Take part in Adur and Worthing's 2021 reading challenge
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The aim of the challenge is to read twelve books across the year, with a different theme attached to each month.
The themes have been put together by the West Sussex County Council Library Service and invites challengers to step outside their comfort zones by reading genres that they may not have tried before.
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Hide AdJanuary's theme is 'A book that has been adapted into a film' while February's theme is 'A collection of short stories'.
Duncan Crow, cabinet member for Fire and Rescue and Communities, said: “The reading challenge is not only an excellent New Year’s resolution to help transport you to different times, places and dimensions; reading for pleasure is also a fantastic way to improve your mental wellbeing, as it is shown to reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety.
“With this year being stressful for all of us, the Adur and Worthing 2021 reading challenge could be just what the doctor ordered and allows anyone who is participating to really expand their literary mindset and get into a more relaxed, calm and happier mental state.”
Residents of all ages and reading abilities can take part and they can join as an individual, a group or a family.
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Hide AdThe challenge is taking place online and at Broadwater, Durrington, Findon Valley, Goring, Lancing, Shoreham, Southwick and Worthing libraries.
To join the challenge or view the full list of challenges, go to www.westsussex.gov.uk/readingchallenge21
Participants are also invited to join the challenge Facebook group by visiting www.facebook.com/groups/worthingadurbooks, where they can share their latest reads, pick up ideas for great new books and chat with local people about their love of reading.
The challenges
January Challenge - A book that has been adapted into a film
February Challenge - A collection of short stories
March Challenge - A book set in another country
April Challenge - A book with a link to the seaside
May Challenge - A non-fiction book
June Challenge - A children’s classic
July Challenge - A debut novel
August Challenge - A book based on real people or events
September Challenge - A banned book
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November Challenge - A prize-winning book
December Challenge - A book published this century
WILDCARD - Substitute any month of the challenge with any book from your to-read list.