the 2026 Read Your Bookshelf Challenge
all the details & printables right here!
Dear Bookish Friend,
Well, it took longer than I expected but I am finally here to give you all the info and resources for the 2026 Read Your Bookshelf Challenge, woot!
First of all, if you have not already watched my announcement video, it’s really the key part to the whole challenge so please do so!
Here are all the key links you need:
the announcement video - very important, I go over all of the prompts in more depth as well as the rules of the challenge.
the recommendation video - looking for some book ideas for a specific prompt? I give you at least two for each month in this video.
the challenge on StoryGraph - so you can track your progress each month! And a great place to get even more book ideas.
the printables - for those who like to track their progress physically or add this into their reading journal, I have a few different options.
the giveaway - yes, I will once again be doing a $100 giveaway! You will need to be subscribed to the newsletter/Substack to win the giveaway because that is where I will be sharing the winner!
I think that’s all for now, I’m excited to have you join the challenge!
Chantel (who wishes she actually could Read All Day)
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I love the idea of this challenge! Can you join the giveaway if you don't live in the US?
Excited about this challenge. I like hunting my bookshelves for the books that align with the categories and hope I will read more from my shelves. Do you have to complete the form in the month you are entering? For instance, if I fill out my January read on Feb 15 (but mark it as Jan), will that still count as an entry? Or do I have to complete the form before the calendar flips to the month?