My 2022 reading stats will not be as impressive as former years in overall numbers and also less impressive when I break it down, but I did do at least some diverse reading in 2022, which I hope I can significantly improve upon in 2023. I've modified my usual survey to just some basic stats that matter to me--it was originally taken from the sadly now discontinued blog, Boston Bibliophile.
2022 Reading Stats
How many books read? 38
Fiction/nonfiction? 31 fiction, 3 nonfiction, 4 poetry
Female/male/nonbinary author ratio? 32 female, 5 male, and 1 collection with mixed genders
Writers of Color/Minority Writers? At least 3 books by writers of color, at least 7 books by Jewish authors, at least 1 Muslim author, 1 collection with multiple writers of color and minorities, at least 2 LGBTQ writers
Favorite book? Fresh Water for Flowers by Valerie Perrin, about a French cemetery keeper finding joy after tragedy
Longest and shortest books?
Longest: Fresh Water for Flowers by Valerie Perrin, 476 pages
Shortest: What to Miss When by Leigh Stein, 128 pages
How many books from the library? 17
Which countries did you go to through the page in your year of reading?
Israel, France, Scotland, Canada, the U.S., Germany, Switzerland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Any translated books?
Yes, one from French, one from Hebrew, and one from German.
Most read author of the year, and how many books by that author?
I read two Sarah Dessen books, Once and for All and Along for the Ride.
Any re-reads?
No.
Which book wouldn’t you have read without someone’s specific recommendation?
I read a lot of books for book clubs, including Fresh Water for Flowers and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, which were my two favorite books I read in 2022.
Which author was new to you that you now want to read the entire works of?
Maybe Erika Robuck--I really enjoyed The Invisible Woman.
Which books are you annoyed you didn't read?
None. I'm not worried about this anymore.
Did you read any books you have always been meaning to read?
Devotions by Mary Oliver and What to Miss When by Leigh Stein had both been on my shelf.
How many books did you read on your ereader?
8, including some of the library books.
How many SFF books did you read? 10.
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