Beanstack: Reading challenges and personalised recommendations

Beanstack is a free online tool and mobile app that helps people of all ages track their reading and stay motivated. It's often called a “Fitbit for reading” because it uses fun features like badges, streaks, and community challenges to encourage daily reading.

When you register, you will also get personalised book recommendations and book reviews.

Current reading challenges

26 Books in 2026

Love reading? Here's your chance to win prizes!

Log your reading throughout the year on the Beanstalk app or website to earn badges. Complete the challenge and go in to win.

1000 Books Before School

Ages 0-5
Dates: ongoing

Give your child a head start by reading 1000 books together before they start school.

Pick up an optional tracking chart from your library and collect a sticker for every 100 books read to record your child's progress. Log your read books in Beanstack and receive a reward at 500 and 1000 books read.

Build your child’s reading habits and set them up for success!