Readathons I’ve Loved In 2025 // Bookmas Day 5
I’ve taken part in quite a few readathons this year, and I’ve loved them. They’ve been a great way to add a bit of structure and excitement to my reading.
If you’ve never joined one before, a readathon is basically a themed reading challenge, sometimes for a weekend or sometimes for a whole month. There are prompts, activities, and a community of readers all taking part together. There are so many different ones online now, from creator-led events to membership-based readathons that come with bonus content or exclusive perks.
The ones I’m chatting about today were completely free to join, and they ended up being some of my favourite reading moments of the year.
Sunrise on the Readathon
Hosted by Katie Colson, with so many bookish creators involved, this was easily one of the most creative readathons I took part in this year. Inspired by The Hunger Games and the Sunrise on the Reaping release, the challenge had you join one of twelve zodiac-inspired districts (based on your own sign) and read your way to victory.
Each week brought new prompts, challenges, and chances to earn points for your team, whether that was through pages read or specific tasks like picking up a banned book, something in translation, or a story by a marginalised author. It’s competitive in the most fun way, but also incredibly community-driven, and it made the whole reading experience feel that bit more exciting.
What I loved most about Sunrise on the Readathon was how accessible and community-focused it felt. There were both public and Patreon sprints, so I could join in no matter what. The prompts covered such a wide mix of genres that I never felt boxed into reading something I wasn’t in the mood for. The community was amazing too. Full of brilliant recommendations (even if my TBR suffered for it!). And honestly, Katie and her whole team put so much heart and hard work into the entire month-long event. I’d love to see it return next year, but absolutely no pressure… because wow, you could tell how much effort went into making it so special.
Summerween
Hosted by Gabby, this has become one of those cosy-spooky traditions I look forward to every year. It’s all about bringing a little Halloween energy into the middle of summer, with a week dedicated to reading thrillers, horrors, and anything that gives you those creepy vibes. There are fun prompts to follow (like reading in the dark), plus community events, reading sprints, and daily posts over on the official Instagram. It started back in 2020 and has definitely grown into a little seasonal celebration for anyone who loves adding a touch of autumn to their summer reading. There’s also Winterween, which I haven’t taken part in before, but will be this January. And I’ll talk more about that in an upcoming post.
What I loved most about Summerween is that it gave me a space to step away from the usual summer romances and fully lean into my love of spooky, thriller, and horror reads. It felt so refreshing to embrace those darker vibes in the middle of July. I also adored the merch, especially the downloadable sticker designs from Gabby’s sister, and the overall cosy-creepy mood the whole event creates. It’s just such a fun little pocket of Halloween energy right in the heart of summer.
The Final Book Support Group (TFBSG)
Created by Steph, this is such a clever idea and one I’ve dipped in and out of throughout the year. It’s built around a very relatable problem; so many of us put off the final book in a series, either because we’re scared of how it’ll end or because we simply don’t want to say goodbye. TFBSG turns that feeling into a supportive, low-pressure readathon where everyone works through their “final books” together.
There are regular reading sprints, gentle accountability, and plenty of chat about which series everyone is finally tackling. It’s not a traditional book club, there’s no deep analysis or strict schedule. Just a really welcoming community cheering each other on.
What I love about The Final Book Support Group is how much it actually keeps me accountable. There’s something so motivating about joining a group of readers who all have the same goal: finally finishing those lingering series we’ve been avoiding. The community is incredibly kind and genuinely helpful, always sharing tips, encouragement, and little boosts of motivation when you hit a wall. And of course, I adore Steph. The whole project feel like a safe, low-pressure space to read at your own pace. It’s one of those groups that quietly makes your reading life better.
And those are the readathons I’ve loved taking part in over 2025. I am so excited to join more next year. Are there any you’d recommend?
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