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A month long blog event hosted by
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Since I've always read across genres, one of my goals this year was not to add genres but to expand my reading to include new (to me) formats.
To that end I started exploring graphical formats, some audio, and increased my Online reading.
I didn't get far with the audio--it just didn't work for me--but I read some good things in graphic format.
But the big thing was what I did online, including starting this blog, following a number of bookish blogs, participating in some online discussions, and (after a long period of avoiding social media) signing up with Twitter and Goodreads. I also tried Riffle (meh) and refreshed my LibraryThing account to include books (formerly used only to keep track of music CDs).
And I began posting brief reviews, did a couple of read-a-thons, a couple of challenges, and some read-alongs.
And I kind of went crazy with acquisitions through giveaways and subscriptions to independent presses.
It's been a busy year, but the only stat I can post today is that I read over 200 books.
More about all of this as we progress through the month.
200 books is impressive! One thing about being more involved on-line is I hear about more books I want to read.
ReplyDeleteand the TBR list grows...
DeleteOh my! 200 books is incredible! I agree with Joy, being more active online has made me even more aware of great books!
ReplyDeleteOh the joys of retirement!
DeleteI know what you mean about audio not working so well. I've been listening to classics in the car, and it does make the commute faster, but it's not my preferred method to read. Maybe we're just used to the printed word. :)
ReplyDeleteThe most successful I've been with audio books is listening to Ian McKellan reading Odyssey (Fagles translation). But I had a print copy in front of me and I followed along.
Delete200 books - impressive! Sounds like you've had a busy year digging into the bookish online community. I bet even reading 200 books a year you won't be able to keep up with all the great books you discover through all the book lovers you meet online! ;-)
ReplyDeleteNo a chance of keeping up, I read one and add two or three or more to the stack,
Deletewow, good for you! Have yo tried to listen to mysteries? I tend to think audio works very well for mysteries.
ReplyDeleteI tried mysteries when I was commuting, but I went right back to listening to music. Tom Petty is perfect when commuting on Southern California freeways.
DeleteWell welcome to the online bookish world :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, I've been online since there was online, but as part of my job(s). When I retired I took a much needed break (for a few years, not months).
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