Winter Reading Challenge

This winter, the Boston Public Library is challenging you to read a book by an author from each of six geographic regions: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania. Start reading on January 1! If you finish all six books by February 28, you will be entered into a drawing for a $20 gift card to a local independent bookstore.

You can record the books you read in your reading log, which you can pick up at any Boston Public Library location starting in January. The reading log is available to download below starting January 1. If you want to keep your reading log, or cannot visit a BPL location to turn it in before February 28, simply record the books you read using this form.

Not sure what to read? Scroll down to find suggestions for each challenge. Sign up for our Winter Reading newsletter to receive reminders and more book recommendations. Contact winter@bpl.org with any questions about the Winter Reading Challenge.