As the year starts to come to a close, we readers start to think about what we would like to read next year and for some of us, we look for the reading challenge that excites us the most. As most people know, Literary Exploration tries to explore all different genres in the hope to become a well-rounded reader and even discover something new. So in 2013 we would like to challenge you to explore further.
Instead of increasing the book club to two books a month we decided we wanted people to read what they wanted to read; but we also want people to explore. So we are challenging everyone to dedicate either 12, 24 or 36 books that you would normally read to different genres. We have compiled a list which hopefully will give you a chance to explore literature a little deeper.
It’s real simple; below you will see an easy (12 books), hard (24 books) or insane (36 books) challenge. Each genre links to the Goodreads genre page if you need some suggestions on what to read. We want you to have some fun and explore; hopefully you might find a new genre that peaks your interest. To sign up either join the Literary Exploration book club on Goodreads and talk about your progress with others involved or for the bloggers out there, if you want to add it as part of your blogging experience simply let us know with a link (to your Literary Exploration Challenge page) in the comments below so our readers can see how you are going.
This is the first year doing this and if all goes well we might expand and make it a yearly challenge. If we do decide to do this on a yearly basis and you feel that there are some genres are either too heavily focused on or not mentioned at all, please let me know. The idea of this challenge is to have a well-balanced list of genres and not focusing on one genre more than any others.
Good luck all who decide to join in. I personally am going to go for the 36 book, insane challenge and I’m really looking forward to it. While there are some genres I’m not looking forward to reading, it’s all part of being a literary explorer. What could be wrong with that?
Easy Challenge
- Classics
- Fantasy
- Graphic Novels
- Historical Fiction
- Horror
- Literary Fiction
- Mystery
- Non Fiction
- Romance
- Science Fiction
- Thriller
- Young Adult
Hard Challenge
- Adventure
- Auto-Biography/Biography
- Chick-Lit
- Classics
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Graphic Novels
- Historical Fiction
- Horror
- Humour
- Literary Fiction
- Magical Realism
- Mystery
- Non Fiction
- Paranormal
- Philosophical
- Poetry
- Pulp – (Hard-Boiled or Noir)
- Romance
- Science Fiction
- Steampunk
- Thriller
- Victorian
- Young Adult
Insane Challenge
- Adventure
- Auto-Biography/Biography
- Chick-Lit
- Childrens Book
- Classics
- Cyberpunk
- Drama
- Dystopian
- Educational
- Erotica
- Espionage
- Fantasy
- Graphic Novels
- Gothic
- Hard-Boiled
- Historical Fiction
- Horror
- Humour
- Literary Fiction
- Magical Realism
- Mystery
- Noir
- Non Fiction
- Paranormal
- Philosophical
- Poetry
- Post-Apocalyptic
- Romance
- Science Fiction
- Steampunk
- Supernatural
- Thriller
- True Crime
- Urban Fantasy
- Victorian
- Young Adult
I am so excited about this and am totally signing up for INSANE!! :))
Awesome 🙂 I think it’s going to be a lot of fun
This looks like so much fun that I have to go for the INSANE challenge! Thanks for hosting!
Here’s my blog post:
http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.com/2012/12/2013-literary-exploration-reading.html
It’s going to be so much fun
Hello! This sounds fabulous – I, too, am going for the INSANE challenge. Thank you very much for hosting.
http://readingchallenged.wordpress.com/2012/12/20/2013-the-year-of-reading-challenges/
Welcome aboard
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I’ve joined the Goodreads group, but I’ll also be keeping up with it on my blog. http://www.owltellyouaboutit.com/posts/2013-literary-exploration-reading-challenge/
Welcome aboard 🙂
Are we allowed to use books from other challenges (I believe the term is “crossover”–I’ve been away from the challenge community for a while, and I’m trying to nudge my way back)?
You can use any book, if it fits in for a few different challenges then go for it
I am also insane – here we go! My sign-up post.
Have fun 🙂
I am totally insane – hope to stay that way.
http://janeharfeld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/2013-literary-exploration-reading.html
I’m sure you will
This challenge is a great idea – I just posted my list
http://thesunnypatch.blogspot.ca/2012/12/reading-plans-for-2013.html
Good to see Frankenstein on your list 😀
Just posted my list, looking forward to it! http://catnerd.wordpress.com/2012/12/30/book-challenge-2-literary-exploration/
great list
Posted my link http://achickwhoreads.blogspot.com/2012/12/2013-literary-exploration-reading.html
welcome aboard
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I’m in – http://booksandneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2012/12/genre-variety-reading-challenges-2013.html – Insane level!
That’s a lot of challenges
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Joined the group on Goodreads and wanted to leave a comment as well. I’ll be joining at the Insane level. http://alyshadeshae.com/2013/01/02/entry-2013-literary-exploration-reading-challenge/
Thanks, good luck
I just posted about this challenge on my (recently started) blog. I joined at the insane level, of course, it seems to fit me well. 🙂 http://wordsaboutworks.blogspot.com/2013/01/literary-exploration.html
Good luck with your new blog
I am writing my post now! I am participating in the Hard Level.
Exciting
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Exciting challenge. I am participating in Hard level. 🙂
Welcome and good luck
This challenge sounds really good! I’m aiming for the hard level! 🙂
Excellent
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