Goodreads Choice Awards Book Club discussion

On average how many books do you read a year, I noticed I on average I read anywhere between 15-30 books a year.

I teach so I include the books I read with/to my students. I'm taking the Goodreads book challenge again this year and my number is 75. Last year I read 60 but keep in mind, I have summers off.

When I'm writing, I usually read about twelve books per year. When I'm not, it's about fifty.

From January till today, i've finished 156 books. My goal is 550 books this year.

Last year I read 65. I thought this year may be about the same - but I am ahead of schedule.

i read approximately 15 to 20

So far this year, from Jan 1st to today, I've read 102 books ..... I have no idea what my goal is now because quite frankly that is way ahead of schedule!

I tend to read around 15-20 depending on whether I'm studying. I find it amazing how some of you devour so many. If I could be that fast, I'd make a major dent in my 'to read' list which grows and grows the more I read!

Last year I read 80, which is 75 more than the year before. Haha!
So far this year I've read 45. I've set a goal of 100. In summer I plan to slow down a bit and appreciate the sun (after a winter of constant -40c).

Also.. HOLY CRAP LYNN AND SARA!

Amount of books is a definite goal, however not all books are of similar length. For example I am reading, and sadly almost finished, Brandon Sanderson's "Words of Radiance" at over 1000 pages. I recently finished all of Scot Lynch's "Gentlemen Bastard" books each weighing in around 700 pages.

That's a good point Kelli! I also keep track of pages, but that also varies by type (hard cover, trade, mass market)

I've read about 50 so far this year. Most of those were of the short and easy variety .. some books take me 2-3 weeks to finish and others less than a day.
In the end, it doesn't really matter to me how much I read as long as I enjoy reading. I only want to challenge myself to read different kinds of books outside of my standard interest range.

Since June I have read almost 30 books.

☆αlly☆ (litєrαry єscαpist) wrote: "Also.. HOLY CRAP LYNN AND SARA!"

LOL

If this year is like past years I will read about 100 to 120 books this year. Right now I am around 45 books. because books are different sizes I tend to think more in terms of pages read. I average about 75 to 1oo pages a day. Of course, I m retired. Also some books read faster than others. Short chapters, blank pages and print size all have an effect.

I usually read anywhere from 12-18 books a year. I work in retail management, so I don't have as much time to read as some of you. I always have at least one book with me, but depending on the length it may take me a few weeks to finish. I have read 14 books so far this year and am hoping to read at least 24, a new record for me.

i gave myself a challenge of 100 for the year. but idk if I will make it. right now I'm at 21

What a great thread! I am also one of the ones in the 15-20 as my average (since I work full time and they unfortunately have different expectations than my desire to read). I am inspired and jealous of those of you who accomplish so much more! I think Ally captured my sentiment perfectly!

I read 75 books last year and going for 100 this year - I think I've read about 34 so far. I would rather read than watch tv so I guess that's how I fit them in around work. Oh and I listen to audio books on work journey...and whilst drying my hair hehe

Unfortunately, since im in school and horrible with time management, I read up to 20 on my own. 15 are from vacations.