It’s time for a new set of pop-up prompts. These are for anyone who needs a little nudge when deciding what to read each month, or for readers who want an extra challenge throughout the year.

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, read a book with Irish characters, is set in Ireland or focuses on Irish history or folklore.

Here are a few other suggestions:

• Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt
• Factory Girls by Michelle Gallen
• Good Eggs by Rebecca Hardiman
• The Guest List by Lucy Foley
• In the Woods by Tana French
• Deadly Animals by Marie Tierney

The Ides of March are upon us. Read a book about betrayal or political intrigue.

Here are a few other suggestions:

• Absolute Power by David Baldacci
• Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth
• Atonement by Ian McEwan
• The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon
• The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
• The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

For more reading prompts and to see my progress on these and other challenges check out this page.

If you’re playing along, don’t forget to tag your posts on Instagram or Threads using the #JRIA26 hashtag.

Happy reading!