read harder challenge

What are You Reading This Week?

It's our first Read Harder Challenge check-in of 2024! Have you completed any tasks? And what are you reading this week?

You Don’t Need to Treat Reading Like Going to the Gym

It's January, which means many readers are setting reading resolutions for the year. But are your goals turning reading into a chore?

6 Books to Get You Started on the POPSUGAR Reading Challenge

If you're attempting the POPSUGAR Reading Challenge alongside Read Harder this year, here are some recs to get you started.

They’re (Paper)back!: Winter 2024 YA Paperback Books for Your TBR

Your TBR has just grown by leaps and bounds, thanks to the winter 2024 YA paperback releases about to hit shelves.

7 Cozy Fantasy Books to Start 2024 Off On a Gentle Note

Here are seven excellent cozy fantasy books to help you complete the first task of the 2024 Read Harder Challenge.

The 10 Best New Young Adult Books of January 2024

The best new YA books out in January 2024 include queer classic retellings, hard-hitting contemporaries, and nonfiction about racism.

January 2024 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations

Start your new year with a bang with Book Riot's January 2024 horoscopes, paired with new books from Kiley Reid, Bora Chung, and more.

Winter 2024 YA Book Releases To Enjoy This Season (& Beyond)

Grab your TBR. It's about to explode with new titles once you dig through the winter 2024 YA book releases roundup.

Jump Into These 9 New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books in January 2024

The best new sci-fi and fantasy books out January 2024 feature mythological retellings, space adventures, cyberpunk ghost stories, and more!

What Are The Mental Health Benefits — and Drawbacks — of Reading Goals and Challenges?

What are the mental health impacts—good and bad—of engaging in reading goals and challenges? A look at the science.