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Dec 31, 2024 · 2025 Reading Challenge Prompts. January – Read a Book Being Adapted to the Screen; February – Read a Second Chance Story Check out Second Chance Romances; March – Read a Middle Grade Fantasy; April – Read a Book Set in Hollywood

Nov 14, 2024 · If you want to up your reading game and explore new genres, the Winter 2025 reading challenge is here to help. With nine prompts designed to expand your reading horizons, this challenge will keep you reading all winter.

Feb 1, 2025 · I am so excited to bring you the May 2025 book releases. There are so many fantastic books to choose from so I included only the books that Kirsten and I cannot wait to read. Be sure to check back for updates on which books we have read! Every month, Kirsten and I scour the internet to find the ...

Nov 24, 2023 · Plot. To escape her marriage, Lakshmi travels to Jaipur to find work as a Henna artist. It’s 1950 and her intricated tattoos make her the trusted henna artist and confidant of the wealthiest women in the city, all while keeping her own secrets.

Apr 22, 2024 · 2024 Adult Summer Reading Challenge. Just like in previous years, we will be playing on Instagram!Don’t want to play along? You can skip over to the beach hub to see all our past summer and beach reading lists!. If you subscribe to our newsletter, you know that each quarter we release a free magazine with reading challenge picks and new release highlights.

The seasonal reading challenges on this list are designed to take you deeper into your reading journey. Each Fall, Winter, and Spring, we release a new 9-prompt reading challenge to be completed over 3 months.

Oct 30, 2024 · Plot. Zoe has dreams of becoming a writer when her first book fails and her boyfriend Zach ghosts her. Three years later, Zaxh is a successful actor when Zoe, who works at a florist shop, makes a delivery to Zach’s house.

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The annual reading challenges are great for people looking to explore genres and books outside their comfort zone. Each month, a new prompt is given along with corresponding book suggestions.