New Feature: Reading Challenges Now Live on Risingshadow!

We’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new feature on Risingshadow — [url=/reading-challenge]Reading Challenges[/url] (menu: Challenge / Reading Challenge) are now available for all our users! Inspired by popular challenges like Goodreads and Popsugar, our new system allows you to join fun, themed reading challenges directly on our site.   You can now dive into curated challenges, track your reading progress, and discover books that match each prompt — all while sharing the experience with the Risingshadow community. It's a great way to explore new genres, find motivation to tackle your to-be-read pile, and connect with fellow book lovers.   The first set of challenges is already live, and we’ll continue adding fresh ones throughout the year, including seasonal themes and genre-specific goals. Whether you're a casual reader or a challenge devotee, there’s something for everyone.

I was looking at the Goodreads one and saw it says "Attend | Read Books | Admin" under each prompt and wondered what each meant?

I have never heard of Popsugar but another popular site that uses reading challenges is [url=https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges]StoryGraph[/url].

[color=#0f1f27][size=2][font=Helvetica, Tahoma, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif]Here's how to participate in the reading challenge:[/font][/size][/color] [ol] [li][color=#0f1f27][size=2][font=Helvetica, Tahoma, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif]Log in to the website.[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#0f1f27][size=2][font=Helvetica, Tahoma, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif]Click the text "[b]Participate[/b]" next to the challenge task to which you want to add a book you've read that fits the theme. The book must be read (or listened to) during the year 2025.[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#0f1f27][size=2][font=Helvetica, Tahoma, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif]In the "Book title" field, enter the name of the book. A dropdown menu will appear below the field with suggestions from Rising's database that match the title. If the book you read appears in the list, click on it. If it’s not found in Rising’s database, write the full name of the book and the author's name.[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#0f1f27][size=2][font=Helvetica, Tahoma, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif]If you want, you can write a short explanation in the lower text field about why the book you read fits the particular challenge task.[/font][/size][/color][/li] [li][color=#0f1f27][size=2][font=Helvetica, Tahoma, Geneva, Arial, sans-serif]Finally, click "[b]Save[/b]".[/font][/size][/color][/li] [/ol]

Our very own [url=/reading-challenge/risingshadow-2025]Risingshadow 2025[/url] Reading Challenge is now live! With 25 unique prompts designed to spark your imagination, this challenge invites you to explore the rich worlds of speculative fiction—from fantastical realms and futuristic societies to chilling horrors and thought-provoking tales. Whether you're discovering new favorites or revisiting beloved classics, it's the perfect time to dive into stories that entertain, challenge, and inspire. Join the challenge and share your reading journey with the community!

How do you set up a new Challenge?    I participate in an [url=https://app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/79afe409-6825-49d5-848f-116e58049dc6]Alphabet Challenge on StoryGraph[/url] that might be fun to have here as well were you try to read a book that starts with each letter of the alphabet. 

Staff members are able to create a new challenges on Reading Challenge main page on link "+ Create Challenge" :)