Goodreads: My Year in Books for 2019
I had been debating what kind of year end wrap up I wanted to do, but then the wonderful Esther from Bite Into Books tagged me to do the Goodreads: Your Year in Books Meme for 2019. Since Goodreads is where I most accurately keep track of what I read each year, this seemed like the perfect fit for me so thank you, Esther. 🙂
SOME OF MY BOOKISH STATS FOR 2019:
As of December 30th, I have read 58,107 pages across 152 books.
My average book length was 382 pages.
The shortest book I read was All the Flowers in Paris by Sarah Jio, at 240 pages.
The longest book I read (or re-read in this case) was A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin, at 1,010 pages.
The most popular book I read was also from George R.R. Martin, but this time it’s the first book in the series, A Game of Thrones, which has been read by 1,995,594 other people.
The least popular books I read was Hands Up by Stephen Clark, which has only been read by 31 other people so far.
My average book rating for 2019 was 4 STARS.
The highest rated book I read this year was Michelle Obama’s Becoming, which has a 4.58 star average.
My first review of the year was for White Stage by Kara Barbieri, which I rated 3.5 stars.
My final review of the year was for You Were There Too by Colleen Oakley, which I rated 4 stars.
I had 23 5 star reads in 2019. Here are some of the stand outs for me.
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Thanks so much for joining! Looks like this was a great reading year for you. What’s your goal for 2020? 🙂
I wish you everything good for 2020!
Esther @ BiteIntoBooks recently posted…3 Year Blogiversary: Book Of Choice GIVEAWAY
I’m aiming for 150 this year. Usually I don’t set a goal that high because since I made it this year, I’m hoping I can repeat in 2020.
I keep seeing Recursion around. I need to read this book! I’ve also heard great things about Becoming and A Game of Thrones. They’re on my TBR as well. I hope you have a wonderful new year in books!
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Thanks, I hope the same for you. 🙂
Out of 152 books, 23 were 5-stars, that’s awesome. Nice job picking great books. I never realized how many people read GoT. Wow! And, a 1000+ page book. You’re a star
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I was really surprised by the 23 5 star reads too. I think I did better picking out books this year than I ever have before. Hopefully I’ll do just as well in 2020. 🙂
Yiu have read some really amazing reads this year. Congrats in meeting you reading goal! Hope.this year be an amazing year and reading year for you as well!!
Jenea’s Book Obsession recently posted…Can’t Wait Wednesday #16: The Glamourist (Vine Witch #2) by Luanne G. Smith
Thank you!
I thought about posting this, but my Goodreads summary wasn’t up to date when I ended the year. I do love seeing everyone’s colorful Goodreads summary posts though. They are such fun! It sounds like you had a great reading year! Here’s to another great year in 2020!
Thank you!
I love the way Goodreads gives you a nice wrap up. It’s fun to see all the books you read spread out in a beautiful gallery!
Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy recently posted…What’s On My Plate – January 2020
I agree. And I love seeing all of the stats too. They make my inner geek very happy, lol.
I love this!! Wishing you a great 2020!! 🙂
Thanks, same to you!
152 books is awesome! And 20+ five star reads sounds like a really good reading year. I added You Were There Too to my TBR after reading your review of it.
Tanya @ Girl Plus Books recently posted…#Blogmas2019 Day 31: Goodreads Challenge
I really hope you enjoy You Were There Too!
I’m pretty sure A Game of Thrones was both the longest and most popular book I read last year, too!
I wish I hadn’t totally failed on that GoT readathon. I only made it halfway through the third book. Hopefully I can finish my re-read and then tackle A Dance with Dragons this year.
I’d like to read Michelle Obama’s book, it looks amazing. And after recursion and dark Matter I can’t wait to see what Blake crouch comes up with next.
Greg recently posted…Star Wars Rise of Skywalker
Same here on Blake Crouch. His books are always so mind blowing.
23 5-star reads is impressive! I loved Daisy Jones and the Six as well!
Amber Elise @ Du Livre recently posted…Amber’s Favorite Reads in 2019
I just saw your list of favorites. We have very similar lists this year. 🙂
Congrats on reading 152 books! I’m reading Where The Crawdads Sing right now and loving it. I got Evelyn Hugo for Christmas, so hopefully I’ll read it later this month.
Aj @ Read All The Things! recently posted…The Sunday Post #206
I hope you love Evelyn Hugo. It really blew me away.
Great job on all of your reading in 2019 – and yay for so many 5-star reads.
-Lauren
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Thank you!