Hooked on Books discussion

📦 Do Not Open This Challenge
A 13-week partner reading experience. Something’s inside. You’re going to find out what.

A strange box has appeared. It has 12 locked keyholes. You’ve been paired with someone else who now shares your fate.

Each week, you’ll be given a prompt. You’ll both read a book. You’ll both reflect. If you both respond, something clicks into place—and one of the locks opens. What’s inside the box? We’re not entirely sure. But it’s moving.

You’ll read. You’ll talk. You’ll open something together.
Do not open this challenge alone.

🔑 What You’re Getting Into:
Signup Close: September 2nd, 2025
Teams Assigned: September 1st, 2025

The challenge runs from September 7th to December 6th, 2025

New prompts drop Sundays at 6pm CT

Each person reads 1 book per week

Reflection and discussion with your partner is required

You’ll unlock something new each week—12 keys in total

The box opens in Week 13

🤝 Partner Options:
You may sign up with a partner or request to be matched.

Signing up with a partner? Great—list both names when you post.

Flying solo? No problem—we’ll pair you with another brave reader.

Once teams are set, you’ll receive your personalized instructions, your locked box… and your first keyhole to stare into.

📜 The Rules

You can’t unlock chaos without a little structure.

1. Standard Challenge rules apply.
That includes a minimum of 100 pages per book unless otherwise stated.

2. Read one book per person, per week.
You and your partner do not need to read the same book.

3. To unlock a keyhole, both teammates must post their reflection.
That’s how you earn your message for the week.
No reflection = no key. The lock stays sealed.

4. You may read ahead, but you may not post ahead.
Keys only turn when it’s time.
Read date is what matters—not your start date.

5. This is a partnership.
You’re expected to check in with your teammate each week.
Talk about your books. Compare your reflections. Ask strange questions.

6. Be kind. Be present. Be a little weird (optional but encouraged).
Follow Goodreads Challenge group rules and don’t ruin anyone’s box-opening moment.

Partners:
🗝️ Team 1: Robin (Saturndoo)/Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*
🗝️ Team 2: Shan ~A~/Anastasia
🗝️ Team 3: Trisha/Vicki
🗝️ Team 4: Teresa/Sally
🗝️ Team 5: Jessica/Amanda
🗝️ Team 6: Carrie/Claire
🗝️ Team 7: christene_littlelibrary/Paige
🗝️ Team 8: Susan/Alaina
🗝️ Team 9: Kat/RachelG
🗝️ Team 10: Geri/Karen
🗝️ Team 11: Michelle EmptyNest/esther ⭐️ (in school)
🗝️ Team 12: Richard/amy blanton
🗝️ Team 13: Tricia/Benedicte
🗝️ Team 14: Catsalive/Emeli
🗝️ Team 15: Jayme(theghostreader)/C
🗝️ Team 16: Angie/bamaace83
🗝️ Team 17: Julia/Michelle
Team 18: Alma/April

I’m in

Im in

I'm in as well please!

Robin and Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* would like to sign up as team please!

Thanks MN Lisa! 🥰

I'd like to play with someone I haven't played with before, for a change.

If you're new to the group, I'd be happy to join with you! ☺️

I'm in.

Shan and I would like to sign up as a pair

I'm in! Random assignment is fine. :)

I’m in.

Anastasia wrote: "Shan and I would like to sign up as a pair"

I'm in

Karen and I would like to sign up as a team.

Thanks!

I'm in!

I would like to sign up solo

ooh, this one sounds so fun!
I'm in!

I'd like to group with Vicki

amy blanton wrote: "I would like to sign up solo"

Amy, do you mean you would like me to pair you up? This is a partner challenge. It's not designed for solo completion. Thanks!

I'm in. I will need a partner.

I'd like to team up with Trisha (msg. 16)

I'm in! Partnering up with Sally906, whenever she comes along to sign up.

I'm in and will need a partner, please. 🗝

ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "I'm in! Partnering up with Sally906, whenever she comes along to sign up."

Signing in to partner with Teresa

I would like to sign up and will need a partner. Thanks!

I'm in and will play with Amanda :)

Jessica wrote: "I'm in and will play with Amanda :)"

That's me :)

Sign me up

I'm in and need a partner 😊

i'm in, pair me up! :)

side note: i might not be able to hit one book a week for the weeks of 21 sep and 28 sep (exams)

I'm in and need a partner! :)

I'd like to join and will need a partner. thanks!

I'm on and i need a partner

I'm in! I'll need a partner

🗝️ The locks have clicked…

Partners have been assigned! 🗝️
You’ll find your names waiting in your new team thread and Message 2.

Signups remain open until August 31st, so if anyone else wanders in, we may add one more team.

For now, step into your thread:
• Pick a team name if you like
• Introduce yourselves
• Get ready to read

The first prompt will arrive on Sunday, September 6th at 6pm CT.
Until then, your box stays closed.

Karen and I wanted to be partners. Msg 13. If we can be teamed up, that would be great!

Geri wrote: "Karen and I wanted to be partners. Msg 13. If we can be teamed up, that would be great!"

I'm sorry I missed that. You guys can take Team 10 and Tricia and Benedicte can be team 13.

I think I got skipped. I'm in msg 18.

MN Lisa wrote: "Geri wrote: "Karen and I wanted to be partners. Msg 13. If we can be teamed up, that would be great!"

I'm sorry I missed that. You guys can take Team 10 and Tricia and Benedicte can be team 13."

Remember to update our the names in the team threads as well 😉 The message in the thread for team 13 still says Benedicte and Karen

MN Lisa wrote: "Geri wrote: "Karen and I wanted to be partners. Msg 13. If we can be teamed up, that would be great!"

I'm sorry I missed that. You guys can take Team 10 and Tricia and Benedicte can be team 13."

Thank you!

Michelle wrote: "I think I got skipped. I'm in msg 18."

I am sorry I missed you. I will find you a partner. Either if someone doesn't show up or if you are ok, I can be your partner.

MN Lisa wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I think I got skipped. I'm in msg 18."

I am sorry I missed you. I will find you a partner. Either if someone doesn't show up or if you are ok, I can be your partner."

Ok..I'm good either way.

I would like to join and may I partner with Angie please? She's floating around here somewhere.

Here I am! Lol

Angie and bamaace83 you can head to team 16

If there's still someone looking for a partner, I'd love to join!

Michelle and Julia, You can head over to Team 17. Thanks!

Would love to join but need a partner.

Jill, You can head over to Team 13. Thanks!

Am in!! 🥹

I’m interested!!

April and Alma, you can head over to Team 18. Thanks!