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Lovely challenges from our darling Tr1sha

A selection of calendar days in 2025. Each month, complete at least one of the challenges using classic books.

January 19 - World Snow Day
1 Read a book set during winter
2 Read a book that has “snow” or “winter” in the title, or a snow scene on the cover.

February 17 - Random Acts of Kindness Day
1 Read a book that was given or recommended to you
2 Read a book where a main character is kind to other people

March 20 - International Day of Happiness
1 Read a book that makes you happy
2 Read a book set in any country where you do NOT live

April 11 - National Pet Day
1 Read a book based on a true story about an animal
2 Read a fiction book that includes a pet

May 2 - International Harry Potter Day
1 Read a Young Adult book
2 Read a book that is part of a series

June 8 - World Oceans Day
1 Read a book that includes travel by ship
2 Read a book set on or beside a river

July 30 - International Friendship Day
1 Read a book that was translated from another language
2 Read a book where the main character goes to live in a different country

August 30 - National Beach Day
1 Read a book where a beach is one of the settings
2 Read a book about a day out or a holiday

September 6 - Read a Book Day
1 Read a short story that you can finish in one day
2 Read a book that you have had on your list for a long time

October 31 - World Cities Day
1 Read a book set in a city you know well, or the capital city of your country
2 Read a book set in a city you would like to visit

November 27 - Thanksgiving Day
1 Read one of your favourite books
2 Read a book which includes a celebration (Christmas, birthday, wedding…)

December 31 - New Year’s Eve
1 Read a book for any challenge that you need to complete before the end of the year
2 Read a book where the word “end” is in the title

Vit wrote: "January 19 - World Snow Day:
“When the wind blows and the rain feels cold
With a head full of snow.”
1. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Georges Simenon - The Snow Was Dirty 1947
2. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐[author:..."

Sorry, Vit - this is just a list for reference. Could you move your comments to the January discussion thread, please.

Sorry I thought we should add here as well.

Vit wrote: "Sorry I thought we should add here as well."

No problem, Vit.