2026 Reading Challenge

Hey there, book lovers!

This year, I’m keeping things simple with a 2026 reading challenge focused on 12 books – one per month – plus six optional extra reads for those who want to read more.

I only managed to read 22 books in 2025 – a combination of a hectic work schedule and a few months where migraines made it hard to focus. But despite the slower year, I’m feeling excited and motivated for 2026, and I can’t wait to dive into new stories and discover some truly unputdownable reads.

Must-read books for Melbourne Mamma’s 2026 Reading Challenge

• A book with 26 letters in the title
• A book featuring sisters
• A book starting with the letter B
• A bestseller from 2006
• A book by an Australian author
• A book with a blue cover
• A book with a murder
• A book borrowed from friends or family
• A book with ‘Night’ in the title
• A book about friendship
• A book with a car, plane or train on the cover
• A book you meant to read in 2025

Extra books to read

• A 2026 new release
• One of the books I read in 2025
• A historical fiction book
• A book that you have a screenshot of in your phone
• A book with a sport in it
• A book with less than 200 pages

I’d love for you to join me! Let’s swap recommendations, cheer each other on, and celebrate every great book we finish. Are you in? Drop a comment below with your book titles and feel free to come back throughout the year to add more books and share whether you loved them or not.

Keep an eye on the books I’m reading, and don’t forget to tag your own reads on social media using #mmreadingchallenge2026. Let’s make 2026 a year full of amazing reading adventures!

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