So I haven’t done this in a while because I’ve been busy studying, moving, settling down, and writing up a storm.
I recently finished my contemporary romance, and I’m deep in the querying trenches.
When time allows, I have been reading behind the lines and thought to get myself back on track by initiating my 2026 reading challenge.
I started this challenge back in 2020 to get myself back into reading as much as I did when I was a kid.
Since then, sometimes, I’ve read more, sometimes less, but always reading when time allows.
Switching it Up in 2026
Unlike previous years, when I read more than I wrote, 2025 and this year have me writing a lot to finish the backlog of ideas and start working on the new ones floating in my head.
I’ve been fortunate enough to have a serious pocket of time to dedicate to this project, and I intend to make the best of every minute of it.
So What’s on the 2026 Reading Challenge List?
- The Fields by Erin Young
- Veronica Mars: Mr. Kiss and Tell by Rob Thomas
- Veronica Mars: The Thousand Dollar Tan Line by Rob Thomas
- Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
- Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
- The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton
- The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
- The Burning Library by Gillian Macmillan
- The Princess and the P.I. by Nikki Payne
I’m still putting the list together, so I will be updating it as the months go by.
In case you’re wondering, my favorite genres include autobiographies, historical fiction, mysteries, suspense, thrillers, rom-coms, and true crime novels.
But really, I’ll read anything if it’s in a language I understand and it captivates my attention.
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Share Your Reading Challenge
What are your reading goals for 2026? Share your list in the comments section.
And feel free to drop any book recommendations for me there as well.
Happy reading!
Wunmi inherited every sarcastic bone in her parents’ bodies and channels that genetic feistiness into her stories. When she’s not reading and writing, she’s plotting her next travel adventure. Her writing has appeared on HuffPost, YouQueen, Medium, and several anthologies. She is currently working on several full-length novels. Learn more about Wunmi here…