50 Books a Year thread - Anyone interested???

I am usually an avid reader, unfortunately I have lost "the urge".

I hope to get back on track in 2019.

Yes me too GG, I'm a bit all read out at the moment but would like to pick it up again in 2019.

I’m an avid reader, but doubt if I would be able to, or have the time to, read fifty books in a year. I will start and keep a tally in the new year though and see how many I actually do manage to read, and if this thread gets going, I will hope to contribute to it.

I'm a regular reader, but my 'avidity' (is there such a word? ) fluctuates wildly. I can go for months devouring books voraciously and then it all slows down to the point where it can take me 3-4 weeks to finish just one book .
I don't think I'm anywhere near a 50 a year reader, but this idea interests me, and I think I will start to keep a record of what I read in the New Year, contributing to this thread if it continues.
(off to MN now to have a look at the thread on there!)

I read quite a lot, usually about 3 books a week, so 50 isn`t that much of a challenge. You`ll gather from that that housework suffers a bit, lol!

I read over 200 books a year , books from the library Kindle Unlimited books and the odd one I buy . I cannot live without a book to read .I did keep a tally one year but the library site can tell me how many I have had from them which is not acurate as I order books from them in DH's name as we are restricted to 12 requests at a time .

I’d be up for that! Love reading - and have books passed on to me by eldest daughter - latest pile here! She reads in the middle of the night because of insomnia, so some of her choices are page turners / not very challenging. My favourite this year was also The Heart’s invisible Furies. Also loved The Miniaturist.

I read many books in the course of a year. Probably far exceeds 50 but not up to 200.
I couldn't sleep last night so I read a complete paperback. It's beginning to be an expensive hobby as I don't like reading on a Kindle. Postage to France steps up the cost. Thank goodness I volunteer in a local library so have access to more books.

Yes, me, me, I'm in! I did do this challenge twice (just for myself) a few years ago. I always make a note on my phone of books I've read over a year, just their titles, authors, and a mark out of 10, so that I can recommend them to others and stop myself buying books I've already read (it happened!). I've been down to 36 and 38 books in 2017 and 2018, so need to up my game.

Of course, reading more books will mean I have to cut down my time on the internet, including GN....

Yes I'm interested, although I doubt that I will get anywhere near 50 books in a year
Off now to order 'The Hearts Invisible Furies' for my kindle

Oh forgot to say that I am currently reading 'You Let me In' by Lucy Clark

I've often copied a Mumsnet list in the challenge to help me find something to read. They can be very helpful when at a reading standstill. I can easily read a book a week but I do read dross. Usually go for 99p cheap read on Kindle and have occasionally been embarrassed by what I'm reading and quickly delete. At the moment it's a really awful book about a woman wh hoards and then reforms just like that. It's only an evening read but still feel I've wasted a few hours. But I can rarely leave a book unfinished.

Can I join in? I have to agree about the Heart’s Invisible Furirs being my best read of 2018.

Or furies even ?

Yes, I would be interested. Not sure about 50 a year, but I do read lots of books.

I am interested too please. I have just joined Kindle Unlimited for £1.99 for 3 months, I then immediately cancelled so no more payments will be taken after the 3 months. I am reading Joy Ellis books set in the Fens - most are free on Kindle Unlimited.

I would love to join in. I've always got a book on the go and a pile more to read. I can easily read a book a week and a two week holiday will see me finish at least six on my Kindle. I must have a look at MN and see what people are reading there.

No problem for me to get through 50 books a year. I must admit I delete lots of the free/99p downloads on my kindle if they don't hold my interest after the first few chapters. Have also found some surprising little gems.
I was a fast reader at one time but find I have slowed down a bit now that I am in my late 70's. It does make the sleeplessness in the early hours bearable.
Will go over and have a look at MN to see recommendations and join in here.

Count me in too. The Heart's Invisible Furies was the best book I have read in many a year. I shall keep a list in the back of my nice new diary of what I read and give them mini reviews. Thanks for starting this, what a great idea. x

I’ve set myself a reading challenge (goodreads) for the last few years. I’m really chuffed that this year I met my target of 100 (finished it last night). I’d join in with this challenge. I loved The Hearts Invisible Furies too, but my favourite this year has been The Lido.

I'm back from the sales horrible! reading a book is better

The title is a bit daunting I know, don't be put off though it's not about number shaming, I just thought it would be a good idea for an ongoing thread about books, how many and how often you read is immaterial, just post what you've read from time to time, and if you feel so inclined, a review, maybe for something that really grabbed you or alternatively a book that you've found mind numbingly awful I think we've all been there and it's always good to warn others, although of course opinions will differ. That will be allowed too We can start the thread proper on the 1st Jan with whatever you are currently reading or with a new book if that applies. All are welcome and anyone can join in if they haven't been with the thread from its inception. Maybe as it progresses it will gain momentum as I think it did on MN. I do appreciate that some read in fits and starts, that doesn't really matter either. At the end of the year posters compile their list in full with their besties in bold and their dire reads in italics. I've been keeping my list on my phone, I'm not sure I'd retain it in my head.

Finally anything goes, fiction, non fiction, poetry, children's books whatever grabs you.

I’m in, brilliant idea. Usually read about that number a year though this time it looks like more. Reckon I will be reading the first Shardlake book by January 1st which seems to have quite a few pages.

Looking forward to it, TerriBull.

Sounds a great idea but even though I am an avid reader I probably average about 30 per year. The only time I get to read is in bed before turning out the lights. I have certainly had some good reads this year. I do not have a Kindle and much prefer a paper book, I love the feel and the smell.