Read your shelf mini

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30 participants (96 books)

04 Apr 2025—04 Aug 2025

Overview

Requirements: At least 5 Unread books in your shelf

This challenge is all about reading five unread books that you already own — the ones sitting on your physical bookshelf, waiting to be picked up. The goal is to explore your personal collection, reduce your unread pile, and rediscover why you wanted to read these books in the first place. 

No library loans, no new purchases — just you and the stories already in your home.
Feel free to pick any genre, format (paperback, hardcover), or length. It’s a great way to clear space, make room for new favorites, and finally give those books the attention they deserve!

Challenge Books

All books added
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

Iron Widow

Iron Widow #1

Xiran Jay Zhao

394 pages • hardcover • 2021

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ science fiction young adult adventurous dark tense fast-paced
Eden's Everdark by Karen Strong

Eden's Everdark

Karen Strong

261 pages • hardcover • 2022

fiction fantasy middle grade dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat

Dark Rise

Dark Rise #1

C.S. Pacat

451 pages • hardcover • 2021

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston

The Pairing

Casey McQuiston

411 pages • paperback • 2024

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ romance emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
Outline by Rachel Cusk

Outline

Outline #1

Rachel Cusk

249 pages • hardcover • 2014

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced
Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

Open Water

Caleb Azumah Nelson

146 pages • hardcover • 2021

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced
You Are Here by David Nicholls

You Are Here

David Nicholls

368 pages • paperback • 2024

fiction contemporary literary romance emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

Nine Perfect Strangers

Liane Moriarty

453 pages • hardcover • 2018

fiction thriller emotional funny mysterious medium-paced
Wild Love by Elsie Silver

Wild Love

Rose Hill #1

Elsie Silver

455 pages • paperback • 2024

fiction contemporary romance emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
The Traitor Queen by Danielle L. Jensen

The Traitor Queen

The Bridge Kingdom #2

Danielle L. Jensen

400 pages • paperback • 2020 user-added

fiction fantasy romance adventurous emotional tense fast-paced