READ 100 BOOKS IN 2011 - Page 2

MikeFromHC · 12-20-2010, 12:45 AM

I could probably be one of the first. I have well over 100 Doc Savage books. They tend to run a bit over 100 ebook pages and are a fast read. Not only that but once you have read a few there are whole paragraphs that are "read" almost as a block.
"Bubble gum books" Fun to chew but when the flavor is gone you don't look back.

GraceKrispy · 12-20-2010, 12:50 AM

I don't usually join things either, but I do think I read at least 100 books a year, in general- if all books are counted (even ones I read to my kids), I'm double that at least

v1k1ng1001 · 12-20-2010, 01:12 AM

Books like Slaughter House 5 take me a couple hours to read at most. Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit, on the other hand, takes about a month or so to finish.

Sometimes it's just not worth it to sacrifice quality for quantity, no disrespect to Vonnegut of course.

rogue_librarian · 12-20-2010, 01:18 AM

I joined, too; pbooks also count, I hope?

GA Russell · 12-20-2010, 01:24 AM

I'm in.

No way I'll get to even 50, but it will be fun to keep track, and to see what the serious readers here are reading.

PS - I don't see where on the Forums page you find Social Groups. That is to say, I can't find the group other than through the link in the OP. Where is it?

PPS - OK, I found it now, under Community.

astra · 12-20-2010, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TERMINATOR

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/group.php?groupid=40

I, personally, would really appreciate if you start using capital letters where appropriate only.
Thank you in advance,
A.

Rumpelteazer · 12-20-2010, 04:59 AM

I joined, I might just make it since I've read about 40 book in the last 6-7 months.

Just wondering, the third rule says that books must be over 200 pages long to count toward your total. How do you qualify 200? As epub pages? I know a Kindle uses a different method to show how far you are in the book . It also depends of which font size you use and some and some people delete the blank lines between paragraphs which also shortens the book. Or should we look at the pages of the pbook?

issybird · 12-20-2010, 06:48 AM

Sounds like fun!

bjones6416 · 12-20-2010, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astra

I, personally, would really appreciate if you start using capital letters where appropriate only.
Thank you in advance,
A.

I agree, and I mean no disrespect, honestly. It's just when I see all caps on forum postings, even in the titles and usernames, I kind of cringe and shy away because it seems like somebody is shouting at somebody else. And those who know me here know that I prefer to stay among the rainbows and unicorns.

caleb72 · 12-20-2010, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

Just wondering, the third rule says that books must be over 200 pages long to count toward your total. How do you qualify 200? As epub pages? I know a Kindle uses a different method to show how far you are in the book . It also depends of which font size you use and some and some people delete the blank lines between paragraphs which also shortens the book. Or should we look at the pages of the pbook?

I'm not so worried about this myself. If I think I should add it, I will. If I don't think I should add it, I won't.

Regards
Caleb

Care · 12-20-2010, 09:22 AM

I would say if the physical book is over 200 pages since ereaders all have different page counts. I know my Nooks page count is usually almost half that of the physical book.

The page numbers can be found at www.goodreads.com if you need them.

What about audiobooks, do they count? I sometimes have both the book and AB and I will be at page 110 of the book and have to go somewhere so I find my spot in the audiobook and continue from there until I get home. Or if I have a migraine I will listen to one while laying in the dark.

jgaiser · 12-20-2010, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Care

What about audiobooks, do they count? I sometimes have both the book and AB and I will be at page 110 of the book and have to go somewhere so I find my spot in the audiobook and continue from there until I get home. Or if I have a migraine I will listen to one while laying in the dark.

Good question. Recently got an Audible account and have "reading" a few audiobooks on and off over the past couple of months.

DixieGal · 12-20-2010, 10:49 AM

I consider an audiobook to be a book, and I would count it.

GA Russell · 12-20-2010, 01:12 PM

I would not consider an audio book to be legit unless it were unabridged.

BenBanned · 12-20-2010, 01:20 PM

Doubt I can hit a hundo, never hurts to try.

edit: what about novels that are broken into seperate books, Brothers Karamazov for example.

12-20-2010, 01:24 AM	#20
GA Russell Montreal wins Grey Cup! Posts: 7,583 Karma: 31484197 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	I'm in. No way I'll get to even 50, but it will be fun to keep track, and to see what the serious readers here are reading. PS - I don't see where on the Forums page you find Social Groups. That is to say, I can't find the group other than through the link in the OP. Where is it? PPS - OK, I found it now, under Community. Last edited by GA Russell; 12-20-2010 at 01:39 AM.

12-20-2010, 01:20 PM	#30
BenBanned Groupie Posts: 168 Karma: 1326166 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ Device: Paper	Doubt I can hit a hundo, never hurts to try. edit: what about novels that are broken into seperate books, Brothers Karamazov for example. Last edited by BenBanned; 12-20-2010 at 01:24 PM.

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12-20-2010, 12:45 AM	#16
MikeFromHC Zealot Posts: 143 Karma: 880 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Pandigital Novel	I could probably be one of the first. I have well over 100 Doc Savage books. They tend to run a bit over 100 ebook pages and are a fast read. Not only that but once you have read a few there are whole paragraphs that are "read" almost as a block. "Bubble gum books" Fun to chew but when the flavor is gone you don't look back.

12-20-2010, 12:50 AM	#17
GraceKrispy It's Dr. Penguin now! Posts: 3,909 Karma: 4705733 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: (USA) Device: iPad mini, Samsung Note 3, Sony PRS-650 (rarely used now)	I don't usually join things either, but I do think I read at least 100 books a year, in general- if all books are counted (even ones I read to my kids), I'm double that at least

12-20-2010, 01:12 AM	#18
v1k1ng1001 Addict Posts: 378 Karma: 1624276 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South, South Texas Device: Pocketbook 620	Books like Slaughter House 5 take me a couple hours to read at most. Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit, on the other hand, takes about a month or so to finish. Sometimes it's just not worth it to sacrifice quality for quantity, no disrespect to Vonnegut of course.

12-20-2010, 01:18 AM	#19
rogue_librarian Guru Posts: 973 Karma: 4269175 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Europe Device: Pocketbook Basic 613	I joined, too; pbooks also count, I hope?

12-20-2010, 04:59 AM	#22
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,100 Karma: 24047426 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I joined, I might just make it since I've read about 40 book in the last 6-7 months. Just wondering, the third rule says that books must be over 200 pages long to count toward your total. How do you qualify 200? As epub pages? I know a Kindle uses a different method to show how far you are in the book . It also depends of which font size you use and some and some people delete the blank lines between paragraphs which also shortens the book. Or should we look at the pages of the pbook?

12-20-2010, 06:48 AM	#23
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 20,227 Karma: 222235366 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: H2O, Aura One, PW5	Sounds like fun!

12-20-2010, 09:22 AM	#26
Care Aes Sedai Posts: 659 Karma: 46166 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Aura and Kobo Mini, had a Nook, NOOKcolor, Nook STR.	I would say if the physical book is over 200 pages since ereaders all have different page counts. I know my Nooks page count is usually almost half that of the physical book. The page numbers can be found at www.goodreads.com if you need them. What about audiobooks, do they count? I sometimes have both the book and AB and I will be at page 110 of the book and have to go somewhere so I find my spot in the audiobook and continue from there until I get home. Or if I have a migraine I will listen to one while laying in the dark.

12-20-2010, 10:49 AM	#28
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	I consider an audiobook to be a book, and I would count it.

12-20-2010, 01:12 PM	#29
GA Russell Montreal wins Grey Cup! Posts: 7,583 Karma: 31484197 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	I would not consider an audio book to be legit unless it were unabridged.

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