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2025 Reading challenge

Embark on a year-long literary journey with our 2025 Reading Challenge—one adventure, twelve months, countless stories! 📚🌟

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Welcome to the 2025 Reading Challenge!

Embark on an exciting literary journey with our exclusive 2025 Reading Challenge, we’re diving into 12 unique genres to keep your reading diverse and exciting. This book challenge is designed to enrich your reading experience and foster a sense of community among book enthusiasts. Join our book club challenge.

Reading List

12 Genre, 12 stories Book Club Challenge

14 book reading challenge

How It Works?

Enjoy the flexibility to read these 12 books at any time and join our exciting meet ups by signing up! What's more?

  • Discover Monthly Gems: Dive into our curated book list, exploring a new genre each month, creating a vibrant literary journey for everyone.
  • Engage in Meetups: If you aren't a part of our community, you can still sign up and join the excitement of our IBC meets, fostering discussions, and building connections with fellow readers.

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How to Participate?

  1. Join the Challenge: Register for the 12 Genre Reading Challenge to unlock exclusive updates, bonus content, recommendations and a warm welcome to our reading community.
  2. Connect & Discuss: Dive into our vibrant online community, participate in meet ups, and connect with readers nationwide. Join lively discussions and forge lasting connections with fellow book enthusiasts.
  3. Stay Informed: Watch your inbox for monthly newsletters, announcements, and exciting updates. 
  4. Share Your Journey: Share your reading journey on social media using our #IBCChallenge2025 hashtag. Connect with others who are part of the challenge, and celebrate the joy of reading together.

14 genre reading challenge

The Books

1. Classics: Odyssey by Homer

- Embark on an epic adventure with Homer’s timeless tale of heroism, struggle, and triumph.


2. Magical Realism: Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

- Step into Murakami’s surreal world, where cats talk, fish rain from the sky, and reality blends with fantasy.


3. Retellings: Circe by Madeline Miller

- Discover the story of the legendary sorceress Circe in this feminist retelling of Greek mythology.


4. Epistolary Novels: 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff

- A heartwarming collection of letters between a writer in New York and a London bookseller.


5. LGBTQ+ YA: They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

- A poignant story about love, friendship, and living life to the fullest when time is limited.


6. Romance: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

- A tender, reflective novel about love, family, and the choices we make in life.


7. Indian Fiction: The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai

- An evocative exploration of identity, class, and the impact of colonialism in modern India.


8. Fantasy: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

- A charming, whimsical tale about found family, love, and acceptance.


9. Mystery: Kill Me If You Can by James Patterson and Marshall Karp

- A fast-paced thriller with twists, suspense, and unexpected revelations.


10. Non-Fiction: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

- A profoundly moving memoir about a neurosurgeon facing terminal illness and reflecting on life and legacy.


11. Horror: Cujo by Stephen King

- Dive into Stephen King’s chilling story of a rabid dog terrorizing a small town.


12. Graphic Novels: Maus by Art Spiegelman

- An unforgettable graphic novel depicting a Holocaust survivor’s story through striking illustrations.

Delve into these books at your own rhythm to complete your reading challenge. These may or may not be the book of the month. If you wish to have a group discussion on these books, write to us.

Let the Pages Turn and the Conversations Flow!

Join The Indian Book Club—a community of like-minded individuals who love socializing and having fun. Get set for a year of literary exploration, engaging discussions, and new friendships. Sign up for the 2025 Reading Challenge, make reading an adventure, meet new people, and forge lasting connections. Become a member today!

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Download Your Reads Here!

We've downloaded the books for your reading challenge, ready for you to dive into the literary world! 

Tom_Lake_-_Ann_Patchett (pdf)

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They_Both_Die_at_the_End_-_Adam_Silvera (pdf)

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The_Odyssey_-_Homer (pdf)

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Circe_-_Madeline_Miller (pdf)

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The_House_in_the_Cerulean_Sea_-_TJ_Klune (pdf)

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The_Inheritance_of_Loss_-_Kiran_Desai (pdf)

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When_Breath_Becomes_Air_-_Paul_Kalanithi (pdf)

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Cujo_-_Stephen_King (pdf)

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84_Charing_Cross_Road_-_Helene_Hanff (pdf)

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Kafka_on_the_Shore_-_Haruki_Murakami (pdf)

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Kill_Me_if_You_Can_-_James_Patterson (pdf)

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Maus Art Spiegelman (pdf)

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