The Book Seekers Reading Challenge 2026

Welcome to The Book Seekers' seventh annual reading challenge!

The theme for 2026 is Magical Creatures.

There are twelve prompts in this challenge, but you do not need to complete all of them to "win". For taking part in this reading challenge – regardless of how many prompts you complete – you will be given an accolade on your SnitchSeeker profile. There are additional prizes for those who manage to complete more, however, and for those who complete all prompts.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

• Post in THIS thread: "I solemnly swear that I am up for this challenge! "
• That same post will become your reading log for the challenge.
• Record which prompts you have completed and the books (title and author) you read for them by editing them into your post.
• Please make sure it's clear whether the prompt is COMPLETED or IN PROGRESS.
• Have fun!

GUIDELINES & OTHER INFORMATION:

• You MUST read a different book for each prompt. We encourage you to read books that you haven't read before, too, but this isn't a hard and fast rule.
• You can sign up for the challenge at any point during the year. Any books that you have read during 2026 can count towards this challenge.
• This is NOT a discussion thread. The Book Nook is, though, and these are some of the things we encourage you to post about there:
  • Discussion relating to TBS Reading Challenge
  • Sharing and asking for book recommendations for the prompts

Now, the moment you've all been waiting for...

THE PROMPTS

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• Acromantula: Read a book that gives you chills (thriller, horror, or mystery).
• Basilisk: Read a book with a terrifying villain or creature.
• Bowtruckle: Read a book that has something to do with nature.
• Dragon: Read a book where a magical creature plays a significant role in the story.
• Hippogriff: Read a book that has won a literary award.
• Kelpie: Read a book that takes place near, on, or under the sea.
• Kneazle: Read a book recommended by a SnitchSeeker member.
• Niffler: Read a book with something shiny on the cover.
• Quintaped: Read a book with a number in the title.
• Phoenix: Read a book about rebirth, resilience, or starting over.
• Runespoor: Read a book with 300 pages or less.
• Thestral: Read a book that deals with grief, loss, or unseen beauty.

As always, several of these prompts are up to interpretation. If you believe a book fits a prompt and you can rationalise it to yourself, then it counts.

If you have any queries, send a private message to AlwaysSnapesGirl and FearlessLeader19.

Happy reading!