Read Harder
Challenging reads and reading challenges
AudiobooksChildren'sComicsHistorical FictionHorrorMystery/ThrillerNonfictionRead HarderRomanceSci-Fi/FantasyTop 10 ListsYoung Adult
Read Harder
Reading Challenges That Actually Expand Your Horizons (Not Just Your TBR Pile)
After years of setting ambitious reading goals and failing spectacularly, I finally cracked the code. Here's how to design challenges that transform your reading life.
mrodDecember 29, 2025
Read Harder
How I Stopped Being a Genre Snob (And Found Books I Actually Love)
I used to only read one genre. Then I forced myself to branch out, and it changed everything. Here's what I learned about expanding your reading horizons.
mrodDecember 17, 2025
Read Harder
How I Designed a Reading Challenge That Actually Works (After Years of Failing)
Traditional reading challenges set me up for failure. Here's the system I developed that finally made me a more diverse, consistent reader.
mrodDecember 15, 2025
Recent Articles
My All-Time Top 10 Romance Series: A Definitive (and Highly Debatable) Ranking
mrod
Why I'm Obsessed With Reading Romance Series in the Right Order
mrod
WWII Historical Fiction That Actually Gets It Right: A Guide to the Best Series
mrod
Top 10 Mystery Series for New Readers: Your Perfect Entry Points Into the Genre
mrod
My All-Time Favorite Mystery Series for an Absolute Binge-Reading Marathon
mrod
Tudor Historical Fiction for the Obsessed: A Complete Guide to the Best Series
mrod
Get Read Harder content in your inbox
Subscribe to get exclusive read harder recommendations and reading guides.