2025 Reading Challenge

We've curated an exciting collection of reading prompts to inspire you to explore new, unique, and unusual books this year. Try one or tackle them all for your chance to win an awesome book prize valued at $250.

How it works

Visit your library to collect a 2025 Reading Challenge bookmark. Your bookmark is your entry form.

Find books that fit the prompts and jump right in! Browse the featured collections in your library or ask staff for recommendations. If you share your reads and reviews on social media, be sure to tag us @wollongonglibraries on Instagram or @wollongongcitylibraries on Facebook.

To enter, fill in the information on your 2025 Reading Challenge bookmark and submit it to your library before Friday 5 December 2025 to go into the draw to win the $250 value prize. You can submit one bookmark for each book that you read.

For more information and the entry requirements, read the Terms and Conditions DOCX or Terms and Conditions PDF.

Challenge prompts

Get ready to dive into a world of new and exciting books! Check out our 12 reading prompts and tackle them in any order you choose. Feel free to get creative and make the challenge your own.

Check out the library catalogue to search and reserve your book, eBook, or eAudiobook.

A new perspective
Recommended to you
An epic read
Animal on the cover
Contains illustrations
Far and away
Something Deadly
A peaceful read
Title is a question?
Spooky, scary, strange
Finish one you've started
Pick from the top shelf

Need a little reading inspiration?

We have just the thing to help! If you're visiting our libraries, we have displays of books to help you pick your next great read. Still not sure? Speak to our friendly library staff for recommendations and advice for finding a book that matches a prompt.

If you're looking for reading inspiration online, check out our reading recommendations websites.