2026 Fall Seasonal RAT: September 23 - December 20, 2026

[Donna, Keeper of Secrets, Architect of Mysteries]

Fall Seasonal Readathon: 2026
Runs 9/23/26-12/20/26


Welcome to our Fall readathon. We want to get you into the fall mood so for this readathon we want you to read books that make you think of fall. To help you with this I will provide some helpful lists such as holidays, fall things, and even links to some of our fall-related challenges.

🌸 Seasonal Readathon Rules 🌸

The Seasonal Readathons are a combo readathon + challenge, designed to be completely customizable so you can play your way.

You may choose any of the following approaches:

🔤 Spell-Out Style
Turn your readathon into a seasonal spell-out!
Spell out fall-themed words using your reads
Use the word lists provided or create your own

🌼 Themed Challenge Play
Join in on other challenges that fit the seasonal vibe.
Any challenge with a winter theme may count.
If you find a challenge that fits the season, you’re welcome to use it!

🔍 Cover or Text Hunt
Go on a seasonal scavenger hunt through your books
Find fall-related items on covers or within the text
This is a favorite for those who love a good search 👀

🌈 Mix & Match
Create your perfect readathon experience
Combine any of the options above
Play as loosely or as structured as you like

✨ There’s no single “right” way to participate—this readathon is all about flexibility, creativity, and making it fun for you.


Holidays
🍁National Comic Book Day
🍁International Coffee Day
🍁World Animal Day
🍁Columbus Day
🍁National Dessert Day
🍁World Food Day
🍁United Nations Day
🍁National Candy Corn Day
🍁Halloween
🍁All Saints' Day
🍁All Souls' Day
🍁Veteran's Day
🍁World Kindness Day
🍁Thanksgiving Day
🍁World AIDS Day
🍁Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
🍁Human Rights Day
🍁National Poinsettia Day
🍁Bake Cookies Day

Fall Words/Things
🍁Apples
🍁Pumpkins
🍁Sweaters
🍁Leaves
🍁Hayrides
🍁Bonfires
🍁Corn mazes
🍁Cider
🍁Chestnuts
🍁Pies
🍁Scarecrows
🍁Football
🍁Acorns
🍁Pinecones
🍁Cranberries
🍁Thanksgiving
🍁Harvest
🍁Squash
🍁Cranberry sauce
🍁Caramel apples
🍁Hot chocolate
🍁Blankets
🍁Hiking trails
🍁Boots
🍁Cozy nights
🍁Chili
🍁Turkey
🍁Frost
🍁Wagon rides
🍁Autumn festivals
🍁Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove)
🍁Lanterns / Jack-o’-lanterns

Fall-related Challenges in HOB
If you find a challenge that fits the season, you’re welcome to use it!

Readathon Rules:
🍁Books must be finished within the dates listed above
🍁No page limits
🍁Re-reads, Fan fiction & Graphic Novels accepted
🍁Set your personal goal (ideas: # of books, # of pages, Start or finish a series, work on challenge books, etc)
🍁SS for Tracking Badges: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...


Badges:

[Join the Penguin Resistance!]

Because, Fall:

Autumn Prompt: TBR
--Autumn at the Cat Cafe
--Autumn in the Forest
--Autumn Falls
--Autumn Alibi
--Autumncrow
--Autumn Dark
--Death on an Autumn River
--Autumn in Sycamore Park
--Hounds of Autumn
--The Autumn Land



Titles Read:
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[jonidyan]

2026 Fall Seasonal RAT: September 23 - December 20, 2026

HOLDS
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi[338]
The Jack*ss In Class by Amy Award[466]
The Goat in the Bedroom by Amy Award{438}
The Tiger in the Sack by Amy Award[362]
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix[482]
Destroy Me (1.5) by Tahereh Mafi[111]
Unravel Me (2) by Tahereh Mafi[480]
Fracture Me (2.5) by Tahereh Mafi[72]

[Kassandra]

Fall Seasonal Readathon
Duration: September 23rd - December 20th

Goals
Pages: 0/10,000
Books: 0/50

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🍁Apples
🍁Pumpkins
🍁Sweaters
🍁Leaves
🍁Hayrides
🍁Bonfires
🍁Corn mazes
🍁Cider
🍁Chestnuts
🍁Pies
🍁Scarecrows
🍁Football
🍁Acorns
🍁Pinecones
🍁Cranberries
🍁Thanksgiving
🍁Harvest
🍁Squash
🍁Cranberry sauce
🍁Caramel apples
🍁Hot chocolate
🍁Blankets
🍁Hiking trails
🍁Boots
🍁Cozy nights
🍁Chili
🍁Turkey
🍁Frost
🍁Wagon rides
🍁Autumn festivals
🍁Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove)
🍁Lanterns / Jack-o’-lanterns

[angelinabvby ۶ৎ]

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[Jayme(theghostreader)]

September 23-12/20/2026
Halloween
🍁All Saints' Day
🍁All Souls' Day
🍁Veteran's Day
🍁World Kindness Day
🍁Thanksgiving Day
🍁World AIDS Day
🍁Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
🍁Human Rights Day
🍁National Poinsettia Day
🍁Bake Cookies Day

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[Lauri]

Lauri’s Spot!
HoB Fall Readathon
September 23 - December 20, 2026
Target: 10,000 pages

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[Becky Q.]

2026 Fall Seasonal RAT: September 23 - December 20, 2026
SPELL OUT CHALLENGE!

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[Grim]

Gonna make it a simple RAT, plus a few words to spell out...

Dates: 09/23/26 - 12/20/26
Seasonal RAT - Fall

September 23:
✅A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon: 266p (finished)

Pages read: 266
Books finished: 1

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[Mandy]

Fall Seasonal Readathon
Duration: Sept 23, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026
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Fall Seasonal Readathon
Duration: Sept 23, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026


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