Winter Reading Challenge

This winter, the Boston Public Library is challenging you to read a book by an author from each of six geographic regions: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania. Start reading on January 1!

You can pick up a reading log and limited edition Winter Reading enamel pin at any Boston Public Library location between January 1 and February 28. Be sure to visit your local BPL branch to mark all the locations you've read on their map throughout the challenge! The reading log is also available to download below starting January 1.

Not sure what to read? Scroll down to find suggestions for each challenge. Sign up for our Winter Reading newsletter to receive reminders and more book recommendations. Contact winter@bpl.org with any questions about the Winter Reading Challenge.

Staff Booklist Suggestions

Books from Africa

Suggested Books from Africa

Suggested Books from Africa

Books from the Americas

Suggested Books from the Americas

Suggested Books from the Americas

Books from Asia

Suggested Books from Asia

Suggested Books from Asia

Books from Europe

Suggested Books from Europe

Suggested Books from Europe

Books from the Middle East

Suggested Books from the Middle East

Suggested Books from the Middle East

Books from Oceania

Suggested Books from Oceania

Suggested Books from Oceania

Youth Booklist Recommendations

Recomendaciones para Winter Reading 2025

Recomendaciones para Winter Reading 2024

Recomendaciones para Winter Reading 2025

¿Busca ayuda con alguno de los desafíos de Winter Reading de este año? ¡Tenemos una sugerencia de lectura para todos!

Winter Reading Log (Espanol)

Winter Reading Log (Español)

Llena tu registro de lectura y entrégalo a más tardar el 28 de febrero para para recibir un pin esmaltado del Winter Reading Challenge.
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