My daughter posted a link to this blog on Facebook, and I think it's as nifty a challenge as any.
The 2016 Reading Challenge
Basically, you have to read one different book from each of 12 categories during 2016.
Mine are (or might be):
Book published this year: The Caine Prize for African Fiction anthology, due out in July
Book I can finish in a day: I'm tempted to dig out an old Judy Blume middle grade title that I never read, such as Blubber or Are you there God? It's me, Margaret
Book I've been meaning to read: City on Fire by Garth Risk Hallberg.
Book recommended by local librarian or bookseller: Chernobyl by Svetlana Alexievich
Book I should have read in school: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Book chosen for me by a loved one: Hmmm, I'll have to leave that one pending for now
Book banned at some point: Beloved by Toni Morrison
Book I previously abandoned: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Book I own but have never read: 1000 Acres by Jane Smiley
Book that intimidates me: Last Night in Twisted River by John Irving (just because it's long)
Book I've read already at least once: The Once and Future King by T.H. White
Pretty tall order, as I'm a slow reader and I have a busy year ahead of me.
How about you?
ETA: Throughout the year, feel free to post your progress and discuss your books here.
The 2016 Reading Challenge
Basically, you have to read one different book from each of 12 categories during 2016.
Mine are (or might be):
Book published this year: The Caine Prize for African Fiction anthology, due out in July
Book I can finish in a day: I'm tempted to dig out an old Judy Blume middle grade title that I never read, such as Blubber or Are you there God? It's me, Margaret
Book I've been meaning to read: City on Fire by Garth Risk Hallberg.
Book recommended by local librarian or bookseller: Chernobyl by Svetlana Alexievich
Book I should have read in school: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Book chosen for me by a loved one: Hmmm, I'll have to leave that one pending for now
Book banned at some point: Beloved by Toni Morrison
Book I previously abandoned: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Book I own but have never read: 1000 Acres by Jane Smiley
Book that intimidates me: Last Night in Twisted River by John Irving (just because it's long)
Book I've read already at least once: The Once and Future King by T.H. White
Pretty tall order, as I'm a slow reader and I have a busy year ahead of me.
How about you?
ETA: Throughout the year, feel free to post your progress and discuss your books here.
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