Summer is almost here, and with it often comes a shift—whether it’s a change in schedule, in mindset, or even just the weather. That makes June the perfect month to focus on our next reading challenge theme: Stories of Change.

Books have a way of helping us see transformation from the inside out. Some follow characters as they confront life-altering events, while others gently guide us through the evolution of an idea, a belief, or a relationship. Change doesn’t always have to be big to be meaningful. Sometimes, it’s the small realizations or quiet moments that stick with us the longest.

So what counts as a “story of change”? Here are a few ways to interpret the theme:

• A novel where the main character goes through personal growth
• A memoir or biography about a major life shift
• A nonfiction title that inspires new habits or thinking
• A story that explores a changing community or culture
• A book that simply feels like it marks a turning point—for the characters or for you

Need a few suggestions to get started? Here are some titles to consider:

Fiction

• The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
• Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
• The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
• Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
• Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Nonfiction

• Untamed by Glennon Doyle
• Bittersweet by Susan Cain
• Everything Happens for a Reason (and Other Lies I’ve Loved) by Kate Bowler
• Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin
• The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

I’ll be diving into something from my own to-be-read stack that fits the theme—and I’d love to know what you’re reading too! Share your picks in the comments, tag me on social, or just take a moment to reflect on how the stories you’re reading are shaping the story you’re living.

Let this month be a reminder that growth often comes in chapters—and that every page turned is a small change in itself.