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Title: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: SourdoughStomper on November 29, 2014, 10:35:45 AM: visitors can't see pics , please register or login

According to my Goodreads account, I have read 16 books so far this year. I'm going to see if I can get another 2-3 read before New Year's. :) Most were e-books, but a few were real books.

A couple were even audio books, but I am not sure how I feel about audio books yet. I think I absorb the words better when I read them with my own eyes. Maybe it would work if I listened to the audio book while reading it at the same time for the maximum effect.

I even ordered myself a (basic) Kindle on Black Friday as I saw it went down to $60. I look forward to getting it in the mail. :mail:

That said, my favorite kind of books are the real ones.

What is your reading status? :read:
Title: Re: This the season to be reading
Post by: DazzleKitty on November 29, 2014, 10:38:55 AM: I think I've read somewhere between 15 and 20 books this year. I've been on a reading hiatus the last couple of months, but I plan on picking up on my reading again really soon.
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Post by: mopthebunny on November 29, 2014, 10:43:51 AM: I read something everyday! Reading is one of my passions -- has been all my life :D I never count how many I read in a year, though -- it's probably quiiiiite a lot ;)
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Post by: Saber-Toothed Crow on November 29, 2014, 10:47:03 AM: 20+ books easily. I read every day and feel lost if I don't have a book currently on the go. Only 'real' books for me, e-books just don't appeal to me.
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Post by: Bubbles1983 on November 29, 2014, 10:59:49 AM: In the past I would have been reading at least 20 a year. Since I got my horse I haven't read anywhere near as many. Love my kindle though :biggrin:
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Post by: ponies4me on November 29, 2014, 11:01:33 AM: Funny thing is, I have bought over 100 paperback fantasy novels this year. I have only read one.
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Post by: Bekuno on November 29, 2014, 11:36:34 AM: Depends. If you count graphic novels as books then I've read well over 20. If not, then I've only read about 5 or 6 haha.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Salli on November 29, 2014, 11:46:59 AM: I am slowly whittling through the BBC book list (although there's a few I won't read). I usually read something heavier, like right now I am slogging through Middlemarch, then let myself read something light like Miss Perigrine's Home for Peculiar Children. This past year I've kept a reading log on my Facebook notes and I'll print it out in January to put in my journal/scrapbook and start a new one. I'm always surprised at how many books I read since I grew up thinking I hated reading XD I've read 14 this year and intend to finish at least 3 more by Jan 1. I do tend to read a LOT more in winter due to the weather.

I am dying to read 'As You Wish' by Cary Elweis. Has anyone here read it?
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Post by: Einhornbaby on November 29, 2014, 11:54:01 AM: Ive been reading a lot, not sure what exact count though ;)
I ordered another new book today, I think Ill be finishing it before the end of the year if its as good as the other three from the series!
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Post by: kaoskat on November 29, 2014, 11:55:56 AM: I....... I don't actually know how any I've read.....
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Post by: Miniature Sheep on November 29, 2014, 12:18:08 PM: I've always been a major reader, although I can't keep track of what I actually read overall. I can remember what made an impression on me, though; in the past year that's included...
- Colourless Tsukuru Takazi and his Years of Pilgrimage & After the Quake by Haruki Murakami
- The Seacunny by Gerard Woodward
- Pandorama by Ian Duhig
- Of Mutability by Jo Shapcott
- Tortilla Flat & Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
- Junky by William S Burroughs
and then there are old favourites I wanted to read again. I'm also currently reading A Tale For the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki; it's very good so far, she has a great writing style and I'm intrigued to see where the plot ends up going! :)
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: ringwraith10 on November 29, 2014, 12:18:57 PM: According to Goodreads I've read 41 books this year (out of a goal of 50). There's actually an unofficial Arena Goodreads group: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/147388-mlp-arena-book-lovers-club

If anyone wants to add me on Goodreads, I'm at this page: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2384499-kirsten-rodning (Just add a note that says you're from the Arena so I know who you are!)
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Squirrelypaws on November 29, 2014, 12:21:38 PM: Easily 20+, though most of what I read are young adult books.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Whippycorn on November 29, 2014, 12:26:41 PM: Yeah, I have read at least 2 books a month this year. I like books! ^.^ My boyfriend would be overjoyed if our Christmas tree was made of books! :lol:
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: dashesndots on November 29, 2014, 12:50:35 PM: I'd say at least 20, maybe a few more. I have a new friend at work that has been feeding me new stuff to read all year!

No e-reader here, although I wouldn't be opposed to having one.
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Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on November 29, 2014, 12:53:54 PM: 72 books this year so far...

http://50bookpledge.ca/user/52e9afde336c4l/r/2014
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: rybett on November 29, 2014, 01:23:20 PM: Well in excess of 100. Some physical, some electronic. A couple are re-reads of my daughter's stuff that I loved as a child. I am officially addicted to the printed word...
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Tap Dancer on November 29, 2014, 01:24:48 PM: I used to read quite a bit, but I'll admit I've read less than 5 books in the last four years.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Juliepants on November 29, 2014, 01:29:42 PM: I always had my nose in a book as a child, but as I've gotten older I've had less and less time to read unfortunately. I read about six or seven books on a two week holiday earlier this year, just like old times!!

Jules x
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: NoPonySpecial on November 29, 2014, 01:30:26 PM: When I was in school I used to read a ton of books. Lately I don't anymore, and I spend more time on the internet instead. I guess it doesn't really matter or anything, but I feel guilty about it if I remember how few books I've read recently. When I think about it, I think I voted wrong, I've definitely read more than twenty, but that doesn't compare with the 100+ I used to read per year when I was a teenager.

I'm not counting books I've read before, though - I have this thing where I adore reading my same library of favorite books over and over. For instance, I might read Memoirs of a Bookbat every four or five months, and I'll get hungry for The Enchanted Forest Chronicles once a year.

Oh, wait, I forgot when I discovered the e-Library earlier this year! okay, so I read more than I thought. :) (I used it to catch up on the Warriors (cats) books. I wanted to see what was happening in the series since I abandoned/boycotted it after the Power of Three, but I didn't want to spend money on books I might end up hating with a passion.)
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: mlp_loving on November 29, 2014, 01:33:10 PM: I honestly don't think I've ready any, haha. :lol:
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Stormness_1 on November 29, 2014, 01:33:23 PM: My mother in law gave me her kindle as she didn't like it as much as her ipad kindle app which was larger for her, so that's opened up a lot more reading for me, as I don't always lug books around with me, but the kindle fits in my purse easily, and I can actually read on the matte screen of a kindle as opposed to a tablet, which hurts my eyes if I get too focused on it. I've probably read close on 15 books this year, lots of anthologies of short stories by my favourite authors, as well as some stuff I don't normally read, trying to widen my horizons in my literature preferences.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: SourdoughStomper on November 29, 2014, 01:35:39 PM: Quote from: NoPonySpecial on November 29, 2014, 01:30:26 PM
Oh, wait, I forgot when I discovered the e-Library earlier this year! okay, so I read more than I thought. :) (I used it to catch up on the Warriors (cats) books. I wanted to see what was happening in the series since I abandoned/boycotted it after the Power of Three, but I didn't want to spend money on books I might end up hating with a passion.)

My daughter started reading those for the first time this year. I have to make frequent trips to the library so she can voraciously devour the next book in line. :lol: She'll probably get completely through them soon.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Nekoi on November 29, 2014, 01:38:04 PM: I'm on my 69th book so far this year, which is a new record for me in reading.
The last three years I've set my goal at Goodreads:

https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/9628548-catharina

I mostly reading paperbacks, but I've read quite a few e-books this year as well. However, I always prefer real books, the feel and the smell of them. I'm big on reading if you can't tell haha always have been, but I'm reading faster nowasdays then I was a couple of years ago.

I try to avoid re-reads but sometimes I can't help myself. This year it was "The Three Musketeers" that I read as a teenager.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: June on November 29, 2014, 02:14:47 PM: Only about 3-4 :blush: I always tell myself I'll read more, but never do.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: tuneful87 on November 29, 2014, 02:19:16 PM: I've read a handful of books this year...maybe a dozen or so. I just finished Blindsight. If you're into hardcore sci-fi, you'll love it.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Iris Patch on November 29, 2014, 02:36:12 PM: I used to DEVOUR books when I was a kid, before I got super into art/making things... now it's much slower going because I have so many things I like to do. What I've been doing is reading while I walk on the treadmill at the gym. Combine two good things! I have been to busy/lazy/whatever to go in a week or two though. I wanna find out what happens in the book, so I better get off my butt soon!

Currently reading: Star Trek Federation
Next: Re-read of Understanding Comics
Then: Reset my library pin number so I can check out the Dexter books
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Pythia on November 29, 2014, 02:36:51 PM: I read over 20 books last month... :huh:
I have a problem. :P
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Post by: Ponyfan on November 29, 2014, 02:56:45 PM: I got a Nook tablet last year and according to it I've read 34 books so far this year. Some of them were short though. I love my Nook but I still like real books too.

Ponyfan
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Archer on November 29, 2014, 03:07:22 PM: I read the entire Wheel of Time series this summer so that's fourteen right off the bat for me lol XD
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Post by: cassstorm on November 29, 2014, 03:40:30 PM: definitely 20+ lol! I read an entire series this month and now am re-reading my Left Behind series..
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Post by: Beldarna on November 29, 2014, 04:00:50 PM: Too few! I can count to around 9 >_<.
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Post by: mlp4me on November 29, 2014, 04:23:47 PM: I've read 3 books. Working on #4. I just don't have the time...
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Post by: dragonlady on November 29, 2014, 04:30:42 PM: 88 according to my Goodreads; 17 were the Black Butler manga lol.

Salli: I'm doing the BBC list too! My friend sent it to me and sadly 5 years later I'm still working on it lol (and I started out with 48 read!) I'm getting down to the ones that will take a long time (Bible) or the ones I reeeeeally don't want to read (War and Peace) it will probably take me 5 more years to complete the list.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: SkyCakes on November 29, 2014, 04:51:24 PM: The only time I read is when I read the boards or when I read my daughter a bedtime story. Though I used to read alot when I was younger for pleasure but I don't that much anymore.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: northstar3184 on November 29, 2014, 05:11:08 PM: I usually read 2-3 books a month.
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Post by: moomargh on November 29, 2014, 08:08:53 PM: Ahhh I used to read a lot more a few years back, but lately I've been really busy with either school, or ponies, or what ever I decide to spend my time on haha.
This past year I think I've only had time to read three books. I've started a new book now tho, and working on getting that read :)
Definitely the best book I read this year was 'James Herriot's Favourite Dog stories'. I loved that a lot! Definitely recommend if you like dogs or other animals. He has great stories about his patients etc!
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: LNS on November 29, 2014, 08:33:25 PM: Presently I've read a total of 10 for the year. In the middle of book number 11.

Been one of those 'off years' in terms of books. Not a lot has caught my interest or held it, unfortunately. On the upside typically after a year of nothing piquing my interest I seem to devour every book I can get my hands on the following year. So maybe I just burn myself out on too many books one year, which results in very few the next. Or maybe there really has been too little time and nothing good to read. :huh:
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Post by: Niksilp on November 29, 2014, 08:39:27 PM: I haven't devoted much time to reading the past few years so I've been working to change that recently. I keep ebooks on my phone now since it's more convenient to read them from there and I can keep a bunch of them on there at once.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Gloomygirl777 on November 29, 2014, 09:03:13 PM: I have always enjoyed reading but I have to say that I haven't read a single book in the past year. :blush: I have a 2 year old and I just don't seem to have the energy to read anymore. After she goes to bed I am usually on the arena. :P

I have read tons of kids books over and over again......does that count?????
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Post by: Catlein on November 29, 2014, 10:54:10 PM: Goodreads has me at over 365 this year :) Take that grad school!
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Post by: hilamb on November 30, 2014, 12:05:37 AM: Yes, between two to four.

All of'em murder books. :devious: :bateyes:
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Post by: sosoftbuttons on November 30, 2014, 02:40:43 AM: ok so i read the first novel in the sookie stackhouse / true blood series back in the summer and as of monday i'm chomping through the biography of adam ant :inlove: :inlove: :inlove: :inlove: :inlove: the man is a genius and i can't leave the book alone :P

i'm old fashioned, i don't ever want to read a book on a tablet or kindle thing, sorry everyone but i like the feel of paper thru my fingers as i turn a page... and the blasted carpal tunnel in my wrists won't let me hold a book for very long without pain so there's no way i could hold anything electronic without the ability to keep adjusting my grip :(
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: mopthebunny on November 30, 2014, 03:54:32 AM: Quote from: Catlein on November 29, 2014, 10:54:10 PM
Goodreads has me at over 365 this year :) Take that grad school!

How?! That's more than one a day! Amazing :lol:
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Catlein on November 30, 2014, 04:40:32 AM: Quote from: mopthebunny on November 30, 2014, 03:54:32 AM
Quote from: Catlein on November 29, 2014, 10:54:10 PM
Goodreads has me at over 365 this year :) Take that grad school!

How?! That's more than one a day! Amazing :lol:

Some of my reads were novellas and shorter pieces, but my special skill is being a scary fast reader :D It used to drive my parents nuts that I would go through books so fast, but that's what libraries are for!
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Post by: Pinkie21 on November 30, 2014, 09:53:39 AM: I've not picked up a single book. Reading is just so boring to me.
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Post by: tuneful87 on November 30, 2014, 10:03:50 AM: Quote from: Pinkie21 on November 30, 2014, 09:53:39 AM
I've not picked up a single book. Reading is just so boring to me.

You just need to find a book that's centered around something of interest to you!
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Post by: melodys_angel on November 30, 2014, 10:11:01 AM: Im not sure o.o I haven't had time to really get into a good book this year--but I do love reading :)

I prefer real books, too. I need to actually feel something solid in my hand and physically turn the pages.
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Post by: mopthebunny on November 30, 2014, 10:23:57 AM: Quote from: tuneful87 on November 30, 2014, 10:03:50 AM
Quote from: Pinkie21 on November 30, 2014, 09:53:39 AM
I've not picked up a single book. Reading is just so boring to me.

You just need to find a book that's centered around something of interest to you!

I second this :biggrin:
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Post by: pony_magick on November 30, 2014, 11:19:18 AM: I've lost count of how many books I've read this year... lots I think is the answer. :)

Once when I was still in school I decided to keep a record of every book I read that year so I could answer people who asked how many books do you read. The answer was over 2000. The number has gone way done as life gets in the way now buts it's still above 100.
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Post by: vintage pups on November 30, 2014, 12:33:08 PM: I always have a book on the go, as soon as one is finished another one is picked up!

I was totally against e-readers until I got a kindle and I absolutely loved it, it's totally different to holding a paperback and for me a different experience. Often I will be reading a physical book and have a kindle book on the go at the same time. I absolutely love reading!
:read:
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Post by: MikeysGrrrl on November 30, 2014, 12:43:03 PM: I love reading, I just finished 2 books that I got my birthday. In the process of rereading a Stephen King book while I pick out something new to read :)

I prefer real (is that the right word?) books vs an ereader or online. I tried using a kindle and I got the worst headaches whenever I would read for more than 15 minutes :(
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Post by: SunPony on November 30, 2014, 05:17:56 PM: I read 5-9 books this year, a blend of fiction and non-fiction. I also read a lot of scientific articles...but they don't count, ha ha!

Here's some I remember:
Let's explore diabetes with owls
Quiet
The Pretender: rebirth
A couple dog behavior books, can't recall titles, and...

I just finished "The Last Policeman" trilogy. It is a mystery series with a very interesting setting. The last book was so engrossing that I read it non-stop!
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Pinkie21 on November 30, 2014, 08:19:57 PM: Quote from: mopthebunny on November 30, 2014, 10:23:57 AM
Quote from: tuneful87 on November 30, 2014, 10:03:50 AM
Quote from: Pinkie21 on November 30, 2014, 09:53:39 AM
I've not picked up a single book. Reading is just so boring to me.

You just need to find a book that's centered around something of interest to you!

I second this :biggrin:

I think for me it's that I'm such a slow reader (due to a learning disability), plus I have a horribly short attention span. Reading has always been more of a burden for me, though I've tried to find different kinds of stories. I *wish* I could enjoy reading though. I did get through about half of Memoirs of a Geisha and enjoyed what I managed to get through.
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Post by: Iris Patch on November 30, 2014, 08:26:16 PM: Quote from: Pinkie21 on November 30, 2014, 08:19:57 PM
Quote from: mopthebunny on November 30, 2014, 10:23:57 AM
Quote from: tuneful87 on November 30, 2014, 10:03:50 AM
Quote from: Pinkie21 on November 30, 2014, 09:53:39 AM
I've not picked up a single book. Reading is just so boring to me.

You just need to find a book that's centered around something of interest to you!

I second this :biggrin:

I think for me it's that I'm such a slow reader (due to a learning disability), plus I have a horribly short attention span. Reading has always been more of a burden for me, though I've tried to find different kinds of stories. I *wish* I could enjoy reading though. I did get through about half of Memoirs of a Geisha and enjoyed what I managed to get through.

Do you like kids/young adult books? The Animorphs series is really fun, fast-paced, and each book is rather short. I started rereading them last year but got distracted. It's not exactly classic literature, but I like 'em.
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Post by: kiwimlp on November 30, 2014, 09:34:27 PM: 20+ books for me. Since having my son I haven't had as much time for reading but I still managed to get through about a book a week, depending on the size :D
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Post by: rosierjay on November 30, 2014, 09:41:23 PM: i obsess over books!!
i love reading, listening and well just absorbing them anyway i can.
i have 5 books i'm actively reading right now. 26 books i'm passively reading.
and over 150 books i have read/listened to this year.
(i get to listen to audio books while i work, so according to my other job, i cheat. :P )
i know some people don't think audios are really books, but i think they are amazing.
they add dimension, if you have the right reader, they are not "easier" because with an audio, you can't chose your pace. where with a book you can skim the parts that you think are boring, skip ahead, etc.
i love reading books too, but audios are my favorite. love um!
i'm a super slow reader, but i can make a custom, sew a plush and play with my dog, all while listening to a good book.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Corona on November 30, 2014, 10:04:23 PM: Quote from: SunPony on November 30, 2014, 05:17:56 PM
Let's explore diabetes with owls
A couple dog behavior books, can't recall titles
Here's some of my reading list (including the dog behavior, trainer in training after all.) Mostly I listen to podcasts and don't have much time for sitdown reading.

I did reread some of my books on cults, mostly on Aum Shinrikyo of Tokyo gas bombing fame, from my senior thesis in college. A collection of accounts by survivors called Underground by Haruki Murakami (excellent author in his own rite and one of the few fiction writers I enjoy) is one of those books you can reread a lot because each individual story is so vivid and horrifying.

Next year I'm planning on hunting down some more from my favorite author, Edogawa Rampo. The drawback is most of his work hasn't been translated from Japanese. Challenge accepted.
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Post by: Whippycorn on December 01, 2014, 01:13:03 AM: Quote from: Corona on November 30, 2014, 10:04:23 PM
Quote from: SunPony on November 30, 2014, 05:17:56 PM
Let's explore diabetes with owls
A couple dog behavior books, can't recall titles
Here's some of my reading list (including the dog behavior, trainer in training after all.)

If you guys haven't read 'In Defense of Dogs' by Dr John Bradshaw, I highly recommend it. :)
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Post by: Aienhime on December 01, 2014, 02:13:21 AM: I'm on book 57 now :)
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Post by: Eluluu on December 01, 2014, 04:18:16 AM: Over 20 easily... Reading is one of my passions. =) i read evedy night for an hour or two before i pass out, drop the book on the floor, and lose my place. Its tradition. And ill read when i soak my back/hip a few times a week for a few hours, and randomly thruout the day sometimes... Both real books and the kindle. I love the feel/smell of real books, but i love the storage capacity on the kindle... After finishing my move last night... And lugging 10 overstuffed BOXES of books down 3 flights of stairs... I reeeally wish theyd lower the kindle prices more and offer more sales... Id love to start transfering my library into the kindle and save my back! But its just not financially feasable any time soon... I cant go to savers without leaving with an armfull of books that i might not ever get around to reading.

Im also IN LOVE with audiobooks, but i dont really count that as "reading" its more like watching a movie imo. I think ive gone thru 10-15 audios this year... If not 20+ mainly listen to them when im customizing or playing a game on the lappy/surfing the net... And when im driving to work/anywhere. Yeah... So basically whenever im not watching tv... Sleeping... Or have company over... I have an audiobook playing. My library has a great selection so im going in all the time and loading them into my itunes. Ssh! Dont tell on me! :ninja: :flash: :ninja:
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Post by: rybett on December 01, 2014, 05:29:59 AM: Quote from: Pythia on November 29, 2014, 02:36:51 PM
I read over 20 books last month... :huh:
I have a problem. :P

Umm, I fail to see the problem...
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Post by: Strawberry Swirl on December 01, 2014, 07:34:24 AM: Ha ha I'm not much of a book person. Now, social justice articles and commentary- *that* I can do!
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Post by: SourdoughStomper on December 01, 2014, 07:40:41 AM: That was cool. I got the Kindle for Black Friday, and then the covers went on sale to about $5 for Cyber Monday. Sweet!

"I don't always read books, but when I do..
Who am I kidding? I'm always reading books!"
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Post by: Sora on December 01, 2014, 08:03:15 AM: I'm more of a writer than a reader. Always have been :)
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Post by: reanna-mator on December 01, 2014, 11:25:38 AM: I'm always reading something! It's Game of Thrones right now. When I'm not reading books, I'm writing them... :P
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Post by: LadyGuinevere on December 01, 2014, 02:37:08 PM: Technically I've read a ton of books this year, but I'm not sure they count when they're Spot books or Thomas the Tank Engine or Mr Men ones!!

Unfortunately I don't have as much time to read as I used to, but I've read five or six this year. Maybe more, but I forget when I read the ones on my kindle.

I'm currently reading The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde and loving it!
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Post by: flyawayraven on December 01, 2014, 03:11:47 PM: I'm probably somewhere in the 10-20 range, which after doing some serious thinking is actually probably over twenty. Oops! I have a Kindle and I take a train in to work so it's the perfect time to get lots of reading done!

I know ebooks aren't for everyone and nothing really beats the feel and heft of a real book, but the kindle has been super convenient for me. I can have all my books in one place and don't have to worry about accidentally damaging any of them.

And I can also put fanfiction on it. >_>
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Galactica on December 01, 2014, 03:43:22 PM: Unfortunately- I read like a fiend. I read on the train to and from work, before I go to sleep, at meals (I know I know) when my wife is watching TV, on my lunch break, and should I admit this? Even when I am walking to and from the train station.

It used to be more moderated when I had to physically buy a book from a bookstore or Half-Price-Books (this great used bookstore that I think maybe no longer exists). However, I eventually gave into the temptation of the Kindle (I travel a lot and don't always want to tote 4 books with me) and it has been downhill ever since.

Currently I read about a book a week- unless I'm on vacation when it jumps to about 4. I try to look for specials and deals, but of course I also have to buy all the books coming out from my favorite authors and series. I shudder to imagine what my book budget was last year...

This isn't as much as you'd think though, since about 1/3 of what I read is generally considered YA, and those books are generally a lot shorter than say something by Robert Jordan.

Love me some books !!!!
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: ApertureScience on December 01, 2014, 07:00:10 PM: I've only read one this year, and I really had to force myself to do it. It's kind of embarrassing to admit, but I really hate reading. I want to like it, but I can't get into it at all, no matter what genre or series it is... :(
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Harmonie on December 02, 2014, 06:16:32 AM: Hm... Not even one. I've never really been a book person. I prefer animated media, or movies.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Alexia on December 02, 2014, 09:39:58 AM: Thank goodness for Goodreads otherwise I would never be able to keep track. I am currently sitting at 333 this year and will definitely read over 365 this year.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: PlainJane on December 02, 2014, 10:28:50 AM: Oh gosh, I think I haven't really read a book on my own accord in like a long time. Was an avid reader when I was young, but it trickled down over the years.

I feel bad, since I have 2 books in my room I haven't even read all the way.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: h1m3. on December 02, 2014, 10:44:27 AM: I read a lot during summer (while sunbathing :P) but I would like to read so much more.. I just can't find any books that I want to read.. I love to read fantasy (like lord of the rings, eragon, potter etc), history (jane austen, three musketeers etc.), crime (karin slaughter etc.) and classic (bambi etc.). It just too hard to find the good ones -.-.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Pepinoreno on December 02, 2014, 03:57:33 PM: Do text books count? If so I have read more than my share! Almost done with the semester and am really looking forward to some reading of my choice for a month.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: DazzleKitty on December 02, 2014, 04:02:46 PM: This thread just popped up and I find that interesting considering what I've been watching on TV. I am watching an episode of Hoarding in which this couple has over 200,000 books in their house. I thought their house was sort of a goldmine. I love bookshelves and bookshelves full of books. But yeah, what's the point in having that many? You couldn't even read them all in your lifetime. But still.....I love a nice full bookshelf.

Sadly, video games have taken priority over books. I know, that must be blasphemy to some! But I will bounce back to books eventually.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: koteuku on December 03, 2014, 03:59:45 AM: I'm not sure if I read a whole actual book, well none I could think of anyway, but I read a lot of manga if that counts. 8D
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: nemonona on December 03, 2014, 08:46:59 AM: I'm not sure if I've read any books this year. I think I read one. It makes me kind of sad; I use to read so much before when I could just go to the school library.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Ringlets on December 04, 2014, 05:10:30 AM: Ooh I love books and reading! :frolic: I'd say I've read.. ahem.. waaay over 20 but I haven't kept an actual count. I'm a speed reader (not on purpose.. I just read fast ) so I get through a lot :blush:
I prefer real books :heart:
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Shy Violet on December 04, 2014, 11:58:56 AM: I just updated my goodreads list with all the books I can remember reading this year and I'm at 36 :) I love reading and I read every day. I went for years without ready after having babies because I never had time and just got back into reading last year.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Miss_Pompon on December 04, 2014, 12:37:42 PM: I love reading and thanks to the amazing parisian public transportation system, I don't need a car so I read whenever I'm in a bus, metro or train (everyday) and even while walking (I had 10 minutes of walking in a straight line with no traffic, after my 1 hour bus travel, in my last job, a real blessing for reading).

I love real books but in a one-room appartment like mine, they are taking a lot of space (especially since I always to find some more for my new ponies), so I have had a kindle for 3 years now and I love it. Real books are for my favorite authors, the others are on Kindle. And some of my favorite books of my favorite authors, I bought again on kindle to have them wherever I go.

I certainly have read more than twenty but I like re reading my old books, so most of them were not new books.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: SourdoughStomper on December 04, 2014, 02:22:20 PM: My Kindle came the other day and I like it. There's just one new gripe I have against e-books, though. My cute holographic sunflower bookmark is kind of useless with it. Bookmarks are fun book accessories!
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: pony_magick on December 04, 2014, 03:29:55 PM: ^They are! I have a holographic frog one and another in the form of a bookworm.

If we're going into the book vs e-book debate:
I like that with ebooks you don't have to carry around heavy books, you can change the font size easily, if you finish the book and really want the next in the series right away you can just go online a buy it and lastly (the most important for me) is that my books don't get damaged. If I was rereading my favourite series I'd actually wrap them in tissues so the covers didn't get dog-eared.

With actual books I love the smell, the texture, BOOKMARKS and the cool 3D covers they can have. Mainly if I love the book/series heaps then I buy a book not an ebook, but at the moment my book shelves are bare of books and full of ponies.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: DazzleKitty on December 04, 2014, 03:33:05 PM: I can't do ebooks. I prefer real books. There is something about the smell of a book, the feel of the pages, and the pretty covers. You don't have to worry about batteries dying or the system crashing and losing all your books.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: rosierjay on December 04, 2014, 04:07:15 PM: i'm more about the stories, so the format that the "book" comes in doesn't matter to me. so long as the story gets in my brain i'm happy.

i have a pretty extensive digital library, and the nice thing is. you can't lose it. unless you deliberately delete a file, you can't lose a book. even if they system goes down. it's nice. i can download my ebook onto my phone and read when i get stuck in an unexpected line. i like have more books than i need, but sometimes its nice to have a library to care with you.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Star_Warrior on December 04, 2014, 08:18:26 PM: I would've read more if I wasn't so busy writing! :work: Two novels published this year. Few - now I'm working on book three.

Star Warrior
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Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: LadyGuinevere on December 05, 2014, 04:27:01 AM: I avoided e-books for years. I hated the thought of not being able to turn the pages and even just smell the book (I collected a series called The Chalet School, and a lot of them are old and in hardback, so have a particular scent that I like).

However, times do change. I do still prefer a proper book, but e-books do now have a place for me and I love my kindle fire. I used it a lot when my son was tiny as he wanted to be held a lot and it was much easier to read with one hand on the kindle. It's also really useful while travelling as a space saver. But not so good in the bath :)
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Mareacooda on December 05, 2014, 08:21:57 PM: I enjoy reading! I into mild fantasy, animals point view world and I last few yrs introduced to urban Fantasy when pick book Patricia Briggs book " Moon Called"... I soo addicted her writing I have start buying first ed and pre - order before her books in series is released. I one usually type prefer soft cover books due easy handle, carrier and take less space.
I sadly do not get read as much as I like to since I own a farm... work part time and spare time a lot suck up Dailey duties, rabbit shows or I doing research or explore Internet over livestocks. BUT I still try take time here and there just curl up to good book.
Out curiosity Has anyone hosted a book swap on arena?
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: spottedslug on December 06, 2014, 08:51:06 AM: My name is Slug and I am a book-a-lohic.

I can think for 52 and I'm pretty sure I'm missing some.
Title: Re: 'Tis the season to be reading
Post by: Griffin on December 07, 2014, 03:18:11 PM: I wish I had more time for reading! I used to read a lot as a teenager (up to around 40 books a year, not quite as much as Slug :D ) but nowadays I'm just struggling to find time. I picked 2 to 4, I think four and a half is the accurate count, there was one I'd started in 2013 and finished in the summer, lol! I also had another one that took me months to read, while the other two I finished within a week. I have a cute little diary to keep track of the books I've read with dates etc. And of course everyone wants to know which books these were... ;)

Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (Oct 2013 - Jun 2014), 1006 pp.
Jeanette Waterson, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (29th Jun - 8th Jul), 171 pp.
E. M. Forster, A Room with a View (18th Jul - 20th Oct), 223 pp.
Elizabeth Chadwick, Shadows and Strongholds (2nd - 8th Nov), 568 pp.
Tove Jansson, Näkymätön lapsi ja muita kertomuksia (Tales from Moominvalley) (9th - 13th Nov), 167 pp.

The number of pages doesn't really have anything to do with how fast I'm able to finish. I find it hard to leave a book unfinished even if it's boring... instead I just lose the mood for reading and let the book lie around for weeks, or months even, before I pick it up again. That's what happened with Forster. ^^' And to some extent with Jonathan Strange. What's interesting is that I actually found it pretty good but at points it was really slow paced and I didn't always feel like reading. I was also going through a lot at the time, working full time and finalising my master's thesis.

I hope the next year will be a little better!