Thanks again everyone for all your nice comments on the new blog look. Now to get back to all the book talk. I feel so behind. I still need to talk about Christmas gifts received (books are involved) and books read over my blog break. One step at a time I guess. So first, the Stats. Here’s my year in review:
- Total Books Read in 2006: 91
- Books by Women: 64
- Books by Men: 27
- Fiction: 42
- Mystery: 40
- Classics: 2
- Non-fiction: 3
- Graphic Novels: 3
- Poetry: 1
Well, there are no big surprises. I know I tend to read more books written by women (not a planned choice but it just happens) and I also read a lot of mysteries. If you missed the post on my favorite reads of 2006 you can find it here.
As to my resolutions, first off I would love to make a bigger dent into my stacks of unread books. I said that last year too but this year I will track where my books read come from. Hopefully that will help me remember to read more from my stacks and borrow less from the library.
Classics only two read? I’m hoping that the Winter Classics Challenge will help with this number as I’d really like to read at least five classics this year (I said the same thing last year!). Also, can someone come up with a non-fiction challenge too? I really would like to read at least five non-fiction books this year. I do read a lot of poems throughout the year but this year I’d like to be more focused and read at least two poetry collections.
No big resolutions really and next year stats will probably look the same but ultimately I hope it’s a year filled with lots of good reads.
Sounds like a good start to the new year.
A non-fiction challenge would be a good idea…I have a couple of collections of essays lined up, and since reading The Fragrance of Guava was so illuminating, I’d definitely be up for looking out biographical works on other authors I like.
I’m so impressed by people who can get through almost a 100 books in a year – wow! A non-fiction challenge is also a good idea. Love your new look, Iliana, but writing my comments here I’m not sure what the icons refer to in the boxes above. I’m guessing one’s my email and another’s the domain name, but I’m too stupid iconically to work it out…. This was from Litlove, in case I mess up. Happy New Year!
Nice numbers you have here. I gave up on my online booklist this year. I will have to do better for 2007.
Wow, you got through so many books in 2006! I did my best ever but that was still only a fraction of what you read! Good luck with all the books you hope to get through in 2007!
Thanks Nik! Max – Essays are also another genre I don’t read. Oh there’s just not enough time. Litlove – you figured it out 🙂 The comment came through just fine. Nancy & Claire – Well I say those numbers are quite high due to mysteries. I find mysteries quick reading for the most part.
I used to read lots of mysteries, but this year I didn’t get in quite as many as usual–now I am really in a mystery mood. I also read more women than men–I don’t try to, but it just seems to work out that way! I agree–a NF challenge would be great. I am always a slow NF reader even though so many books sound so good!
A non-fiction challenge would be great!! Or one in which I read all of the biographies I have languishing on my shelves. I was also think that I need to read more mysteries since I adore them so much!
Congrats on your amazing reading achievement from 2006! Over the break I actually got two new bookshelves, one of which is dedicated to the TBR pile. I feel a tad more organized, anyway.
Here’s to 2007!
Sorry I’m late in posting how great your site looks!! And while I am completely behind reading from your own shelves (I should take some of that advice myself) as a librarian I feel compelled to say…Please continue to check stuff out!!! (Okay, I’ll take that hat off now.) Can I just say, I’m so excited to see some of the creative and crafty projects you’ve worked on?!
I’ve read a lot more books by women this year. And I’ve found a few new favorites along the way!
Danielle – Me too, non-fiction just seems to be slow going for me. Heather T. – I’m going to try and only choose books from my stacks for any upcoming challenge. I need to make room for more books 🙂 LK – Yeah for new bookshelves! Chelle – Thank you. And, how come I can’t access your site anymore? I miss reading it. SciFiChick – I say anytime you find new favorites it’s a good year 🙂
I would love to partake in a nonfiction challenge. Hey, let’s get Mikey Carl! He’ll eat organize anything! 😉
For those of you too young to understand this comment, you need to see the old Life cereal commercials!
Ooop! That didn’t work. I tried to strike-through “Mikey” and “eat.” Oh, well. That’s what I get for being old (and silly)!
Les too funny! I don’t know how to figure out the strike-through thing yet either 😉
91! Fantastic! That is a numer I daresay I’ll never approach. Glad to see some graphic novels in the midst! I think you should go ahead with that non-fiction challenge idea! I know I’m going to try to work a bit more non-fiction into my reading this year (if the mood strikes, of course!)
Hi Iliana my favorites read last year have to be:
#1 The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon (I have my mom reading it right now…)
#2 Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See (Just sent a copy to my KS(Kindred Spirit) and she said she’s hooked on it:) )
#3 The Kite Runner
Yep those are my top faves for last year!
Carl V. – You know, I may just give that non-fiction challenge a go. I’m just going to wait until some of these others end though. I’m overwhelmed as it is 🙂 Heather – I love, love the Shadow of the Wind. I remember reading your review. I hope your mom likes it 🙂 The Kite Runner was also one of my faves from last year.
I could probably use a nonfiction challenge too–although not until after the Winter Classics Challenge is over.
I’m looking forward to reading your thoughts on The Crimson Petal and the White, Iliana. I read it the year before last and really enjoyed it.
I plan to read Emma next month as the TBR Challenge and the Classics Challenge. Send two birds flying from their perch with one stone.