The Playing Card Reading Challenge

scattered playing cards under a green overlay with a King of Diamonds face up and the prompt Read a book published in the year you were born

Lacey Christiansen

December 28, 2025

Turn your TBR into a game!

Feeling stuck in a reading rut? Or maybe your TBR pile is so tall you don’t even know where to start? The Playing Card Reading Challenge turns your book stack into a fun, flexible game—so every read feels like a win.

Here’s how it works:

  • Grab a standard deck of playing cards (or print the included mini-deck!)
  • Each card matches a unique reading prompt (52 in all)
  • Shuffle, draw, and let fate choose your next read
  • Track your progress on the printable challenge sheet

It’s part chance, part challenge—and all about rediscovering the joy of reading.

✨ Perfect for:

  • Readers who love a little structure but still want freedom
  • Anyone who wants to shake up their usual reading habits
  • Book clubs, buddy reads, or solo readers looking for a year-long challenge

Mini-Deck Playing Cards
Playing cards with prompts!

Playing Card Reading Challenge Tracker
Track card, prompt, date, and book.

What’s Inside Your Free Download:

  • 📄 A 52-card prompt tracker sheet to mark off your reads
  • 🃏 An optional mini-deck printable (draw your next book like a card game!)
  • 🎨 Aesthetic, bookish design that makes reading feel like play

👉 Ready to join?

Drop your email below to get instant access to the Playing Card Reading Challenge Printable and start drawing your way through your TBR today!

Bonus: You’ll also get exclusive bookish extras, fresh blog posts, and reading inspiration straight to your inbox.

May your life be as full as your bookshelf and as long as your TBR list.
Happy Reading!
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