Yes, I do believe I am the last person in blogland to post their 2008 year end summary. I know some of you have been patiently waiting for this post and without further ado, here it goes. I am going to do this in two posts. The first post will encompass all the books I read this year, with statistics. The second post I will only talk about the books published in 2008 and pick my top reads. I probably won't post the second part until AAR holds it's Annual Reader Poll.
First, I will start off with some statistics. Yeah, I am a total nerd. I love numbers and lists and graphs and what have you. Work with me people!
Total books read = 159
By Publishing Datepublished in 2008 = 57
published in 2007 = 40
published 2000 - 2006 = 34
published 1990 - 1999 = 22
published 1980 - 1989 = 3
published 1965 - 1979 = 3
As you can see the largest percentage of books read was 36% and were published in 2008. I wish this percentage was higher, maybe 50%. But seeing as how I only started reading romance a few years ago, I have a lot of catching up to do. With there being so many great books already published that I haven't had the pleasure of reading.
By Review Rating
Grade A = 14
Grade A- = 14
Grade B+ = 40
Grade B = 29
Grade B- = 27
Grade C+ = 4
Grade C = 16
Grade C- = 5
Grade D = 8
Grade F = 0
DNF = 1
I guess it is no surprise that the largest percentage of books received a B rating. What I am surprised with is the number of A grades that I gave. I thought I was pretty stingy with my A rating. Apparently, I read some really good books this year.
By Genre
Contemporary = 21
Erotic = 15
Fantasy = 4
Futuristic = 4
Historical = 33
Medieval = 6
Mystery = 4
Paranormal = 33
Romantic Suspense = 23
Urban Fantasy = 11
Western = 5
I think the most disappointing realization for me is the low number of medieval books I read. That is my favorite genre and I only read 6 books and one of those was a DNF. None of them rated an A. A pleasant surprise though, is urban fantasy. A new-to-me genre, but one that is quickly moving up to a favorite. I think it is interesting to note that historical and paranormal are tied. If you asked me, I would have thought I read more paranormal than historical.
I have more to come in my next post. (thanks for being so patient!)
13 comments:
All I can say is 159! Wow.
Kwana, before I started blogging that number was in the 200s. But hey, the way I look at it, I am socializing more :)
Graphs? We need graphs? LOL
I haven't done my list, mostly because I wasn't that organized last year.
Great job reading 159!
It looks like you are also a pretty forgiving reader. I always feel like I look more kindly upon books than others, but looking at your grades, I feel better about myself.
And although I didn't keep track, I'd guess I read at least 150 or so books. I think I only reviewed about 30, LOL!
Wow! You even have them listed by date published. You go girl.
159 Books in one year is FANTASTIC! Good for you!
I love the graphs and charts and stats. Glad to see I'm not the only geek reading romance. ;)
I agree that it's more fun to blog more and read less than to read more, but not have anyone to talk about it all with!
That is a great number Jill and you exceeded your yearly goal, so yay :D
what genre are you categorizing the Women of the Otherworld series? Just wondering :)
LOL, I'd say you're a nice grader :D Seriously, I think that you got it all spread out well (the years)... I can't wait to see the part 2 post :)
ps - It's still January, so I think you're fine with end of the year post... I mean, they take a long time to compile!!
Thanks everyone! I had a fun time working on the graphs and compiling the statistics.
Lori, sometimes I felt like I was so harsh with a review. Although, I didn't ever have to give out an F grade.
Nath, I looked back at my notes and I said 4 books of Kelley Armstrongs were urban fantasy and 3 were paranormal. Whoops, I guess I should be more consistant with that.
Wow what a thorough list. I do think that this is my most favorite best of list that I've read EVER. Great job sweetie and 159, yay you!
HAHA! I seriously love that you did a pie chart. LOVE IT!
I think 159 is excellent. =)
LOL, that's what I was wondering... because I know you've read almost the whole series this year, but it didn't add up...
Guess what I got yesterday? Men of the Otherworld!!! Yay!
Rowena, You are way too kind. Thank you for the nice words :)
Holly, I actually two other pie charts and I thought that might be overkill!
Nath, You lucky dog you. I can't wait to hear what you think. Had you already read some of the stories on the internet?
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