Are you looking to read more diversely and travel via a good book or two? And, are you craving a low-key online community and manageable 2021 reading challenge?
Take our Uncorked Reading Challenge 2021 for book lovers and wanderlusters. This reading challenge has 12 themes — one for each month.
Find books to inspire travel, inspirational fiction and nonfiction, and diverse, international reads. Book suggestions will be both heavy and fluffy.
Read as much or as little as you like each month within the theme. Skip a month if you need.
And, grab book ideas for each topic in our newsletter and Facebook Group, Uncorked Readers.
Don’t miss our 2022 Uncorked Reading Challenge.
This year, we will also have quarterly group reads where we will vote on a book to read and discuss the title in our Facebook group. This past fall, we read The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell.
Whenever you are on social media talking about the Uncorked Reading Challenge 2021, be sure to use the hashtag #UncorkedReading2021 and tag me @theuncorkedlibrarian (@theuncorkedlib on Twitter).
Are you ready to read more and travel around the world via a good book this 2021? Let’s get started with our 2021 Reading Challenge for travelers, wanderlusters, and tipsy readers!
Uncorked Reading Challenge 2021 Monthly Themes
These are each month’s themes for our 2021 reading challenge. Travel around the world and read more diversely.
January 2021- Truth Bomb Nonfiction
Read a nonfiction book that tells it like it is or teaches you something new. Some of these books will help you think differently about the world (there is also fiction on this reading list).
February 2021 - Book By A Contemporary Black Author
In honor of Black History History month, grab a book by a contemporary Black author. These books about Nigeria have some fabulous Black authors to get you started.
March 2021 - Historical Fiction Novel Featuring Inspiring Women
One of our favorite genres, grab a historical fiction novel with some stellar women.
April – Book Set On A Train
All abroad! From historical fiction to thrillers, hop on a train with these books.
May 2021 - A Book Set In India
Head to India with these books set in and about India.
June 2021 – Book With A Beverage In The Title
Are you up for the challenge? Find a book with a beverage in the title.
July – Book Set On An Island
Travel to a tropical island oasis or explore an island country with this reading list.
August 2021 – Book Translated From Spanish
August is Women In Translation Month. Pick up any translated Spanish to English literature. While not all of the books on the attached list are translated from Spanish, you'll find quite a few to get you started. In our newsletter, we'll also share translated books from even more Spanish-speaking countries, including Mexico and Argentina.
September 2021 – Banned Book From The 21st Century
It's Banned Books time! Explore a 'controversial' book from the 21st century. This book list will send you over to the American Library Association's banned books reading list.
October 2021 – True Crime Nonfiction
True crime and red wine? In October, let's dive into some more creepy nonfiction.
November 2021 – Book Inspired By Norse Mythology
For history lovers, find a book inspired by Norse mythology.
December 2021 – Multicultural Rom-Com
This one is for romance lovers -- grab a multicultural romance and comedy.
P.S. Don’t miss our Best Books of 2020 reading list — which is sure to help you with our Uncorked 2021 Reading Challenge categories.
If you are looking to say on top of newer books for this 2021 reading challenge, head over to our most-anticipated 2021 book releases here.
Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter. We will email book suggestions for each topic around the 1st and 15th of the month.
Join The Uncorked Reading Challenge Today
Travel around the world with a book a month as part of our Uncorked Reading Challenge. Never be late to the party again with the best new book releases. Get book recs straight to your inbox. Sign Up Now.
Here Is A Sneak Peek Of The Uncorked Reading Challenge 2021 Book Suggestions That Will Go Straight To Your Inbox Each Month
Every month, we will send you book suggestions and an image to save to Pinterest and your phone. Here’s a sneak peek at January through June’s 2021 Reading Challenge book recommendations.
Uncorked Reading Challenge 2021 Bookmark
This year, we have a 2021 Reading Challenge Bookmark just for you!
2021 Reading Challenge Facebook Group
Last year, our readers asked for a private Facebook group to talk about what we were all reading each month.
Along with our bi-weekly newsletter — filled with book lists and book suggestions — join our bookish online community for even more fabulous book recommendations from all of our readers.
Everyone and anyone is free to post in this group:
We’ll also talk about group reads, have polls for future reading, and just chat about everything books, booze, and travel.
If you didn’t participate last year, don’t forget to join the 2021 Reading Challenge mailing list. All 2020 members will automatically receive the 2021 printable Reading Challenge & bi-weekly book recs.
Join The Uncorked Reading Challenge Today
Travel around the world with a book a month as part of our Uncorked Reading Challenge. Never be late to the party again with the best new book releases. Get book recs straight to your inbox. Sign Up Now.
Happy 2021 Reading!
Last year’s reading challenge was our first, and what a blast. I cannot wait to read with all of you throughout our 2021 Reading Challenge.
Don’t forget to sign-up for our newsletter filled with reading challenge suggestions and blog updates. I promise never to spam you, and I’m told that TUL’s newsletters are the best part of our website.
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Priya @ Tabula Rasa
Friday 22nd of January 2021
This is a great challenge! Little late, but joining in!
Christine
Friday 22nd of January 2021
Thanks so much! Welcome!
Charles Bishop
Wednesday 20th of January 2021
Wow! Reading Challenge. But I before reach your post, I saw an article about audiobooks. This time I have a question for this topic. Which is the best for me Book reading or Listening to audible books.
Christine
Wednesday 20th of January 2021
Hey Charles, I think both can be great. If you have long commutes or take road trips, audiobooks are fantastic. Audiobooks are also great for chores and cooking -- podcasts, too. If you like to read before bed or take a book with you to appointments, physical books are nice.
Franklin Cobos
Wednesday 20th of January 2021
I love Book of the Month! Thanks for this challenge. This month I picked The Survivors. Because I am in the mood for thrillers my add ons were The Broken Girls and Goodnight Beautiful!
Christine
Wednesday 20th of January 2021
Book of the Month has been great! I am waiting for Goodnight Beautiful from the library. This past month, I selected The Removed, which incorporated Cherokee folklore.
Kathy
Monday 4th of January 2021
I didn’t post really last year but followed along and did the reading challenge! I’m so excited for this year!!! I’ve read some great books that i might not have heard about or considered.
Christine
Sunday 10th of January 2021
Thank you so much for participating last year and joining our 2021 reading challenge. I'm excited for this year, too. I loved everyone's reading challenge theme suggestions.
Megan
Friday 4th of December 2020
Awesome challenge! I’ll definitely be participating!
Christine
Friday 4th of December 2020
Thank you, and welcome! I'm excited for a year of fabulous reading.