Monday, May 31, 2010

May Reading Wrap Up


  Thanks goodness I have an extra day this weekend, because I have so many book related projects I wanted to accomplish today. My May wrap-up is one of them.  Was the month of May a good one in books for you? Here is what I read or listened to:
  1. How High the Moon; Sandra Kring - 5/5  (loved it)
  2. Stitches; David Small - 5/5 (loved it)
  3. Fast, Fresh and Green; Susie Middleton - 4/5
  4. Beatrice and Virgil; Yann Martel (audio) - 4.5/5 
  5. One Good Dog; Susan Wilson - 4.5/5 (audio) 
  6. Tinkers; Paul Harding - 3/5 
  7. Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things; Frost and Sketekee - 4/5 
  8. Perfect Reader; Maggie Pouncey - 4/5 
  9. The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake; Aimee Bender - 4/5 
  10. Slow Death By Rubber Duck; Smith and Lourie - 5/5  (loved it)
  11. Whiter Than Snow; Sandra Dallas - (audio) 4/5 
  12. Postmistress; Sarah Blake - (audio) 2.5/5 
  13. The Walk; Richard Paul Evans - (audio) 2/5


MAY  Totals
  • (13 books) - (4) non fiction (5) audio) (9) fiction (6 review books)
  • Favorite Books of the Month:  - How High the Moon; Sandra Kring; Stitches; David Small and Slow Death By Rubber Duck
  • YTD - (70 Books) 
 2010 Book Purchases 
(51 books bought for only $126.22)

2010 Challenge Progress
  1. 2010 100+ Reading Challenge - 70/100
  2. 2010 Reading From My Shelves Project - 42/75
  3. 2010 ARC Reading Challenge - 42/25 - Completed
  4. 2010 Pub Challenge - 37/10 - Completed
  5. 2010 New Authors Challenge - 45/50 Completed
  6. 2010 Audio Book Challenge - 15/20
  7. 2010 Gothic Novel Challenge - 2/5
  8. 2010 What an Animal Challenge - 6/6 Completed
  9. 2010 Books To Read Before I Die Challenge - 2/20
  10. 2010 New York Challenge - 1/1 - Completed 
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7 comments:

  1. Amanda RoperMay 31, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    Wow! What a great reading month!

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  2. AthiraMay 31, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    You had an amazing month! Looks like getting yourself off some challenges really helped! Have a good June!

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  3. MelodyMay 31, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    Looks like you had a great reading month in May! I'd love to read Stitches and The Postmistress!

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  4. StaciMay 31, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Your May was awesome and I love how many books you've purchased for such a small amount. Looks like you're clearing out those challenges too!!! June should be a great month for both of us!!!

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  5. gautami tripathyMay 31, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    I want to checkout Stitches. The Postmistress too on my wish list. You had a great May!

    Here is myMay Wrap-Up post!

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  6. LesMay 31, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    You had quite an impressive month! I've heard such good things about One Good Dog. I'm glad to see you enjoyed it so well. Bummer, though, about The Postmistress!

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  7. AliceJune 13, 2010 at 1:56 AM

    Look at all the great books you've read! I want to read THE POSTMISTRESS soon. I don't have the book but itching to get it.

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