Turn the Page: Chapter by Chapter – 2026 Adult Reading Challenge
Welcome to the 2026 Adult Reading Challenge! This year, we’re celebrating reading chapter by chapter, with each month featuring a unique prompt to guide your book choices. Whether you’re a longtime reader or rediscovering your love of books, this challenge invites you to explore new stories and authors—one book at a time.
How It Works
Each month has a reading prompt to inspire your next book.
Pick any book that fits the theme—your reading, your way.
Log one book per month in Beanstack to participate.
Reading Goals & Rewards
📘 1 book/month → entry into monthly prize drawings
⭐ 6 books/year → completion prize
🌟 12 books/year → entry into the grand prize drawing
Jump in at any time—you don’t have to start in January!
How to Join
Download the Beanstack app to track your books, earn badges, and log your progress.
Events & Extras
Monthly prize drawings for logged badges
Quarterly book discussions at the library with snacks, books, and door prizes
Completion prizes for 6-book finishers
Grand prize drawing for those completing all 12 months
Year-end celebration in December with more fun and prizes
Connect with Fellow Readers
Share your progress, favorite chapters, or quotes on social media using #2026ofplreadingchallenge. We also have a dedicated Facebook group for challenge participants to connect, share recommendations, and discuss books throughout the year.
This year, turn the page chapter by chapter, explore new stories, and let each book take you on a fresh adventure!
Questions? Contact Stephanie at [email protected]
Challenge Prompts, Themes, & Reccomendations
Chapter 1: New Beginnings Chapter 7: Noisy Book
Chapter 2: Familiar Voices Chapter 8: Shared Stories
Chapter 3: Lessons Learned Chapter 9: Stories from the Heartland
Chapter 4: Off the Beaten Path Chapter 10: Escape the Ordinary
Chapter 5: Heartstrings Chapter 11: A Book in Disguise
Chapter 6: Through Time Chapter 12: The Epilogue