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Elsi · 03-13-2009, 10:41 PM

Since I still read a significant number of paper books, I keep a file on my laptop with information on each book I read. Here are the entries for the first two books I read this year:

Code:

1. The Host, Stephenie Meyer (31 Dec - 2 Jan, Kindle) (SF) 528 pages : 528
2. Miss Julia Strikes Back, Ann B Ross (2-3 Jan, TP) (Li) 339 pages : 867

Each line contains the book title, author, dates read, format, genre, number of pages, and a running total of pages read. For electronic books, I take the page count from the Mass-Market Paperback edition if available. For electronic book, I log additional information:

Code:

 4. Fortune and Fate, Sharon Shinn (6 Jan - 11 Jan, Kindle) -- purchased 1 Jan 2009 @ Amazon ($9.99)
 5. Neptune Crossing, Jeffrey Carver (11 Jan - 12 Jan, Sony) -- downloaded from author's site; PayPal contribution to author

Again, each line has the title, author, dates and format. Then I note the source of the book and purchase price (if any).

When reading a book on the Kindle, I create a note at the first line of the book saying "started reading on ...". When I finish the book, I update the note with the date I completed reading. I also use the highlight feature to capture quotes for reviews.

03-13-2009, 10:41 PM	#12
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	Since I still read a significant number of paper books, I keep a file on my laptop with information on each book I read. Here are the entries for the first two books I read this year: Code: 1. The Host, Stephenie Meyer (31 Dec - 2 Jan, Kindle) (SF) 528 pages : 528 2. Miss Julia Strikes Back, Ann B Ross (2-3 Jan, TP) (Li) 339 pages : 867 Each line contains the book title, author, dates read, format, genre, number of pages, and a running total of pages read. For electronic books, I take the page count from the Mass-Market Paperback edition if available. For electronic book, I log additional information: Code: 4. Fortune and Fate, Sharon Shinn (6 Jan - 11 Jan, Kindle) -- purchased 1 Jan 2009 @ Amazon ($9.99) 5. Neptune Crossing, Jeffrey Carver (11 Jan - 12 Jan, Sony) -- downloaded from author's site; PayPal contribution to author Again, each line has the title, author, dates and format. Then I note the source of the book and purchase price (if any). When reading a book on the Kindle, I create a note at the first line of the book saying "started reading on ...". When I finish the book, I update the note with the date I completed reading. I also use the highlight feature to capture quotes for reviews.