Did you miss a month? No worries! You can start at any time during the challenge. Want to catch up but need some help? You'll find our recommendations by month/theme. Click on the heading to expand the selection with the recommendations.
Each image of the book cover is a link to a description and more book details from Goodreads. The Library Availability will give you details of format and availability by library. Pick your title and start reading!
Welcome to Southside Reads! We’re challenging you to read a variety of books in 2023 by assigning a different category to every month, but don’t worry! The categories are broad enough to put your own spin on them.
For January, we want you to read a book with a color in the title. Go out and find a book, but if you want some suggestions to get you thinking, check out the list below (with information about local library availability*):
Welcome to Southside Reads! We’re challenging you to read a variety of books in 2023 by assigning a different category to every month, but don’t worry! The categories are broad enough to put your own spin on them.
For February, we want you to read a book that’s been adapted for television or film. No restrictions other than that. Go out and find a book, but if you want some suggestions to get you thinking, check out the list below (with information about local library availability*):
Welcome to Southside Reads! We’re challenging you to read a variety of books in 2023 by assigning a different category to every month, but don’t worry! The categories are broad enough to put your own spin on them.
For March, we want you to read an award winner. No restrictions other than that. Go out and find a book, but if you want some suggestions to get you thinking, check out the list below (with information about local library availability*):
Welcome to Southside Reads! We’re challenging you to read a variety of books in 2023 by assigning a different category to every month, but don’t worry! The categories are broad enough to put your own spin on them.
For April, we want you to read a book about books. Go out and find a book, but if you want some suggestions to get you thinking, check out the list below (with information about local library availability*):
Welcome to Southside Reads! We’re challenging you to read a variety of books in 2023 by assigning a different category to every month, but don’t worry! The categories are broad enough to put your own spin on them.
For May, we want you to read a book that's related to Virginia. Read with Virginia as the setting, a book by a Virginia author, or even a book with a character named Virginia. Choose your own adventure! Go out and find a book, but if you want some suggestions to get you thinking, check out the list below (with information about local library availability*):
Welcome to Southside Reads! We’re challenging you to read a variety of books in 2023 by assigning a different category to every month, but don’t worry! The categories are broad enough to put your own spin on them.
For June, we want you to read a book that’s out of your comfort zone. No restrictions other than that.Go out and find a book, but if you want some suggestions to get you thinking, check out the list below (with information about local library availability*):
Welcome to Southside Reads! We’re challenging you to read a variety of books in 2023 by assigning a different category to every month, but don’t worry! The categories are broad enough to put your own spin on them.
Go out and find a book, but if you want some suggestions to get you thinking, check out the list below (with information about local library availability*):
Welcome to Southside Reads! We’re challenging you to read a variety of books in 2023 by assigning a different category to every month, but don’t worry! The categories are broad enough to put your own spin on them.
Go out and find a book, but if you want some suggestions to get you thinking, check out the list below (with information about local library availability*):
Welcome to Southside Reads! We’re challenging you to read a variety of books in 2023 by assigning a different category to every month, but don’t worry! The categories are broad enough to put your own spin on them.
Go out and find a book that you shouldn’t read, but if you want some suggestions to get you thinking, check out the list below (with information about local library availability*):
