2026 Karen’s Personal Reading Challenges

Since I still seem to read more books sent to me by authors and publishers than those I have bought or received from family, I am continuing my mini-book challenges. They help me continue enjoying reading, and I love the little prizes Jen got me this year.

This post is where I will keep track of them.

Karen’s 2026 Personal Reading Challenges

2026 Middle Grade Reading Challenge

My goal this year will be to read 12 MG books.

Read one Middle Grade book each month if possible, but if not, twelve by the end of the year. It can be combined with other challenges. It can be any format, short story, or whatever. Yet, it must be fictional.

1. The Arrival by Kieran Fanning
2. A Dog Named 647 by Nancy Kay
3. Moon Pies and RC Cola at the Rexall by Kristene Fields
4. Wonders of Shadow Key by J.J. Fleming
5. Alfie & the Bigfoot of Bluff Creek by NJ Williams
6. Love Language by Christine Ko
7. Saviour Of Angels by K E Riley
8. Elli Veil and the Constellation Prize by Kat Saturn
9. Off The Rails by Susan Count
10. Art Attack by James Ponti

2026 Romance Book Reading Challenge

My goal this year will be to read 12 romances.

Read one romance book each month, if possible, but if not, twelve by the end of the year. It can be combined with other challenges, in any format, length, or trope. Oh, and I already have so many of these on my shelves. I love a good sweet romance.

1. Her Time Traveling Duke by Bryn Donovan
2. The Younger Gods by Katie Shepard
3. Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan
4. Cross Your Heart and Hope He Dies by Jenny Elder Moke
5. Eleven Houses by Colleen Oakes
6. Heir to the Ice Flame by Rose Harvey
7. The Inn on Harmony Island by Anne-Marie Meyer
8. Deathly Fates by Tesia Tsai
9. The Road Thieves by Harper A. Burge
10. Heart of Ice by Rose Harvey
11. When the Forest Dreams: A Novel by Andrea Ezerins
12. Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn, Shonda Rhimes
13. A Home for the Ranger by Audrey Wick
14. Winners & Liars by Aleema Omotoni
15. Sparks Fly by Hazel Henry
16. ASAP by Axie Oh
17. Murder on Charity Lane by Jo Nichols
18. Falling After All by Cece Louise
19. A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

 

2026 Young Adult Book Reading Challenge

My goal this year will be to read 12 YA books.

Read one YA book each month. It can be combined with other challenges, in any format and of any length.

1. Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan
2. Eleven Houses by Colleen Oakes
3. Heir to the Ice Flame by Rose Harvey
4. Deathly Fates by Tesia Tsai
5. The Road Thieves by Harper A. Burge
6. Heart of Ice by Rose Harvey
7. Winners & Liars by Aleema Omotoni
8. Sparks Fly by Hazel Henry
9. ASAP by Axie Oh
10. A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

 

2026 TBR Jar Reading Challenge

My goal this year will be to read 12 books from my TBR shelf.

Read one physical book from my shelves. I have added all the unread book titles to my TBR jar and will draw one per month to read. It can be combined with other challenges.

1. Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan
2. Eleven Houses by Colleen Oakes
3. The Inn on Harmony Island by Anne-Marie Meyer
4. Misfortune Cookie by Vivien Chien
5. Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn, Shonda Rhimes
6. Trouble Is Brewing by Vicki Delany
7. ASAP by Axie Oh
8. A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

Thank you for stopping by to see my 2026 Personal Reading Challenges.

Reading Challenges are here to get you to read more and give you a community to discuss all the wonderful stories you read. The main goal is to have fun while reading. Feel free to reach out and tell me about your latest read.

Until next time,

Happy Reading!

 

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