Welcome to the Vaughan Public Libraries Reading Challenge for 2024!
Whether you’re looking for a challenge or just need some reading inspo, a reading challenge can help you expand your horizons and reach your reading goals! Follow along with our Reading Challenge every month for themed lists full of excellent recommendations and keep track of your reading journey with our helpful Reading Log! And remember to share your favourite reads with us on social media!
January
Read A Book with a Year in the Title
Happy New Year! We thought we’d start this year’s reading challenge with a historical (and futuristic!) list of reads. Many of the available titles are also available as e-books or audiobooks on Libby or Hoopla, so don’t forget to check them out there!
FEBRUARY
Read A Cozy Mystery
February’s challenge is to read a cozy mystery! In the very depths of winter, what’s better than curling up with some hot cocoa or tea and a good book? The mystery novels on this list are all feel-good and lighthearted, featuring plenty of baked goods for maximum coziness. Grab your comfiest blanket and start sleuthing!
March
Read A Book Translated to English
In March, we are focusing on books translated to English. A good translation can unlock doors to worlds outside of our own. With so much to discover, it’s sure to be a flare of good reading, good grasp and better understanding of one another in our society.
April
Read the First Book in a Series
April’s reading challenge is to read the first book in a series! You can start by selecting one of the titles on this list, or feel free to pick up the first book in any series – that still counts!
MAY
Read a Book About Music
From fiction to non-fiction, biographies and memoirs to psychological studies, these books focus on music itself, musicians and various musical genres. Many of the available titles are also available as e-books or audiobooks on Libby or Hoopla, so don’t forget to check them out there!
JUNE
Read a Collection of Poetry
In June, we’re reading poetry! This minimalist literary form can guide you through the highs and lows of being human. With centuries of tradition to explore, you’ll no doubt find a poem that speaks to you!
JULY
Read a Retelling of a Classic or Myth
By deconstructing and reconstructing mythological stories and anecdotes, writers are not only keeping mythology alive but also offering fresh perspectives of ancient tales.
AUGUST
Read a Steamy Romance
Get ready for some spice! Sure, an online search is ripe with recommendations for those who want to turn up the heat, but this list of steamy romance novels boldly straddles a truly diverse array of characters, settings and storylines, while delivering quality along with the quantity. Nothing vanilla here!
SEPTEMBER
Read a Book by an Indigenous Author
In September, we’re focusing on Indigenous authors from across North America. Many of these titles are also available as e-books or audiobooks on Libby or Hoopla, so don’t forget to check them out there!
OCTOBER
Read a Book About Magic
From dark academia to adventure stories, murder mysteries to romantic comedies, these novels all have one thing in common: magic. Dip into a fantastical tale and discover your favourite new world!
Next up…Read a book by an Indigenous author!