Embrace the Joy of Reading: Summer Reading Challenges

Summer is the perfect time to read more. Whether you’re lounging at the beach, sitting in the park, or enjoying a quiet evening, a reading challenge can give you the motivation to turn those long days into pages read.

Challenge ideas for your summer

The Genre Extravaganza

Pick a handful of genres — mystery, fantasy, historical fiction, non-fiction — and read one book from each. A simple way to broaden your horizons.

The Series Marathon

Dedicate the summer to a book series you’ve been putting off. Immersing yourself in one world can be the most rewarding way to spend the season.

The Classic Revival

Choose a few timeless classics, from Austen to Fitzgerald, and make them part of your summer reading list.

The Diversity & Inclusion List

Read authors from different backgrounds and cultures to experience new perspectives and voices.

The Book-to-Screen Adventure

Pick a book that’s been adapted into a film or TV show and compare the two.

How Book Tracker helps you stick to it

Coming up with a challenge is easy. Sticking to it is the hard part. That’s where Book Tracker helps:

• Set your yearly or seasonal goal with the Reading Challenge and watch your progress grow as you finish books.
• Stay consistent using the Reading Timer with Live Activity, keeping your session visible on your Lock Screen while you read.
• Measure your progress with detailed statistics that show how many books you’ve read and your monthly pace.
• Organize your TBR with a Smart List called “Summer Reads,” so you always know what’s next.

Make this summer about stories

A summer reading challenge isn’t about racing through books, it’s about keeping reading fun and part of your daily routine. With Book Tracker, you’ll stay motivated and organized while exploring new genres, authors, and stories.

Choose your challenge, open Book Tracker, and let this summer be defined by the books you read.