2008 in Books
Dec. 31st, 2008 03:38 pmI figured I might as well do this now, although I might end up finishing another book before we ring in the New Year. If I do, I'll just sneak it in here.
Statistics:
Total number of books: 62
Total authors read: 48 (combining those authors who cowrote books)
Female authors read: 19
( List )
Male authors read: 29
( List )
Favorite Authors:
Margaret Atwood
C. S. Lewis
Diane Setterfield
Stephenie Meyer
Philip Pullman
Favorite Books:
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
Possession by A. S. Byatt
Set This House in Order by Matt Ruff
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( Entire list in reverse )
So, I didn't reach my second (third?) goal of 65 books, but considering I started this challenge in April, I think I did well. Am thinking I'll up my goal to 75 books for 2009!
Statistics:
Total number of books: 62
Total authors read: 48 (combining those authors who cowrote books)
Female authors read: 19
( List )
Male authors read: 29
( List )
Favorite Authors:
Margaret Atwood
C. S. Lewis
Diane Setterfield
Stephenie Meyer
Philip Pullman
Favorite Books:
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
Possession by A. S. Byatt
Set This House in Order by Matt Ruff
--
( Entire list in reverse )
So, I didn't reach my second (third?) goal of 65 books, but considering I started this challenge in April, I think I did well. Am thinking I'll up my goal to 75 books for 2009!