READING BINGO 2027
Reading bingo 2027: a 5×5 card for the new year
Reading bingo is a challenge shaped like a bingo card: 25 squares, each with a different book idea. Every book you finish crosses off one square, and five in a row, column or diagonal is bingo. It fits any pace: four books can get you a first line, and the whole card is 24, or two a month.
Bingo card for 2027
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RULES
How to play reading bingo
- One book crosses off one square. Pick the one it fits best.
- The middle square is free: any book counts, so you have it from the start.
- A line is five squares in a row, a column or a diagonal.
- Print, e-books and audiobooks all count.
- Any order works, and you can start the card in any month.
Three ways to play
First line
Four or five books by the end of March. A good start if you’re just getting back into reading.
Four corners and the middle
Four books from the corners plus the free space. The corners are deliberately very different.
Blackout
24 books in a year, two a month. That’s about 20 pages a day with 300-page books.
Bingo with friends
Print the same card and see who crosses off a line first. In Talemi you can also set up a shared challenge in pages, books or minutes and see who has read how much.
How challenges with friends workFAQ
Frequently asked questions about Talemi
Reading challenge 2027: 52 prompts Reading challenge ideas Do audiobooks count as reading?
What is reading bingo?
A reading challenge on a bingo card. Each square is a different book idea, and five crossed-off squares in a line make a bingo.
How many books do I need to read?
As few as four: the middle row, the middle column and both diagonals run through the free space. The full card is 24 books.
Can one book cross off several squares?
We suggest one book per square, which keeps the card interesting. It’s your game, though, so agree on whatever you like.
Can I start partway through the year?
Yes. No square has a deadline. Start in any month and play to the end of the year, or beyond.
Where are my squares saved?
Only in your browser, on this device. If you prefer paper, print the card.
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