3 Reading Projects to Make 2026 Your Best Reading Year Yet
2026 is the perfect year to set reading goals! If you want to explore new genres, discover authors you love, or simply have fun reading, reading projects are the most enjoyable way to organize your year.
In this article, we suggest 3 unique reading projects, using books you can find directly at the Bookaholics Shop.
1️⃣ The “12 months, 12 genres” project
What it is:
Each month you read a book from a different genre. This way, you'll keep your year interesting and full of variety.
Example for 2026:
January (Crime/Thriller): Dear Child – Romy Hausmann
February (Romance): Dive into Love – Rena Rossi - Zairi
March (Greek Literature): Pandora – Ch.A. Chomenidis
Benefits:
You discover genres you hadn't tried before
Each month brings a small "achievement"
Ideal for keeping a reading journal
💡 Tip: Note your impressions of each book in a journal and create lists for the next year.
2️⃣ The “Around the World in 12 Books” project
What it is:
Choose books from different countries or cultures, so you can take a "literary journey" in 2026.
Example:
January: Scotland – To the Lighthouse – Virginia Woolf
February: Paris – An Apartment in Paris – Musso Guillaume
March: Argentina – The Cousins – Aurora Venturini
Benefits:
You learn about new cultures and stories
You enrich your reading background
You can share your experiences on social media
💡 Tip: Create a Pinterest board or a Notion page for each "literary journey" you complete.
3️⃣ The “Author Challenge” project
What it is:
Choose an author you love and read as many of their books as you can in 2026.
Example:
Alex Michaelides: The Silent Patient, The Maidens
Colleen Hoover: It Ends with Us, Verity
Spyros Petroulakis: Amalia, The Sonata of Unseen Birds
Benefits:
You delve into an author's style and themes
You connect with other fans online
You observe how characters and plot evolve in the author's work
💡 Tip: Create playlists for each author or theme and keep notes with favorite quotes and thoughts.
Make 2026 a year full of reading! Choose one or all three projects, and experience books to the fullest.