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Someone reaches for a stack of books on a display
Someone reaches for a stack of books on a display
Harriet, a twenty-something with blonde hair and a nose piercing, is smiling and wearing a chequered outfit

I'm Harriet Caiger, in the Oxfam Online Shop team, in the United Kingdom

3 Jan, 2023

1 min read time

Will you take on The Oxfam Reading Challenge?

Calling all book lovers! Diversify your reading and explore a new genre every month with our new reading challenge. At Oxfam we love books and are proud to be the largest second-hand book retailer in Europe. With over 500 shops selling books, thousands of expert staff and volunteers, and a massive online book offering. If you love books too, why not take on the challenge and make your reading count in the fight against poverty.

Taking part is easy! Simply...

  1. Pick and choose which months you want to join in with
  2. Browse in store or online for the perfect second-hand read
  3. Share your progress with us using #OxfamReadingChallenge

Don't forget to download our social media pack! On our challenge webpage you can find posts and stories to share on our social media. Some of these are even interactive - allowing you to add the cover of the book you're reading or write it's title on the spine.

Remember to tag us @oxfamshops and use #OxfamReadingChallenge so we can see what you're up to! Happy reading!

Visit out challenge webpage now

Oxfam Reading Challenge Webpage
Graphic of a book with the text 'I'm taking part in the Oxfam Reading Challenge. Are you?' written on it.

Our monthly themes are:

  • January: A thriller
  • February: A romance (for Valentine’s)
  • March: A book by a female author (for International Women’s Day)
  • April: A classic
  • May: A fantasy
  • June: A book by someone from the LGBTQ+ community (for Pride Month)
  • July: A dystopian
  • August: A biography/autobiography
  • September: A prize winner
  • October: A book by a black author (for Black History Month)
  • November: A non-fiction book (for non-fiction November)
  • December: Anything…but a friend or family member has to pick it

Stuck for reading inspiration? Head to our challenge webpage to discover our volunteer recommendations and find your perfect second-hand book for the challenge.

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