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Every year, I read a lot of books. A lot of people strive to read fifty-two books in a year, or a book a week. I can reach that goal in fourteen weeks. In fact, I did, in 2007. Most of these books I read for fun. A few are assigned, for the numerous classes I take in my quest for an English Degree.
I have been accused by some people that this is all bragging. Well, sorta, but not really. I don’t keep track of the books I read to make other people feel bad; I keep track to remember all the books I read. Besides, this place is all about my life, and reading is a huge part of it.
2007 is the first year that I really kept track of how many books I read, with rules about what I could read, which really came in handy. I wasn’t allowed to read the same book twice in a year, otherwise it wouldn’t count (which means that had I managed to finish Turn of the Screw both times it was assigned that year, it would have only counted once; I read it at the end of 2006, and thus never made it through again). Also, as long as the book had some kind of organizational scheme, it counted (that means no children’s books along the lines of The Cat and the Hat, although I did read a few to my cousin.)
In 2007, along with keeping a list, I attempted to blog weekly about which books I read, which didn’t work out so well, since half the time I forgot to publish them weekly. I’d get five posts published at a time, when I finally found time to get them up. In 2008, I’m keeping it simple, and keeping the reading list to the Book List 2008 page.
Keeping a track of what I read has been really helpful in seeing what it is that I truly love to read. I was surprised at how many series books I really do read, and how many classics I have tackled just for fun.
I encourage everyone to keep their own list, but you’re welcome to come check out what I’m reading (or have read) at any time.
