Hey bookish friends, it’s time to finally face the pile. 📚🧹
You know the one. The books you bought during a sale, the “I’ll read this soon” purchases from 2022, the novels that have been quietly judging you from your shelf.
Welcome to the 2026 TBR Clean-up Bookly Readathon, where we turn spring cleaning into the most satisfying reading challenge of the season.
For 11 days, we’re tackling our unread stacks, finishing abandoned books, and finally giving our TBR piles the attention they deserve. And the best part? You won’t be doing it alone. 🫶
🧹 TBR CLEAN-UP BOOKLY READATHON
This readathon is all about giving your unread books the redemption arc they deserve. Think: reorganizing your shelves, rediscovering forgotten reads, and watching your Bookly stats grow with every session you log.
📅 Registration: April 9 – 22
📅 Readathon Dates: April 23 – May 3
All you need to do is:
1️⃣ Update your Bookly App (iOS or Android)
2️⃣ Tap JOIN in the Readathon tab
3️⃣ Read and track every session in Bookly
4️⃣ Share your progress using #BooklyReadathon
5️⃣ On May 4, export your Custom Reading Report for a chance to win!
📈 What Are the TBR Clean-up Reading Challenge Levels?
We’ve got four levels based on your total hours spent reading. Choose your cleaning strategy wisely:
🧹 Shelf Shuffler – 0–10 hrs
📚 TBR Tackler – 11–20 hrs
🔥 Stack Slayer – 21–44 hrs
🏆 TBR Eliminator – 45+ hrs
Whether you’re just getting started or ready to destroy your TBR stack completely, every minute counts.
Need some extra motivation? Join our live reading sprints where the community reads together for one focused hour.
📆 Apr 25-26 & May 2-3
🕑 2 PM UTC / 4 PM CEST
Hosted on Discord, X, and Threads, these sprints are perfect for accountability, motivation, and celebrating your reading progress with other book lovers.
🧠 TBR Clean-up Reading Prompts (Optional but perfect for rediscovering forgotten books)
📚 A book that’s been on your TBR forever
🧹 A book you bought but never started
📖 The oldest unread book on your shelf
🔥 A series you started but never finished
✨ A book everyone recommended to you
Remember, the prompts are totally optional. Use them for structure, chaos, inspiration, or simply the thrill of checking boxes.
When is the readathon taking place?
📅 April 23 – May 3
⏳ 11 days of tackling your unread books.
What do I need to do?
Read 10+ hours during the readathon
Track all your reading sessions in the Bookly App
Export your reading report on May 4th
That’s it. Simple. Satisfying. Potentially life-changing for your TBR.
Where can I sign up?
Here’s how to sign up for our #BooklyReadathon:
- In the Bookly App (Stats → Readathon tab → JOIN)
- Share your reading journey using #BooklyReadathon
📅 Registration closes April 22 at 11:59 PM UTC.
What’s in it for me?
We’re giving away four Bookshop.org gift cards to randomly selected readers:
🧹 Shelf Shuffler – 🎁 $15 Gift Card
📚 TBR Tackler – 🎁 $25 Gift Card
🔥 Stack Slayer – 🎁 $50 Gift Card
🏆 TBR Eliminator – 🎁 $100 Gift Card
📱 Special Mention:
🎁 $10 Gift Card, awarded to the most inspiring, chaotic, aesthetic, or wholesome posts tagged @booklyapp + #BooklyReadathon.
*Bookshop.org gift cards are available for shipping within the US. If a non-US resident is among the winners, we will consider an equivalent bookstore available in your region.
How do I win?
- Track your reading in the Bookly App
- Export your Custom Reading Report on May 4
- We’ll draw winners afterward
📹Need help? Check out this video tutorial on how to export your report like a pro.
💬 Want community? Motivation? Chaos?
Join us on Discord!
- live sprint reminders
- reading progress updates
- TBR confessions
- a slightly chaotic but very supportive community of readers
📲 Join the Bookly Reading Lounge Discord here
Final Thoughts: Time to Clean Up That TBR 🧹📚
Your unread books have waited long enough. This readathon is your chance to finally:
📚 Read the books you already own
🧹 Clear space on your shelves
🔥 Build momentum with your reading habit
✨ And enjoy 11 days of pure bookworm energy
So grab that book you’ve been meaning to start, open the Bookly app, and join us for the 2026 TBR Clean-up Bookly Readathon. Your TBR pile won’t clean itself. 😉
📖 Join the readathon and start your TBR clean-up today!
