A new year is the perfect time to set new goals. Maybe that looks like finally figuring out your clothing style, releasing an old grudge, or picking up a hobby like painting or cooking. Or sometimes we already know exactly what we like, and just want to do more of it!
Whether you’re a seasoned audiobook listener or you’re giving it a try for the first time, we’ve put together a list of 24 prompts to challenge you to shake up your listening habits in 2026. You’ll definitely learn something new — you might even discover a new favorite author or genre — all while supporting your local bookshop!
So join the challenge, let us know on social media how it’s going (find us @librofm!), and track your progress on The StoryGraph, or with our printable guide.
Challenge #1
Read a bookseller-recommended audiobook. Discover audiobooks selected by our bookselling partners from all over the world.
Challenge #2
Listen to an audiobook by a disabled author. Find your next read in our collection.
Challenge #3
Listen to a banned book. Check out frequently banned and challenged audiobooks, the majority of which are by/about LGBTQIA+ folks and people of color. Then, take action to fight bans.
Challenge #4
Read an audiobook from a debut author. You can even pre-order to show extra support!
Challenge #5
Listen to an audiobook by an author of Asian and/or Pacific Island descent.
Challenge #6
Listen to an audiobook read by the author. There’s nothing quite like hearing an author’s words in their own voice!
Challenge #7
Read an audiobook from our New This Week playlist. Stay up to date with those hot new releases!
Challenge #8
Listen to an audiobook by an Indigenous author. Discover your next read using our collection.
Challenge #9
Listen to a Libro.fm staff pick. We may be a little biased, but we think we have awesome taste 😉
Challenge #10
Listen to a genre you’ve never tried on audio before. You may be pleasantly surprised!
Challenge #11
Listen to an audiobook by a Black author.
Challenge #12
Read an audiobook from your Wish List. Fish, fish you got your wish! 🥰
Challenge #13
Read an audiobook about cooking. Bonus points if you try a new recipe.
Challenge #14
Listen to an audiobook by an LGBTQIA+ author. You are sure to find something you love.
Challenge #15
Read an audiobook in a new setting. Explore your neighborhood! Get outside, find a new cafe, whatever floats your boat.
Challenge #16
Listen to an audiobook by a South West Asian and/or North African author. Explore our audiobook collection for your next read.
Challenge #17
Read a winning audiobook from our 2025 Bookseller Choice Awards. We invited our 4,000+ partner bookshops to vote on their favorite audiobooks of the year!
Challenge #18
Read an audiobook with a buddy. Have a mini book club debrief together after you both finish 💗
Challenge #19
Listen to an audiobook by a Latine author. We have a collection to get you started!
Challenge #20
Listen to a short audiobook. (Perfect for those looming reading goal deadlines.)
Challenge #21
Listen to an audiobook by a transgender author.
Challenge #22
Listen to an audiobook from an independent press. Show some love to indie pubs!
Challenge #23
Plan or join an audiobook outing. More indie bookshops are hosting walks! Join one, or plan a walk with a friend. Enjoy your audiobooks as you stroll, or as you decompress together.
Challenge #24
Share your Libro.fm reads on social media. And tag us! We love seeing your posts and comments.
So what are you waiting for? Join the challenge, discover new reads, and fall in love with audiobooks in 2026!