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If you want to nurture your reading life further for the new year, Fully Booked’s 2025 Reading Challenge is here to help. The challenge consists of 12 prompts to help you read one book a month.
There are no rules or prescribed dates, so feel free to do the challenge in whatever order you like:
A book you can read in one sitting

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There are many books to choose from. Consider short books (usually 350 pages or less), novellas, poetry, and short story collections. Make reading a relaxing part of your day. Crack open the first page on a relaxing weekend at home, or cozy up with a book after dinner and finish it before bedtime.
A book that makes you nostalgic

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Some books have a magical way of transporting you back in timeโto childhood adventures, unforgettable summers, stories that became cherished parts of your core memories, or even books that have a magical way of making you feel nostalgic for places youโve never been to. Together with Fully Booked, discover your ultimate nostalgic book this 2025.
A book with practical advice
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Books can be powerful tools for overcoming struggles, healing from past hurts, and fostering personal growth. Whether youโre looking to build better habits, improve relationships, or gain clarity in your career or daily life, these books offer actionable insights and guidance. If you happen to be a non-fiction reader, give this genre a try this year. You might surprise yourself.
A book that is the first of a series
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Starting a book series can be intimidating for some bookworms, especially when faced with a long list of books to read. Committing to multiple installments may feel overwhelming, but the payoff is often worth it. So, to take off the pressure, it helps to commit yourself to book one only. Choose from any genre you like โ contemporary romance, complex fantasy, or a beloved classic. Immerse yourself in the bingeable world of book series.
A book about ideas or worldviews
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Albert Einstein once said, โThe important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reasons for existence.โ And truth be told, can you imagine life when we stop being curious explorers? Some books ignite that spark of curiosity, inviting us to delve into topics, experiences, and historical events we know little to nothing about. So, why not find a book that speaks to your sense of wonder and invites you to dive deep into a fascinating new perspective?
A book set in a country youโve never been to
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Books have the power to vividly describe places you’ve never been and transport you thereโperfect for satisfying your wanderlust.
A book that retells an existing story
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Retellings have a special appeal. Perhaps they breathe new life into classic tales or offer a fresh perspective on familiar stories. Whether it’s Greek mythology or modern versions of fairy tales, these novels allow us to rediscover timeless narratives in new and exciting ways.
A book that tracks multiple generations
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Multigenerational stories are often ultimate page-turners and binge-worthy reads. In these books, we follow a family’s growth over time, meet a diverse cast of characters, and get an intimate look at their joys, sorrows, triumphs, and secrets. These make for interesting, immersive, and sweeping stories.
A book about relationships
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Whether fiction or self-help, a book about relationships can help you reflect on your own. It offers valuable insights into the complexities of human connection and encourages growth, understanding, and empathy in how we relate to others and even ourselves.
A book that uncovers a mystery
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Uncover hidden secrets and decode clues within captivating books that weave suspenseful twists, turns, and compelling plots.
A book based on real-life events or people
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As the saying goes, truth is stranger than fiction. And arenโt actual events often the most fascinating and engrossing? Take a peek at real-life events and the remarkable tales these pages hold.
A book published in 2025
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Fill your bookshelf with the newest books from various genresโcontemporary and literary fiction, romance, non-fiction, fantasy, and moreโ to complete your 2025 reading challenge.
Grab one of these books (or all of them) from Fully Booked. Visit their stores, shop online, or emailย greatreads@fullybookedonline.com.
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