As Seen on Netflix (Read a book that was adapted for Netflix)
Netflix says they’re “always looking to help you find your next favorite story.” It could be argued that they find a lot of those stories
Winter is coming and bringing cold temperatures and long nights with it, so the High Plains Library District is excited to once again offer the Adult Winter Reading Program! Get ready to join your library in cozying up with a book (or several) this winter!
Winter Reading Begins In:
Cold Days
Frigid Hours
Windy Minutes
Freezing Seconds
Cold Days
Frigid Hours
Windy Minutes
Freezing Seconds
How It Works
Sign Up
Sign up through our Beanstack app.
Winter Reading is open to readers ages 16 and up.
Dates
Sign up, read, and log from January 3 to February 28, 2022
Mission
Earn points by completing reading challenges.
Earn 1 point per challenge completed.
5 points is the goal, but you can complete as many challenges as you’d like!
Prizes
Prizes will be ready starting February 21st.
Once you’ve earned 5 points, come in and collect your prize!
Prize redemption ends March 7th or when we run out, so don’t wait too long!
Reading Lists
Looking for some great books to help you complete the challenges? We’ve got some librarian-recommended titles that should suit just about any reader. You don’t have to pick from these lists to finish the challenges, we just wanted to give you some good options!
Back in the Saddle (Read a western)
Read a western – and your options are as wide as the landscape in which they are set! Re-visit a classic western. Or perhaps a
Books about Books (Read a book that celebrates books)
Read a fiction or nonfiction book that celebrates the wonder of books. Hmm, a bit meta perhaps?! Whether historical, futuristic, or contemporary perspective, the following
Break a Leg (Read a book about the theater)
There’s nothing quite like the experience of live theater: the hum of the audience, the orchestra, the anticipation of the cast, even the on-stage mistakes!
Faithful Fiction (Read an inspirational fiction book)
Coming out of the season that gives us holidays like Christmas and Hannukah can leave us with the appetite for comforting stories with a strong
Found in Translation (Read a book that was originally written in another language)
Open yourself to works of literature from around the globe! Authors from different parts of the world have different perspectives, cultures, and settings to draw
Game On! (Read a book about video games)
Love playing video games? Why not bring that into your reading list! Featuring fiction and non-fiction books, this list will give you an array of
Heartbeats (Read a romance)
The biggest benefit to reading a romance is the confidence that comes with a guaranteed happy ending. You can sit back and enjoy the trials,
Icy Fingers (Read horror)
The long nights of winter have made horror stories a seasonal favorite since the Victorian age. Take advantage of the atmosphere by reading one of
Just Add Water (Read a novel centered on water scarcity)
Water is vital for all life. So what happens when water is scarce? Read about the conflicts this scarcity creates in a variety of times
Laugh and Be Happy (Read a funny novel)
Having a tough day? Take a break and get to giggling! This list of upbeat and humorous novels has something for everyone: romance, action, murder,
Manga What? (Read manga)
What is Manga anyways? Simply put, they are comics from Japan. They cover a wide variety of genres and are not just for children! These
Shortreads (Read a book under 150 pages)
Reading in winter may bring to mind images of big, weighty books: classics or complex novels you can really sink into. But it doesn’t have
The Novel’s the Thing (Read a book inspired by Shakespeare)
Since they were first produced, Shakespeare’s plays have been adapted into many dramatic forms: opera, ballet, musicals, and other plays. But they’ve also served as
Verse-atile (Read a book of poems)
The Academy of American Poets says that interest in poetry rises during times of unrest and uncertainty, and the COVID-19 pandemic would certainly qualify. Join the
Why Should Kids Have All the Fun? (Read a picture book for grown-ups)
Have fun browsing a picture book aimed at adults. With minimal text, these image-centric titles will allow you a quick escape. Some are funny. Some
With a Blaster on My Hip (Read a space western)
The vast distances of space create barriers and difficulties like those faced by settlers as they traveled across the continent to stake a claim in