The What’s in a Name reading challenge for 2026 is hosted by Andrea @ Carolina Book Nook. Check it out and sign up if you want to join in.

How does it work?

• The challenge runs from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. You can sign up any time, but only count books that you read between those dates.
• Read a book in any format (hard copy, ebook, audio) with a title that fits into each category.
• Don’t use the same book for more than one category.
• Creativity for matching the categories is not only allowed, it’s encouraged!
• You can choose your books as you go or make a list ahead of time.

In 2026, choose 6 books that have titles that contain:
(Click on the links for more examples and info)

• Six/6
• Cold weather – House of Ice and Shadows by Sherrilyn Kenyon
• Peace
• Pathways – The Shadow Path by Elizabeth Hunter
• Terrain
• Flower

I’m excited for this year’s What’s in a Name Reading Challenge. If you want to know how I did last year, you can find that post here.