Welcome to the 2025 edition of the Motif Reading Challenge. We’re excited to host it again this year – albeit with a new “home” here at Chapter Adventure. It’s a new name for the blog, but the same hosts – Kim and Tanya.
HOW IT WORKS:
:: Each month read one book that fits the motif (theme) for the month.
:: Follow @chapter_adventure on Instagram and Threads if you’re there. And/or join our Goodreads Challenge Group (GXO Reading Challenges). The challenge is also available to track on Storygraph! Post about your read for that month on our monthly check-in post here or at any of the platforms previously mentioned with the hashtag #motifreadingchallenge
:: Most importantly – Have Fun!
MONTHLY MOTIFS:
JAN- “Punctuated Titles”
Read a book that uses a form of punctuation in its title. Question marks, commas, periods, exclamation marks, etc.
FEB- “Emotional Rollercoaster”
Read a book that will make you feel all the feels! A romantic rollercoaster ride; psychological rollercoaster ride; any emotional journey works. Take your pick!
MAR- “It’s All Geek to Me”
Read a book where technology, science, math, or engineering plays an important role in the story.
APR- “Spring Cleaning”
Read a book that’s been on your TBR (to be read) list for two or more years.
MAY- “Virtual Book Club”
Read a book from a celebrity/influencer book club list, an organization’s book club list, your library’s book club lists, or a book club you’re a part of.
JUN- “No Biz Like Show Biz”
Read a book in which the character(s) is involved in some aspect of the entertainment industry OR read a book that has been turned into a tv show or movie.
JUL- “Single Day Story”
Read a book that takes place over the course of a single day.
AUG- “Vacation Location”
Read a book that takes you to a location you’d love to visit OR read a book that explores elements of that place or culture.
SEP- “Birds, Bugs, Botanicals”
Read a book with birds, bugs, or botanicals that are on the cover, in the title, or part of the story.
OCT- “The Dark Side”
Read a book with a ‘dark’ story OR read a book with a mostly black cover. “Dark” is up for interpretation. This could be dark academia, horror, difficult subject matters, creepy settings, books that take place at night, etc.
NOV- “Popcorn Fiction”
A book that makes for light but enjoyable reading Binge-worthy and low stakes. One-sitting reads. Quick and fun palate cleansers.
DEC- “Snuggle Up & Read”
Let’s get cozy! Read some cozy fiction, a cozy mystery, or a cozy romance book.
Let us know in the comments if you plan to participate, how you’ll track your reads, and if you’ll be joining us on any other platform!
One comment
I am stuck on the one for July. Since I am not a fan of reading anything outside of pg-13 reading. I need help with finding a book that is at least pg or pg-13 for July.