Announcing the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jun 23, 2025

This summer, from June 23rd to the end of Labor Day weekend, we are challenging YOU, our listeners, to complete our second summer reading challenge. Just like in school, but for fun!

The deadline to register as a participant is July 1st! Click here to sign up!

Participants will select and read at least one book in ALL FIVE of the following categories...

  1. A classic you’ve been meaning to get to
  2. A book about or set in New York City
  3. A memoir or biography
  4. A recent debut novel
  5. A book published in 2025

You can download and fill out or print this PDF form to keep track of your selections.

You can also share your selections with us, and keep us updated on your summer reading progress, by tagging us in posts on Instagram, and we’ll repost you! Tag us @allofitwnyc and use the hashtag #AOISummerReadingChallenge. 

Once you’ve completed the challenge, we’ll follow up about your selections to receive a prize.

All summer long, our host Alison Stewart will be completing the challenge along with you, so tune in to the show for some great recommendations. Plus, some special guests will be sharing their selections as well. Visit the All Of It Summer Reading Challenge page for more info on how to participate, and more book recommendations from Jordan.

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