For the second year, High Country News is running a summer reading challenge. Like the library programs of our youth, HCN’s summer challenge is designed to spark the joy of reading, offering a bit of structure and a few gentle nudges to explore topics, genres and forms you might not otherwise seek out.
The game is simple: Follow the path and read something inspired by each prompt as you go. If you make it all the way through to the end, congratulations! But even if you don’t, enjoy the journey.
This year, the prompts were written by Melissa Chadburn,HCN’s contributing editor for books, culture and commentary, Poetry Editor Paisley Rekdal and Contributing Editor Michelle Nijhuis — an all-star lineup to kick off your reading season!
The prompts are open to your interpretation: You are in charge of your precious reading hours, and we get to marvel at the path you end up taking. Share your book picks at reading.hcn.org and see what everyone else is reading, too.
Additional information about the summer reading challenge can be found at reading.hcn.org, including how to participate and get updates, win HCN prizes and enjoy book events with your favorite authors this summer.
Happy reading!
Michael Schrantz is the marketing communications manager for High Country News based in Santa Fe. Email him at michael.schrantz@hcn.org or submit a letter to the editor. See our letters to the editor policy.
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Read with us.
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