My wife has taken a challenge to attempt to read 210 books in this upcoming year.  She is an extremely avid reader and may actually accomplish that goal.  As for myself, while I love to read, I am no speed reader and devote slightly less time to reading.  Nonetheless, I wanted to challenge myself to read and most challenges seem somewhat arbitrary beyond having the goal of “reading more.”  The challenge that I’m going to undertake will challenge me to read outside of my comfort zone and to expand my horizons.  Anyone wishing to partake in this challenge with me, feel free!

Part 1: Read a book from every major genre.
Arts & Photography
Biographies & Memoirs
Business & Investing
Children’s Books
Cooking, Food & Wine
History
Health, Mind, & Body
Literature & Fiction
Mystery & Thrillers
Parenting & Family
Religion & Spirituality
Romance
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Sports
Home & Garden
Nonfiction
Science
Entertainment
Comics & Graphic Novels
Outdoors & Nature
Gay & Lesbian

Note: If a book falls in two genres (ex: nonfiction/science) I will only be counting it for one genre.

Part 2: Read the Classics
I’ve chosen the following list of “top 100 books” of which I will read 3 that I have not previously read.

Part 3: Open the Mind
I will read 1 book written by an author whom I have differing political or ethical views.

Part 4: Tie Up Loose Ends
I will finish any books that I’ve started and not yet completed.  Thankfully that is only 2-3 books, but its going on.

If you wish to participate in the same challenge and track your progress on your blog, let me know and I’ll link to it.  If you have another challenge you’re participating in, share.

Happy New Years!

-Nick