Grown-ups, this one’s for you!
Join our year-long adult reading challenge and put 10 more books on your ‘I read that!’ list. Throughout the year, we’ll be hosting fun events to connect you with other Chapter Chasers as you make your way through the themes. We’ve put together 11 reading themes that offer something for everyone – read books from 10 of the 11, and you’re a finisher. For the twelfth prompt, attend a Chapter Chasers or Books & Community program. We hope to see you at our Chapter Chasers Kick-off Event on January 11 at the Anderson Main Library.
Participating is easy
Fill out our online entry form below, then pick up your tracking card at your nearest library location, available beginning January 1, 2026. You can start anytime during the year. Any book you read in 2026 that fits a challenge theme counts.
Read one book each in 10 of the 11 possible themes, for a total of 10 books. Ebook? Yep. Audiobook? Yep. Whatever reading method works for you. Each book counts for only one theme.
Track the books you read on the Chapter Chasers bookmark. Complete 10 themes by December 1 to complete the challenge.
Snap a picture of your completed bookmark and email it to adultprograms@andersonlibrary.org, or turn your bookmark in at your local branch. You’ll earn a completion prize. Choose between a reusable tote bag or a pencil pouch (while supplies last) and be entered into the grand prize drawing. Finish all 12 and get a bonus entry!
Watch for Chapter Chasers events during the year, and join us for our completion party in December.
The Themes:
Get a list of the 2026 Chapter Chasers themes with this printable tracking card.
Need some recommendations? Scroll down the page to find each theme with a list of our recommended reads.
Happy 2026 reading!
Upcoming Events
Join the silent revolution! Bring a book, silence your device, and join us for an hour of reading. We'll even provide the snacks.
Chapter Chasers Adult Reading Challenge Kickoff
Join fellow book lovers as we kick off our exciting new year long adult reading challenge, Chapter Chasers!
Join the silent revolution! Grab a book, silence your device, and join us for an hour of reading. Then stick around to share what you read, give and get recommendations, and talk books with fellow Chapter Chasers.
Join the silent revolution! Bring a book, silence your device, and join us for an hour of reading. We'll even provide the snacks.
Join the silent revolution! Grab a book, silence your device, and join us for an hour of reading. Then stick around to share what you read, give and get recommendations, and talk books with fellow Chapter Chasers.
Join the silent revolution! Bring a book, silence your device, and join us for an hour of reading. We'll even provide the snacks.
Join the silent revolution! Grab a book, silence your device, and join us for an hour of reading. Seriously, that’s it. Come for an hour of dedicated reading – you deserve it!
Join the silent revolution! Grab a book, silence your device, and join us for an hour of reading. Seriously, that’s it. Come for an hour of dedicated reading – you deserve it!
Join the silent revolution! Grab a book, silence your device, and join us for an hour of reading. Seriously, that’s it. Come for an hour of dedicated reading – you deserve it!
Join the silent revolution! Grab a book, silence your device, and join us for an hour of reading. Seriously, that’s it. Come for an hour of dedicated reading – you deserve it!
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