So, let's take a look back at 2012, shall we? I read more books last year than I think I ever have. It's also the first year that I completed my Goodreads reading challenge.
Books Read: 100
Books with 5 star ratings: 35
Books with 4 star ratings: 40
Books with 3 star ratings: 19
Books with 2 star ratings: 6
Total pages read: 34,473 (I think this number may be a little off since it doesn't count my pages on audiobooks)
Now, for a quick list of bests for 2012 (with links to our reviews):
Best Debut
Most Unexpected Favorite
Best Middle-Grade
Best End of Series
(honorable mention goes to Reached by Ally Condie)
Best Audiobook
Shadows on the Moon by Zoe Marriott (narrated by Amy Rubinate)
(honorable mention to The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater; narrated by Will Patton)
(another honorable mention to Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein; narrated by Morven Christie and Lucy Gaskell)
Best Start to a New Series
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater (Kylie's review)
Most Likely to Re-Read in 2013
Best in Show (the all-around best book I read in 2012)
What's up in 2013?
As mentioned in this post, I will be starting school (again) in just one week! I'm still going to be blogging and reading. But, it will mean that my reading is going to get a little more diverse (hopefully).
I'm also starting a new job in 2013 with some new responsibilities. (I'm very excited about this)
I make resolutions every year, but I think that I forgot to record 2012's. (Oops. It's not a goal unless you write it down!) So, here's mine for 2013:
Blogging:
Comment on more your blogs. Yes, yours. You guys leave such thoughtful comments, and I need to stop by and visit more.
Worry less about posting MORE and focus on posting WELL. With the possibility of fewer books being read, reviews won't be as frequent, but I want to make them more valuable.
Personal:
Write in my journal every day. I haven't consistently written in a journal since high school. There is a lot happening in our family that needs to be recorded.
Write a novel. There, I've written it down. I keep saying that I'm going to write a novel, but I never make time for it. This year, I'm going to do it.
Do well in school. I have a goal of this semester to get a 3.5 GPA.
Family:
Do more things with Abigail. We don't get out much because I love being at home when I'm not at work. This year we'll make more visits to friends, go on outings and take more walks.
Spend more time with my husband. See the above mention of not getting out much. We need to go on more dates.
What are your 2013 resolutions or goals?
What books made your 2012 best lists?
We are always up for visits!
ReplyDeleteWe really will have to get together more often. :)
DeleteThanks, Emily. Hip Hooray on your goals.
ReplyDeleteThose are some fabulous resolutions! You can do it all. I will read any novel you write, Emily!
ReplyDeleteGreat list of resolutions! Good luck with school and life and with your reading, of course. Happy new year! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm still working on my 2013 goals, but I definitely like what you said about posting "well" instead of posting "more."
ReplyDeleteYou have some awesome goals, Emily! I'm so happy you were able to reach your reading goal from last year. GO YOU!
ReplyDeleteI've participated in NaNoWriMo the last two years, but still haven't finished anything ... I have a few works on the go and would love to finish them! Good luck with your novel!
Happy 2013 to you!
Loved this and your books. I've read most of your "winners" but have more books to add to my list now. My goals for 2013: Write more, read more. Start a review blog, because I love sharing my love of books and the two I've reviewed for in the past are now defunct, experience more, love more, live more!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear your 2013 favorites and opinions!
Woo! 100 books, congrats! I love the list and need to get to some of these, especially the Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight (what a title) since I see it everywhere!
ReplyDeleteThe resolutions are great too, I really need to write any of mine down also :)
Happy new year! Seems like you had a great reading year in 2012, and have made some great resolutions for 2013. Good luck!
ReplyDeletegreat resolutions. I still need to read statistical probability but your comments made it jump way up the list!
ReplyDeleteWow, 100 books! That's amazing! :) Good luck with all your resolutions for 2013. Also, good luck with going back to school!
ReplyDeleteYay! Write a novel!
ReplyDeleteGreat choices here! I love reading everyone's best of lists. The False Prince was one of my favourites too.
ReplyDeleteWay to go on your new job!
Best of luck in school and the new job and on blogging and on writing and everything else!! I can't wait to hear how it all goes for you!! :)
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