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I set my goal too high at 200 in 2015, anticipating that I would be reading a lot of YA and middle-grade books. That didn't happen and I had a lot of stress at the end of the year trying to meet the goal. So I'm aiming more modestly at 168 books -- 14 per month -- in 2016. I set the page goal at 50,000 to make sure that I don't make my book goal by reading lots of short books. I am also pursuing several secondary challenges.

1. Read at least $10 worth of books from Kindle Unlimited each month (that is ... get my money's worth)
2. Read at least 12 Newbery Award books. (Stretch goal: Complete all Newbery Award books for 2010-2016: 25 books through 2015, up to 5 more with 2016 awards)

January 2016: 15 books, 4998 pages
-- 14 EB, 1 audio -- 5 library, 4 KU -- 1 Newbery

Spoiler:

1. Witches in Flight by Debora Geary
2. Between a Clutch and a Hard Place by Gayle Trent
3. The Banished of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler
4. Without Fail by Lee Child
5. Warrior by Nick Webb
6. Persuader by Lee Child
7. When Good Bras Go Bad by Gayle Trent
8. Naero's Run by Mason Elliott
9. The Sin Eater's Daughter by Melinda Salisbury
10. Peter and the Sword of Mercy by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson
11. Just One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi Taylor
12. The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
13. Cinder by Marissa Meyer
14. The Girl Who Never Was by Skylar Dorset
15. The Scam by Janet Evanovich & Lee Goldberg

February 2016: 9 books, 3666 pages
-- 8 EB, 1 audio -- 4 library , 1 KU

Spoiler:

16. The Boy with the Hidden Name by Skylar Dorset
17. Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
18. The Braque Connection by Estelle Ryan
19. The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald
20. Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey
21. Cress by Marissa Meyer
22. Thankless in Death by J. D. Robb
23. The Glassblower by Petra Durst-Benning
24. Storm Front by Jim Butcher

March 2016: 11 books, 4305 pages
-- 10 EB, 1 audio -- 8 library, 1 KU

Spoiler:

25. Concealed in Death by J. D. Robb
26. Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
27. Bookishly Ever After by Isabel Bandiera
28. Festive in Death by J. D. Robb
29. Beside Still Waters by Debbie Viguie
30. Obsession in Death by J. D. Robb
31. Kitty Saves the World by Carrie Vaughn
32. The Ciphers of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler
33. The Revolving Door of Life by Alexander McCall Smith
34. Caliban's War by James S. A. Corey
35. Devoted in Death by J. D. Robb

April 2016: 11 books, 4199 pages
-- 9 EB, 1 paper, 1 audio -- 7 library, 1 KU

Spoiler:

36. Journey to Munich by Jacqueline Winspear
37. Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch
38. Un Lun Dun by China Mieville
39. The Door in the Hedge by Robin McKinley
40. Victory by Nick Webb
41. The Enemy by Lee Child
42. Winter by Marissa Meyer
43. Death of a Snob by M. C. Beaton
44. Indian Givers by Jack Weatherford
45. Fairest by Marissa Meyer
46. Abaddon's Gate by James S. A. Corey

May 2016: 25 books, 6796 pages
-- 24 EB, 2 paper -- 15 library, 5 KU -- 1 Newbery

Spoiler:

47. The Edge of Dreams by Rhys Bowen
48. Brotherhood in Death by J. D. Robb
49. Death of a Prankster by M. C. Beaton
50. Moving Target by J. A. Jance
51. The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club by Wanda Brunstetter
52. Planet of Dinosaurs by K.H. Koehler
53. The Genius Asylum by Arlene F. Marks
54. Sea of Serpents by K. H. Koehler
55. Valley of Dragons by K. H.Koehler
56. The Steerswoman by Rosemary Kirstein
57. Death of a Greedy Woman by M. C. Beaton
58. The Last Colony by John Scalzi
59. Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters
60. Bundle of Trouble by Diana Orgain
61. The Flinck Connection by Estelle Ryan
62. The Cyborg from Earth by Charles Sheffield
63. Motherhood is Murder by Diana Orgain
64. Cold Betrayal by J. A. Jance
65. Death of a Travelling Man by M. C. Beaton
66. Expendable by James Alan Gardner
67. Death of a Charming Man by M. C. Beaton
68. Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo
69. Godspeed by Charles Sheffield
70. [color=green]The Deeds of the Disturber by Elizabeth Peters
71. The In-Betweener by Ann Christy

June 2016: 9 books, 3590 pages
-- 7 EB, 1 paper, 1 audio -- 6 library

Spoiler:

72. Zoe's Tale by John Scalzi
73. The Forge of God by Greg Bear
74. Stars Above by Marissa Meyer
75. Clawback by J. A. Jance
76. [color=green]The Crime at Black Dudley[/green] by Margery Allingham
77. The Outskirter's Secret by Rosemary Kirstein
78. Anvil of Stars by Greg Bear
79. The Last Camel Died at Noon by Elizabeth Peters
80. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson

July 2016: 18 books, 4892 pages
-- 16 EB, 1 paper, 1 audio -- 13 library, 1 KU

Spoiler:

81. The Snake, the Crocodile, and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
82. Death of a Nag by M. C. Beaton
83. Death of a Macho Man by M. C. Beaton
84. Death of a Dentist by M. C. Beaton
85. Death of a Scriptwriter by M. C. Beaton
86. Just Like Me by Nancy Cavanaugh
87. Luck Be A Lady by Gemma Halliday & T. Sue VerSteeg
88. Death of an Addict by M. C. Beaton
89. Mystery Mile by Margery Allingham
90. A Highland Christmas by M. C. Beaton
91. The Hippopotamus Pool by Elizabeth Peters
92. Death of a Dustman by M. C. Beaton
93. Death of a Celebrity by M. C. Beaton
94. In the Blood by Steve Robinson
95. Commitment Hour by James Alan Gardner
96. Death of a Village by M C Beaton
97. bPrudence by Gail Carriger
98. Death of a Poison Pen by M. C. Beaton

August 2016: 22 books, 6967 pages
-- 21 EB, 1 audio -- 13 library, 6 KU

Spoiler:

99. To the Grave by Steve Robinson
100. Imprudence by Gail Carriger
101. The Lost Steersman by Rosemary Kirstein
102. Death of a Bore by M C Beaton
103. Death of a Dreamer by M C Beaton
104. Witch is When it All Began by Adele Abbott
105. Seeing a Large Cat by Elizabeth Peters
106. For Darkness Shows the Stars by Diana Peterfreund
107. A Lancaster County Christmas by Suzanne Woods Fisher
108. Death of a Maid by M C Beaton
109. Death of a Gentle Lady by M. C. Beaton
110. Witch is When Things Got Complicated by Adele Abbott
111. Death of a Witch by M C Beaton
112. Death of a Valentine by M C Beaton
113. Death of a Chimney Sweep by M C Beaton
114. Across a Star-Swept Sea by Diana Peterfreund
115. Witch is When Everything Went Crazy by Adele Abbott
116. Green Comet by Jim Bowering
117. The Last Queen of England by Steve Robinson
118. Terrier by Tamora Pierce
119. Witch is When Things Fell Apart by Adele Abbott
120. Friday the Rabbi Slept Late by Harry Kemelman

September 2016: 14 books, 5487 pages
-- 13 EB, 1 audio -- 9 library, 3 KU

Spoiler:

121. The Ape Who Guards the Balance by Elizabeth Peters
122. Life Free or Die by John Ringo
123. Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce
124. Mastiff by Tamora Pierce
125. The Human Division by John Scalzi
126. The Falcon at the Portal by Elizabeth Peters
127. The Pursuit by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg
128. Boar Island by Nevada Barr
129. Whiskey Sour by J A Konrath
130. Bloody Mary by J A Konrath
131. Witch is When the Bubble Burst by Adele Abbott
132. Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd by Alan Bradley
133. Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich
134. Witch is When the Penny Dropped by Adele Abbott

October 2016: 13 books, 4155 pages
-- 13 EB -- 8 library, 2 KU

Spoiler:

135. Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich
136. Apprentice in Death by J. D. Robb
137. Witch is When the Floodgates Opened by Adele Abbott
138. Curious Minds by Janet Evanovich and Phoef Sutton
139. The Swarm by Orson Scott Card and Asron Johnson
140. Precious and Grace by Alexander McCall Smith
141. A Call to Duty by David Weber and Timothy Zahn
142. Witch is When the Hammer Fell by Adele Abbott
143. Wicked Charms by Janet Evanovich and Phoef Sutton
144. Death of a Kingfisher by M. C. Beaton
145. Death of Yesterday by M. C. Beaton
146. Cauldron of Ghosts by David Weber and Eric Flint
147. Away in a Manger by Rhys Bowen

November 2016: 21 books, 7261 pages
-- 19 EB, 2 audio -- 16 library, 2 KU -- 4 Newbery

Spoiler:

148. He Shall Thunder in the Sky by Elizabeth Peters
149. Death of a Policeman by M. C. Beaton
150. Dead Wrong by J. A. Jance
151. Death of a Liar by M. C. Beaton
152. Time of Fog and Fire by Rhy Bowen
153. Damage Control by J. A. Jance
154. Citadel by John Ringo
155. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
156. All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook by Leslie Connor
157. Lord of the Silent by Elizabeth Peters
158. Death of a Nurse by M. C. Beaton
159. The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
160. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J. K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany
161. Boundary by Eric Flint & Ryk E. Spoor
162. Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos
163. Witch is When My Heart Broke by Adele Abbott
164. Rusty Nail by J. A. Konrath
165. Fire and Ice by J. A. Jance
166. The Hot Gate by John Ringo
167. Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
168. The Great Cake Mystery by Alexander McCall Smith

December 2016: 12 books, 3845 pages
-- 12 EB -- 12 library, 0 KU -- 6 Newbery

Spoiler:

169. Judgment Call by J. A. Jance
170. Remains of Innocence by J. A. Jance
171. The Golden One by Elizabeth Peters
172. The Old Blue Line by J. A. Jance
173. When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
174. El Deafo by Cece Bell
175. The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
176. The End of All Things by John Scalzi
177. Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool
178. School Ship Tobermory by Alexander McCall Smith
179. The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
180. Turbo Twenty-three by Janet Evanovich

Totals:
180 books, 59,897 pages

By format:
eBook: 164
Paper: 5
Audio: 10

12-06-2015, 06:35 PM	#29
Hampshire Nanny Guru Posts: 615 Karma: 8064562 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505, Kindle 3 KB, iPad2	168 Books, 50K pages, and more I set my goal too high at 200 in 2015, anticipating that I would be reading a lot of YA and middle-grade books. That didn't happen and I had a lot of stress at the end of the year trying to meet the goal. So I'm aiming more modestly at 168 books -- 14 per month -- in 2016. I set the page goal at 50,000 to make sure that I don't make my book goal by reading lots of short books. I am also pursuing several secondary challenges. 1. Read at least $10 worth of books from Kindle Unlimited each month (that is ... get my money's worth) 2. Read at least 12 Newbery Award books. (Stretch goal: Complete all Newbery Award books for 2010-2016: 25 books through 2015, up to 5 more with 2016 awards) January 2016: 15 books, 4998 pages -- 14 EB, 1 audio -- 5 library, 4 KU -- 1 Newbery Spoiler: 1. *Witches in Flight* by Debora Geary 2. *Between a Clutch and a Hard Place* by Gayle Trent 3. *The Banished of Muirwood* by Jeff Wheeler 4. *Without Fail* by Lee Child 5. *Warrior* by Nick Webb 6. *Persuader* by Lee Child 7. *When Good Bras Go Bad* by Gayle Trent 8. *Naero's Run* by Mason Elliott 9. *The Sin Eater's Daughter* by Melinda Salisbury 10. *Peter and the Sword of Mercy* by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson 11. *Just One Damned Thing After Another* by Jodi Taylor 12. *The Crossover* by Kwame Alexander 13. *Cinder* by Marissa Meyer 14. *The Girl Who Never Was* by Skylar Dorset 15. *The Scam* by Janet Evanovich & Lee Goldberg February 2016: 9 books, 3666 pages -- 8 EB, 1 audio -- 4 library , 1 KU Spoiler: 16. *The Boy with the Hidden Name* by Skylar Dorset 17. *Scarlet* by Marissa Meyer 18. *The Braque Connection* by Estelle Ryan 19. *The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend* by Katarina Bivald 20. *Leviathan Wakes* by James S. A. Corey 21. *Cress* by Marissa Meyer 22. *Thankless in Death* by J. D. Robb 23. *The Glassblower* by Petra Durst-Benning 24. *Storm Front* by Jim Butcher March 2016: 11 books, 4305 pages -- 10 EB, 1 audio -- 8 library, 1 KU Spoiler: 25. *Concealed in Death* by J. D. Robb 26. *Fool Moon* by Jim Butcher 27. *Bookishly Ever After* by Isabel Bandiera 28. *Festive in Death* by J. D. Robb 29. *Beside Still Waters* by Debbie Viguie 30. *Obsession in Death* by J. D. Robb 31. *Kitty Saves the World* by Carrie Vaughn 32. *The Ciphers of Muirwood* by Jeff Wheeler 33. *The Revolving Door of Life* by Alexander McCall Smith 34. *Caliban's War* by James S. A. Corey 35. *Devoted in Death* by J. D. Robb April 2016: 11 books, 4199 pages -- 9 EB, 1 paper, 1 audio -- 7 library, 1 KU Spoiler: 36. *Journey to Munich* by Jacqueline Winspear 37. *Midnight Riot* by Ben Aaronovitch 38. *Un Lun Dun* by China Mieville 39. *The Door in the Hedge* by Robin McKinley 40. *Victory* by Nick Webb 41. *The Enemy* by Lee Child 42. *Winter* by Marissa Meyer 43. *Death of a Snob* by M. C. Beaton 44. *Indian Givers* by Jack Weatherford 45. *Fairest* by Marissa Meyer 46. *Abaddon's Gate* by James S. A. Corey May 2016: 25 books, 6796 pages -- 24 EB, 2 paper -- 15 library, 5 KU -- 1 Newbery Spoiler: 47. *The Edge of Dreams* by Rhys Bowen 48. *Brotherhood in Death* by J. D. Robb 49. *Death of a Prankster* by M. C. Beaton 50. *Moving Target* by J. A. Jance 51. *The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club* by Wanda Brunstetter 52. *Planet of Dinosaurs* by K.H. Koehler 53. *The Genius Asylum* by Arlene F. Marks 54. *Sea of Serpents* by K. H. Koehler 55. *Valley of Dragons* by K. H.Koehler 56. *The Steerswoman* by Rosemary Kirstein 57. *Death of a Greedy Woman* by M. C. Beaton 58. *The Last Colony* by John Scalzi 59. *Lion in the Valley* by Elizabeth Peters 60. *Bundle of Trouble* by Diana Orgain 61. *The Flinck Connection* by Estelle Ryan 62. *The Cyborg from Earth* by Charles Sheffield 63. *Motherhood is Murder* by Diana Orgain 64. *Cold Betrayal* by J. A. Jance 65. *Death of a Travelling Man* by M. C. Beaton 66. *Expendable* by James Alan Gardner 67. *Death of a Charming Man* by M. C. Beaton 68. *Flora and Ulysses* by Kate DiCamillo 69. *Godspeed* by Charles Sheffield 70. [color=green]*The Deeds of the Disturber* by Elizabeth Peters 71. *The In-Betweener* by Ann Christy June 2016: 9 books, 3590 pages -- 7 EB, 1 paper, 1 audio -- 6 library Spoiler: 72. *Zoe's Tale* by John Scalzi 73. *The Forge of God* by Greg Bear 74. Stars Above by Marissa Meyer 75. *Clawback* by J. A. Jance 76. [color=green]*The Crime at Black Dudley[/green] by Margery Allingham 77. The Outskirter's Secret* by Rosemary Kirstein 78. *Anvil of Stars* by Greg Bear 79. *The Last Camel Died at Noon* by Elizabeth Peters 80. *A Short History of Nearly Everything* by Bill Bryson July 2016: 18 books, 4892 pages -- 16 EB, 1 paper, 1 audio -- 13 library, 1 KU Spoiler: 81. *The Snake, the Crocodile, and the Dog* by Elizabeth Peters 82. *Death of a Nag* by M. C. Beaton 83. *Death of a Macho Man* by M. C. Beaton 84. *Death of a Dentist* by M. C. Beaton 85. *Death of a Scriptwriter* by M. C. Beaton 86. *Just Like Me* by Nancy Cavanaugh 87. *Luck Be A Lady* by Gemma Halliday & T. Sue VerSteeg 88. *Death of an Addict* by M. C. Beaton 89. *Mystery Mile* by Margery Allingham 90. *A Highland Christmas* by M. C. Beaton 91. *The Hippopotamus Pool* by Elizabeth Peters 92. *Death of a Dustman* by M. C. Beaton 93. *Death of a Celebrity* by M. C. Beaton 94. *In the Blood* by Steve Robinson 95. *Commitment Hour* by James Alan Gardner 96. *Death of a Village* by M C Beaton 97. *bPrudence* by Gail Carriger 98. *Death of a Poison Pen* by M. C. Beaton August 2016: 22 books, 6967 pages -- 21 EB, 1 audio -- 13 library, 6 KU Spoiler: 99. *To the Grave* by Steve Robinson 100. *Imprudence* by Gail Carriger 101. *The Lost Steersman* by Rosemary Kirstein 102. *Death of a Bore* by M C Beaton 103. *Death of a Dreamer* by M C Beaton 104. *Witch is When it All Began* by Adele Abbott 105. *Seeing a Large Cat* by Elizabeth Peters 106. *For Darkness Shows the Stars* by Diana Peterfreund 107. *A Lancaster County Christmas* by Suzanne Woods Fisher 108. *Death of a Maid* by M C Beaton 109. *Death of a Gentle Lady* by M. C. Beaton 110. *Witch is When Things Got Complicated* by Adele Abbott 111. *Death of a Witch* by M C Beaton 112. *Death of a Valentine* by M C Beaton 113. *Death of a Chimney Sweep* by M C Beaton 114. *Across a Star-Swept Sea* by Diana Peterfreund 115. *Witch is When Everything Went Crazy* by Adele Abbott 116. *Green Comet* by Jim Bowering 117. *The Last Queen of England* by Steve Robinson 118. *Terrier* by Tamora Pierce 119. *Witch is When Things Fell Apart* by Adele Abbott 120. *Friday the Rabbi Slept Late* by Harry Kemelman September 2016: 14 books, 5487 pages -- 13 EB, 1 audio -- 9 library, 3 KU Spoiler: 121. *The Ape Who Guards the Balance* by Elizabeth Peters 122. *Life Free or Die* by John Ringo 123. *Bloodhound* by Tamora Pierce 124. *Mastiff* by Tamora Pierce 125. *The Human Division* by John Scalzi 126. *The Falcon at the Portal* by Elizabeth Peters 127. *The Pursuit* by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg 128. *Boar Island* by Nevada Barr 129. *Whiskey Sour* by J A Konrath 130. *Bloody Mary* by J A Konrath 131. *Witch is When the Bubble Burst* by Adele Abbott 132. *Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd* by Alan Bradley 133. *Wicked Appetite* by Janet Evanovich 134. *Witch is When the Penny Dropped* by Adele Abbott October 2016: 13 books, 4155 pages -- 13 EB -- 8 library, 2 KU Spoiler: 135. *Wicked Business* by Janet Evanovich 136. *Apprentice in Death* by J. D. Robb 137. *Witch is When the Floodgates Opened* by Adele Abbott 138. *Curious Minds* by Janet Evanovich and Phoef Sutton 139. *The Swarm* by Orson Scott Card and Asron Johnson 140. *Precious and Grace* by Alexander McCall Smith 141. *A Call to Duty* by David Weber and Timothy Zahn 142. *Witch is When the Hammer Fell* by Adele Abbott 143. *Wicked Charms* by Janet Evanovich and Phoef Sutton 144. *Death of a Kingfisher* by M. C. Beaton 145. *Death of Yesterday* by M. C. Beaton 146. *Cauldron of Ghosts* by David Weber and Eric Flint 147. *Away in a Manger* by Rhys Bowen November 2016: 21 books, 7261 pages -- 19 EB, 2 audio -- 16 library, 2 KU -- 4 Newbery Spoiler: 148. *He Shall Thunder in the Sky* by Elizabeth Peters 149. *Death of a Policeman* by M. C. Beaton 150. *Dead Wrong* by J. A. Jance 151. *Death of a Liar* by M. C. Beaton 152. *Time of Fog and Fire* by Rhy Bowen 153. *Damage Control* by J. A. Jance 154. *Citadel* by John Ringo 155. *The Graveyard Book* by Neil Gaiman 156. *All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook* by Leslie Connor 157. *Lord of the Silent* by Elizabeth Peters 158. *Death of a Nurse* by M. C. Beaton 159. *The One and Only Ivan* by Katherine Applegate 160. *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* by J. K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany 161. *Boundary* by Eric Flint & Ryk E. Spoor 162. *Dead End in Norvelt* by Jack Gantos 163. *Witch is When My Heart Broke* by Adele Abbott 164. *Rusty Nail* by J. A. Konrath 165. *Fire and Ice* by J. A. Jance 166. *The Hot Gate* by John Ringo 167. *Maniac Magee* by Jerry Spinelli 168. *The Great Cake Mystery* by Alexander McCall Smith December 2016: 12 books, 3845 pages -- 12 EB -- 12 library, 0 KU -- 6 Newbery Spoiler: 169. *Judgment Call* by J. A. Jance 170. *Remains of Innocence* by J. A. Jance 171. *The Golden One* by Elizabeth Peters 172. *The Old Blue Line* by J. A. Jance 173. *When You Reach Me* by Rebecca Stead 174. *El Deafo* by Cece Bell 175. *The Witch of Blackbird Pond* by Elizabeth George Speare 176. *The End of All Things* by John Scalzi 177. *Moon Over Manifest* by Clare Vanderpool 178. *School Ship Tobermory* by Alexander McCall Smith 179. *The War that Saved My Life* by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley 180. *Turbo Twenty-three* by Janet Evanovich Totals: 180 books, 59,897 pages By format: eBook: 164 Paper: 5 Audio: 10 Last edited by Hampshire Nanny; 12-22-2016 at 06:28 PM.