The Indigo 2021 Reading Challenge

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.

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: