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2013 Reading Lists

Discuss all your favorite books of the non-speculative kind here. This is also the place to discuss reading lists and whatever you are currently reading.
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2013 Reading Lists

Postby Devonin » Tue Jan 01, 2013 1:20 am

So since it seems everybody but me bailed on the tracking for last year, the contest fell apart miserably. So forget contests.

This is just a thread where you can keep track of your pages and books read this year, for your and our general interest. I find it neat to see what other people are reading, so please, if you want to claim a post in here, don't hesitate to do so.

I like to set myself the goal of reading one more book and one more page than the previous year, but after last year's fairly ridiculous 92 books, and 51,886 pages, I think I've probably plateaued, but it's still handy to keep track just for reference. I'm also setting myself the goal of publishing a review for every 2013 book I read in the upcoming year that hasn't already been claimed/reviewed by someone else.
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Re: 2013 Reading Lists

Postby Devonin » Tue Jan 01, 2013 1:21 am

2012 Books Read: 92
2012 Pages Read: 51,886

2013 Books Read: 30/93 (32.25%)
2013 Pages Read: 14,784/51,887 (28.49%)
Progress Through Year: 137/365 (37.53%)

01. (T) Orb Sceptre Throne, by Ian C Esslemont (Fantasy) (2012) (Jan 4 ) Image
02. (H) A Memory of Light, by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson (Fantasy) (2013) (Jan 10 ) Image
03. (P) The Ashes of Worlds, by Kevin J Anderson (Sci-fi) (2008) (Jan 13 ) Image
04. (T) Ice Forged, by Gail Z. Martin (Fantasy) (2013) (Jan 16 ) Image
05. (P) Exile, by Rowena Cory Daniells (Fantasy) (2012) (Jan 19 ) Image
06. (P) Sanctuary, by Rowena Cory Daniells (Fantasy) (2012) (Jan 23 ) Image
07. (P) The Thirteen Hallows, by Michael Scott and Colette Freedman (Fantasy) (2011) (Jan 25 ) Image
08. (P) Spirit Gate, by Kate Elliott (Fantasy) (2006) (Feb 2 ) Image
09. (P) Jam, by Yahtzee Crowshaw (Fiction) (2012) (Feb 5 ) Image
10. (T) The Bookman Histories, by Lavie Tidhar (Fantasy) (2012) (Feb 22 ) Image
11. (P) Cold Magic, by Kate Elliott (Fantasy) (2010) (Mar 1 ) Image
12. (P) The Merchant of Dreams, by Anne Lyle (Fantasy) (2012) (Mar 5 ) Image
13. (P) Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury (Scifi) (1953) (Mar 6 ) Image
14. (P) Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, by Philip K. Dick (Scifi) (1968) (Mar 8 ) Image
15. (T) Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley (Scifi) (1932) (Mar 10 ) Image
16. (P) The Ambassador's Mission, by Trudi Canavan (Fantasy) (2010) (Mar ? ) Image
17. (P) The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood (Fiction) (1985) (Mar 22 ) Image
18. (P) Age of Voodoo, by James Lovegrove (Fantasy) (2013) (Mar 23) Image
19. (P) The Fallen Blade, by Jon Courtenay Grimwood (Fantasy) (2011) (Mar ?) Image
20. (P) Before They Are Hanged, by Joe Abercrombie (Fantasy) (2007) (Apr 3) Image
21. (P) The Last Argument of Kings, by Joe Abercrombie (Fantasy) (2008) (Apr 13) Image
22. (H) River of Stars, by Guy Gavriel Kay (Fantasy) (2013) (Apr 19) Image
23. (P) Hell To Pay, by Matthew Hughes (Modern Fantasy) (2013) (Apr ?) Image
24. (P) Spellwright, by Blake Charlton (Fantasy) (2010) (Apr ?) Image
25. (P) Twilight Falling, by Paul S Kemp (Fantasy) (2003) (Apr 29) Image
26. (P) Dawn of Night, by Paul S Kemp (Fantasy) (2004) (May 1) Image
27. (P) Midnight's Mask, by Paul S Kemp (Fantasy) (2005) (May 3) Image
28. (P) Spellbound, by Blake Charlton (Fantasy) (2011) (May 5) Image
29. (P) Spellfire, by Ed Greenwood (Fantasy) (1988) (May 10) Image
30. (P) Rainbows End, by Vernor Vinge (Sci-fi) (2006) (May 14) Image
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Re: 2013 Reading Lists

Postby Rebecca » Fri Jan 04, 2013 4:00 am

2012, goal of 45 or more books - 59/45

2013 goals:
  • Read at least 60 books
  • Write at least 12 reviews

17/60
1. Katya’s World by Jonathan L. Howard
2. Shades of Milk and Honey by Mary Robinette Kowal
3. A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson
4. Star Wars: Scoundrels by Timothy Zahn
5. Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler
6. Ack-Ack Macaque by Gareth L. Powell
7. Cinder by Marissa Meyer
8. Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
9. Standing For Something by Gordon B. Hinckley
10. The Book of Mormon translated by Joseph Smith, Jr.
11. Crucible of Gold by Naomi Novik
12. Anne of Avonlea by L. M. Montgomery
13. Pillar of Light by Gerald N. Lund
14. Rogue Squadron by Michael A. Stackpole
15. Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger
16. Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery
17. Anne of Windy Poplars by L. M. Montgomery
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Re: 2013 Reading Lists

Postby that70sgirl » Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:13 am

2013 goals:

Read 50 books - which will be a feat in itself with graduation in May plus clinicals


1) The Alloy of Law - Brandon Sanderson
2) Prophecy - Elizabeth Haydon
3) Warbreaker - Brandon Sanderson
4) Railsea - China Mieville
5) The Eye of the World - Robert Jordan
6) The Great Hunt - Robert Jordan
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Re: 2013 Reading Lists

Postby MsFehrwight » Sun Jan 06, 2013 10:32 pm

Goal for 2013 is 60 books, although it's questionable whether it's a realistic estimation what with all sorts of stuff.

1. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: The Return of Sherlock Holmes (303)
2. Stephen Fry: Moab Is My Washpot (434)
3. Mary Balogh: Dark Angel/Lord Carew's Bride (593) (RR)
4. J.R.R. Tolkien: Silmarillion (367)
5. Scott Lynch: The Lies of Locke Lamora (530)(RR)
6. Georgette Heyer: Pistols for Two (205)
7. Anne Brontë: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (378)
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Re: 2013 Reading Lists

Postby myyrdneopia » Mon Jan 07, 2013 12:11 am

Goal 1: 51.
Goal 2: 62.
Goal 3: 73.


1. The Dead of Winter by Lee Collins — MMPB — Jan 6 — 377 pages Image


Total pages: 377

1/51 = 2%
1/62 = 1.6%
1/73 = 1.4%
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Re: 2013 Reading Lists

Postby fallensaver » Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:28 am

2012 goal 70/70
2013 goal 40 books

Currently 6/40
1.Shotgun Gravy by Chuck Wendig
2.Rapture by Kameron Hurley
3.250 things you should know about writing by Chuck Wendig
4.Throne of the Crescent Moon by Saladin Ahmed
5.Old Man's War by John Scalzi
6.Dodger by Terry Pratchett
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Re: 2013 Reading Lists

Postby Stephan » Sat Jan 12, 2013 11:55 pm

Results of 2012:
  • Total books: 19
  • Total pages: 7,061
  • Average rating: Image

Goals for 2013:
  • Total books: 37
  • Total SFF: 33
  • Total for review: 30
  • Total pages: 13,500
  • Average rating: Image
  • Balance male/female authors: 22/15 *

Books read:
  1. A Memory of Light by Branbert Jordanson (01/11 || 912) Image
  2. The Daylight War by Peter V. Brett (01/24 || 791) Image
  3. A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan (02/28 || 336) Image

Currently reading:
  1. Empire State by Adam Christopher (03/?? || 448)
  2. 1776 by David McCullough (03/?? || 400)

Goal progress:
  • Total books: 3
  • Total SFF: 3
  • Total for review: 3
  • Total pages: 2039
  • Average rating: Image
  • Balance male/female authors: 2/1


* Most of my favorite authors are male, but I want to make an effort to read no more than 60% male authors. I want to find and appreciate more female authors.
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Re: 2013 Reading Lists

Postby myyrdneopia » Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:46 pm

1. The Dead of Winter by Lee Collins — MMPB — Jan 6 — 377 pages Image

2. A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin — HC — Jan 18 — 762 pages Image


Total pages: 1139

2/51 = 4%
2/62 = 3.2%
2/73 = 2.7%
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Re: 2013 Reading Lists

Postby Rebecca » Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:02 am

So, am I the only person editing to update reading progress? :oops:

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Re: 2013 Reading Lists

Postby Devonin » Thu Feb 21, 2013 3:05 pm

Nope, I just started reading a 1000-page monstrosity right after finishing Jam, so I have 150 pages to go before I can update again :S
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Postby myyrdneopia » Fri Feb 22, 2013 4:44 am

Nope, most of my reading material has been textbooks and then the sourcebook for the Marvel RPG I'm about to start running.
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Postby MsFehrwight » Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:32 am

I edit when I remember! :P Though school is so hectic right now I don't have the energy and/or will to read. :( I'm so looking forward to summer...
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Postby Stephan » Fri Feb 22, 2013 5:54 pm

I simply hardly ever finish a book. :P
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Postby Rebecca » Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:07 am

So in a way, I am the only one updating, but just because I'm the only one finishing books right and left? 8)

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Postby Devonin » Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:20 am

Bam, plus 1008 pages from one book
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