Challenge: Read a book from a genre you’ve never read before (e.g., sci-fi, memoir, poetry, horror).
Twist: After reading, pitch it to a friend as if it's your favorite genre ever.
Challenge: Read 5 books, each set in a different country or written by authors from different countries.
Bonus: Make a “literary passport” with stamps or doodles for each location.
Challenge: Read a book that’s been adapted into a movie or show. Then watch the adaptation and debate which is better.
Add-On: Host a screening night with discussion afterward.
Challenge: Swap wrapped books with friends—no covers or titles visible, just a few vague clues written on the wrapping (e.g., “Dark academia meets murder mystery”).
Goal: Finish it before you can look at the actual title/cover.
Challenge: Ask a professor to recommend a non-academic book they love. Read it and discuss your take on it with them or a classmate.
Challenge: Assign 6 books a number, roll a die, and read whichever one it lands on.
Variation: Use a spinning wheel or app if you have more than 6 options.
Challenge: Read for as many hours as you can in a 24-hour period (can include naps, meals, and breaks!).
Goal: Track your time and pages read. Compete with friends if you want!
Challenge: Pick a mystery or thriller and read just the first chapter. Pause and write down your prediction of how it ends.
Wrap-Up: Finish the book and see how close you were.
Challenge: Create a creative post or mini-review about a book you read and share it on social media.
Extra Points: Do a dramatic reading or make it into a meme.
Challenge: Pair up with a friend and choose a book for each other to read—no declining!
Goal: Finish both and discuss the experience over coffee or snacks.