This year, we want to read and think deeply, so we’ve organized our annual reading challenge around five important topics. We’re asking you to read 5 books by 5 writers occupying different positionalities (race, gender, sexuality, nationality, etc.) in each category to see how they speak to one another. Play around with form and genre as you see fit! Be as specific or as capacious as you want!

When you complete a set, let us know @pocketbooksshop on Instagram or by emailing [email protected]! You’ll receive a 5% coupon for each set -- use them one at a time or stack ‘em for a 25% off coupon at the end of the challenge! Remember to include your full name & phone number / email address in your message so that we can keep track. Readers who fully complete the challenge will also be entered into a prize drawing!

There’s no wrong way to do the challenge, but Team PB will be tackling each topic together in 10-week chunks if you’d like to read along!