Reading Challenge

Once upon a time, there was a girl who thought a good book could never be too long. If the story was amazing, why would you want it to end? That ... Read more

June 27, 2018August 7, 2019

20 short novels you can read in one day

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Reading Challenge

Need some momentum in your reading life? This list is for you. The next category for the 2018 Reading Challenge is “a book you can read in a day.” We already have ... Read more

April 25, 2018August 7, 2019

21 (potentially) award-winning books you’ll want to add to your To Be Read list

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Reading Challenge

Readers, it’s only April, but the book nominations and awards are already rolling in. The next category for the 2018 Reading Challenge is “a book nominated for an award in ... Read more

April 12, 2018August 7, 2019

Expand your literary horizons with these 20 books in translation

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Reading Challenge

I’m always curious about what lands a book on readers’ “favorites” lists. What compels my fellow readers to name a book the best thing they read in a whole year? ... Read more

March 5, 2018August 7, 2019

How to find books you’re more likely to love

Books & Reading, Reading Challenge

This weekend I visited a terrific used book sale in my town. When I went on Friday, the place was packed: a whole lot of readers were crammed into one smallish ... Read more

February 1, 2018August 7, 2019

25 must-read classics for women

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Reading Challenge

Have you ever finished a book and thought, Wow, I wish everyone would read that? An avid reader myself, I love hearing about the books that inspire strong reactions in ... Read more

January 24, 2018August 7, 2019

25 classics that are not remotely boring

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Reading Challenge

I hope it’s not just me: not only do I have a ridiculously long TBR list (that’s To Be Read, if you don’t usually discuss your reading life in acronyms), ... Read more

January 5, 2018August 7, 2019

What I’m (probably) reading for the 2018 Reading Challenge

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Reading Challenge

The 2018 Reading Challenge is here! Today I’m sharing the books I’m thinking of reading in 2018. In most categories, I share three titles I’m considering reading. (Lest you think I’m ... Read more

December 14, 2017August 7, 2019

The 2018 Reading Challenge

Books & Reading, Reading Challenge

Devoted readers and aspiring readers: want to get more out of your reading life in 2018? We’ve got a challenge just for you, and a free reading challenge kit to ... Read more

December 6, 2017August 7, 2019

20 Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winners to read to complete your Reading Challenge

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Reading Challenge

The twelfth and final category for the 2017 Reading Challenge—for those of you who are stretching yourselves this year—is “a Putlitzer Prize or National Book Award winner.” Readers, you could take ... Read more

get more out of your (reading) life

Reading Challenge

20 absorbing doorstop novels for your summer reading list

20 short novels you can read in one day

21 (potentially) award-winning books you’ll want to add to your To Be Read list

Expand your literary horizons with these 20 books in translation

How to find books you’re more likely to love

25 must-read classics for women

25 classics that are not remotely boring

What I’m (probably) reading for the 2018 Reading Challenge

The 2018 Reading Challenge

20 Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winners to read to complete your Reading Challenge