Book Reading Challenge Bingo
Book Reading Challenge Bingo is a printable card of 25 reading prompts to stretch your TBR pile: a cozy mystery with a punny title, a book with a non-human narrator, a novel with a dual timeline, a debut by a BIPOC author. Use it solo to break out of your usual genres, or run it with a book club and compare who fills a line first. No signup needed, completely free. Print it for the new year or track it on your phone as you read.
All 40 board items
- A book set in the Pacific Northwest
- A novel featuring time travel mishaps
- A cozy mystery with a punny title
- A book by an author using a pseudonym
- A speculative fiction novel published in 2025
- A book about a heist or con
- A romance where the main characters are rivals
- A book with a one-word title
- A translated work from a language you don't speak
- A book with a non-human narrator
- A novel inspired by folklore or mythology
- A book set in a single day
- A story told through letters, emails, or diary entries
- A book with a map in the front
- A book featuring a librarian or bookseller
- A climate fiction ("cli-fi") novel
- A book with a color in the title
- A locked-room mystery
- A book where food plays a central role
- A debut novel by a BIPOC author
- A book set during a festival or holiday
- A novel with a dual timeline
- A book recommended by a local bookseller
- A story set in a fictional country
- A book featuring a road trip
- A book with a number in the title
- A collection of short stories by different authors
- A book about friendship across generations
- A book featuring a haunted place
- A book with a protagonist over the age of 60
- A graphic novel or comic memoir
- A book inspired by real historical events
- A book that made you laugh out loud
- A book featuring a magical animal
- A book set on an island
- A novel with a twist ending
- A book whose cover is your favorite color
- A book about music or musicians
- A book adapted into a movie or TV show in the last 5 years
- A book you meant to read last year but didn't
How to use this bingo card
- Print the card or open it on your phone.
- Mark a square whenever that item happens.
- Get 5 in a row, across, down, or diagonal, to win.
FAQ
What kind of books does this bingo card call for?
25 varied reading prompts: genre stretches, unusual formats like a story told in letters, and specifics like a book with a map in the front or a locked-room mystery.
Is this for solo reading or a book club?
Both. Read solo to break your usual habits, or run it with a book club and see who fills a line first.
Can I customize the prompts?
Yes, swap any square for your own on the free bingo card maker, which is handy for tailoring it to a specific book club theme.
Is it free?
Completely free, no signup. If you want more, check out Acclaimed Books Bingo or 2025 Books Bingo for more reading challenges.
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