#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!

7 Horror Books to Read for the 2024 Read Harder Challenge

Double up on your Halloween reading and Read Harder TBR with these horror books that check off 2024 Read Harder Challenge tasks.

What are You Reading This Weekend? — October 11, 2024

What did you finish reading this week? Did you check off any Read Harder Challenge tasks? And what's on your TBR for the weekend? Let's chat!

8 Must-Read Books That Went Under the Radar Last Year

Catch up with the best books of last year that you didn't hear about — including a few reads perfect for your Halloween TBR.

What are You Reading This Week? — October 3, 2024

Do you have seasonal October reading plans? And how is your progress going through the 2024 Read Harder Challenge? Let's discuss!

8 Books by Queer Authors to Read for the 2024 Read Harder Challenge

If you're trying to complete the 2024 Read Harder Challenge with books by queer authors, here are eight recommendations.

Exciting Changes Coming to Read Harder and Book Riot!

Exciting changes are coming to Book Riot and your inbox!

Your Favorite Books You Read for the Read Harder Challenge

Here are some of your favorite books you've read for tasks #10 and #12 of the 2024 Read Harder Challenge, plus updates from my reading life.

Getting Meta With It: Books About Books

These fiction and nonfiction books about books are perfect for Read Harder Task #20.

What are You Reading This Week? — September 19, 2024

What have you been reading this week? And which Read Harder Challenge tasks have you completed recently? Let's chat in the comments!

10 Must-Read New Books Out in Fall 2024 to Preorder Now

These new books out fall 2024 range from literary fiction to horror, cozy fantasy, dark academia, and so much more.