One Million Pages Per Lifetime discussion

I'm thinking I'm going to have to come back and list all my books read in 2011, but for now, I'll just keep a running list going of the ones I've read so far!

Read in December

Hallowed by Cynthia Hand [416 Pages]
The Trouble with May Amelia by Jennifer L. Holm [191 Pages]

=607 Pages

Haven by Kristi Cook [320 Pages]
Crossed by Ally Condie [367 Pages]
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn [272 Pages]

=1,566 Pages

I loved Crossed!!! How was Haven??

Zakiya wrote: "I loved Crossed!!! How was Haven??"

I thought Crossed was good, at least better than the first. Haven, to me, was little cliche and it was just alright. It wasn't good, but it wasn't bad either. I really like the cover of Haven though, the font that the tittle is written in is just gorgeous!

I agree!! :D Glad to hear that it wasn't bad at least. I'm going to be reading it next year for the 12x12.

I added Haven to my list too. At least I think I did ;) But I do know it is on my shelf!

Mad Scientist wrote: "I added Haven to my list too. At least I think I did ;) But I do know it is on my shelf!"

Happens to me all the time! Sometimes I think a book is on my shelf, but then later on, I find it's not! So confusing sometimes =)

Zakiya wrote: "I agree!! :D Glad to hear that it wasn't bad at least. I'm going to be reading it next year for the 12x12."

When you do read it, let me know what you think! Lots of people seemed to love it, so that's why I was surprised I didn't like it.

MS- Haha! I do that a lot, too:)

Aneeqah- I will! Although, ahead of time, I think I will rate it at least 4 stars. I tend to like all the books I read.

Zakiya wrote: "MS- Haha! I do that a lot, too:)

Aneeqah- I will! Although, ahead of time, I think I will rate it at least 4 stars. I tend to like all the books I read."

I used to that, but now for some reason, I'm more pickier with books. I guess it's just now I'm reviewing books, really thinking in-depth with them, so I'm noticing smaller things, like a perfect character, or a slow-moving plot, things that didn't really affect me before.

Oh, slow plots are killer. Especially when you are not expecting it. I do like a heads up if it is a bit slow in the beginning so I keep going. Sometimes the build up is worth it. Others... I could kick myself for making myself finish a few books.

Now, There are just so many books out there that I want to read that I just can't make myself finish a book any more. If I can't get into it then its tossed. (Not literally unless it is breaking dawn!)

If it is a book I can read all night & I have to make myself sleep. If when I'm sleeping I dream of the book or wake up to read 30 more minutes and go back to sleep. (Sometimes several times) If when I'm so tired after that but still get up with the boys for school and read until I pass out or its done. Then I know I have opened a book well worth it.

Those are the 5 stars for me.

Aneeqah wrote: "Zakiya wrote: "MS- Haha! I do that a lot, too:)

Aneeqah- I will! Although, ahead of time, I think I will rate it at least 4 stars. I tend to like all the books I read."

I used to that, but now fo..."

I can understand that. I can't believe that I haven't gotten to that point yet. The 9th made one & a half years of blogging/reviewing for me, and I'm still not that picky.

Do you review on GRs, or a blog?

Zakiya wrote: "Aneeqah wrote: "Zakiya wrote: "MS- Haha! I do that a lot, too:)

Aneeqah- I will! Although, ahead of time, I think I will rate it at least 4 stars. I tend to like all the books I read."

I used to ..."

That's good that you haven't gotten to that point yet! It means you can still enjoy all your books. =)

I review on GR, but I've recently joined a group blog, so now I'm reviewing books on there too.

Mad Scientist wrote: "Oh, slow plots are killer. Especially when you are not expecting it. I do like a heads up if it is a bit slow in the beginning so I keep going. Sometimes the build up is worth it. Others... I c..."

For me, a 5 star must have a good plot, just like you said. But it also has to have in-depth characers, good twists and all that jazz. I can usually get through a slower book, though, but it won't get a high rating from me. I absolutely love action-packed thrillers, so those are most probably the books that get a 5 star rating from me. There are exceptions though.

That's great!!!! What's the blog's URL? I'll be sure to stop by :).

And yeah, MS and I were just talking about that! Haha. All the books that she finds "meh" are always "ahmazing" for me.

Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai [272 Pages]
A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan [352 Pages]

= 2,190 Pages

Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi [400 Pages]

=2,590 Pages

I need to add all the books I've read previously... so I'm reserving this post for all those books.

Cinder by Marissa Meyer [387 Pages]
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater [409 Pages]
The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman by Meg Wolitzer [304 Pages]
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor [418 Pages]
The Death Cure by James Dashner [325 Pages]
All These Things I've Done by Gabrielle Zevin [354 Pages]
Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick [427 Pages]
Wither by Lauren DeStefano [358 Pages] **
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick [391 Pages]
Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin [288 Pages]
My Life Undecided by Jessica Brody [320 Pages]
The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan [513 Pages]
Supernaturally by Kiersten White [336 Pages]
Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake [316 Pages]
Forever by Maggie Stiefvater [390 Pages]
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak [550 Pages]
The Tempest by William Shakespeare [224 Pages]
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater [360 Pages]
Paranormalcy by Kiersten White [335 Pages]
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater [390 Pages]



=9,985 Pages

Books read previously [cont.]:

The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore [406 Pages]
Unwind by Neal Shusterman [335 Pages]
Mindblind by Jennifer Roy [256 Pages]
Delirium by Lauren Oliver [441 Pages]
Across the Universe by Beth Revis [398 Pages]
Sapphique by Catherine Fisher [462 Pages]
The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter [293 Pages]
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead [199 Pages]
Numbers by Rachel Ward [325 Pages]
Good Enough by Paula Yoo [336 Pages]
Entwined by Heather Dixon [480 Pages]
Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini [487 Pages] **
Divergent by Veronica Roth [487 Pages]
Shine by Lauren Myracle [350 Pages]
Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart by Candace Fleming [128 Pages]


= 15,368 Pages

Another post for previous reads...

January 2012 TBR Plan!

[9/13 Books Read]

Completed: ]

good luck! those look like some great books! :D

I tried planning for DEC. Didn't work out so well. But I know I need to read books that are on my shelf. Lets see if I stick to that. LOL!

Mad Scientist wrote: "I tried planning for DEC. Didn't work out so well. But I know I need to read books that are on my shelf. Lets see if I stick to that. LOL!"

I'm hoping it will help me a little more organized with my reading, so I know what to check out and the library, and what to prioritize and stuff like that. We'll see how this works out!

Zakiya wrote: "good luck! those look like some great books! :D"

Thanks! I've already finished 2 of them, so I only need to read 1 more for this week. =) I'm starting off the new year with a bang!

Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr [328 Pages]
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi [338 Pages]

= 16,034 Pages

Aneeqah wrote: "Mad Scientist wrote: "I tried planning for DEC. Didn't work out so well. But I know I need to read books that are on my shelf. Lets see if I stick to that. LOL!"

I'm hoping it will help me a l..."

Wow! You lucky duck! I just finished my first one about 2-1/2 hours ago. I never even realized that it would need to be 3 books a week...Hmm *gears turning in head* :)

Zakiya wrote: "Aneeqah wrote: "Mad Scientist wrote: "I tried planning for DEC. Didn't work out so well. But I know I need to read books that are on my shelf. Lets see if I stick to that. LOL!"

I'm hoping it ..."

Well, I was in a reading frenzy yesterday, because school started up again for me this week, and it's going to be super hectic this week and the next because of exams. But, I do have half-days and a 4 day weekend next week because of those exams! More days to read! And don't worry, 3 books a week shouldn't be too bad. =) We can do it!

I think I need a place to keep track of all my challenges in this group! There's so many good ones. =)

Never mind, I now have a topic in the Member's Challenges Folder!

I agree!!! I think we can totally do it:). You're not alone. I start back school in the morning D: . No exams till May, but it will still be really busy for me. I finished my second one today, though, so I think I'll be okay.

Zakiya wrote: "I agree!!! I think we can totally do it:). You're not alone. I start back school in the morning D: . No exams till May, but it will still be really busy for me. I finished my second one today, thou..."

Yes, I think we all can!! This whole semester exam thing is new for me, because I actually just moved, so this is also a new school. I've never taken exams before, just normal tests, to it's totally new for me! It's going to be very interesting for me. =) But nonetheless, my reading will not be sacrificed!

The Future of Us by Jay Asher [356 Pages]

=16,390 Pages



Third book finished for the week! Looks like I'm on track. =)

*claps* Yeah! We got a few people on the reading roll! This is so exciting!

Mad Scientist wrote: "*claps* Yeah! We got a few people on the reading roll! This is so exciting!"

Thanks! =) I think I'm just really excited. I'm pretty happy though that I can read 3 books a week with exams and stuff going on!

Dead Beautiful by Yvonne Woon [480 Pages]
Legend by Marie Lu [305 Pages]

= 17,175 Pages



Yay, two knocked out this weekend!

Everneath by Brodi Ashton [384 Pages]
Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr [325 Pages]

= 17,884 Pages

Struck by Jennifer Bosworth [373 Pages]
The Raft by S.A. Bodeen [231 Pages]
Incarnate by Jodi Meadows [384 Pages]

=18,872 Pages

Graceling by Kristin Cashore [471 Pages]
Fracture by Megan Miranda [262 Pages]

=19,605 Pages

Great reading streak this year!

Whisper19 wrote: "Great reading streak this year!"

Thank you!! I'm very determined to make my goal of 144 books this year. =)

My plan for rest of January/February:

Woohoo! Some great books! I need to read Fire. Haven't gotten around to that in the year and a half (?) that I've had the book. Sad. LOL :)

Congrats on getting 12 for the month ;). I've only got 2 more left!

Zakiya wrote: "Woohoo! Some great books! I need to read Fire. Haven't gotten around to that in the year and a half (?) that I've had the book. Sad. LOL :)

Congrats on getting 12 for the month ;). I've only got 2..."

I'm actually re-reading Fire before I read Bitterblue. You should definitely read it! And thanks, I'm sure you can make your 12 for the month!

Yeah, I'm halfway thru one, and I got my first-ever manga at the store today that I'm sure will be finished by tmr!! :D

Cools! Is Bitterblue out already??? I haven't been on top of that series. I reread Graceling last July, though, so I won't have to reread that one at least.

Nope, I was lucky enough to get an ARC of it! It comes out at the beginning of May this year. =)

Oh wow! That's not far away!! So jealous of the ARC! :D I'm sure it'll be ahmazing!

Zakiya wrote: "Oh wow! That's not far away!! So jealous of the ARC! :D I'm sure it'll be ahmazing!"

Yes, I was super thrilled I got one! The line for it was reeeeallly long! And yes, I'm sure it will be absolutely amazing!

LOL! :D

Bittersweet by Sarah Ockler [378 Pages]

=19,983 Pages

You are doing awesome Aneeqah!!!!

Thank you so much Meghan! That 12X12 challenge has totally inspired me!

I agree! I was surprised to find that I finished 13 books in Jan.!