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 2025 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 green and/or wood cover. 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 2025 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, film, or any other screen you can think of. 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 2025 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 a book that reflects the theme HERstory. Maybe you might read a biography or memoir about an important woman. Maybe you might read historical nonfiction or fiction about women who made an impact. Maybe you want to read a book by an author who is a woman. 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 2025 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 find a retelling. Maybe it's a graphic novel adaptation, a book based on mythology, a fairytale retelling, classics-inspired fiction, or a historical event told from a new perspective. You choose! 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*):
