READING CHALLENGES
Participate in these reading challenges and show off your literary skills. Use the free downloadable checklists to begin, and tag @onbookstreet in any accomplishments along the way! Get started with any of the challenges below and check back for more appearing here over time.
READING CHALLENGES
Where do you want to start?
CLASSIC LITERATURE
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There’s nothing more classic than, well, the classics! For the next few months, immerse yourself in a list of 60 essential classics for any literary fan to read. From Austen to Dickens, you’ll understand the origins and roots of great literature in no time.
GOTHIC LITERATURE
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It was a dark and stormy night…. Whether you’re reading on Halloween or simply for fun, the gothic novel reading challenge will expose your dark side to the world with no hesitation! Cuddle up with a cosy cup of tea and delve into pages of classic and contemporary gothic tales.
ROMANCE
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Whether you enjoy the rich, romantic language of Tolstoy, the quick-witted plots of Austen or the legendary love affairs of Shakespeare; this classic reading challenge has something for everyone. Ready for iconic literary couples and big heartache?
CHRISTMAS
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T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house… books were scattered everywhere! Join the Christmas challenge and snuggle up with some hot cocoa as you read these Christmas themed novels. Visit the ghosts of the past and present as you learn all about different worlds and ideas.
SUMMER
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Fun in the sun doesn’t mean you have to be without your favourite book. Grab one of these books to devour as you get on with your tan. Set in coastal locations & Summer heat, these books provide far more than just some simple fun in the sun!
DARK ACADEMIA
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Rich in language and deep in meaning- if you enjoy gothic reads and classic literature, then you'll love the Dark Academia reading challenge. Grab a cup of tea and get lost in these worlds inspired by classic literature, architecture and the arts, gothic elements & a love of reading, writing and education.
Check out On Book Street’s bookish inspired stationery, perfect for tracking your reading progress in the most stylish way, or treat yourself to a lovely bookmark to hold your page whenever you need a break.
