How to read one book a month in 2025
If you’re looking to nurture your reading life further for the new year, Fully Booked’s 2025 Reading Challenge is here to help. These prompts will help you read one book a month.
Book you can read in one sitting
Think short books (usually 350 pages and under), 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.
Book that makes you nostalgic
Some books have a magical way of transporting you back in time—to 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 you’ve never been.
Book with practical advice
Books can be powerful tools for overcoming struggles, healing from past hurts, and fostering personal growth. Whether you’re 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 just surprise yourself.
Book that is the first of a series
Starting a book series can be intimidating for some bookworms, especially when faced with a long list of books to read. The idea of 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—be it contemporary romance, complex fantasy, or a beloved classic. Immerse yourself in the bingeable world of book series.
Book about ideas or worldviews
Albert Einstein once said, “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reasons for existence.” 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?
Book set in a country you’ve never been to
Books have the power to paint a vivid picture of places you’ve never been and transport you there—perfect for satisfying your wanderlust.
Book that retells an existing story
Retellings have a special kind of appeal. Perhaps it’s because 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.
Book that tracks multiple generations
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.
Book about relationships
Whether fiction or self-help, a book about relationships can help you reflect on your own relationships. It offers valuable insights into the complexities of human connection, encouraging growth, understanding, and empathy in the way we relate to others, and even ourselves.
Book that uncovers a mystery
Uncover hidden secrets and decode clues within captivating books that weave suspenseful twists, turns, and compelling plots.
Book based on real-life events or people
Truth is stranger than fiction. And aren’t real events often the most fascinating and engrossing? Take a peek at real-life events and the remarkable tales these pages hold.
Book published in 2025
Fill your bookshelf with the newest books ranging from various genres–contemporary and literary fiction, romance, nonfiction, fantasy, and more–to complete your 2025 reading challenge.
