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RMFAO 2015 Genre Challenge

Hello dear readers,
I’m very excited to announce that I’ve created a reading-challenge: 2015 RMFAO Genre Challenge.
Every year we all think of reading atleast one book from all the genres but as the year progresses everything changes. This challenge will help you make sure that you read all the major genres in 2015.

Genre list for each month:

January- Science-Fiction
February- Crime/Mystery
March- Romance1
April- Young Adult
May- Classics/Literary
June- Non-Fiction
July- Dystopian/Apocalyptic
August- Contemporary
September- Humour
October- Horror
November- Historical
December- Adventure/Fantasy

Rules:

1. To participate follow The Reading Bud and join RMFAO (Goodreads group)
2. You have to read atleast 1 book each month for respective genre (as per above list)
3. You have to select a level (from the list below) and make an announcement here as well as your blog (if you have one.)

Levels:

Level 1: Casual Reader: 1 book (easy)
Level 2: Frequent Reader: 2 books (moderate)
Level 3: Bookworm: 3 books (mildly strenuous)
Level 4: Bibliophile: 4 books (strenuous)
Level 5: Bookiopath: 5 books or more (challenging)

Please mention what type of books you’ll read:
PB: paperback
EB: e-Book

Notes:

1. Take your time and go through your entire TBR-list before deciding the books to read.
2. You can join the challenge at any point of time.
3. You can drop out of the challenge any time you like.
4. You can select different levels every month.
5. Use this discussion board to share your reads with other members of the group.

Have a wonderful evening!

12 responses to “RMFAO 2015 Genre Challenge”

  1. mihrank Avatar

    Hi Heena – Thank you for this opportunity, I just sent you invite via goodreads. I look forward to participate in this challenge!

    http://kmihran.wordpress.com/2014/12/22/my-conversation-with-classical-pianist-mihran-kalaydjian/

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  2. By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff Avatar

    Heh, heh, heh! Bookiopath! I’m in Heena 🙂 I think I’ll start at level 1 though.

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar

      Great… 🙂
      And I was wondering about our Lil read-along for Fault In Our Stars… did u start? I’m on page 20…
      Will start posting on RMFAO board from tomorrow… I hope you can join me thee soon… 🙂

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  3. By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff Avatar

    I’ve only had time to read the first chapter. I’m visiting relatives through Sunday but I’ll try to check in 🙂

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar

      No worries dear… I might be done by then but we can still discuss it there 😀

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  4. lab1990 Avatar
    lab1990

    Oh, this sounds like a fun challenge. I like the idea of reading a variety of genres.

    -Lauren
    http://www.shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com

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  5. Molly Mortensen Avatar

    This is a cool idea! I really should read more genres. I keep meaning to, but then I pick up a fantasy instead. I could do January though, I like scifi. Not really branching out though. I could make them all fantasy + whatever the challenge is though. 😉

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar

      Thanks!
      And I like your twist! All the best 🙂

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  6. Aquileana Avatar

    This is such a thorough challenge!~ I love the monthly prompts.
    Good luck with it~ Best wishes ⭐ Aquileana 😀

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar

      Aww… Thanks a lot Aquileana! I’m glad you like it 🙂

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  7. Christy Birmingham Avatar

    You are a book-a-holic like me! This challenge is a great way for readers to add variety to their reading lists 🙂

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