20 for 2020 Reading Challenge

As an Avid reader, I never need an excuse to read.  I like to think that I read a reasonably diverse range of books, but like most readers, I do have my comfort zone, - my "go-to" genres. 

I thought it would be fun to host a reading challenge designed to gently expand one's horizons and encourage the exploration of books we might not otherwise read, 

So behold! My 20 for 2020 reading challenge!

For any single reader, many of the individual challenges will not seem like much of a challenge at all.  I have included challenges based on genre and format, as well as other reading choices, so most readers will be able to do much of the list without even trying. But I think (hope) that readers will find a few on the list to gently nudge them out of their normal comfort zone to try something a little different for them. 

If you decide to take the challenge, please share your choices and progress on social media using the tag #20for2020Reading. 

So if you want to play along, here is how:

• The goal is to complete a list of 20 challenges in the year 2020 
• All books should be started and completed in 2020 - but late starters for the challenge can add their reads any time as long as the book was read 2020
• Books should only be used for one of the challenges on the list - No doubling up!
• Unless the challenge contains specific wording saying otherwise, Print, E-books, or audiobooks are all acceptable for any of the general challenges.
• Use Hashtag #20for2020Reading to post your progress and pairings (if you wish) to social media and please consider including a link to your review if you have posted one somewhere online (your blog, GoodReads, etc.). I would love to hear about your books and thoughts so please tag me on Twitter - @Page_Turned and/or Instagram - @thelastpageturned
• Have fun! That's what this is supposed to be about anyways 😊

1. The Backlist - Read a book that is at least 2 years old.
2. The Frontlist - Read a book that is a new release (less than 6 months old)
3. The Truth - Read a Non-Fiction title that is not a biography/memoir (True Crime, Documentary, etc.)
4. People Person Books - Read a Biography or memoir
5. The Quick and Easy - Read a novella or short book - 250 pages or less (or the audiobook equivalent) OR read a collection of short stories.
6. The Long Haul - Read a long book - 450 pages or more (or the audiobook equivalent)
7. Indie Inclined - Read an Indie or small press published title
8. Listen Up! - Listen to an audiobook
9. Long Ago - Read a book that takes place more than 25 years ago
10. Different Worlds - Read a Science Fiction or Fantasy Book
11. Reading on the Edge of Your Seat - Read a Thriller/Suspense/Mystery book
12. Traveler Through Books - Read a book that has been translated from another language
13. Young at Heart - Read a YA novel
14. Books That Go Bump In The Night - Read a Horror or Ghost story
15. New Beginnings - Start a new (to you) series or trilogy
16. Meet a New Author - Read a debut novel
17. Relationship Goals ...Or Not - Read a book that centers around the beginning or the end of a relationship/marriage. (Romance, Domestic Noir, etc)
18. Read a Movie - Read a book that is also a movie
19. The Winner is... - Read a book Short-listed for a major literary award
20. One World - Read a book written by, and that has a main character that is someone of a different color, culture, sexual orientation, or religion than you.

Happy Reading, 

Christine