Extreme Book Nerd Challenge 2026
Welcome, Book Lovers! We're excited to have you here and hope you accept our challenge.
First things first, let's go over the rules:
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Books must be read during 2026.
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Only one book per category for a total of 50 books to be completely read by December 31st, 2026.
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Must be a Wellman Public Library cardholder to be eligible to win the completion prize.
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Library card cannot be expired or have over $9.99 in fines.
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All books read for the challenge must be recorded with the title for each book listed with each category.
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Books for other reading programs and book clubs can be counted toward this challenge as long as they fit into one of the categories (i.e., winter reading programs, book clubs, etc.) and have been completely read by December 31st.
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Audiobooks may be used for any category.
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For ages 13 & up (if you are turning 13 during 2026, you may participate in the challenge)
Now that is all cleared up, on to the challenge! Here's an overview.
1. A blue cover
2. Has a one word title
3. Non-fiction book
4. From your to-read list
5. A classic
6. Listen to an audio book
7. Published in 2026
8. Set in two time periods
9. Sci-Fi or Fantasy book
10. A book made into a movie
11. Recommended by a librarian
12. Auto/Biography
13. First in a series
14. A mystery/thriller
15. A book you saw someone else reading
16. Set in the future
17. Author shares same name as you or loved one (first or last)
18. Book you own, but haven’t read yet
19. Set in a rural location
20. Recommended by a friend
21. Translated into English
22. A fairytale retelling
23. Book about survival
24. Title longer than 4 words
25. Historical fiction
26. A debut novel
27. Character with disability
28. Set in Africa
29. “Time” in the title
30. Author’s last name at least 6 letters long
31. Has nature on the cover art
32. Makes you feel good
33. Published before you were born
34. Published after you were born
35. Set in a city
36. Title has double letters in it (e.g. little, puddle)
37. An old favorite
38. Won an award
39. About someone artistic/creative
40. From the “New” shelf
41. Has a color in the title
42. Self-help book
43. Favorite author book
44. Number in the title
45. Set during Christmas
46. Dystopian
47. Multiple authors
48. From used book sale
49. About time travel
50. Has an ugly cover
