2025 Easy Reading Challenge PLUS Bonus Bookish Goals!

Are you looking for a fun way to engage with books in 2025? If you've Googled "2025 reading challenge," you've probably noticed how oddly obscure some of the tasks are, making you feel defeated before you even start.

I don't want to pick a book with a red cover or read a book that starts with E like some articles suggest, and I'll bet you don't either! What if those books end up being a waste of time? Wouldn't you rather participate in a challenge that gives you more freedom so you can pick books that you are more likely to enjoy?

The time you have to invest in reading might be limited, so this 2025 easy reading challenge will help you set and achieve goals without feeling overwhelmed and provide you with ample wiggle room to choose the books that interest you.

As an added BONUS to all you book lovers who are happiest when you are immersed in literary culture, you will find NINE bookish goals to achieve in 2025 that don't require reading!

The "Baker's Dozen" Reading Challenge for 2025

You might be someone who has enough free time to read a book in 3-7 days (or less!), which means you could easily complete 52 or more books per year. Those with tighter schedules might require 2-4 weeks to finish a novel.

With such large variances in mind, I created a Baker's Dozen reading challenge so that those with more time to spare will finish the challenge way ahead of schedule while those cramped for time won't feel overwhelmed. This challenge is "do-able" for everyone!

Here are the 13 reading challenges--one per month plus one extra for good measure. Select books from the following categories:

1. Cozy mystery

2. Author I've never tried

3. Classic novel

4. Book from a series

5. Biography or autobiography

6. Been on my TBR pile for a while

7. Beach read

8. Book from a favorite author

9. Faith-based book

10. Thriller

11. 2025 book release

12. Historical fiction or political non-fiction

13. Christmas-themed

    
    

The categories are general enough that you won't be pigeon-holed into reading something you're not enthusiastic about, yet they offer a wide variety of genres that will pull you out of your comfort zone.

Complete them in any order!

2025 Reading Challenge BONUS Goals

Annual reading challenges revolve around completing as many novels as possible across a variety of categories. It's a fun process to track, but if you are TRUE bookworm, you're interested in ALL bookish activities, not just ones that involve reading!

For the overachievers, I've created a list of NINE BONUS GOALS that will capitalize on your love of books to enhance your enjoyment.

1. Join a new social media group to discuss books

2. Follow a few authors on social media or subscribe to their mailing lists

3. Gift someone a book

4. Treat yourself to a book-related item (that isn't actually a book)

5. Journal about the books you read

6. Post a book review online

7. Enter a book giveaway

8. Join or start a book club (in-person or online)

9. Go to a book-signing

These bonus goals will immerse you even further into bookish culture--your happy place!

Grab the Printable Checklist to Track the Completed 2025 Reading Challenges and Bonus Goals!

Some of you may track your reading accomplishments online through places like Goodreads. There is nothing more satisfying, however, than ticking items off of a physical list--it's so rewarding! If you agree, be sure to download and print the free checklist below:

Follow Our Facebook PAGE to Celebrate Your 2025 Reading Challenge Accomplishments!

Hang out with fellow readers who "get" you! Follow Booknerdia's page on Facebook to find bookish inspiration, great reads, and fun! As you accomplish your 2025 goals, you can share them with the community!

An annual reading challenge should be an inspiration that supports your love of literature, not a chore. You'll find that Booknerdia's 2025 reading challenge hits that sweet spot. Happy reading!