Reading bi books all summer long
The amBi Summer Reading Challenge is a reading challenge for anyone who wants to spend June, July, and August reading more books by, about, or connected to bisexuality 💖💜💙
The challenge is simple: read up to 25 bi books before the end of summer and track them on our blank reading challenge template. You can read novels, memoirs, essays, nonfiction, graphic novels, poetry, audiobooks, or anything else that fits the theme!
There are no required books, no pressure to finish all 25, and no right way to participate. Read at your own pace, listen to the audiobooks, pick the books that interest you, and make the challenge your own! 🎉
How it works:
The Challenge runs from June 1 through August 31, 2026.
To participate, download or save the blank 25-book template and fill it in as you go. Each space represents one book you read, listen to, or otherwise consume during the challenge.
You do not have to finish all 25 books to participate. The goal is to explore more bi stories, discover new authors, and connect with other readers along the way.
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Share your progress for a chance to win!
We’ll be picking random followers who tag amBi on our socials throughout the summer, showing off their progress for giveaways, including amBi swag, books, and other goodies! 🛍️
To be eligible, share your Summer Reading Challenge progress, reading stack, favorite bi book, completed template, or any bookish update and tag @amBisocial so we can see it.
You do not have to finish all 25 books to be considered for a giveaway. We just want to see what you’re reading and celebrate more bi books out in the world 🌎
Book Challenge FAQs
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Not unless you really want to! The 25-book template is a fun goal, not a requirement. You can read one book, five books, ten books, or all 25. The point is to read more bi books and enjoy yourself at the same time 🎉
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The challenge runs from June 1 through August 31, 2026. The final day to complete books for the challenge is August 31, 2026.
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Yes. You can join at any point during June, July, or August. Just start wherever you are and track the books you read from there.
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Books should be connected and related to bisexuality. That can mean a bisexual character, a bisexual author writing about bisexuality, a memoir by a bi person, nonfiction about bi history or culture, or another clear connection to bi life and representation. If you are not sure where to start, you can check out some bi books here.
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Yes. Any amBi Book Club pick that you read during the summer can count toward the challenge.
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Yes! Physical books, ebooks, and audiobooks all count. Read in whatever format works best for you.
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Yes, as long as they are meaningfully connected to bisexuality or bi representation.
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Yes. Rereads count. Sometimes revisiting a bi book hits completely differently the second time around.
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Yes, as long as you finish it during the challenge period. If you finish it between June 1 and August 31, 2026, it counts.
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Not if you don’t want to! You can keep your tracker private if you prefer. Sharing is encouraged if you want to join the community conversation, participate in the giveaways, get recommendations, or show off your progress!
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You can share your progress with the amBi community, including on our Discord server if you’re part of it. You can also share your template or reading updates on social media and tag @amBisocial so we can see what you’re reading. (You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok as @ambisocial)
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Yes. Bi books in any language count.
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No. The template is blank so you can choose your own books. We may share recommendations along the way, and amBi Book Club picks are a great place to start, but the challenge is designed to be flexible.
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Nope! Bi people, queer people, questioning people, allies, and anyone interested in reading more bi books are welcome to participate.
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At the moment, giveaways are primarily available to participants in North America. If you are located outside North America (Canada, USA, and Mexico) , you are still welcome to participate and tag amBi, but prizes may vary depending on local availability, shipping options, and what we’re able to send to your region.