Darla G. Denton | Author Platform Coach

It’s a new year and that means time for a new reading challenge …. or two 😉

I love reading challenges. Not because I finish them and have a sense of accomplishment… Oh no. That would be silly. No, I love taking part in reading challenges because it helps me narrow down my choices. See, without a guideline to choose from I will literally stand in an isle of books and want to read them all! It’s pathetic really.

So, I use book challenges as a way to help me narrow my focus and give me suggestions on what to read next. I rarely ever complete the challenges but I sure do love starting them.

This year, instead of taking part in a global challenge, I decided to make my own.

 

Challenge #1: The Ultimate Reading Challenge for Romance Readers

With this challenge I wanted to broaden my experience in the romance genre.

Usually I stick to Paranormal Romance and Romantic Suspense with some Erotic Romances thrown in for spice 😉

Though I’ve been devouring romance novels since I was a teenager, there are sub-genres I’ve never even laid eyes on.

Like, for instance, African American Romances and Gothic Romances. I’ve never even read a Holiday Romance which is just plain wrong!

So, this year I am going to right that wrong and read them all! Anyone with me???

Basically, what I want to do is choose a different story form each time I choose a sub-genre to read from. I also want to pick a book from a New Author and a book from a Popular Author from each sub-genre as well. If you are having a hard time find a New Author then just pick an author that is new to you.

Since we all know how important reviews are for authors I also want to leave an honest review for each book I’ve read.

If you want to participate then save the infographic I made above for reference. Also, feel free to invite anyone you want. The more the merrier!

You can see the books that I have chosen, track my progress and see my reviews through my Goodreads Shelf : Romance Reader Challenge 2015  and searching for #RomanceReaderChallenge2015

 

Challenge #2: The Most Epic Reading Challenge for Avid Readers

I love books.

All books.

Yet, when I go to read a book I reach for the same type of book over and over and over again.

I call myself an Avid Reader but I only avidly read one or two genres throughout the year.

This year I want to rectify that. I want to read a book from every category in the Amazon book section. EVERY Category!! (except Calendars and Children’s Books)

I know it sounds kind of crazy but in the end I think it will be a lot of fun.

Who knows I might find a new favorite genre out of this!

What I’m hoping to do is choose a different form of literature with each book. I also want to alternate between Fiction and Non-Fiction. Then I want to browes each category until I find a book that sounds interesting.

I can take the category as literal or vague as I want.

What do I mean by that?

Well let’s say I want to find a Non-Fiction Novel in the Art Category. Then maybe I will look for art books that focus on Body Acceptance…etc…

I want to have some fun with this challenge and see what gems I can uncover.

Are you with me???

If you want to participate then save the infographic I made above for reference. Also, feel free to invite anyone you want. The more the merrier!

You can see the books that I have chosen, track my progress and see my reviews through my Goodreads Shelf : Avid Reader Challenge 2015 and searching for #AvidReaderChallenge2015

Friday @ 9am “Body Love Mantras, Personal Goals and Self Help Books”

Monday @ 9am “Diversity in Romance. Does That Even Exist?“

• Do you like to have reading goals? 
• Have you ever completed a reading challenge?
• What do you think of the books I’ve decided to read for my challenges?