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Rizzo
Beginner July 2011

212 in 2012 (Bookworms needed!)

Rizzo, 1 January, 2012 at 13:00 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 49

The last few years, me and my friend try to read a certain number of books a year between us. For example, 210 in 2010, 211 in 2011. We have never achieved this.

I was wondering if anyone wanted to give it a whirl?

The Rules

- Every book must be started and finished in 2012.

- Once you have read a book you C&P the list and add the title, author, one sentence review (if you want) and a mark out of 10.

- A book can only appear once on the list.

- Kids books can be included as long as it is a proper book and not 'Run Spot, Run'

For example:

1) Gypsy Boy by Mikey Walsh - not as good as the first - 6/10

^^^^^ This is only an example and not included as I read it last year.

Me and my friend find it's a good way of discovering new books and is fun to do.

If you want to take part, whoever finishes a book first can start things off and then just add to it.

ETA

DISCLAIMER: We have to read 212 books between us, not each!

49 replies

Latest activity by Rizzo, 6 January, 2012 at 08:11
  • celticgoddess
    Beginner March 2012
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    What a fab idea but unfortunately there's no way I could read so many books in the year, I just don't have the time but I would love to try.

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  • JennyH10
    Beginner May 2013
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    WSS It's a great idea but i normally read two pages and then fall asleep with the book flat on my face. Reading two pages a night won't get me through 212 books in a year lol

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  • Flowmojo
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    i think the idea isnt to read that many yourself!! a group of people read that as a total amount!!

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  • Mrs P 2 B
    Beginner January 2012
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    I'm in!

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  • Rizzo
    Beginner July 2011
    Rizzo ·
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    Exactly this Flow!

    Between us, we have to read at least 212 books this year.

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  • jen_84
    Beginner August 2012
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    I'll join in - might make me more aware of authors I wouldn't know about otherwise.

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  • E
    Beginner December 2011
    eternallyme ·
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    I would love to join in! I use to be part of a book club at work but when I left the job I was unable to continue (it was very interesting as was with a bunch of clinical psychologists!)

    Anyway, I will hopefully be getting a kindle soon so definitely making the new years resolution to read more!

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  • Feather
    Beginner December 2012
    Feather ·
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    Im in - have a few books I want to read this year which I will add to the list ?

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  • Rizzo
    Beginner July 2011
    Rizzo ·
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    It doesn't matter if the books are fiction or non fiction - as soon as you've read them, whack them on the list.

    No one should worry about the quality of the books they're reading - wait until you see some of the ones I'll be putting down...

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  • Vikster79
    Beginner July 2011
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    Count me in. Just about to finish a book so will be starting another in the next few days.

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  • spikeygoodness
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    I'm in!

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  • AmnesiaCustard
    Beginner June 2011
    AmnesiaCustard ·
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    I'm in. I'm a total bookworm and read at least a book a week (two hours a day on the train going to work ensures plenty of time).

    If the book is rubbish can I write " read three pages and gave up" as a review?

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  • Rizzo
    Beginner July 2011
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    You have to actually finish the book. Maybe we could have a 'Rubbish Books' list as well?

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  • pandorasbox
    Beginner August 2012
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    Definitely in... I am a massive bookworm. Could probably do the whole 212 myself I read so fast!

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  • Random Name
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    I'm in. I find I am reading more books with the Kindle.

    I am reading a book now, can I count that (once finished) or does it need to be one that I started in 2012?

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  • L
    Beginner August 2012
    Lillibet ·
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    Oooh love the sound of this- I'm in too!

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  • *Nursey*
    Beginner May 2012
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    I'm in, especially with my shiny new kindle... 1st purchase: Pride and Prejudice

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  • Mrs Whippy
    Beginner September 2012
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    Count me in! I've got a nice new bunch to get through.

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  • Vee Tee
    Beginner April 2012
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    Ooh yay this sounds awesome i'm in!

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  • JennyH10
    Beginner May 2013
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    ha ha ha ? ooops, I had a bit of a blonde moment there didn't I? LOL ?

    In that case I am in!

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  • LittleMissP
    Beginner September 2012
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    Count me in too ?

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  • Rizzo
    Beginner July 2011
    Rizzo ·
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    Me and the husband and the kids are doing a family one as well.

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  • Little Miss Tweety
    Beginner August 2012
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    Im in.

    x

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  • 3d jewellery
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    I have had my Kindle 14 months and have read 75 books on it, admittedly lots were the 99p romantic rubbish type tosend me to sleep at night. So I will join

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  • *Bea*
    Beginner October 2011
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    Count me in ?

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  • Rizzo
    Beginner July 2011
    Rizzo ·
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    Have started a new thread for the list, shall I see if the mods can make it a sticky?

    https://www.hitched.co.uk/chat/forums/t/277299.aspx

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  • jen_84
    Beginner August 2012
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    That would be great Mooey - would save searching for it every time someone finishes a book or is looking for a recommendation about what to read.

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  • Mellow_Yellow
    Beginner May 2012
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    I tend to reread books that I have read before. If I start and finish it in 2012, does it matter if I have read it before?

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  • vebec19862
    Beginner June 2012
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    I'm in Smiley smile

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  • JennyH10
    Beginner May 2013
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    This.

    I have just started to re-read the LOTR trilogy.

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  • Rizzo
    Beginner July 2011
    Rizzo ·
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    Books you are rereading can be included.

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  • MrsPenguin
    Beginner September 2011
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    Please count me in too!

    Have a two week hol (my first ever!) coming up, so hopefully will make a good start.

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