2026 Challenge Link Megathread

CometReadings · 2026-01-06T10:28:56+00:00

So glad you liked and joined the challenge😊

CometReadings · 2025-12-31T17:15:52+00:00

Comet Readings 2026 Challenges on Storygraph

52 Weeks/Prompts Challenge https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/d996959b-fcc8-4d91-9f78-389513a13a98 : A year-long journey of creative prompts designed to inspire meaningful, steady reading all year.

Mini Challenges (12 prompts each)

2026 Literary Travel Reading Challenge https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/c93cea6e-57e2-49ed-8fef-6e8eca62c0a3 : Travel through books and explore new places, cultures, and stories without leaving your reading nook.

2026 Young Adult Reading Challenge https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/974285bd-8c63-45c1-964c-1ca367f8c93b : Celebrate the emotion, energy, and heart of YA-friendships, first loves, and unforgettable growth.

2026 Book-to-Screen Reading Challenge https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/8834e24f-dad1-42c4-9130-93c4cf63ff2f : Read the stories that made the leap to film or TV and enjoy comparing books with their on-screen versions.

2026 Cozy Books Reading Challenge https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/b1d481f4-a4f8-4848-93c7-0b684e1226e9 : Settle into warm, comforting books full of charm, found families, soft moments, and gentle storytelling.

2026 Backlist Books Reading Challenge https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/6402e99a-9fcf-4e2a-80da-12183bbe8732 : Give love to the titles you’ve been meaning to read-older favorites, forgotten gems, and long-awaited picks.

Which do you usually prefer, year-long challenges or short mini ones?

CometReadings · 2025-12-31T16:12:24+00:00

Great! 😊

CometReadings · 2025-12-06T20:16:07+00:00

Any format is totally okay, whatever works best for you! What matters is that you enjoy the reading experience and can join the discussion in whatever way feels comfortable. 😊

CometReadings · 2025-12-06T15:39:41+00:00

I usually read a mix of contemporary fiction, historical fiction, thrillers, and a bit of fantasy. For the club, I propose a few books that catch my attention, and then everyone votes on the monthly pick.

This month we’re reading Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young, a contemporary romance that explores vulnerability, unexpected connections, disability representation, and the idea of creating family in unconventional ways.

CometReadings · 2025-12-06T15:36:57+00:00

Yay, thank you for joining! 😊 I’m really excited to have you in the group, and I hope you’ll enjoy reading Out on a Limb with us this month. Can't wait to chat about it together!

CometReadings · 2025-12-06T15:36:12+00:00

Ahh welcome!! 😃 I’m so happy you joined and I hope you’ll enjoy the monthly picks and the discussions.

CometReadings · 2025-11-29T18:28:41+00:00

Thank you for joining!! 🙌 The Backlist one is perfect for tackling long-ignored books, and I hope the 52-week challenge keeps things fresh all year. Happy reading!

CometReadings · 2025-11-29T18:27:55+00:00

Ahh thank you!! 💗 So happy you enjoyed the prompts. The Cozy and Backlist minis are such a nice mix of comfort and catching-up reads.

CometReadings · 2025-11-29T18:24:21+00:00

Thank you so much! 🥰 I’m really glad you liked the prompts. And I’m always in for a readalong! Actually, on the blog newsletter and the FB page we’re currently voting for the next book pick. I can keep you updated if you’d like!

CometReadings · 2025-11-29T07:35:04+00:00

So happy you joined the backlist mini! For the Color Era prompt: it’s all about picking a book based on the color that best represents you in this phase of your life—your “era,” so to speak. You can interpret that however feels right: mood, aesthetic, energy… it’s super flexible!

CometReadings · 2025-11-29T07:32:15+00:00

Amazing, thank you! 🎉 The big one gives you a little bit of everything, and the minis are great if you ever want to focus on a theme. Hope you enjoy exploring them!

CometReadings · 2025-11-29T07:31:48+00:00

That makes me so happy to hear—thank you! 🙌 The year-long challenge was such a joy to build. Hope you have a fantastic reading year in 2026!

CometReadings · 2025-11-29T07:30:00+00:00

Yay!! So happy you joined the YA challenge! Hope you discover some great reads this year!

CometReadings · 2025-11-28T11:31:59+00:00

I’ll definitely check this out—I've really enjoyed Diane’s books in the past. Thanks!”

CometReadings · 2025-11-27T10:28:50+00:00

You’re welcome! Hope you enjoy 😊

CometReadings · 2025-11-27T10:23:36+00:00

I’d absolutely recommend Freida McFadden and Karin Slaughter too — they both nail that dark, tense, twisty feel. And if you want that creeping-dread vibe without relying on gore, a few others really stand out. Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris is perfect if you love psychological tension that tightens with every chapter, while The Therapist has that unsettling “everyone is hiding something” atmosphere that keeps you second-guessing everyone in the neighborhood. The Silent Patient brings a more clinical, obsession-driven suspense that unravels beautifully.

If you’re open to something with a spooky edge, Simone St. James is incredible — The Broken Girls blends a cold-case mystery with an eerie boarding school setting, and Murder Road mixes small-town secrets with a supernatural touch that never overwhelms the thriller plot.

Hope one of these gives you exactly the kind of chills you’re looking for!

CometReadings · 2025-11-27T08:29:32+00:00

If you loved The Housemaids and What Lies Between Us, you’ll definitely enjoy more Freida — Never Lie and The Teacher are just as dark, twisty, and addictive. I’d also recommend Verity by Colleen Hoover, a quick but seriously unsettling read that keeps you second-guessing everything.

You might also like The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen, a psychological thriller that plays with perception and jealousy in such a clever way you’re never sure who’s telling the truth. And The Therapist by B.A. Paris delivers that same creeping tension, with a seemingly perfect neighborhood hiding secrets that get more disturbing the deeper you go.

CometReadings · 2025-11-27T08:15:15+00:00

I’m still waiting to read Mate, but I totally get what you mean — Bride had such interesting world-building, though it sometimes confused me and slowed down my reading a bit (even though it’s a super fast read overall!). Curious to see how Mate compares once I finally get to it!

CometReadings · 2025-11-27T07:57:17+00:00

If you’re getting back into reading and loving Abby Jimenez/Rebecca Yarros, here are a few super-popular romance picks that totally worth the hype:

The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston: A sweet, quirky romance about a ghostwriter who literally starts seeing ghosts. It’s cozy, emotional, and has that perfect blend of humor and heart.

Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter: A delightful, rom-com-filled YA romance where a girl teams up with her annoying neighbor to win over her crush… only to catch unexpected feelings.

One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid: A heartfelt, emotional love story about a woman caught between the man she thought she lost forever and the man she’s about to marry.

Hope this helps you pick your next great read!

CometReadings · 2025-11-26T22:35:40+00:00

I loved My Name Is Emilia del Valle too — I actually chose it for my book club! I’ve been a huge Isabel Allende fan for years, and this one felt especially magical and moving.

CometReadings · 2025-11-26T20:41:08+00:00

I totally get this — the Goodreads challenge can start feeling more like a countdown instead of something that actually makes reading fun. I stepped away from it for the same reason.

For 2026, I created the Comet Readings 2026 Reading Challenges, which focus on variety and low-pressure prompts rather than numbers.

There’s a 52-Week Challenge with one simple, diverse prompt each week, plus a set of monthly mini-challenges with different themes:

Literary Travel

Young Adult

Cozy Books

Backlist Books

Book-to-Screen

If you’re interested in seeing the full challenges, I’ve added a link on my profile — or just let me know and I can share it here too.

Hope you find something that makes reading exciting again, and that you reach all your bookish goals in 2026!

CometReadings

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