Do you do a reading challenge every year, or set a reading goal? If so, we hope you’ll follow along with library staff Jess as she does Book Riot’s Read Harder Challenge 2019! We welcome Jess to the blog to explain why she chose this challenge.
Every year I participate in the Goodreads Challenge (check out our Introduction to Goodreads Workshop here!) to help keep me motivated. This year I wanted something to help guide my reading. I am participating in Book Riot’s Read Harder 2019 Challenge. There is a list of 24 categories and people can choose whatever book they like to check off a category. There’s no guide on the length of books or even that books have to be specifically for adults. Remember, it’s okay to read YA! Download and print out the list here.
When I first saw the list, I was really impressed by the range and diversity of options. I have never read manga, and it has been years since I read a novel in letters. I know that some of these categories will be a bit of a stretch for me so hopefully I can read outside my comfort zone! I have really enjoyed the books I’ve read so far. Look out for my reviews by following along with me on St. Thomas Public Library’s Instagram as I work through the challenge, and hopefully you will be inspired to challenge yourself as well!
Feel free to post about what you’re reading, and don’t forget to tag @stthomaspubliclibrary and use the #ReadHarder hashtag on your posts so we can see how you’re doing!