The Summer Reading Challenge (for grown-ups!)  

Every year we plan to read all the books and soak up all the sun, but something always gets in the way. This year? This is the year that we finally read. Now, we’re not trying to put you into any kind of shame spiral or anything — in fact, we have prizes to win that don’t have anything to do with how much you read. (Check out our Instagram post for more details.)  

But sometimes the only thing standing between you and your goals of 14 books over the summer is inspiration — and that’s where we come in. 

Each week this summer we’ll have a prompt to help you get on your way. Plus, we’ve provided you with four titles for every theme on the list — to either inspire you or save you from having to pick one yourself. 

The only thing you need is a book, a spot to read and curiosity about a world beyond your own. (If you’re here, we know you have at least the curiosity.)  

Please take a look, dip in, and make this a book summer. 

Week 1 Adventure 5/26

Week 2. Backyard 6/2

Week 3. Hot Dogs – 6/9

Week 4. Hot & Humid – 6/16

Week 5. Shade – 6/23

Week 6 Cool 6/30

Week 7 Shark Week 7/7

Week 8. Stars – 7/14

Week 9. Ocean – 7/21

Week 10. Forests – 7/28

Week 11. Campfire Stories- 8/3

Week 12 Wandering 8/11

Week 13. Puzzles – 8/18

Week 14 School – 8/25

The fine print: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/h/terms-and-condition?m=5&y=2025&f=summer-reading-challenge-sweeps-rules