Participating in Blogchatter’s TBR challenge for the second year
brings in me a desire to read the books with clear focus and dedication to
successfully complete the target of reading 24 books in this year with a simple
goal of reading two books per month.
Happy to share with my fellow bloggers that I have reached the
said target of reading 24 books in the year 2023. Received reward points and
sticker from Blog chatter, which worked as a boost to dare to register for this
year’s TBR Challenge.
With regard to books, I read from the nearby library and the books
received for review from Blogchatter, writer's melon and sometime from Authors.
I mostly read non- fiction
which includes travel, food, biography, self- help etc. apart from children’s
books and certain romance novels.
One
of the literary sources say that – “With a growing appetite for knowledge and
self-improvement, readers are turning to non-fiction for insights, expertise,
and real-world perspectives. In 2024, we can anticipate a continued surge in
demand for well-researched and thought-provoking non-fiction that addresses
current affairs, personal development, and societal issues.”
Moreover, with a
growing global consciousness around environmental sustainability and social
justice, both fiction and non-fiction may see an uptick in works that tackle
these pressing issues. Writers who skillfully weave these themes into their
narratives could resonate strongly with readers seeking stories that reflect
the challenges and aspirations of the contemporary world.
With a much good intention, the literary
world is increasingly recognizing the importance of diverse voices and
perspectives. Both fiction and non-fiction will likely see a surge in works
that amplify underrepresented voices, sharing unique stories and shedding light
on experiences that have historically been marginalized or overlooked.
Because of all these the expectations about the
books that will be coming out in 2024 is high and it will be a time to
celebrate for bibliophiles as there is much to look forward in this year .
For me MY favourite author’s book HOW TO BE HAPPY is going to be released in May. I’m planning to get it into my TBR for sure.
Then the book WHO’S URDU IS IT ANYWAY? A COLLECTION
OF STORIES BY NON MUSLIM URDU WRITERS, TRANSLATED BY RAKSHANDA JALIL. Will love to include this for the love of the language.
KNIT INDIA THROUGH LITERATURE by SIVASANKARI and THE LESS YOU PREACH THE MORE YOU LEARN by SHASHI THAROOR & JOSEPH ZACHARIAS is on the list.
Ultimately, the goal of any reading challenge is three-fold: to build a culture of
reading in a community, to increase book circulation, and to offer insight into
the reading habits of students and library patrons. This not only helps participants develop a habit of reading
regularly but also fosters a
love for reading that extends beyond the challenge itself. Additionally, reading challenges can introduce
participants to new genres and authors, expanding their literary horizons and
exposing them to diverse perspectives and ideas.
The element
of challenge gives
participants an incentive to read, and a sense of achievement on finishing them. Whether the child is just
beginning to pick up books, or is an avid reader already, the Reading Challenge
will fire up their imagination says an expert.
("I'm participating in the #TBRChallenge by Blogchatter" and a
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Participating in #TBRChallenge is always exciting for me too
ReplyDeleteyes, it is for everyone participating.
DeleteYesss we all need to do our bit to spread reading.
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ReplyDeleteGreat post! cheers, to all the bookworms!
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