by Amanda "middle of nowhere" C.
Member since:
July 25, 2006

Who did the 52 books in 2008?

January 02, 2009 01:51 PM UTC
views: 0 | comments: 27

I've seen a few individual posts, but not many. I'm just curious who tried and what the best books they read were? Maybe you read all 52 and none of them were worth reading. Then, some of you only read 12 and thought it was great!

I knew I couldn't read 52, but I read "Glass Castles," which is now in my top five of all time. I liked it so much, I'm hoping to get the college I work out to adopt it as our first "one community, one book" project. Another great one was one I read here on gather, "Water for Elephant." What a great book and what great book discussions that went along with it.

Does anyone plan to read 52 books in 2009? I would like to read 20, two a month with time off for vacation. I'd like to see some recommendations...

Comments: 27

Heather Gomez Jan 2, 2009, 1:55pm UTC
If you have never read Of mice and men you really should it's awesome!
Dagmara H. Jan 2, 2009, 1:56pm UTC
I think I could read 52 books in one year, if I would not spend so much time here on gather. :) I don't know how many I have read this year, but it was more than 20. My favorite one was Twillight
I hadn't tried it, because I didn't know it was a challenge. I probably did read that many though. Many weeks, I go through 2 or more books.
Dena M. Jan 2, 2009, 1:57pm UTC
I read the book called "The River" By Ed Hooper. I found out about it in one of my college classes. Once I learned of Ed's idea's and studies I just had to read it. The book is a very compelling peice of info. He is trying to prove that the AIDS virus in humans came from the first polio vaccines given .. they were made from chimps organs... these chimps had been killed and warehoused so the infected chimps mixed with non infected and then the polio vaccine made from their organs .. . and injected into humans. If you read the book you will be amazed. He has a lot of data and research put into it .. I am telling you I was amazed .. baffled ... saddened .. and wanted to cry and scream all in one. It is a definete page turner!
Dena M. Jan 2, 2009, 1:58pm UTC
I would like to read some more books on how to .. and learning new things. I love to learn new things!
Rebecca P. Jan 2, 2009, 2:11pm UTC
I didn't try it, but I would like to try it for 2009. So far I've read one book for 2009.
Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. Jan 2, 2009, 2:40pm UTC
I just blew through 7 of the True Blood (HBO) Sookie Stackhouse series. I also like author Jodi Picoulx's books. "The Kite Runner" was also good. I will look through my books for a few more titles.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jan 2, 2009, 2:47pm UTC
Marianne R. came really close, she posted an article at the end of December listing all the books she read.
Jane C. Jan 2, 2009, 3:02pm UTC
While I read a number of good books in 2008, The book I most enjoyed was Catching Genius by Kristy Kiernan.
Jodie C. Jan 2, 2009, 3:08pm UTC
I'm sure I read more than 52 books. I read very quickly and I love to read.
Chelle L. Jan 2, 2009, 3:15pm UTC
I probably read close to 52 books. Most of them ones I've read before, but a few new ones thrown in here and there. I really need to get to the library here.
Becca J. Jan 2, 2009, 3:41pm UTC
I love to read!!!
I easily read 2-3 books a months, depending on my mood.
Elaine B. Jan 2, 2009, 4:35pm UTC
I didn't try it.
Christine Zibas Jan 2, 2009, 5:44pm UTC
I think my total was somewhere around 70, by the time all was said and done. I have to look over the list before I pick out the best of the lot. I read a lot of mysteries, so my reading was skewed in that direction.

By contrast, my sister read 1 book this year, "Marley and Me," which she finished today. She was upset at the end of the book because they have to put the dog down and that brought up all sorts of bad (and recent) memories, so she told me she wouldn't read anything this year.

She does read magazines and newspapers, but I think she is missing out on so much.
Larry H. Jan 2, 2009, 7:00pm UTC
not me
I have a book journal, but it is packed. I think I was close by the end of the year, but with out that journal I am not sure.

One of my favorites was Monkey Dancing
Marianne R. Jan 2, 2009, 9:56pm UTC
I'm not in that group called read 50 (any 50) books in a year and I don't care for "assigned" reading. I like to pick my own flavors based on my mood. Am hoping to hit the 50 mark in 2009.
Karen M. Jan 2, 2009, 10:41pm UTC
If you LOVED Water of Elephants, Read Hannah's Dream...it is an amazing story as well
Fran S. Jan 3, 2009, 7:26pm UTC
I just recently rediscovered my love and lust for reading after being on "hiataus" for a while.... This coming year I plan to start visiting the local library again and when I find a "must read" I will certainly let you know about it. Thanks for the thumbs up on the books you mentioned in this post. I am adding them to my ongoing list
JoAnn C. Jan 3, 2009, 7:28pm UTC
I want to do some more reading this year. I don't think I could read 50 books. I would like to try for one a month.
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Jan 4, 2009, 3:51pm UTC
not I
Christine Zibas Jan 6, 2009, 12:28am UTC
I decided that the best books of the year were "City of Refuge" (a novel about 2 families in New Orleans and the Katrina disaster) and "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" which is a French novel about a concierge. Both were delightful to read, the kind of books you want to tell everyone you know about.
Christine Zibas Jan 6, 2009, 12:29am UTC
I have yet to add up the total number, but I did make it past my goal of 50 for 2008, so I guess I will have to up the number for 2009.
Christine Zibas Jan 6, 2009, 12:29am UTC
Thanks for posting your article to the Gather group, Bookin'.
Nurse Nancy S. Jan 7, 2009, 7:39am UTC
I read alot. I really do not know how many I read, but for a while there, I was reading a novel in 2-3 days. I pretty much stick with the crime mysteries like Patterson, Kellerman, cornwell, JD Rob. But it is getting to the point that I have read just about all of their's,so I am expanding my authors a bit.
I did read Stephen King's series The Dark Tower...awesome read. There are seven novels in this series. I read all seven in less than 3weeks. Could not put them down!!!!
donna h. Jan 15, 2009, 6:33pm UTC
Hi amanda

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