2026 Reading Challenge: JulyLike this list

30 items

• The Five People You Meet in Heaven

  Albom, Mitch

  Add The Five People You Meet in Heaven to your for later shelf

  After his death, amusement park mechanic Eddie meets five people who reveal the hidden impact of his life. Their stories show how seemingly ordinary actions can profoundly affect others.

• Fahrenheit 451

  Bradbury, Ray, 1920-2012

  Add Fahrenheit 451 to your for later shelf

  In a future society where books are banned, fireman Guy Montag is tasked with burning them. As he begins to question the world around him, he risks everything in pursuit of knowledge and free thought.

• The Thirty-nine Steps

  Buchan, John, 1875-1940

  Add The Thirty-nine Steps to your for later shelf

  Richard Hannay is drawn into a deadly international conspiracy after a man is murdered in his apartment. Fleeing across Britain, he must uncover the truth before a national catastrophe unfolds.

• Three Things About Elsie

  Cannon, Joanna

  Add Three Things About Elsie to your for later shelf

  When a mysterious newcomer arrives at her retirement home, Florence begins unraveling secrets from her past. This moving mystery explores memory, friendship, and the stories that shape our lives.

• The 5 Love Languages of Children

  the Secret to Loving Children Effectively

  Chapman, Gary D.

  Add The 5 Love Languages of Children to your for later shelf

  This parenting guide explains how children express and receive love in different ways. It helps caregivers identify a child's primary love language to strengthen relationships and emotional connection.

• A Thousand Boy Kisses

  Cole, Tillie

  Add A Thousand Boy Kisses to your for later shelf

  Childhood friends Poppy and Rune share a deep bond built on a promise to collect a thousand special kisses. Their emotional love story celebrates friendship, first love, and making every moment count.

• The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot

  Cronin, Marianne

  Add The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot to your for later shelf

  A spirited teenager and a 100-year-old woman form an unlikely friendship while sharing stories from their remarkable lives. Together, they create a heartfelt project that celebrates memory, connection, and living fully.

• Seven

  Doctor, Farzana

  Add Seven to your for later shelf

  When a woman discovers unsettling truths about her family's past, she embarks on a journey of healing and self-discovery. This powerful novel explores family secrets, cultural expectations, and resilience.

• The 4-hour Chef

  the Simple Path to Cooking Like a Pro, Learning Anything, and Living the Good Life

  Ferriss, Timothy

  Add The 4-hour Chef to your for later shelf

  Using cooking as a starting point, Timothy Ferriss explores techniques for learning skills quickly and effectively. The book combines recipes, self-improvement, and productivity hacks to help readers accelerate mastery in any field.

• 10% Happier

  How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-help That Actually Works--a True Story

  Harris, Dan

  Add 10% Happier to your for later shelf

  After a live on-air panic attack, journalist Dan Harris investigates meditation and mindfulness with skepticism and humor. His memoir offers an accessible look at how small changes can lead to greater calm and happiness.

• A Thousand Splendid Suns

  Hosseini, Khaled

  Add A Thousand Splendid Suns to your for later shelf

  Set against decades of conflict in Afghanistan, the novel follows two women whose lives become deeply intertwined. Their friendship and courage help them endure hardship while holding on to hope for a better future.

• The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-year-old Man

  Jonasson, Jonas

  Add The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-year-old Man to your for later shelf

  After another unexpected escape, centenarian Allan Karlsson finds himself swept into a series of international misadventures. Packed with humor and unlikely encounters, this sequel follows Allan as he stumbles through world events with remarkable…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida

  Karunatilaka, Shehan

  Add The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida to your for later shelf

  After his murder, a war photographer awakens in the afterlife with seven moons to uncover the truth behind his death. Blending mystery, history, and dark humor, the novel explores love, loss, and the legacy we leave behind.

• Five Decembers

  Kestrel, James

  Add Five Decembers to your for later shelf

  A Honolulu detective pursues a brutal murderer whose crimes become entangled with the events of World War II. This sweeping historical thriller combines mystery, espionage, and wartime drama.

• 11/22/63

  King, Stephen

  Add 11/22/63 to your for later shelf

  A high school teacher discovers a portal to the past and attempts to prevent the assassination of President Kennedy. His mission becomes increasingly complicated as he grapples with the consequences of changing history.

• The Three

  Lotz, Sarah

  Add The Three to your for later shelf

  Four plane crashes occur simultaneously around the world, leaving only three child survivors. As public fascination grows, unsettling questions emerge about what really happened.

• Ten

  McNeil, Gretchen

  Add Ten to your for later shelf

  Ten teenagers gather on a remote island for a weekend party only to find themselves trapped and targeted. Inspired by a classic locked-room mystery, the suspense builds as the group is eliminated one by one.

• Nine Perfect Strangers

  Moriarty, Liane

  Add Nine Perfect Strangers to your for later shelf

  Nine guests arrive at an exclusive wellness retreat hoping to transform their lives. As the retreat leader's unconventional methods intensify, unexpected secrets and tensions come to light.

• 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do

  Take Back Your Power, Embrace Change, Face Your Fears, and Train Your Brain for Happiness and Success

  Morin, Amy

  Add 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do to your for later shelf

  Drawing on personal experience and psychological research, Amy Morin outlines habits that undermine resilience and mental strength. She offers practical strategies for building confidence, perseverance, and emotional well-being.

• The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August

  North, Claire

  Add The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August to your for later shelf

  Harry August is born, lives, and dies repeatedly, retaining memories from each lifetime. When a warning from the future threatens the world, he must use his unique gift to alter events.