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The Indigo 2021 Reading Challenge

Find 21 new ways to read for 2021.

Jan.4.2021BooksShare

By Amy Grief

Make 2021 the year you discover your new favourite books. How? Join the Indigo Reading Challenge. Explore new genres and authors all year long—and give yourself the perfect excuse to read more, and read well. Not only is reading the perfect way to unwind, especially before bed, but it has myriad wellness-boosting benefits. Reading fiction, according to a University of Toronto study, was shown to help improve our ability to empathize with others—an essential skill in these turbulent times.

Scroll down for more on how to join the Indigo Reading Challenge. Then choose your first book, and get started.

What is a reading challenge?

Like a literary scavenger hunt, a reading challenge presents several categories, and you have to find books to satisfy each one within a designated period of time. You might just discover your new favourite book, genre, or author in the process.

How does the Indigo 2021 Reading Challenge work?

The Indigo 2021 Reading Challenge has 21 different categories. You have all year to complete it, and we invite you to share the challenge with your loved ones—or your book club—so you can read along together.

If you’re ever stuck and can’t choose a book, you can reach out to our team for personalized recommendations. Plus, we’ll share recos, giveaways, bonus content, and more on our Instagram, so make sure you’re following @indigo—and don’t forget to share what you’re reading with #IndigoReadingChallenge.

The Indigo 2021 Reading Challenge

Over the course of the year, build a reading list based on the following categories. Then, read one book that satisfies each category—maybe you’ll even find incredible titles that check off multiple categories at once. Discover books based on these categories:

  • A book about someone who inspires you
  • A book by a Black author
  • A book that a movie or television show was based on
  • A non-fiction book by a Canadian author
  • A book to assist in self-discovery and self-care
  • A book by an Indigenous author
  • A book considered to be a great classic
  • A book about helping the environment
  • A book about a true crime
  • A book that teaches you about the past
  • A book you could read in a day
  • A book by a trans* or nonbinary author
  • A Heather’s Pick
  • A book to build your antiracist reading list
  • A book by a local author
  • A book in another format (eBook/audiobook)
  • A book by an LGBTQ2+ author
  • A book to help you escape to another world
  • A prize-winning book
  • The first book in a series 
  • A book recommended by Indigo experts
Download the Indigo Reading Challenge PDF Ready to read? Download a pdf of the Indigo Reading Challenge categories

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