First and foremost, have fun. Don't stress. No one is being judged, graded, or penalized. Even if you finish only one book the entire challenge, if you enjoy it and it's an accomplishment for you, then that's awesome.
The challenge runs from January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026. You submit your book list prior to beginning the challenge. Exchanges are accepted for the first round, but not in the bonus round (announced later). No books started before 12 a.m. on January 1 or finished after 11:59 p.m. on April 30 will count. (We live in different time zones--follow according to your own time zone.) Each book must be at least 200 pages long. Audio books are fine too. Read one book for each category. For full details see Erin's page on Facebook (link above). You will need to join the private group to view.
Freebie: Death on the Slopes by Norma Schier (204 pages)
A Book That Begins With A, B, or C:
Aristotle, Detective by Margaret Doody (278 pages)
An Epistolary Book:
Don Among the Dead Men by C. E. Vulliamy (224 pages)
A Book With a Clock on Cover OR "Clock" in Title:
The Division Bell Mystery by Ellen Wilkinson (256 pages)
Book With a Strong Father Figure:
Frederica by Georgette Heyer (384 pages)
Book from List Curated by Australian Readers:
The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith (235 pages)
Book With Occupation in Title:
The Fourth Postman by Craig Rice (228 pages)
Book Set in a School or an Academic Setting:
High Marks for Murder by Rebecca Kent (200 pages)
Book Added to Your List Because of the BCBE group:
A Dangerous Crossing by Rachel Rhys (selected by Olga Michelle Gladtskov Ball) for "Takes Place on a Mode of Transportation 8.0")
Biography/Memoir/Historical Fiction About Someone You Know Little About:
An Affair to Remember: The Remarkable Story of Katharine Hepburn & Spencer Tracy by Christopher Anderson (315 pages)
