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Is your 2026 goal to read more books? Or maybe it\u2019s to read authors you\u2019ve never heard of or try new genres you\u2019ve been meaning to get to. Or even read books with covers in certain colors to create an aesthetically pleasing Goodreads grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter what your reason, Crazy4Fiction has ideas to help guide your 2026 reading journey! Join Crazy4Fiction and readers with the 2026 Reading Challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What’s the challenge?<\/a><\/p>\n

Reading Inspiration<\/a><\/p>\n

Crazy4Fiction\u2019s 2026 Reading Challenge Downloads<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What’s the challenge?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n


The challenge is 25 of prompts to help guide your next read. Pick a prompt, find a novel that fits the prompt, read the novel, and check that prompt off the list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make the prompts your own and have fun with your picks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Small-town romance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Law enforcement agencies working together<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set in an historic location<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A character looking for a second chance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plot includes a mystery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marriage of convenience romance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A novel by an expert in their field<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plot includes a treasure hunt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set in a state you haven’t lived in<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historical mystery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set during ancient history<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sports romance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cover with your favorite color<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set outside the US<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strong female characters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related to the natural world<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An historical with spies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southern romance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plot with medical theme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by a true story<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A retelling of a timeless tale<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secret identity romance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coming-of-age story<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dual timeline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second-chance romance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Reading Inspiration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n


Here are some ways we\u2019d love to help you complete the reading challenge. And keep this page bookmarked to return to it throughout the year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Crazy4Fiction on social media to be reminded of the challenge all year long:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goodreads<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tag Crazy4Fiction in posts where you talk about what book you\u2019ve read, drop a comment to let us know what you\u2019re reading, and use #C4Freadingchallenge<\/strong> to share your reads with others in the Crazy4Fiction community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign up for the Crazy4Fiction newsletter<\/a> to be the first to hear about challenge-related news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Check back here throughout the year for more reading inspiration with blog posts and quizzes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Charming Southern Romances<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curious Women: 16 Novels with Heroines Who Uncover Secrets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tales from the Heartland: Novels Set in the Midwest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Riveting Treasure-Hunt Novels<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 Second-Chance Novels That Offer a Fresh Start<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Romance on the Job: 7 Multi-Agency Romantic Suspense Novels<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

West Coast Reads to Captivate You<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not A Damsel in Distress: 9 Novels with Strong Female Characters<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Small-Town Romances to Read Before Valentine\u2019s Day<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 Crime-Fighting Heroines You\u2019ll Want to Root For<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 International Thrillers You Won\u2019t Be Able to Put Down<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 Sports Romances You\u2019ll Love Right Off the Bat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Historical Novels Set Around the World<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Can\u2019t Miss Novels for Survivalists, Storm Chasers, and Adventurists<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Must-Read Novels for Nature Lovers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 Gripping WWII Novels Inspired by True Stories<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Novels Inspired by Timeless Tales<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crazy4Fiction\u2019s 2026 Reading Challenge Downloads<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n


Download a copy of the challenge for yourself! Keep track of which prompts you\u2019ve completed and which ones you\u2019re interested in with these free printables. Or share your completed reads with others on social media with our post templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Challenge Graphic (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Challenge Graphic (PNG)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Book Covers Shareable Graphic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Book Covers Shareable Story Graphic \u2013 White<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Book Covers Shareable Story Graphic \u2013 Blue<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Book Covers Shareable Story Graphic \u2013 Yellow<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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