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27 May 2025—18 Apr 2026
Overview
Join us in celebrating and preparing for the 2026 Festival of Faith & Writing with a special StoryGraph Reading Challenge! The challenge includes 8 prompts inspired by Festival themes and authors. Complete one book per category to finish the challenge.
📚 PROMPTS BY GENRE:
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Contemporary Fiction
Modern stories set in the present day, these narratives reflect current issues, relationships, and experiences. Dive into characters and conflicts that mirror today’s world.
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Historical Fiction
Travel back in time with stories set in the past. These books blend fact and fiction, bringing history to life through rich settings and vivid storytelling.
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Literary Fiction
Thought-provoking and character-driven, literary fiction explores the human condition with depth, nuance, and beautiful prose. Expect emotional resonance and deeper themes.
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Memoir / Autobiography
This category is comprised of true stories told from a personal perspective. Explore individual lives, unique experiences, and real-world journeys that inspire, challenge, and connect.
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Poetry Collection
Expressive, rhythmic, and often lyrical, poetry distills emotion and thought into powerful, compact language. This is your chance to slow down and savor every word.
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Essay Collection
A mix of personal reflection, social commentary, and cultural critique, these collections offer insight into the world through sharp, thoughtful, and varied voices.
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Theology / Spiritual Nonfiction
Explore belief systems, spiritual practices, and religious thought. These books delve into questions of meaning, purpose, and the divine.
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Young Adult / Middle Grade Fiction
Heartfelt, adventurous, and full of discovery. These books center typically on young protagonists and tackle big themes in accessible, engaging ways. Great for all ages!
📅 TIMELINE:
Runs from May 27, 2025 through April 18, 2026.
Share your journey with us using #FFW2026Reads and discover a community of readers who value curious and faithful writing.
Reading Challenge: 2026 Festival of Faith & Writing
1 participant (55 books)
STARTS: 27 May 2025ENDS: 18 Apr 2026
Overview
Join us in celebrating and preparing for the 2026 Festival of Faith & Writing with a special StoryGraph Reading Challenge! The challenge includes 8 prompts inspired by Festival themes and authors. Complete one book per category to finish the challenge.
📚 PROMPTS BY GENRE:
-
Contemporary Fiction
Modern stories set in the present day, these narratives reflect current issues, relationships, and experiences. Dive into characters and conflicts that mirror today’s world.
-
Historical Fiction
Travel back in time with stories set in the past. These books blend fact and fiction, bringing history to life through rich settings and vivid storytelling.
-
Literary Fiction
Thought-provoking and character-driven, literary fiction explores the human condition with depth, nuance, and beautiful prose. Expect emotional resonance and deeper themes.
-
Memoir / Autobiography
This category is comprised of true stories told from a personal perspective. Explore individual lives, unique experiences, and real-world journeys that inspire, challenge, and connect.
-
Poetry Collection
Expressive, rhythmic, and often lyrical, poetry distills emotion and thought into powerful, compact language. This is your chance to slow down and savor every word.
-
Essay Collection
A mix of personal reflection, social commentary, and cultural critique, these collections offer insight into the world through sharp, thoughtful, and varied voices.
-
Theology / Spiritual Nonfiction
Explore belief systems, spiritual practices, and religious thought. These books delve into questions of meaning, purpose, and the divine.
-
Young Adult / Middle Grade Fiction
Heartfelt, adventurous, and full of discovery. These books center typically on young protagonists and tackle big themes in accessible, engaging ways. Great for all ages!
📅 TIMELINE:
Runs from May 27, 2025 through April 18, 2026.
Share your journey with us using #FFW2026Reads and discover a community of readers who value curious and faithful writing.
Challenge Books
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