Exploring the POPSUGAR Reading Challenge: Recommendations

While you’re tackling the 2024 Read Harder Challenge, why not take on additional reading challenges? Book enthusiasts often find themselves engaged in multiple reading challenges, showcasing their dedication and love for literature. In each edition of the Read Harder Newsletter, I’ll be highlighting recommendations for various reading challenges from around the web, along with noteworthy readathons and literary events.

Delving into the POPSUGAR Reading Challenge

The POPSUGAR Reading Challenge is a perennial favorite among readers. Here are recommendations for the top six prompts out of the 50:

A book with the word “leap” in the title

Lucky Leap Day by Ann Marie Walker

Dive into a leap day romance as Cara discovers an unexpected tradition during her visit to Ireland. Following a spontaneous proposal and a whirlwind romance, Cara finds herself navigating the complexities of love and commitment.

Alternate options:

Leaping Beauty: And Other Animal Fairy Tales by Gregory Maguire

The Salmon Who Dared to Leap Higher by Ahn Do-hyun

The Cat, the Cash, the Leap, and the List by Sue Campbell

A bildungsroman

Real Life by Brandon Taylor

Brandon Taylor delivers a poignant bildungsroman centered on Wallace, a queer Black man navigating the complexities of identity and belonging. Set against the backdrop of university life in the Midwest, Wallace’s journey of self-discovery resonates with authenticity and emotional depth.