MA Center of the Book Monthly Reading Challenge
January: A book published or about the year you were born (Book Recommendations for this month)
February: A book with the name of a city in the title (Book Recommendations for this month)
March: A book about someone with a marginalized identity
April: A book about books, bookstores, or libraries
May: A book with a first sentence of eight words or less
June: A book that spans multiple generations
July: A book you were drawn to by its cover
August: A book with a protagonist who is a teenager or senior citizen
September: A book told in non-chronological order
October: A book published by a Massachusetts press
November: A cookbook or book about food
December: Another book by an author you’ve already read
Choose a book that fits the monthly challenge. If you’re stuck, consider visiting your local library for recommendations!
1. Each month, after you read, fill out a short form to tell us about the book. A link to the submission form can be found at massbook.org/reading challenge
2. Mass Center for the Book will host a year-end party to celebrate participants committed to the challenge. Additionally, if you read a book in each of the 12
months, you will be entered in a drawing to win 1 of 2 totes filled with books!