Up your reading game with the Summer Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge!
A reading challenge is a great way to set reading goals for yourself, discover new authors and genres, and have fun while doing it.
How Do I Play?
From July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026, keep track of books you read or listen to by writing the title and author in the matching square. You may pair the prompt with an asterisk with one prompt without an asterisk. For teens and adults.
Complete all 9 squares for a chance to win a $50 Joseph-Beth gift card! You’ll also earn a special Books & Bites bookmark.
During the month of September, turn in your completed card at the Customer Service or Teen Desks, or use the form on our website.
What Are the Prompts?
Check out the list of reading prompts below or download the Summer Books & Bites Bingo card (PDF, 373 KB).
- Attend (Not So) Silent Book Club on Sept. 14 at 6:30 pm or read in the library for an hour
- Fiction or nonfiction about American history
- Set on an island
- A number in the title
- From a library display (in person or online)*
- About workers or the workplace
- Listen to an episode of the Books & Bites podcast
- Features a sport
*You may pair the prompt with an asterisk with one prompt without an asterisk.
Need Suggestions for Your Squares?
Listen to the Books & Bites podcast, browse our online book lists, or sign up for the Books & Bites newsletter. Find them all on our Books & Bites webpage.