2026 Audiobook Challenge Sign-Up

December 6th, 2025 Kimberly Event 68 Comments

6th Dec

Howdy Audiophiles, it’s time to sign up for the 2026 Audiobook Challenge, hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer and That’s What I’m Talking About. Are you ready to level up?

Choose your level and get those audiobooks ready. JIAM is back for June, and we’ll be hosting a special month-long challenge. Grab your earbuds, decide on your goals, and sign up below!

Use hashtag #2026AudiobookChallenge on social media to alert others to your listens and progress!

Current 2025 audio challengers, the last check-in will be December 27th. You’ll have 7 days to link up and share your results.

Challenge Details

  • Runs January 1, 2026–December 31, 2026. You can join at any time.
  • The goal is to find a new love for audios or to outdo yourself by listening to more audios in 2026 than you did in 2025.
  • Books must be in audio format (CD, MP3, etc.)
  • All genres count.
  • Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are allowed.
  • You do not have to be a book blogger to take part; you can track your progress on Goodreads, Facebook, etc. I recommend creating a shelf on Goodreads titled 2026 Audiobook Challenge. You can keep track of and link to the shelf.
  • Grab the button and do a quick post about the challenge to help spread the word. You can post on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, BlueSky, Threads, Mastodon, your blog, etc. about the challenge.
  • Updates plus a giveaway will be posted twice during the year. The first update will be July 4, 2026, and the last update will take place on December 26, 2026. You’ll have one week to link up and share your progress and enter giveaway.

Achievement Levels

What level will you choose?

  • Newbie (I’ll give it a try) 1-5
  • Weekend Warrior (I’m getting the hang of this) 5-10
  • Stenographer (can listen while multitasking) 10-15
  • Socially Awkward (Don’t talk to me) 15-20
  • Binge Listener (Why read when someone can do it for you) 20-30
  • My Precious (I had my earbuds surgically implanted) 30+
  • Marathoner (Look Ma No Hands) 50+
  • Over-Achiever (Power Listener) 75+
  • The 100 Club (Audiobook Addict) 100+
  • I Can’t Hear You (earbuds always in) 125-150
  • Audibly Addicted (listening to all the books 24/7) 150+

JIAM is back!

June is Audiobook Month, and we’ll have a special mini-challenge just for the month. Anyone can sign up. You’ll have chances to win audiobooks for finishing an audio series (3 audiobooks), tackling audiobooks from your TBR pile or listening to 3 audiobooks from your library. Sign-ups will post on April 25, 2026!

Link up and Join the 2026 Audiobook Challenge!

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About Kimberly
Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram

68 Responses to “2026 Audiobook Challenge Sign-Up”

  1. Alex

    I managed about 15 audiobooks in 2025, so 18-30 feels like a good stretch goal for this year. Excited to join!

  2. Cathy

    Sounds like fun, but I have committed to as many challenges as I want to take part in for 2026. In 2025 I would have been a Marathoner. The challenge level names are really funny!

  17. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard

    I had fun with this challenge in 2025, so I’m looking forward to 2026! I didn’t get all my reviews written for the 2025 books (only 6), but I read more than my goal, so that’s a win in my eyes, even if it’s not technically completing the challenge.

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    • Kimberly

      All you need is one or two sentences on Goodreads to count towards completely challenge. A full on blog review is NOT required. I just need to see that you listened.

  22. Sophie

    PS I didn’t know if I had to lonk here (see my comment below) to share my 2025 results or elsewhere Kimberly!

    • Kimberly

      Nope, but I see that you linked up on the final check-in for 2025, so you are golden. Glad you are joining us for 2026!

  24. Monisha

    I didn’t reach last time ..Ready to try this time
    The 100 Club (Audiobook Addict) 100+

  28. Livia

    I’m so happy to have my reading mojo kick back in this year. In anticipation of another good year of listening, I happily signed up for the 2026 audiobook challenge. Happy listening in 2026!

  30. Kim

    Second time participating! Found that Over-Achiever level is a good place for me, not too stressful, so I’m sticking with it!