#Read Harder

Read Harder is Book Riot’s annual reading challenge, where we design 24 tasks to help you read outside your comfort zone and find your next favorite read!

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What are You Reading This Week — April 11, 2024

 April 11, 2024

What book are you reading right now?

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Travel the World With These International Books In Translation

 April 8, 2024

What's your favorite book in translation?

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What are You Reading This Week? — April 4, 2024

 April 4, 2024

Which book are you reading right now?

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7 Books About Pulling Pranks to Read On April Fools’ Day

 April 1, 2024

How do you feel about April Fools' Day pranks?

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What are You Reading This Week — March 28, 2024

 March 28, 2024

What was the last book you finished?

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The Best Poetry Collections are Queer, BIPOC, and Indie Published

 March 25, 2024

What's your favorite book of poetry?

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More Sci-Fi Novellas to Transport You to New Worlds

 March 21, 2024

What's your favorite sci-fi or fantasy novella?

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Join the Trans Rights Readathon March 22-29

 March 19, 2024

What's your favorite book by a trans author or featuring a trans main character?

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What are You Reading This Week — March 14, 2024

 March 14, 2024

What's the last book you finished?

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8 Fabulous New LGBTQ Middle Grade Books for Readers of All Ages

 March 11, 2024

What's your favorite LGBTQ middle grade book?