On Thursday I passed a massive milestone for me. I've read 50 books in 2011. I know some book readers will consider that a fairly small number, but for the past six or so years, I've been averaging about 10 books a year, including rereads.
I couldn't be happier with my progress. I'm starting to love fiction again and finally emerging from my "all work, no play" reality-induced lifestyle.
The increase was prompted by two factors:
a) My company moved location, so I'm now catching a bus and getting home about an hour and a half earlier. I quickly filled that time with reading.
b) I got a Kindle. I'm sampling more new authors and authors who are in the social space. A combination of liking the samples and liking the writers themselves is making me buy more than I ever have before. The more I buy, the more I feel the burning need to get through my massive to-read list. Who says an electronic library squared away on your digital device doesn't hold you as accountable as a pile of paper books on your shelf?
I'm not going to change my 2011 goalposts on Goodreads, although I am curious to see how far I can go.
I haven't been keeping track of the screenplays I've read this year, but I imagine that number is around 20-25. They were all for beta reading purposes.
Anyone else recently pass a milestone they are happy about?
I'm in the same boat as you, actually. I've only read 41 books in 2011 thus far, but I've already beat all my records of previous years. Having an e-reader definitely makes reading easy and convenient. It definitely feels good. I like the author-engagement of the e-publishing era, it makes you feel like an active participant in a community rather than just a passive consumer.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely. Although I'm sure all the Indie authors I'm following are growing a little nervous over their new stalker, erm, fan.
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