A book about Afrofuturism How Long 'til Black Future Month? DONE


message 12: by Rachael (last edited May 11, 2026 09:57AM) (new)

Rachael (allons-y-bookworm) | 5097 comments Please sign me up for 10 books.

COMPLETED: 10/10

✔️ 2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman: Heir of Fire finished 27 January, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
✔️ 3. A book you meant to read in 2025: Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books finished 22 February, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
✔️ 12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title: The Poppy War finished 31 March, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔️ 16. A book less than 260 pages (209 pages): This Is How You Lose the Time War finished 14 April, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
✔️ 23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't: Januaries finished 11 January, ⭐⭐⭐ with review
✔️ 31. A book that makes you feel FOMO: Crown of Midnight finished 24 January, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
✔️ 33. A book about college: Babel finished 8 January, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
✔️ 35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy (set in Florence): Medici Heist finished 28 March, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
✔️ 38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title (pear on cover): Lips Touch: Three Times finished 11 May, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔️ 50. A book about Afrofuturism: Death of the Author finished 24 March, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review


message 13: by Shari (last edited May 11, 2026 09:18AM) (new)

Shari | 627 comments I'm going to sign up for 30.

POPSUGAR CHALLENGE
January 1 - December 31, 2026

Progress: 18 / 30


🍭 1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot The Days I Loved You Most
🍭 2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman The Lonely Hearts Book Club
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
🍭 5. A book about women astronauts The Calculating Stars
🍭 6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight Big Summer
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character (detail oriented)
🍭 10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover Her Small-Town Cowboy
🍭 11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver An Amish Holiday Courtship
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
🍭13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past Texas Cold Case Threat
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
🍭 15. A book about new beginnings The Time Hop Coffee Shop
🍭 16. A book less than 260 pages Christmas at the Women’s Hotel
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
🍭18. A love story that defies social boundaries Bloomsbury Girls
19. A book about teen angst
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
🍭22. A book about a book club The Book Club for Troublesome Women
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
🍭 27. A book with a character who has curly hair The Bluest Eye
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO (fear of missing out)
🍭 32. A book with an underwater civilization The Tail of Emily Windsnap
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
🍭 35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy The Little Italian Hotel
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
🍭37. A book about a pop star Daisy Jones & The Six
🍭 38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title The Pumpkin Spice Café
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
🍭 40. A book outside your comfort zone Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice


message 14: by CrazyAsACupcake (new)

CrazyAsACupcake | 448 comments i’ll join for ten please :)


message 15: by Sarah (last edited May 05, 2026 02:09PM) (new)

Sarah (misssummerrain) | 1649 comments Sign me up for 20 books

9/20

✅2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman: Lore Olympus: Volume One (7/3/26)
✅3. A book you meant to read in 2025: Our Story: New Kids On the Block - Signed/Autographed by All 5 (5/1/26)
4. A book that starts with “Z”: Zombie Queen of Newbury High
5. A book about women astronauts: Astronauts: Women on the Final Frontier
✅6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn’t about losing weight: If the Shoe Fits (23/4/26)
✅8. A book about a sexless marriage: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (4/4/26)
9. A book with a “type C” character: Check & Mate
✅11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver: All the Light We Cannot See (3/1/26)
12. A book with “pop” or “sugar” in the title: Sugar, Baby
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past: Behind Her Eyes
✅15. A book about new beginnings: Fourth Wing (3/2/26)
✅16. A book less than 260 pages: New Kids on the Block: 40th Anniversary Celebration (7/1/26)
✅19. A book about teen angst: The Summer I Turned Pretty (7/1/26)
21. A book about a bachelorette trip: The Bachelorette Party
25. A book that explores influencer culture: Nice Girls
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility: The Friend Zone
33. A book about college: Vicious
37. A book about a pop star: Sing
✅41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, ebook: Tomboy: The Surprising History and Future of Girls Who Dare to Be Different (7/2/26)
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band or artist: The Deep (The Deep by Clipping)


message 16: by SarahKat, Buddy Reads (last edited Mar 26, 2026 09:51AM) (new)

SarahKat | 6694 comments 24/50 - 48%

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman
The Strength of the Few by James Islington
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
Voyage of the Damned by Frances White
7. A book about a granny hobby
Death in D Minor by Alexia Gordon (Cross stitch)
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
The Will of the Many by James Islington
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past
The ​Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
Small Favors by Erin A. Craig
15. A book about new beginnings
The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine (could work for 8 maybe)
16. A book less than 260 pages
Matilda by Roald Dahl
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries
Alchemised by SenLinYu
19. A book about teen angst
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan
27. A book with a character who has curly hair
A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon
28. A book about debt
King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
Salt & Broom by Sharon Lynn Fisher
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
Sea Witch by Sarah Henning
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
Slow Gods by Claire North
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
Elevation by Stephen King
40. A book outside your comfort zone
41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
So Long a Letter by Mariama Bâ
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 17: by BarbaraBrubru_gingertiger (last edited May 17, 2026 11:13AM) (new)

BarbaraBrubru_gingertiger (barbara_brubru) | 203 comments Hi!
I am in for 20 books !
Update : 14/20 (May 15)

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot North Woods
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman People we meet on vacation. Un amore in vacanza
3. A book you meant to read in 2025 Starling House
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past Un roman russe
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginnings Kolkhoze
16. A book less than 260 pages A Meal in Winter
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries
19. A book about teen angst Numéro deux
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree Julie Chan Is Dead
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't La Souplesse du dragon
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture One of Us Is Lying
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair The House of Fortune
28. A book about debt Where Did You Sleep Last Night? A Personal History
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO The Distant Land of My Father
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone Alchemised


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 18: by Carri Carey, TBR Twins (last edited May 16, 2026 12:21PM) (new)

Carri Carey | 1276 comments I’m in for 40 please!
Progress: 29/40

✅ 1. A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot A House with Good Bones - Read 3/3/26
✅ 2. The Trespasser (Dublin Murder Squad, #6) by Tana French A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman The Trespasser - Read 3/23/26
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
✅ 4. The Zodiac Killer (Zodiac Killers #1) by W.L. Knightly A book that starts with the letter "Z" The Zodiac Killer - Read 5/15/26
✅ 5. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid A book about women astronauts Atmosphere - Read 1/8/26
✅ 6. The Wicked Girls by Alex Marwood A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight The Wicked Girls - Read 3/9/26
7. A book about a granny hobby
✅ 8. The Girlfriend by Michelle Frances A book about a sexless marriage The Girlfriend - Read 1/9/26
✅ 9. The London Eye Mystery (London Eye Mystery, #1) by Siobhan Dowd A book with a "type C" character The London Eye Mystery - Read 2/4/26
✅ 10. Peace Like a River by Leif Enger A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover Peace Like a River - Read 1/20/26
✅ 11. The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings A book with a dad as the primary caregiver The Descendants - Read 1/2/26
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
✅ 13. The Housemaid (The Housemaid, #1) by Freida McFadden A book featuring a character with a hidden past The Housemaid - Read 1/4/26
✅ 14. Firekeeper’s Daughter (Firekeeper's Daughter, #1) by Angeline Boulley A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan Firekeeper’s Daughter - Read 5/8/26
✅ 15. The Case of the Missing Marquess (Enola Holmes, #1) by Nancy Springer A book about new beginnings The Case of the Missing Marquess - Read 1/20/26
✅ 16. Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro A book less than 260 pages Signal Fires - Read 1/16/26
✅ 17. Blade by Wendy Walker A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics Blade - Read 4/27/26
✅ 18. Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney A love story that defies social boundaries Conversations with Friends - Read 2/8/26
✅ 19. A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness A book about teen angst A Monster Calls - Read 1/13/26
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
✅ 21. The Wedding People by Alison Espach A book about a bachelorette trip The Wedding People - Read 1/23/26
✅ 22. The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick A book about a book club The Book Club for Troublesome Women - Read 4/20/26
✅ 23. The Blueprint by Rae Giana Rashad A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't The Blueprint - Read 2/20/26
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
✅ 26. Dare I Say It Everything I Wish I'd Known About Menopause by Naomi Watts A book with a character who navigates infertility Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I'd Known About Menopause - Read 3/16/26
✅ 27. How to Solve Your Own Murder (Castle Knoll Files, #1) by Kristen Perrin A book with a character who has curly hair How to Solve Your Own Murder - Read 1/15/26
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
✅ 30. The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden A travel ghost story The Warm Hands of Ghosts - Read 2/15/26
✅ 31. The God of the Woods by Liz Moore A book that makes you feel FOMO The God of the Woods - Read 4/10/26
32. A book with an underwater civilization
✅ 33. Real Americans by Rachel Khong A book about college Real Americans - Read 4/6/26
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
✅ 38. Butts A Backstory by Heather Radke A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title Butts: A Backstory - Read 2/24/26
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone
✅ 41. Watchmen by Alan Moore A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook Watchmen - Read 4/8/26
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
✅ 43. James by Percival Everett Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (Percival Everett) James - Read 3/10/26
✅ 44. Colored Television by Danzy Senna Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (Danzy Senna) Colored Television - Read 5/3/26
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
✅ 47. Divine Rivals (Letters of Enchantment, #1) by Rebecca Ross A book told entirely through letters Divine Rivals - Read 3/18/26
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign (Pisces)
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 19: by Veena (last edited Mar 31, 2026 08:02AM) (new)

Veena Soujanya (veenasoujanya) | 133 comments 24/50

✅1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot: Silent Bud Deadly
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and a woman
✅3. A book you meant to read in 2025: Caraval
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
✅5. A book about women astronauts: Atmosphere
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
✅9. A book with a "type C" character: The Mummy Case
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
✅12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title: Once Upon a Sugar Plum
✅13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past: Anansi Boys
✅14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan: Warrior Girl Unearthed
15. A book about new beginnings
✅16. A book less than 260 pages: The Colour of Murder (108 pages)
✅17. A book about your favourite event in the Winter Olympics: Icebreaker (Figure Skating)
18. A love story that defies social boundaries
19. A book about teen angst
✅20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree: Ode To Hot Pilates
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
✅22. A book about a book club: The Friday Night Mystery Club
✅23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't: In Want of a Suspect
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
✅26. A book with a character who navigates infertility: Summer Hours at the Robbers Library
✅27. A book with a character who has curly hair: Like, Share and Poison
✅28. A book about debt: Legendary
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
✅30. A travel ghost story: Betwixt
✅31. A book that makes you feel FOMO: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow (Video Games Knowledge)
32. A book with an underwater civilization
✅33. A book about college: Killer Classes
✅34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist: Most Ardently
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
✅40. A book outside your comfort zone: 13 Minutes Before Midnight (Serial Killings)


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
✅46. A sapphic comic: Black Panther: World of Wakanda
47. A book told entirely through letters
✅48. A book with a shadow daddy: Finale
✅49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign: Pisces Hooks Taurus (Taurus)
✅50. A book about Afrofuturism: Black Panther, Vol. 1: A Nation Under Our Feet, Book One


message 20: by Beth (new)

Beth | 1698 comments My own little corner.


message 21: by Kara (last edited Jan 28, 2026 12:51PM) (new)

Kara | 40 comments Please sign me up for 50 books this year.

3/50 completed

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
✔️13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past - In the Barren Ground by Loreth Anne White (1-4-2026)
✔️14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald (1-28-2026)
15. A book about new beginnings
16. A book less than 260 pages
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries
19. A book about teen angst
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club
✔️23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't Kill for Me, Kill for You (1-16-2026)
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 22: by Caraina (last edited Dec 13, 2025 08:12AM) (new)

Caraina (raina79) | 455 comments I'm in for 10

POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Completed: 0/10


1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginnings
16. A book less than 260 pages
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries
19. A book about teen angst
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 23: by Laureen (new)

Laureen | 1232 comments I'm in for 35! Thank you!


message 24: by Darinda (last edited Feb 16, 2026 08:59PM) (new)

Darinda (nightcapbooks) | 354 comments I'm in for 50 books.

Completed: 50/50

✓1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot - Digging In
✓2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man & woman - The Storyteller
✓3. A book you meant to read in 2025 - Gone Before Goodbye
✓4. A book that starts with the letter "Z" - Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend
✓5. A book about women astronauts - The Deep Sky
✓6. A book with an overweight character not losing weight - A House with Good Bones
✓7. A book about a granny hobby - Puzzle Me a Murder
✓8. A book about a sexless marriage - The Dream Hotel
✓9. A book with a "type C" character - Love and Other Brain Experiments
✓10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover - Dark Horses
✓11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver - These Silent Woods
✓12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title - Blood Sugar
✓13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past - You Are Fatally Invited
✓14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan - Inspection
✓15. A book about new beginnings - The Wedding People
✓16. A book less than 260 pages - Horrorstör
✓17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics - The Graham Effect
✓18. A love story that defies social boundaries - Silver Foxed
✓19. A book about teen angst - Thirteen Reasons Why
✓20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree - Bad Tourists
✓21. A book about a bachelorette trip - The Bachelorette Party
✓22. A book about a book club - Murder Mystery Book Club
✓23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't - With a Vengeance
✓24. A book about postpartum - The Guilty Mother
✓25. A book that explores influencer culture - The Goldens
✓26. A book with a character who navigates infertility - The Children of Men
✓27. A book with a character who has curly hair - Now or Never
✓28. A book about debt - The Payback
✓29. A book that takes place during harvesting season - Demon Copperhead
✓30. A travel ghost story - The Haunted Fixer Upper
✓31. A book that makes you feel FOMO - The Wild Woman's Guide to Traveling the World
✓32. A book with an underwater civilization - Atlantia
✓33. A book about college - The Ancient Nine
✓34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist - What Moves the Dead
✓35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy - Beautiful Ruins
✓36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction) - Bound by Honor
✓37. A book about a pop star - Never Been Shipped
✓38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title - Go as a River
✓39. A book with a character who runs a marathon - Gracie Jenkins Runs a Marathon
✓40. A book outside your comfort zone - It Ends with Us
✓41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical - Before She Finds Me
✓42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist - Don't You Forget About Me
✓43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1) - The Roughest Draft
✓44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2) - Do I Know You?
✓45. A book that features birding - Birding with Benefits
✓46. A sapphic comic - Mooncakes
✓47. A book told entirely through letters - The Examiner
✓48. A book with a shadow daddy - Fourth Wing
✓49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign - The Horoscope Writer
✓50. A book about Afrofuturism - Death of the Author


message 25: by Angel **Book Junkie** (last edited Feb 06, 2026 09:38AM) (new)

Angel **Book Junkie**  | 51 comments I am in for all 50

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot (view spoiler) | The In-Laws | James Caine | 01.04
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman | Annie and Jack | The Briars | Sarah Crouch | 01.02
3. A book you meant to read in 2025 | The Women | Kristin Hannah | 01.01
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z" | Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values | Robert M. Pirsig | 01.21

5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby

8. A book about a sexless marriage | A Happy Marriage | A.R. Torre | 01.12
9. A book with a "type C" character | Petra | Woman Down | Colleen Hoover | 01.15
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover | The Horse Dancer | Jojo Moyes | 02.05 |
The Horse Dancer by Jojo Moyes
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver | Chris | The Girls in the Cabin | Caleb Stephens | 01.01

12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title

13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past | All the girls have a hidden past | Flawless | Sara Shepard | 01.01

14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginnings

16. A book less than 260 pages | 244 Pages | The Stepson | D.L. Fisher | 01.02

17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries

19. A book about teen angst | One of Us Is Next | Karen M. McManus | 01.02

20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club

23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't | Paper Cut | Rachel Taff | 01.02

24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon

40. A book outside your comfort zone | The Last Empress: The Life and Times of Alexandra Feodorovna, Tsarina of Russia | Greg King | 02.05
41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook | audio | Her Daughter | Jen Craven | 01

42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic

47. A book told entirely through letters | A Dowry of Blood | S.T. Gibson | 01.17

48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 26: by Kalyn (last edited Apr 27, 2026 10:55PM) (new)

Kalyn | 704 comments Sign me up for 15 please!

Progress: 10/15
Last Updated: April 27th

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot

2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman
-- Unravel Me

3. A book you meant to read in 2025
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title

13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past
-- Shatter Me

14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan

15. A book about new beginnings
-- The Darkest Hour

16. A book less than 260 pages
-- Unite Me

17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries

19. A book about teen angst
-- The Fall of Iris Henley

20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club

23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
-- The Crown

24. A book about postpartum

25. A book that explores influencer culture
-- Twisted Lies

26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair

28. A book about debt
-- Six of Crows

29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star

38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
-- Game Changer

39. A book with a character who runs a marathon

40. A book outside your comfort zone
-- Project Hail Mary


message 27: by Carrie (new)

Carrie | 536 comments Please sign me up for 50!

POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026


0/50

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginnings
16. A book less than 260 pages
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries
19. A book about teen angst
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 28: by Jille (new)

Jille | 22 comments I'm in for all 50

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginnings
16. A book less than 260 pages
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries
19. A book about teen angst
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 29: by Bernadette (new)

Bernadette (bernadettedaniel) | 226 comments POPSUGAR CHALLENGE
January 1 - December 31, 2026
Progress: 0/50

Sign me up for all 50 prompts! Hopefully I have better luck this year.

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


message 30: by ✨ Brianna Raquel ✨ (last edited May 08, 2026 06:23PM) (new)

✨ Brianna Raquel ✨ | 381 comments POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

18/40

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot🪻
Where You're Planted
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight🪻
We Could Be Magic
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past🪻
Parents Weekend
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan🪻
Sisters in the Wind
15. A book about new beginnings🪻
The Five-Star Weekend
16. A book less than 260 pages
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics🪻
Tell Me How You Hate Me
18. A love story that defies social boundaries🪻
Love From the Cosmos
19. A book about teen angst🪻
Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip🪻
Sweet Heat
22. A book about a book club
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
24. A book about postpartum🪻
The Names
25. A book that explores influencer culture🪻
Such a Bad Influence
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair🪻
All the Mothers
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO🪻
Five Survive
32. A book with an underwater civilization🪻
The Little Mermaid: Against the Tide
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star🪻
Rhythm's Blues
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title🪻
Barbacoa, Bomba, and Betrayal
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon🪻
Run Like a Girl
40. A book outside your comfort zone🪻
Boom Town


message 31: by Julie (last edited Mar 22, 2026 03:40PM) (new)

Julie Farmer | 860 comments I'm in for 15

7/15

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman The Christmas Bookshop
3. A book you meant to read in 2025 Olive, Again
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver The Infinite
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past The Husband's Secret
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginnings
16. A book less than 260 pages
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries
19. A book about teen angst
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't Last Summer Boys
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair Astronaut Wives Club
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title Apples Never Fall
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 32: by Diana S (new)

Diana S | 65 comments POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Book Read: 0/50


1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginnings
16. A book less than 260 pages
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries
19. A book about teen angst
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 33: by Kylie (new)

Kylie Cantwell | 732 comments I'm in! I'll aim for 15 books.
Progress: 0 / 15


message 34: by Ronda (new)

Ronda Nichols | 769 comments I try this one every year - I'll aim for 20 :)


message 35: by Melissa (last edited Jan 19, 2026 02:57PM) (new)

Melissa Watson | 7 comments January 1 - December 31
My goal is 25
Completed: 5/25

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight 1/3/26 - Radiant Sin
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past 1/11 - The Only Heart That Matters
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginnings
16. A book less than 260 pages - 1/16/26 - Snoop
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries
19. A book about teen angst
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist 1/9/26 - Cruel Seduction
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
1/2/26 - The Summer of Broken Rules
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 36: by Amy (last edited 20 hours, 22 min ago) (new)

Amy Ingalls | 4243 comments I will go for all 50!
13/50

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot: Homecoming
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman: The Spectre of Hawthorne Manor
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover: Second Chance at the Ranch
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver: Wild Dark Shore
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past: The Blackout Murders
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginnings
16. A book less than 260 pages: Cut and Thirst
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries: Lessons in Chemistry
19. A book about teen angst
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club: The Twisted Women's Book Club
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture: Fake It Till You Bake It
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair: Have a Great Summer
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season: The Harvest Festival Murders
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title: The Many Mothers of Dolores Moore
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook: The Caiman
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 37: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Swan | 770 comments Update to message #11

I'm changing my goal from 50 to 25 please. I am trying 5 challenges this year and I am just not feeling some of the popsugar prompts. I decided to give myself a break and take off a handful.


message 38: by Brittany (last edited May 02, 2026 06:28AM) (new)

Brittany | 834 comments Ill start with 25 and see what happens

16/25

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs (Jane Jameson, #1) by Molly Harper (could also go in Michigan author)
3. A book you meant to read in 2025 Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight The Astral Library by Kate Quinn
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character The Potency of Ungovernable Impulses (The Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti, #3) by Malka Ann Older
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover Behooved by M. Stevenson
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past Shield of Sparrows (Shield of Sparrows, #1) by Devney Perry
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginnings Dire Straits (Bo Blackman, #1) by Helen Harper
16. A book less than 260 pages Through Gates of Garnet and Gold (Wayward Children, #11) by Seanan McGuire
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries Heated Rivalry (Game Changers, #2) by Rachel Reid
19. A book about teen angst
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't The Eye of the Bedlam Bride (Dungeon Crawler Carl, #6) by Matt Dinniman
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair Enchanting the Fae Queen (Queens of Villainy, #2) by Stephanie Burgis
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season Sweet Berries (Cambric Creek, #2) by C.M. Nascosta
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs to Die by Greer Stothers
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy The Borgia Betrayal (The Poisoner Mysteries, #2) by Sara Poole
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook Shadow's End (Lizzie Grace #12) by Keri Arthur ebook - although I read all formats but this one probably the least.
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 39: by Amy (last edited Jan 24, 2026 07:44AM) (new)

Amy Foulkes | 186 comments POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Please sign me up for all 50!

8/50

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover - All the Horses of Iceland by Sarah Tolmie
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginnings
16. A book less than 260 pages - The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries
19. A book about teen angst - The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree - Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
21. A book about a bachelorette trip - The Wedding People by Alison Espach
22. A book about a book club
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture - Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping On a Dead Man by Jesse Q. Sutanto
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding - Birder, She Wrote by Donna Andrews
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 40: by Maria (last edited Apr 11, 2026 01:29PM) (new)

Maria (mariah90602) | 2318 comments Sign me up for 20.

5/20

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman - Bleak House (Esther and her guardian 3-22
3. A book you meant to read in 2025 - Over The Edge (The Edge #4) 2-7

4. A book that starts with the letter "Z
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past- No One Knew (Noelle Marshall #2) 3-27
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginnings
16. A book less than 260 pages - You Better Not Pout 1-3 (51 pages)
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries
19. A book about teen angst
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season - Love Grows Wild 4-10
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone

Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 41: by Patty (last edited May 02, 2026 11:41AM) (new)

Patty Smith (pinkpurlandprose) | 1112 comments POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Completed: 19/30



⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot - Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓3. A book you meant to read in 2025 - Brimstone by Callie Hart
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓4. A book that starts with the letter "Z" - Zero Repeat Forever by G.S. Prendergast
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓5. A book about women astronauts - The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓8. A book about a sexless marriage - The Thorn Queen by Sasha Peyton Smith
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓9. A book with a "type C" character - The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver - The Remedy by Suzanne Young
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past - The Redbreast by Jo Nesbø
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓15. A book about new beginnings - Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓16. A book less than 260 pages - The Forgotten Ones by Pittacus Lore
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓18. A love story that defies social boundaries - Alienated by Melissa Landers
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓19. A book about teen angst - A Trick of Light by Stan Lee
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓22. A book about a book club - Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓26. A book with a character who navigates infertility - Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister
27. A book with a character who has curly hair
28. A book about debt
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓29. A book that takes place during harvesting season - Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris
30. A travel ghost story
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓31. A book that makes you feel FOMO - The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title - Goodbye Earl by Leesa Cross-Smith
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓39. A book with a character who runs a marathon - Among Heroes: A U.S. Navy SEAL's True Story of Friendship, Heroism, and the Ultimate Sacrifice by Brandon Webb
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✓40. A book outside your comfort zone - All the Way: My Life in Four Quarters by Joe Namath


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 42: by Shalini (new)

Shalini Chandrasekharan | 50 comments Hi there! Please put me down for 30!


message 43: by ReGina (new)

ReGina (regifabulous) | 315 comments I'm in for 20!


message 44: by Brianna (last edited Feb 01, 2026 03:51AM) (new)

Brianna | 223 comments Sign me up for 50!

POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Completed: 4/50


1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past: Ward D
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginnings
16. A book less than 260 pages: Strange Houses
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries
19. A book about teen angst
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college: Parents Weekend
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook: The Housemaid (Audiobook)
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 45: by Amy (new)

Amy Ingalls | 4243 comments Updated message 36-- 1/50


message 46: by Mave (new)

Mave | 73 comments POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Goal 0/50



1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginnings
16. A book less than 260 pages
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries
19. A book about teen angst
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 47: by Laura ☾ (last edited Apr 30, 2026 11:24PM) (new)

Laura ☾ | 24 comments Goal: 36/50

1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman Rapture's Edge
3. A book you meant to read in 2025Shadow's Edge
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z" Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald
5. A book about women astronauts Red Star Rebels
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight In Her Own League
7. A book about a granny hobby Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter
8. A book about a sexless marriage The Poet Empress
9. A book with a "type C" character The Skydivers
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiverBluebird Gold
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past Darling Girls
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginningsIn Your Dreams
16. A book less than 260 pages Small Things
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics Unsteady
18. A love story that defies social boundaries The Wolf and the Crown of Blood
19. A book about teen angst The Intruder
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or LagreeThe Ex-Wives Club
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club The Fake Out
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't We Who Will Die
24. A book about postpartum The Family Next Door
25. A book that explores influencer culture Mean Moms
26. A book with a character who navigates infertilityThe New Neighbours
27. A book with a character who has curly hair The Worst Best Man
28. A book about debt The Soulmate
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO The Astral Library
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college Told You So
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonistCan't Spell Treason Without Tea
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy Graceless Heart
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)Red City
37. A book about a pop star My Name Is Barbra
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon The Night We Met
40. A book outside your comfort zone Half His Age


Advanced Prompts

41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook Darkness Bound
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1) Beast Business
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2) This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy Amid Clouds and Bones
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign My Husband's Wife
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 48: by Dhruti (new)

Dhruti Patel | 63 comments Popsugar 2026 - 0/20
1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026


1. A book where gardening or a garden is central to the plot
2. A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
4. A book that starts with the letter "Z"
5. A book about women astronauts
6. A book with an overweight main character whose story isn't about losing weight
7. A book about a granny hobby
8. A book about a sexless marriage
9. A book with a "type C" character
10. A book about a horse or with a horse on the cover
11. A book with a dad as the primary caregiver
12. A book with "pop" or "sugar" in the title
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past
14. A book set in Michigan or written by an author from Michigan
15. A book about new beginnings
16. A book less than 260 pages
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
18. A love story that defies social boundaries
19. A book about teen angst
20. A book with a character who does Pilates or Lagree
21. A book about a bachelorette trip
22. A book about a book club
23. A book you were hoping would fit into a prompt but doesn't
24. A book about postpartum
25. A book that explores influencer culture
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
27. A book with a character who has curly hair
28. A book about debt
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
31. A book that makes you feel FOMO
32. A book with an underwater civilization
33. A book about college
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
35. A book that makes you want to travel to Italy
36. A book about a mob (fiction or nonfiction)
37. A book about a pop star
38. A book with any type of fruit on the cover or in the title
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon
40. A book outside your comfort zone
41. A book in a different format than your usual: physical, audio, eBook
42. A book inspired by a real song, album, band, or artist
43. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (1)
44. Two books written by real-life partners or spouses (2)
45. A book that features birding
46. A sapphic comic
47. A book told entirely through letters
48. A book with a shadow daddy
49. A book with a mention of your zodiac sign (Pisces)
50. A book about Afrofuturism


message 49: by Ashley (new)

Ashley | 19 comments Goal 0/12
3. A book you meant to read in 2025
13. A book featuring a character with a hidden past
17. A book about your favorite event in the Winter Olympics
22. A book about a book club
24. A book about postpartum
26. A book with a character who navigates infertility
29. A book that takes place during harvesting season
30. A travel ghost story
32. A book with an underwater civilization
34. A book with a trans or nonbinary protagonist
39. A book with a character who runs a marathon


Advanced Prompts

47. A book told entirely through letters


message 50: by Bhakthi (new)

Bhakthi Pereira | 2 comments sign me up for 50 books please.


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