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Kimberly (Chapter_Adventure) (chapter_adventure) | 383 comments Mod
Welcome to the 2026 Motif Reading Challenge!

HOW IT WORKS:

:: Each month read one book that fits the motif (theme) for the month. ⁠

:: Track your progress through our Goodreads challenge group or on Storygraph! Post about your book each month on social media using the hashtag #motifreadingchallenge⁠. Tag @chapter_adventure on Instagram.

:: Have Fun!

MONTHLY MOTIFS:

JANUARY- Read Around the Clock

Read a book with a clock on the cover. 

FEBRUARY- Secrets, Lies, & Schemes

Read a book in which the characters are telling lies, keeping secrets, or involved in schemes. 

MARCH- Books on the Brain

Read a fiction or non-fiction book with a brain-function related theme. This could be memory, processing, mental health, dementia, dreaming, subconsciousness, thinking patterns, intelligence, brain injuries, etc. 

APRIL- Alliteration Appreciation

Read a book with repeating sounds or letters in the title. 

MAY- Debut Novels

Read an author's first career published novel. 

JUNE- Under the Neon Lights

Read a book with neon, electric, and fluorescent colors or typography on the cover.

JULY- Literary Road Trip

Read a book that takes place somewhere that is at least 5000 miles from where you currently live. 

AUGUST-  Celestial Covers

Read a book with celestial beings on the cover, or as part of the title (stars, comets, planets, galaxies, etc). 

SEPTEMBER- Based in Truth

Read a book that is based on real-life events. 

OCTOBER- Otherworldly

Read a book with otherworldly elements or entities in it. This can range from angels and demons to aliens, mythical creatures like elves and dragons, ghosts, magical characters, or any unexplained phenomena. 

NOVEMBER- Indie Imprints

 Read a book published by an independent publisher. 

DECEMBER- Eats, Treats, & Sweets

Read a book with food, candy, or pastries on the cover, or as an integral part of the story.


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