The Numbers Reading Challenge

Numbers Reading Challenge sounds fun right?

All those who enjoy reading books sometimes have a problem choosing the next book. We must take into account that the offer of literary delicacies is huge and the time is limited.

Maybe you want to make your reading routine more uncertain and way more interesting?!
If that is the case, we suggest you try one of the reading challenges. Not only will it be more fun, but you’ll also avoid the hassle of choosing a new book to read.

Now we suggest you choose the Numbers Reading Challenge. It usually goes like this: You pick 12 books that have the numbers 1-12 in the title. One book for each month. You can add fewer or more books depending on your reading fitness.

We offer you a selection of several books that you can choose from or you can choose the books that you’d like.

Number 1 in the Title

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez

With magical realism, this book will take you on a journey where you will meet the Buendia family. Agitation, desire, conflict… skillfully mixed in one story that you will not be able to forget. The rich prose and fantastic descriptions will keep your attention until the very end.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey

Extremely thought-provoking and liberating, this book will not leave your mind long after you close the last pages. You may have seen the movie, but the experience offered by this book should not be missed by any bibliophile. One of the rare stories that get under your skin and stay with you.

Just One Night by Gayle Forman

A cute choice for romance lovers that fits in well with the Numbers Reading Challenge. With direct language and simple language structures, you will feel like you are watching a theater play, and the sweet story will delight you and bring a smile to your face.

Number 2 in the Title

The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout

A book that has the power to break your heart with its unique blend of pain and helplessness. Rage, sorrow, angst, and delight are just some of the emotions that will change as you turn the pages of this wonderful story.

The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult

The Book of Two Ways is a great choice for our Numbers Reading Challenge. If you want to read something interesting about ancient Egypt and the beliefs that existed at that time. Especially if you are interested in the path a soul can take to the Afterlife according to these ancient beliefs, choose this book.

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

A classic that vividly depicts London and Paris, especially at the end of the famous French Revolution. One of the greatest emotionally painful novels that you will enjoy more slowly and every single moment will captivate you with its deepness.

Number 3 in the Title

Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace … One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson

A book that can even fit two items of our Numbers Reading Challenge If you want to know more about a wonderful humanitarian campaign to use education to fight terrorism, you will definitely enjoy this exceptional book.

The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas

You have surely heard about this ultra-famous captivating story. Alexandre Dumas with his amazing talent definitely knows how to create a story full of twists and turns that will force you read this book in one sitting.

The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King

The second installment of the Dark Tower series presents us with a strange hero and a story that will draw you into its vortex from the very beginning. The author of The Shining is in a league of his own and each of his stories is a masterpiece in its own way.

Number 4 in the Title

Four to Score by Janet Evanovich

If you want to relax and have a good laugh then this book is the right choice for you. Stephanie and her antics will cheer you up in the fourth book of this series.

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

At times sad and depressing, this book will introduce you to Elsa, a person for whom love is a completely unknown word. Through the amazing writing style, you will feel emotions that you never thought a book could cause.

The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz

The lessons of the past are a great guide for a better future, aren’t they? That is actually the basis of this book that we offer you as a choice for our number reading challenge.

Number 5 in the Title

In Five Years by Rebecca Searle

If you want to make friends with a strong female protagonist who will draw you into the story very easily and skillfully, then this is the book for you. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Excellently realized, but with one magical moment and whoops… everything changed. What is going on? What is this magic? Get this book and find out what happened to our heroine

Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott

An impossible love or is it still something possible? Mental and emotional pain that will tear your heart apart… A book that is not for everyone, yet so uplifting it will deliver an unforgettable reading experience.

Number 6 in the Title

The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore

A fantastic choice for this numbers literary challenge. This book is part of a series where everything revolves around numbers. A finely intertwined story of betrayal, love and sacrifices.

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

You certainly won’t go wrong if you choose this book that was a Nominee for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction in 2015. If you want to go on a literary journey with a bunch of misfits who go on adventures making all sorts of illegal antics and enjoy every moment, then this is the right book for you.

The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert

Let’s also include a historical and scientific book for fans of that genre. If you want to read a detailed study of the five mass extinctions over the last 500 million years, then don’t hesitate at all, get this book right away.

Number 7 in the Title

The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley

For all readers of historical fiction and romance, this is an excellent choice. First in the series about the seven sisters that will transport you back in time. A fantastic book that will tell you in detail everything about love and loss.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

A very familiar story that fits perfectly into our numbers literary challenge. Go back to the golden age of Hollywood and learn the whole truth about the scandalous life of former Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo.

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

If you are not interested in reading about Evelyn Hugo and her husbands, you might be interested in another Evelyn and her seven deaths. Embark on this journey and experience a day that repeats itself over and over as you try to investigate her death with the others.

Number 8 in the Title

Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson

The number eight is somewhat reminiscent of a mystery, isn’t it? It is precisely for this reason that we suggest this psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Join the FBI in their search for the clever killer and learn about some of the cleverest murders.

The Eighth Sister by Robert Dugoni

If espionage, spy games, and treachery are your preference, then this book is the right choice for you. But now instead of the FBI, become part of the CIA team and enjoy an incredible clandestine adventure that will leave you without sleep.

The Eight by Katherine Neville

A little mystery and exploration are always great when it comes to literary travel, right? Did you know that in 1790 two convent girls hide valuable pieces of a chess set all over the world? If you want to explore the world in search of them, pick up this book.

Number 9 in the Title

November 9 by Colleen Hoover

This author is becoming more and more popular lately, isn’t she? Her love stories that bring tears and smiles to readers are an excellent choice for an incredible literary treat. So if you want to enjoy a romance that will make you feel all the feels and you couldn’t put it down, then this is your next book to read.

Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

Nine perfect strangers and ten days in one resort, sounds pretty interesting, doesn’t it? What can happen? Well, embark on this journey and discover by yourself…

Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean

A good historical romance that will transport you to another time when some other rules are applied. And what rules must not be broken when you want to seduce a Rake?
Lady Calpurnia Hartwell and her relationship with the rules is a sweet story that you will surely enjoy…

Number 10 in the Title

The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow

If you have no problem letting your imagination run wild and enjoying extraordinary activities, then this is a great book for you. An unusual and curious girl and a book full of secrets, dangers, and adventures – everything is possible, right?

Ten Tiny Breaths by K.A. Tucker

Let’s add some romance to our numbers literary challenge. One unfortunate event and one broken heart are not entitled to love and acceptance, right? But when an irresistible and persistent visitor persistently knocks on the doors of the heart, everything can change.

10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak

A book that is worth reading. This detailed description of the thoughts and memories immediately after death is something that will trigger a million thoughts…

Number 11 in the Title

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

For fans of science fiction, Station Eleven is a real treat. A little suspense, a little danger, and an unusual post-death event are enough to make for a fantastic story. One more excellent choice for our Numbers Reading Challenge.

Eleven Minutes by Paulo Coelho

The emotional story of young Maria and her broken heart is a story that has delighted millions of readers around the world. An excellent choice for all readers.

11th Hour by James Patterson, Maxine Pietro

Time for a crime thriller, right? This aptly titled story is great for all those who enjoy a little more mystery and investigative stories.

Number 12 in the Title

Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup

Our Numbers Reading Challenge wouldn’t be complete without including an autobiography. That’s why we recommend this book that will shock and hurt you with some events and truths that we sometimes choose not to see.

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

There is also a place for a classic. We all know about William Shakespeare and his importance in the development of world literature. The end of the Christmas season, the twelfth night after Christmas, is what inspired this story about love and power.

The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss

And since Christmas is approaching, our last recommendation for this reading challenge is a Christmas romance. Such stories are a must during this period, and these 12 meetings will make you laugh and infect you with Christmas spirit and a cheerful mood…

We hope that we were able to help you in choosing books that you would enjoy in the coming period.

If you are brave enough to accept this challenge, we would be especially glad if you share your thoughts with us…