M. Suzanne Terry

With a fresh year comes a fresh reading goal. This year, I want to focus on reading some of the hundreds of books on my shelves. I’m also participating in a couple of reading challenges. In today’s Friday Five, I bring you two of the challenges and some interesting lists.

1. The 2016 Book Riot Read Harder Challenge – this challenge is an excellent guide to exploring new genres. And bonus – last year’s finishers received a 30% discount on a purchase with Book Riot.
2. The Modern Mrs. Darcy’s Reading Challenge – Twelve books, twelve categories. She also has a Pinterest board where people can recommend books for those who are searching for something to fit.
3. 32 new books to add to your shelves this year – An exciting list of books coming out (through May, I believe), complete with their release dates. I see you there, The Veins of the Ocean.
4. 32 Asian American writers  – for those looking to diversify their shelves.
5. Ten books that will give your creativity a boost – Although Steven Pressfield’s book is called The War of Art. The Art of War was written by Sun Tzu. Very different book.

Are you participating in any reading challenges this year? Tell me your goals!