2021 Reading Challenge
24 books in 12 months: will you accept the challenge?
Join Portland Public Library community members in completing the 2021 Reading Challenge!
How It Works
Start at any time in 2021 by downloading the Reading Challenge log. Then, simply read a book in each category!
Join the Community
Do you want reading recommendations and chances to win prizes?
Connect with other readers in the PPL Reading Challenge Facebook group. Find book recommendations, talk to other readers, and share your challenge successes!
If you don’t have Facebook or prefer to remain anonymous, you can register for updates.
Stuck On a Category?
Library staff will create lists of books for many categories throughout the year:
- Category 1: A novel in verse
- Category 6: A book from the PPL Teen Library website
- Category 10: A book about an environmental issue
- Category 12: Lambda Award winners and nominees
- Category 13: A book by an Iranian or Iranian American author
- Category 15: A nonviolent true crime story
- Category 17: A PPL Book of the Week pick (2018-2020) (2020-2021)
- Category 19: A book set in South Asia
- Category 20: A book with a journey by bike, boat, bus, body, or train
- Category 23: A book with an animal in the title
You can also contact us directly for inspiration:
readersadvisory@portlib.org
207-871-1700 x.705
Try Your Next Great Read for a recommendation suited to your reading tastes!