The Literary Exploration Reading Challenge Returns for 2014

Posted December 12, 2013 by Michael @ Knowledge Lost in Literature / 9 Comments

The Literary Exploration reading challenge is back, by popular demand. 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 we are challenging everyone to dedicate either 12, 24 or 36 books that you would normally read during the year 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 year we have adjusted the insane challenge slightly to make it a little more rounded. The popularity of the reading challenge with overwhelming and we are pleased to see how many people wanted to do it again next year. We have even offered some bonus for those who want to take it to the next level. 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

Hard Challenge

Insane Challenge

Bonus points points (can be exchanged for bragging rights) for Translated Fiction and books over 800 pages.

frellathon

I plan on doing the easy one as I’ve mentioned. I don’t know how likely I am to get to every genre non fiction in particular not being a fave of mine but I’ll try for sure

December 12, 2013, 5:29 pm

Michael @ Literary Exploration

I’m starting to get into non-fiction, so I’m looking forward to it
December 13, 2013, 8:34 am

june seghni

.did the insane challenge this year and loved it .. will definitely be having a go again this year..

December 12, 2013, 5:44 pm

Michael @ Literary Exploration

It was so much fun, can’t wait to do it again
December 13, 2013, 8:34 am

Marie

I really loved doing the challenge yet. I haven’t sorted out my wrap up post yet, but I definitely didn’t make it through the whole Insane list, partly because I had a bit of a reading slump for the past couple of months. I wasn’t planning on doing any challenges for 2014 but seeing the changes has really tempted me – as well as the bonus points!

December 13, 2013, 6:23 am

Michael @ Literary Exploration

I’m happy to tempt you. I have reading slumps, I’m hoping you have recovered from the slump
December 13, 2013, 8:35 am

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