I love this challenge and I love audiobooks, so I’m signing up again for 2026.

As usual it’s hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer and That’s What I’m Talking About and you can sign up anytime you like.

Challenge Details

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

Runs January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026. You can join at any time.

The goal is to find a new love for audio 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.)

ANY genres count.

Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are allowed.

You do not have to be a book blogger to participate; you can track your progress on Goodreads, Facebook, LibraryThing, etc. I recommend creating a shelf on Goodreads titled 2026 Audiobook Challenge. You can keep track and link the shelf.

If you’re a blogger grab the button and do a quick post about the challenge to help spread the word. If you’re not a blogger you can help by posting on Facebook or Tweet about the challenge.

Updates plus a giveaway will be posted twice during the year. The first update will be July 4th 2026, and the last update will take place on December 26 2026.

Achievement Levels

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 Elite) 100+

I Can’t Hear You (earbuds always in) 125-150

Audibly Addicted ( listening to all the books 24/7) 150+

Well I’m going to aim low next year and go for Marathoner, but hope I reach Over-Achiever or The 100 Club! 🤞