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!
