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Subject: How many books did you read in '07?
Date Posted: 1/3/2008 1:11 AM ET
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Subject: How many books did you read in '07?
Date Posted: 1/3/2008 1:20 AM ET
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I've read 168, all acquired through PBS., mostly literary fiction and memoirs, some music, art, and science.

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Date Posted: 1/3/2008 3:44 PM ET
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WOW, 154 for me.  Didn't know I'd read that many! Thanks for having me look!  LOL

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Date Posted: 1/3/2008 4:29 PM ET
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I really have no idea - but a lot.  Probably over 300.  I read every day and I read a lot.  One of my goals for this year is to keep track of every book I read.

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Date Posted: 1/3/2008 4:51 PM ET
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187, which is down from the previous two years for me, but I'm happy with that total...I was busier with "other stuff" this year than I had been previously. I don't set goals, just read when I want to and have time.

Cheryl

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Date Posted: 1/3/2008 7:44 PM ET
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Jeepers...You guys make me look like a slug at a mere 94.  Layne, it is fun to keep track.  I have a little spiral book that record mine in...even those I quit because they were dull / too many characters / too ambitious / not ambitious enough / supposed to be funny and weren't.  I even enjoy browsing through the book from time to time.  Hey..that's one more book read!

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Date Posted: 1/3/2008 9:21 PM ET
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I read 210, but I doubt I'll read that many this year.

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Date Posted: 1/3/2008 9:23 PM ET
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I read 186, which is down from the over 200 I read last year. Life just got in the way this year. I love keeping a book journal, it is so fun to look back.

 

Melissa

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So, ya'll actually write it down in a notebook which books you read?  I just go by my BIR list on my account.  I figure that is the best way for me to keep track of stuff, cuz if I post a book I haven't read, I just uncheck that little box when posting...keeps it accurate.  I would forget to write it in a notebook...just one more thing to keep track of.  This way, PBS tracks it for me! 

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Date Posted: 1/4/2008 3:21 PM ET
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176 for me:) Mostly horror ,chick lit and cozies:)

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Date Posted: 1/5/2008 11:03 AM ET
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Wow, I was excited about my 60, lol!   I did challenge myself to 75 for this year though.

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Date Posted: 1/5/2008 1:43 PM ET
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i read about 5 books last year.

that's something i'm definately going to change this year.

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Date Posted: 1/6/2008 12:31 AM ET
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I read 112 books last year.  I am going for 120 this year...that is just 10 a month so I think I should be able to do that.

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Date Posted: 1/6/2008 1:47 AM ET
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Beats me. I don't keep track of it.

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Date Posted: 1/6/2008 9:41 PM ET
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I read 61 in 2007 and 96 in 2006.  Seems like I read so many more. I'm just going to start #2 for 2008.

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Date Posted: 1/7/2008 10:00 AM ET
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Wow!  I was thrilled to read 130 and break my record from 2006, but I ain't got nuthin' on you all!

I keep a book journal-a page for each month.  I write the title, author, and a star rating for each book.  It's fun to look back and see what I read! 

Hope to break my 2007 record.  I'm on my 4th book for Jan. 2008 so it's looking good! 

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Date Posted: 1/7/2008 10:04 AM ET
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Not as many as I would have wished. Probably 45-50. When I was younger, I used to keep a log and my record year was 268 books. I will never again attain that number but I'd like to get a lot closer to 100. Just this morning I decided that am going to keep a log for books read this year. Of course, this means I need to go shopping! :D
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Date Posted: 1/7/2008 2:08 PM ET
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Not sure how many the first half of the year - I'd guess around 30, but WOW - since joining PBS in August I've read 50+ books - I think PBS motivates readers!!! 

I love the BIR list for keeping track, but think I'll revive my woefully out-of-date journal, or something to help me remember when I'm in a bookstore, and I see a book by my favorite author, discounted, and I buy it, that I already have a copy, unread, waiting for me at home.  :)   

Anyone have a way of solving this problem???  Short of a PDA/organizer?

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Date Posted: 1/8/2008 2:07 PM ET
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24 - Listed in my profile. Wow, I'm a slow reader. :P

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Date Posted: 1/9/2008 2:43 PM ET
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I read 66 in 2007. I'm hoping to do better than that this year. I'm already on my 3rd book this month, so hopefully it won't be too hard to do.

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Date Posted: 1/9/2008 9:19 PM ET
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i did not keep track of mine last year but i will this year. I am hoping to at least hit 100.