Step into stories that take you somewhere new.
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Free to join
Sign up for free and we’ll send monthly emails with the current theme and Staff-curated book lists--everything you need to join the fun.
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How it works
Read one book each month that fits the featured theme. Borrow a suggested title from us or use this as a chance to tackle your to-be-read list.
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Track your reading and win
Log your reads online each month and you’ll be entered into the prize draw. Every theme is a new chance to win!
Hamilton Reads 2026 Reading Challenge Themes
What will you read this month?
Tackle that to-be-read pile or choose from one of our themed book lists.
Reading Challenge Themes
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Month |
Theme |
Prize |
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Apr |
Memoir, Biography and Personal Stories | Staff Picks |
Playhouse Cinema – Year Membership and two movie passes Winner: Che Geofroy |
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May |
Voices of Asian Heritage | Staff Picks |
Two Ticats football tickets Winner: Mary Domenech |
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Jun |
LGBTQA+ Stories | Staff Picks |
Four Forge soccer tickets Winner: Zoreslava K. |
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Jul |
Love Stories | Staff Picks |
Two passes to Royal Botanical Gardens Winner: Kathy Toding |
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Aug |
Canadian Literature | Staff Picks |
Two Theatre Aquarius tickets Winner: Allison Dube |
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Sep |
Stories of Home and Family | Staff Picks |
The Westdale movie/popcorn pass for two Winner: Denise E. |
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Oct |
Personal Journeys | Staff Picks |
Two Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra tickets to Nov 14 concert |
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Nov |
War, Conflict and Remembrance |
To be revealed soon |
Hamilton Reads Challenge Winners
