2024 Reading Challenge
Who says Summer Reading is just for kids?
Every year, a Maine author chooses two books – fiction and nonfiction – for statewide reading and discussion. This year, author Jaed Coffin selected Moon In Full by Marpheen Chan and The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring.
24 books in 12 months: will you accept the challenge?
Join Portland Public Library community members in completing the 2024 Reading Challenge!
How It Works
Start by tackling the 2024 challenges! Then, simply read a book in each category and keep a log! You can start your 2024 challenge at any time this year.
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!
Stuck On a Category?
Library staff will create lists of books for many categories throughout the year. Keep checking this page for updates!
- Category 1: A book with a title beginning with “Q”
- Category 2: A book currently on The New York Times’ bestseller list
- Category 3: A book from the North Star Award nominee list
- Category 4: A Hugo Award-winning book
- Category 6: A book that fits into 2 genres
- Category 10: A book by an author from Canada
- Category 11: A book by an author from Mexico
- Category 13: A book with a bird on the cover
- Category 15: A book about joy
- Category 16: A book about friendship
- Category 17: A book about art
- Category 19: A book set in the Midwest
- Category 20: A book set in the mountains
- Category 21: A book with a writer as a main character
You can also contact us directly for inspiration:
readersadvisory@portlib.org
207-871-1700 x.775
Try Your Next Great Read for a recommendation suited to your reading tastes!