Book List: 2012
Welcome to the 7th annual book list extravaganza! That's right, calico_reaction has been reviewing books on LJ for seven years. Insane, right? One of my annual traditions here at calico_reaction is to post a comprehensive list of every book I read and every book I didn't finish during the previous year. This is not as painful as it sounds. This list is updated EVERY time I finish reading a book, so posting it at the end of the year isn't that big of deal. The order, of course, is most recently finished first. The list goes down from there, including title, author, date it premiered, genre, number of pages and format, and finally, a link to the review. It's a long list, yes, but for those of you who are interested (or bored enough), I hope you enjoy.
But first, I wanted to share some statistics, because I kind of love those:
Total novels read: 108
Last year, I read 110 novels. So I was down a bit, but anything over 100 is good with me, especially since I devoted my summer to reading Hugo nominations.
Total novels started but not finished (DNF): 3
This is impressive. Last year, this number was 7. I think that my self-imposed rules of ignoring giveaways and other freebie opportunities really helped me focus on books I was interested in. It's not a foolproof system, of course: one of those DNFs was a book I'd bought on impulse and regretted later, one was a freebie from LibraryThing I'd received in 2011 and it was overly hyped, and the other was part of an ongoing series I was enjoying, but the latest installment was just BORING. I also had a few that probably should've been DNFs, but I powered through them, because I'm insane.
Total novellas, novelettes, and short stories read: 26
A lot of these were due to the Hugos, and I don't regret the effort. I found a lot of great stories and authors I'm interested in following. But even if you take the Hugo stuff out of the mix, I would've still read 13 pieces of short fiction. That ain't bad.
Mount TBR Books versus THE WORLD
51 of the books I read were for the Mount TBR challenge, meaning I'd gotten them prior to 2012.
53 of the books I read were new purchases, bought in 2012.
And lastly, 13 of the books I read were borrowed from others.
Reading Habits Broken Down by gender, genre, etc.
I got crazy and decided to really track what I was reading, genre-wise, and who was writing it. Please note these stats ONLY apply to books: not graphic novels or individual short stories. Here are the basics:
The rest, it is what it is. I didn't expect horror to be very large, and I tried really hard this year to be SUPER PICKY about the YA I was reading, and that served me well. The "Other" category includes one historical fiction, one memoir, and one story about a girl with cancer. So that's that.
Rating Breakdown
And that's all I've got for my 2012 stats. I'm sure I'll do it again next year, because for some reason, breaking things down into numbers and categorizing them is just so interesting to me. If anyone's done the same, even to a smaller extent, I'd love to hear how your reading stats shook out!
And now, for the infamous LIST:
Finished Books: December
Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir (2012)
Written by: Jenny Lawson
Genre: Memoir
Pages: 336 (Kindle)
My Review: My Precious
vN: The First Machine Dynasty (2012)
Written by: Madeline Ashby
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 204 (Kindle)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Velveteen vs. the Junior Super Patriots (2012)
Written by: Seanan McGuire
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 204 (Hardcover)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
The Second Short Life of Bree Tanner (2010)
Written by: Stephenie Meyer
Genre: YA/Urban Fantasy
Pages: 178 (Hardcover)
My Review: It's a Gamble
Deathless (2011)
Written by: Catherynne M. Valente
Genre: Fantasy/Folklore
Pages: 352 (Hardcover)
My Review: Excellent
The Swarm War (2005)
Written by: Troy Denning
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 384 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
City of Bones (1995)
Written by: Martha Wells
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 368 (Kindle)
My Review: Problematic, but Promising
Finished Books: November
The Unseen Queen (2005)
Written by: Troy Denning
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 368 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Fables: Werewolves of the Heartland (2012)
Written by: Bill Willingham
Illustrated by: Jim Fern
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 152 pages
My Review: It's a Gamble
The Inexplicables (2012)
Written by: Cherie Priest
Genre: Steampunk/Alternate History
Pages: 371 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Mind Games (2010)
Written by: Carolyn Crane
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 371 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: It's a Gamble
The Killing Moon (2012)
Written by: N.K. Jemisin
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 448 (Kindle)
My Review: Good Read
Superman: Earth One: Volume Two (2012)
Written by: J. Michael Straczynski
Illustrated by: Shane Davis
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 136 pages
My Review: Good Read
The Joiner King (2005)
Written by: Troy Denning
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 526 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Ghost Planet (2012)
Written by: Sharon Lynn Fisher
Genre: Science Fiction Romance
Pages: 352 (Kindle)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Bayou Moon (2010)
Written by: Ilona Andrews
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Pages: 463 (ARC)
My Review: It's a Gamble
The Testament of Jessie Lamb (2011)
Written by: Jane Rogers
Genre: Futuristic Fiction/Post-Apocalyptic
Pages: 348 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Excellent
The Gravity Pilot (2011)
Written by: M.M. Buckner
Genre: Futuristic Fiction
Pages: 335 (ARC)
My Review: Good Read
Finished Books: October
Range of Ghosts (2012)
Written by: Elizabeth Bear
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Pages: 336 (Hardcover)
My Review: Good Read
Spectyr (2011)
Written by: Philippa Ballantine
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 310 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: It's a Gamble
The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There (2012)
Written by: Catherynne M. Valente
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Pages: 272 (Hardcover)
My Review: Excellent
Audrey's Door (2009)
Written by: Sarah Langan
Genre: Horror
Pages: 412 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Problematic, but Promising
Embers (2010)
Written by: Laura Bickle
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 359 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Outpost (2012)
Written by: Ann Aguirre
Genre: YA/Post Apocalyptic
Pages: 336 (Hardcover)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Gunmetal Magic (2012)
Written by: Ilona Andrews
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 436 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
The Crown of Embers (2012)
Written by: Rae Carson
Genre: YA/Epic Fantasy
Pages: 410 (Hardcover)
My Review: Good Read
Devil Said Bang (2012)
Written by: Richard Kadrey
Genre: Horror/Dark Fantasy
Pages: 104/399 (Hardcover)
My Review: Not My Cup of Tea (DNF)
Finished Books: September
Ha'Penny (2007)
Written by: Jo Walton
Genre: Alternate History
Pages: 332 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Ashes of Honor (2012)
Written by: Seanan McGuire
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 353 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
Eon (2008)
Written by: Alison Goodman
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Pages: 576 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Gods of Risk (2012)
Written by: James S.A. Corey
Genre: Short Story/Science Fiction
Published by: Orbit
My Review: Good Read
The Book of the Night (2012)
Written by: Pearl North
Genre: YA/Science Fantasy
Pages: 304 (Hardcover)
My Review: Good Read
Endgame (2012)
Written by: Ann Aguirre
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 337 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
The Dragon's Path (2011)
Written by: Daniel Abraham
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Pages: 576 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: It's a Gamble
Amortals (2010)
Written by: Matt Forbeck
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 413 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: It's a Gamble
Finished Books: August
Red Hood's Revenge (2010)
Written by: Jim C. Hines
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 337 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Caliban's War (2012)
Written by: James S.A. Corey
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 624 (Kindle)
My Review: Excellent
Jovah's Angel (1997)
Written by: Sharon Shinn
Genre: Science Fantasy
Pages: 358 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Excellent
My Life as a White Trash Zombie (2011)
Written by: Diana Rowland
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 320 (Kindle)
My Review: Good Read
Unholy Magic (2010)
Written by: Stacia Kane
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 360 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Excellent
The Butcher of Anderson Station (2011)
Written by: James S.A. Corey
Genre: Short Story/Science Fiction
Published by: Orbit
My Review: Good Read
Heart of Iron (2011)
Written by: Ekaterina Sedia
Genre: Steampunk
Pages: 311 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Excellent
Kitty Steals the Show (2012)
Written by: Carrie Vaughn
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 352 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Bellwether (1996)
Written by: Connie Willis
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 247 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Excellent
Batman: Death by Design (2012)
Written by: Chip Kidd
Illustrated by: Dave Taylor
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 112 pages
My Review: Good Read
Midnight Riot (2011)
Written by: Ben Aaronovitch
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 298 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Questions for a Soldier (2005)
Written by: John Scalzi
Genre: Short Story/Science Fiction
Published by: Subterranean Press
My Review: Good Read
Spellcrossed (2012)
Written by: Barbara Ashford
Genre: Modern Romantic Fantasy
Pages: 435 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Finished Books: July
Down the Mysterly River (2011)
Written by: Bill Willingham
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Pages: 336 (Hardcover)
My Review: Good Read
The Cape (2012)
Written by: Joe Hill, Jason Ciaramella
Illustrated by: Zach Howard
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 132 pages
My Review: Good Read
Lies & Omens (2012)
Written by: Lyn Benedict
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 310 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
So SIlver Bright (2011)
Written by: Lisa Mantchev
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Pages: 357 (Hardcover)
My Review: Good Read
Batman: Earth One (2012)
Written by: Geoff Johns
Illustrated by: Gary Frank
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 144 pages
My Review: Good Read
Bitterblue (2012)
Written by: Kristin Cashore
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Pages: 563 (Hardcover)
My Review: Below Standard
Wither (2011)
Written by: Lauren DeStefano
Genre: YA/Dystopia
Pages: 358 (Hardcover)
My Review: Problematic, but Promising
The Shadow Cats (2012)
Written by: Rae Carson
Genre: Short Story/Fantasy
Published by: Greenwillow Books
My Review: Good Read
Ganymede (2011)
Written by: Cherie Priest
Genre: Steampunk/Alternate History
Pages: 349 (Trade)
My Review: Good Read
Of Blood and Honey (2011)
Written by: Stina Leicht
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 296 (Kindle)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Fables: Deluxe Edition: Book 5 (2012)
Written by: Bill Willingham
Illustrated by: Various
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 304 pages
My Review: Good Read
San Diego 2014: The Last Stand of the California Browncoats (2012)
Written by: Mira Grant
Genre: Short Story/Horror/Science Fiction
Published by: Orbit
My Review: Good Read
Leviathan Wakes (2011)
Written by: James S.A. Corey
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 592 (Kindle)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
Apocalypse Scenario #683: The Box (2011)
Written by: Mira Grant
Genre: Short Story/Horror/Science Fiction
Published by: Orbit
My Review: Good Read
Among Others (2011)
Written by: Jo Walton
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 303 (Kindle)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
WE3: The Deluxe Edition (2011)
Written by: Grant Morrison
Illustrated by: Frank Quitely
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 144 pages
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Code Name Verity (2012)
Written by: Elizabeth Wein
Genre: YA/Historical Fiction
Pages: 343 (Hardcover)
My Review: My Precious
Finished Books: June
Shadow and Bone (2012)
Written by: Leigh Bardugo
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Pages: 358 (Hardcover)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
The Man Who Ended History: A Documentary (2011)
Written by: Ken Liu
Genre: Novella/Science Fiction
Published by: Panverse Three
My Review: Excellent
The Ice Owl (2011)
Written by: Carolyn Ives Gilman
Genre: Novella/Science Fiction
Published by: The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
My Review: Good Read
The Man Who Bridged the Mist (2011)
Written by: Kij Johnson
Genre: Novella/Science Fantasy
Published by: Asimov's
My Review: Good Read
Kiss Me Twice (2011)
Written by: Mary Robinette Kowal
Genre: Novella/Science Fiction Mystery
Published by: Asimov's
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Countdown: A Newsflesh Novella (2011)
Written by: Mira Grant
Genre: Novella/Horror/Science Fiction
Published by: Orbit
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Ambasadora (2011)
Written by: Heidi Ruby Miller
Genre: Science Fiction Romance
Pages: 383 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: No Rating
The Drowned Cities (2012)
Written by: Paolo Bacigalupi
Genre: YA/Post Apocalyptic
Pages: 448 (Hardcover)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
Redshirts (2012)
Written by: John Scalzi
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 320 (Hardcover)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
What We Found (2011)
Written by: Geoff Ryman
Genre: Short Story/Science Fiction
Published by: Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
My Review: Excellent
God's War (2011)
Written by: Kameron Hurley
Genre: Science Fantasy/Dystopia
Pages: 288 (Kindle)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Ray of Light (2011)
Written by: Brad R. Torgersen
Genre: Short Story/Science Fiction
Published by: Asimov's
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
The Witch of Duva: A Ravkan Folk Tale (2012)
Written by: Leigh Bardugo
Genre: Short Story/Fantasy
Published by: Tor.com
My Review: Good Read
Fields of Gold (2011)
Written by: Rachel Swirsky
Genre: Short Story/Fantasy
Published by: Eclipse Four: New Science Fiction and Fantasy
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Blackout (2012)
Written by: Mira Grant
Genre: Horror
Pages: 665 (Kindle)
My Review: Good Read
Finished Books: May
The Copenhagen Interpretation (2011)
Written by: Paul Cornell
Genre: Short Story/Alternate History
Published by: Asimov's
My Review: It's a Gamble
Downbelow Station (1981)
Written by: C.J. Cherryh
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 426 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Problematic, but Promising
A Fistful of Charms (2006)
Written by: Kim Harrison
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 510 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
The Cartographer Wasps and the Anarchist Bees (2011)
Written by: E. Lily Yu
Genre: Short Story/Fantasy
Published by: Clarkesworld
My Review: It's a Gamble
The Homecoming (2011)
Written by: Mike Resnick
Genre: Short Story/Science Fiction
Published by: Asimov's
My Review: It's a Gamble
Movement (2011)
Written by: Nancy Fulda
Genre: Short Story/Science Fiction
Published by: Asimov's
My Review: Excellent
Goliath (2011)
Written by: Scott Westerfeld
Genre: YA/Steampunk/Alternate History
Pages: 543 (Hardcover)
My Review: Excellent
Blue Magic (2012)
Written by: A.M. Dellamonica
Genre: Modern Fantasy
Pages: 382 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Fables: Deluxe Edition: Book 4 (2012)
Written by: Bill Willingham
Illustrated by: Various
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 296 pages
My Review: Good Read
The Paper Menagerie (2011)
Written by: Ken Liu
Genre: Short Story/Magical Realism
Published by: Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
My Review: Excellent
The Shadow War of the Night Dragons, Book One: The Dead City (2011)
Written by: John Scalzi
Genre: Short Story/Fantasy/Humor
Published by: Tor.com
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Every Which Way But Dead (2005)
Written by: Kim Harrison
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 501 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Saints Astray (2011)
Written by: Jacqueline Carey
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 356 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Below Standard
At the Foot of the Lighthouse (Todai Moto Kurashi) (2012)
Written by: Erin Hoffman
Genre: Short Story/Magical Realism
Published by: Tor.com
My Review: Good Read
Finished Books: April
Machine (2012)
Written by: Jennifer Pelland
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 308 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
The Good, the Bad, and the Undead (2005)
Written by: Kim Harrison
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 453 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: It's a Gamble
In Great Waters (2009)
Written by: Kit Whitfield
Genre: Alternate History/Fantasy
Pages: 405 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Devil's Punch (2012)
Written by: Ann Aguirre
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 326 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Fables: Deluxe Edition: Book 3 (2011)
Written by: Bill Willingham
Illustrated by: Various
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 232 pages
My Review: Good Read
Paladin of Souls (2003)
Written by: Lois McMaster Bujold
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 482 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
This Dark Endeavor: The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein (2012)
Written by: Kenneth Oppel
Genre: YA/Horror
Pages: 304 (Kindle)
My Review: It's a Gamble
Fables: Deluxe Edition: Book 2 (2010)
Written by: Bill Willingham
Illustrated by: Various
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 264 pages
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
The Fault in Our Stars (2012)
Written by: John Green
Genre: YA/Fiction
Pages: 318 (Hardcover)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
Bloodchild and Other Stories (2005)
Written by: Octavia E. Butler
Genre: Short Stories
Pages: 214 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
River Marked (2011)
Written by: Patricia Briggs
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 291 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Finished Books: March
Mockingbird (1998)
Written by: Sean Stewart
Genre: Magical Realism
Pages: 266 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
Fables: Deluxe Edition: Book 1 (2009)
Written by: Bill Willingham
Illustrated by: Lan Medina, Mark Buckingham
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 264 pages
My Review: Good Read
The Scorpio Races (2011)
Written by: Maggie Stiefvater
Genre: YA/Modern Fantasy
Pages: 409 (Hardcover)
My Review: Excellent
Grail (2011)
Written by: Elizabeth Bear
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 330 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
The Monstrumologist (2009)
Written by: Rick Yancey
Genre: YA/Horror
Pages: 464 (Kindle)
My Review: Good Read
Morning Glories Deluxe Collection: Volume 1 (2011)
Written by: Nick Spencer
Illustrated by: Joe Eisma
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 352 pages
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
Discount Armageddon (2012)
Written by: Seanan McGuire
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 352 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
Black Juice (2004)
Written by: Margo Lanagan
Genre: Short Stories/Fantasy
Pages: 262 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
A Flight of Angels (2011)
Written by: Various
Illustrated by: Rebecca Guay
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 128 pages
My Review: Good Read
The Cloud Roads (2011)
Written by: Martha Wells
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 300 (Kindle)
My Review: Good Read
Chill (2010)
Written by: Elizabeth Bear
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 310 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Timeless (2012)
Written by: Gail Carriger
Genre: Paranormal Steampunk Romance
Pages: 386 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
Touch of Power (2011)
Written by: Maria V. Snyder
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 390 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Finished Books: February
Idolon (2006)
Written by: Mark Budz
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 448 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Joe the Barbarian: The Deluxe Edition (2011)
Written by: Grant Morrison
Illustrated by: Sean Murphy
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 224 pages
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
The Folded World: A Dirge for Prester John: Volume Two (2011)
Written by: Catherine M. Valente
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 251 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Ascendant Sun (2000)
Written by: Catherine Asaro
Genre: Space Opera
Pages: 384 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: It's a Gamble
Redemption in Indigo (2010)
Written by: Karen Lord
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 224 (Kindle)
My Review: Excellent
The Rook (2012)
Written by: Daniel O'Malley
Genre: Modern Fantasy
Pages: 486 (Hardcover)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Silver Screen (1999)
Written by: Justina Robson
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 383 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Finished Books: January
Akata Witch (2011)
Written by: Nnedi Okorafor
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Pages: 350 (Hardcover)
My Review: Good Read
The Radiant Seas (1999)
Written by: Catherine Asaro
Genre: Space Opera
Pages: 493 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: It's a Gamble
How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe (2010)
Written by: Charles Yu
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 256 (Kindle)
My Review: Excellent
Darwinia (1998)
Written by: Robert Charles Wilson
Genre: Science Fiction/Alternate History
Pages: 320 (Hardcover)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Magic Gifts (2011)
Written by: Ilona Andrews
Genre: Novella/Urban Fantasy
Pages: Kindle
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Silver on the Tree (1977)
Written by: Susan Cooper
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Pages: 275 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Killing Rites (2011)
Written by: M.L.N. Hanover
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 367 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Shadow Man (1995)
Written by: Melissa Scott
Genre: Soft Science Fiction
Pages: 308 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Archon (2011)
Written by: Sabrina Benulis
Genre: Paranormal Fantasy
Pages: 222/385 (Hardcover)
My Review: Problematic, but Promising (DNF)
Swift, Brutal Retaliation (2012)
Written by: Meghan McCarron
Genre: Short Story/Horror
Published by: Tor.com
My Review: Good Read
Glitches (2011)
Written by: Marissa Meyer
Genre: Short Story/Fantasy
Published by: Tor.com
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
The Girl Who Ruled Fairyland -- For a Little While (2011)
Written by: Catherynne M. Valente
Genre: Short Story/Fantasy
Published by: Tor.com
My Review: Excellent
Coming Soon: My annual top-ten list & giveaway!
What were your final totals and tallies for 2012? If you've posted your own list, link me, if not, please feel free to share your reading accomplishments!
But first, I wanted to share some statistics, because I kind of love those:
Total novels read: 108
Last year, I read 110 novels. So I was down a bit, but anything over 100 is good with me, especially since I devoted my summer to reading Hugo nominations.
Total novels started but not finished (DNF): 3
This is impressive. Last year, this number was 7. I think that my self-imposed rules of ignoring giveaways and other freebie opportunities really helped me focus on books I was interested in. It's not a foolproof system, of course: one of those DNFs was a book I'd bought on impulse and regretted later, one was a freebie from LibraryThing I'd received in 2011 and it was overly hyped, and the other was part of an ongoing series I was enjoying, but the latest installment was just BORING. I also had a few that probably should've been DNFs, but I powered through them, because I'm insane.
Total novellas, novelettes, and short stories read: 26
A lot of these were due to the Hugos, and I don't regret the effort. I found a lot of great stories and authors I'm interested in following. But even if you take the Hugo stuff out of the mix, I would've still read 13 pieces of short fiction. That ain't bad.
Mount TBR Books versus THE WORLD
51 of the books I read were for the Mount TBR challenge, meaning I'd gotten them prior to 2012.
53 of the books I read were new purchases, bought in 2012.
And lastly, 13 of the books I read were borrowed from others.
Reading Habits Broken Down by gender, genre, etc.
I got crazy and decided to really track what I was reading, genre-wise, and who was writing it. Please note these stats ONLY apply to books: not graphic novels or individual short stories. Here are the basics:
- Books written by men: 22
- Books written by women: 74
- Science Fiction: 39
- Fantasy (not including urban): 33
- Urban Fantasy: 19
- Horror: 6
- Other: 3
- YA Novels: 20
- Short Story Collections/Anthologies: 2
The rest, it is what it is. I didn't expect horror to be very large, and I tried really hard this year to be SUPER PICKY about the YA I was reading, and that served me well. The "Other" category includes one historical fiction, one memoir, and one story about a girl with cancer. So that's that.
Rating Breakdown
- 10 - My Precious: 2 books
- 9 - Couldn't Put It Down: 15 books
- 8 - Excellent: 18 books
- 7 - Good Read: 49 books
- 6 - Worth Reading, with Reservations: 32 books
- 5 - It's a Gamble: 14 books
- 4 - Problematic, but Promising: 5 books
- 3 - Not My Cup of Tea: 2 books
- 2 - Below Standard: 2 books
- 1 - Waste of Time and Money: 0 books
- No Rating: 1 book
And that's all I've got for my 2012 stats. I'm sure I'll do it again next year, because for some reason, breaking things down into numbers and categorizing them is just so interesting to me. If anyone's done the same, even to a smaller extent, I'd love to hear how your reading stats shook out!
And now, for the infamous LIST:
Finished Books: December
Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir (2012)
Written by: Jenny Lawson
Genre: Memoir
Pages: 336 (Kindle)
My Review: My Precious
vN: The First Machine Dynasty (2012)
Written by: Madeline Ashby
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 204 (Kindle)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Velveteen vs. the Junior Super Patriots (2012)
Written by: Seanan McGuire
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 204 (Hardcover)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
The Second Short Life of Bree Tanner (2010)
Written by: Stephenie Meyer
Genre: YA/Urban Fantasy
Pages: 178 (Hardcover)
My Review: It's a Gamble
Deathless (2011)
Written by: Catherynne M. Valente
Genre: Fantasy/Folklore
Pages: 352 (Hardcover)
My Review: Excellent
The Swarm War (2005)
Written by: Troy Denning
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 384 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
City of Bones (1995)
Written by: Martha Wells
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 368 (Kindle)
My Review: Problematic, but Promising
Finished Books: November
The Unseen Queen (2005)
Written by: Troy Denning
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 368 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Fables: Werewolves of the Heartland (2012)
Written by: Bill Willingham
Illustrated by: Jim Fern
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 152 pages
My Review: It's a Gamble
The Inexplicables (2012)
Written by: Cherie Priest
Genre: Steampunk/Alternate History
Pages: 371 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Mind Games (2010)
Written by: Carolyn Crane
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 371 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: It's a Gamble
The Killing Moon (2012)
Written by: N.K. Jemisin
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 448 (Kindle)
My Review: Good Read
Superman: Earth One: Volume Two (2012)
Written by: J. Michael Straczynski
Illustrated by: Shane Davis
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 136 pages
My Review: Good Read
The Joiner King (2005)
Written by: Troy Denning
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 526 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Ghost Planet (2012)
Written by: Sharon Lynn Fisher
Genre: Science Fiction Romance
Pages: 352 (Kindle)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Bayou Moon (2010)
Written by: Ilona Andrews
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Pages: 463 (ARC)
My Review: It's a Gamble
The Testament of Jessie Lamb (2011)
Written by: Jane Rogers
Genre: Futuristic Fiction/Post-Apocalyptic
Pages: 348 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Excellent
The Gravity Pilot (2011)
Written by: M.M. Buckner
Genre: Futuristic Fiction
Pages: 335 (ARC)
My Review: Good Read
Finished Books: October
Range of Ghosts (2012)
Written by: Elizabeth Bear
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Pages: 336 (Hardcover)
My Review: Good Read
Spectyr (2011)
Written by: Philippa Ballantine
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 310 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: It's a Gamble
The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There (2012)
Written by: Catherynne M. Valente
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Pages: 272 (Hardcover)
My Review: Excellent
Audrey's Door (2009)
Written by: Sarah Langan
Genre: Horror
Pages: 412 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Problematic, but Promising
Embers (2010)
Written by: Laura Bickle
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 359 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Outpost (2012)
Written by: Ann Aguirre
Genre: YA/Post Apocalyptic
Pages: 336 (Hardcover)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Gunmetal Magic (2012)
Written by: Ilona Andrews
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 436 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
The Crown of Embers (2012)
Written by: Rae Carson
Genre: YA/Epic Fantasy
Pages: 410 (Hardcover)
My Review: Good Read
Devil Said Bang (2012)
Written by: Richard Kadrey
Genre: Horror/Dark Fantasy
Pages: 104/399 (Hardcover)
My Review: Not My Cup of Tea (DNF)
Finished Books: September
Ha'Penny (2007)
Written by: Jo Walton
Genre: Alternate History
Pages: 332 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Ashes of Honor (2012)
Written by: Seanan McGuire
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 353 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
Eon (2008)
Written by: Alison Goodman
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Pages: 576 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Gods of Risk (2012)
Written by: James S.A. Corey
Genre: Short Story/Science Fiction
Published by: Orbit
My Review: Good Read
The Book of the Night (2012)
Written by: Pearl North
Genre: YA/Science Fantasy
Pages: 304 (Hardcover)
My Review: Good Read
Endgame (2012)
Written by: Ann Aguirre
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 337 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
The Dragon's Path (2011)
Written by: Daniel Abraham
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Pages: 576 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: It's a Gamble
Amortals (2010)
Written by: Matt Forbeck
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 413 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: It's a Gamble
Finished Books: August
Red Hood's Revenge (2010)
Written by: Jim C. Hines
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 337 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Caliban's War (2012)
Written by: James S.A. Corey
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 624 (Kindle)
My Review: Excellent
Jovah's Angel (1997)
Written by: Sharon Shinn
Genre: Science Fantasy
Pages: 358 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Excellent
My Life as a White Trash Zombie (2011)
Written by: Diana Rowland
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 320 (Kindle)
My Review: Good Read
Unholy Magic (2010)
Written by: Stacia Kane
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 360 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Excellent
The Butcher of Anderson Station (2011)
Written by: James S.A. Corey
Genre: Short Story/Science Fiction
Published by: Orbit
My Review: Good Read
Heart of Iron (2011)
Written by: Ekaterina Sedia
Genre: Steampunk
Pages: 311 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Excellent
Kitty Steals the Show (2012)
Written by: Carrie Vaughn
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 352 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Bellwether (1996)
Written by: Connie Willis
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 247 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Excellent
Batman: Death by Design (2012)
Written by: Chip Kidd
Illustrated by: Dave Taylor
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 112 pages
My Review: Good Read
Midnight Riot (2011)
Written by: Ben Aaronovitch
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 298 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Questions for a Soldier (2005)
Written by: John Scalzi
Genre: Short Story/Science Fiction
Published by: Subterranean Press
My Review: Good Read
Spellcrossed (2012)
Written by: Barbara Ashford
Genre: Modern Romantic Fantasy
Pages: 435 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Finished Books: July
Down the Mysterly River (2011)
Written by: Bill Willingham
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Pages: 336 (Hardcover)
My Review: Good Read
The Cape (2012)
Written by: Joe Hill, Jason Ciaramella
Illustrated by: Zach Howard
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 132 pages
My Review: Good Read
Lies & Omens (2012)
Written by: Lyn Benedict
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 310 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
So SIlver Bright (2011)
Written by: Lisa Mantchev
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Pages: 357 (Hardcover)
My Review: Good Read
Batman: Earth One (2012)
Written by: Geoff Johns
Illustrated by: Gary Frank
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 144 pages
My Review: Good Read
Bitterblue (2012)
Written by: Kristin Cashore
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Pages: 563 (Hardcover)
My Review: Below Standard
Wither (2011)
Written by: Lauren DeStefano
Genre: YA/Dystopia
Pages: 358 (Hardcover)
My Review: Problematic, but Promising
The Shadow Cats (2012)
Written by: Rae Carson
Genre: Short Story/Fantasy
Published by: Greenwillow Books
My Review: Good Read
Ganymede (2011)
Written by: Cherie Priest
Genre: Steampunk/Alternate History
Pages: 349 (Trade)
My Review: Good Read
Of Blood and Honey (2011)
Written by: Stina Leicht
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 296 (Kindle)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Fables: Deluxe Edition: Book 5 (2012)
Written by: Bill Willingham
Illustrated by: Various
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 304 pages
My Review: Good Read
San Diego 2014: The Last Stand of the California Browncoats (2012)
Written by: Mira Grant
Genre: Short Story/Horror/Science Fiction
Published by: Orbit
My Review: Good Read
Leviathan Wakes (2011)
Written by: James S.A. Corey
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 592 (Kindle)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
Apocalypse Scenario #683: The Box (2011)
Written by: Mira Grant
Genre: Short Story/Horror/Science Fiction
Published by: Orbit
My Review: Good Read
Among Others (2011)
Written by: Jo Walton
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 303 (Kindle)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
WE3: The Deluxe Edition (2011)
Written by: Grant Morrison
Illustrated by: Frank Quitely
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 144 pages
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Code Name Verity (2012)
Written by: Elizabeth Wein
Genre: YA/Historical Fiction
Pages: 343 (Hardcover)
My Review: My Precious
Finished Books: June
Shadow and Bone (2012)
Written by: Leigh Bardugo
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Pages: 358 (Hardcover)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
The Man Who Ended History: A Documentary (2011)
Written by: Ken Liu
Genre: Novella/Science Fiction
Published by: Panverse Three
My Review: Excellent
The Ice Owl (2011)
Written by: Carolyn Ives Gilman
Genre: Novella/Science Fiction
Published by: The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
My Review: Good Read
The Man Who Bridged the Mist (2011)
Written by: Kij Johnson
Genre: Novella/Science Fantasy
Published by: Asimov's
My Review: Good Read
Kiss Me Twice (2011)
Written by: Mary Robinette Kowal
Genre: Novella/Science Fiction Mystery
Published by: Asimov's
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Countdown: A Newsflesh Novella (2011)
Written by: Mira Grant
Genre: Novella/Horror/Science Fiction
Published by: Orbit
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Ambasadora (2011)
Written by: Heidi Ruby Miller
Genre: Science Fiction Romance
Pages: 383 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: No Rating
The Drowned Cities (2012)
Written by: Paolo Bacigalupi
Genre: YA/Post Apocalyptic
Pages: 448 (Hardcover)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
Redshirts (2012)
Written by: John Scalzi
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 320 (Hardcover)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
What We Found (2011)
Written by: Geoff Ryman
Genre: Short Story/Science Fiction
Published by: Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
My Review: Excellent
God's War (2011)
Written by: Kameron Hurley
Genre: Science Fantasy/Dystopia
Pages: 288 (Kindle)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Ray of Light (2011)
Written by: Brad R. Torgersen
Genre: Short Story/Science Fiction
Published by: Asimov's
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
The Witch of Duva: A Ravkan Folk Tale (2012)
Written by: Leigh Bardugo
Genre: Short Story/Fantasy
Published by: Tor.com
My Review: Good Read
Fields of Gold (2011)
Written by: Rachel Swirsky
Genre: Short Story/Fantasy
Published by: Eclipse Four: New Science Fiction and Fantasy
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Blackout (2012)
Written by: Mira Grant
Genre: Horror
Pages: 665 (Kindle)
My Review: Good Read
Finished Books: May
The Copenhagen Interpretation (2011)
Written by: Paul Cornell
Genre: Short Story/Alternate History
Published by: Asimov's
My Review: It's a Gamble
Downbelow Station (1981)
Written by: C.J. Cherryh
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 426 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Problematic, but Promising
A Fistful of Charms (2006)
Written by: Kim Harrison
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 510 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
The Cartographer Wasps and the Anarchist Bees (2011)
Written by: E. Lily Yu
Genre: Short Story/Fantasy
Published by: Clarkesworld
My Review: It's a Gamble
The Homecoming (2011)
Written by: Mike Resnick
Genre: Short Story/Science Fiction
Published by: Asimov's
My Review: It's a Gamble
Movement (2011)
Written by: Nancy Fulda
Genre: Short Story/Science Fiction
Published by: Asimov's
My Review: Excellent
Goliath (2011)
Written by: Scott Westerfeld
Genre: YA/Steampunk/Alternate History
Pages: 543 (Hardcover)
My Review: Excellent
Blue Magic (2012)
Written by: A.M. Dellamonica
Genre: Modern Fantasy
Pages: 382 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Fables: Deluxe Edition: Book 4 (2012)
Written by: Bill Willingham
Illustrated by: Various
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 296 pages
My Review: Good Read
The Paper Menagerie (2011)
Written by: Ken Liu
Genre: Short Story/Magical Realism
Published by: Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
My Review: Excellent
The Shadow War of the Night Dragons, Book One: The Dead City (2011)
Written by: John Scalzi
Genre: Short Story/Fantasy/Humor
Published by: Tor.com
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Every Which Way But Dead (2005)
Written by: Kim Harrison
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 501 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Saints Astray (2011)
Written by: Jacqueline Carey
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 356 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Below Standard
At the Foot of the Lighthouse (Todai Moto Kurashi) (2012)
Written by: Erin Hoffman
Genre: Short Story/Magical Realism
Published by: Tor.com
My Review: Good Read
Finished Books: April
Machine (2012)
Written by: Jennifer Pelland
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 308 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
The Good, the Bad, and the Undead (2005)
Written by: Kim Harrison
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 453 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: It's a Gamble
In Great Waters (2009)
Written by: Kit Whitfield
Genre: Alternate History/Fantasy
Pages: 405 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Devil's Punch (2012)
Written by: Ann Aguirre
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 326 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Fables: Deluxe Edition: Book 3 (2011)
Written by: Bill Willingham
Illustrated by: Various
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 232 pages
My Review: Good Read
Paladin of Souls (2003)
Written by: Lois McMaster Bujold
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 482 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
This Dark Endeavor: The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein (2012)
Written by: Kenneth Oppel
Genre: YA/Horror
Pages: 304 (Kindle)
My Review: It's a Gamble
Fables: Deluxe Edition: Book 2 (2010)
Written by: Bill Willingham
Illustrated by: Various
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 264 pages
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
The Fault in Our Stars (2012)
Written by: John Green
Genre: YA/Fiction
Pages: 318 (Hardcover)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
Bloodchild and Other Stories (2005)
Written by: Octavia E. Butler
Genre: Short Stories
Pages: 214 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
River Marked (2011)
Written by: Patricia Briggs
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 291 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Finished Books: March
Mockingbird (1998)
Written by: Sean Stewart
Genre: Magical Realism
Pages: 266 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
Fables: Deluxe Edition: Book 1 (2009)
Written by: Bill Willingham
Illustrated by: Lan Medina, Mark Buckingham
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 264 pages
My Review: Good Read
The Scorpio Races (2011)
Written by: Maggie Stiefvater
Genre: YA/Modern Fantasy
Pages: 409 (Hardcover)
My Review: Excellent
Grail (2011)
Written by: Elizabeth Bear
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 330 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
The Monstrumologist (2009)
Written by: Rick Yancey
Genre: YA/Horror
Pages: 464 (Kindle)
My Review: Good Read
Morning Glories Deluxe Collection: Volume 1 (2011)
Written by: Nick Spencer
Illustrated by: Joe Eisma
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 352 pages
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
Discount Armageddon (2012)
Written by: Seanan McGuire
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 352 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
Black Juice (2004)
Written by: Margo Lanagan
Genre: Short Stories/Fantasy
Pages: 262 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
A Flight of Angels (2011)
Written by: Various
Illustrated by: Rebecca Guay
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 128 pages
My Review: Good Read
The Cloud Roads (2011)
Written by: Martha Wells
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 300 (Kindle)
My Review: Good Read
Chill (2010)
Written by: Elizabeth Bear
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 310 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Timeless (2012)
Written by: Gail Carriger
Genre: Paranormal Steampunk Romance
Pages: 386 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
Touch of Power (2011)
Written by: Maria V. Snyder
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 390 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Finished Books: February
Idolon (2006)
Written by: Mark Budz
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 448 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Joe the Barbarian: The Deluxe Edition (2011)
Written by: Grant Morrison
Illustrated by: Sean Murphy
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 224 pages
My Review: Couldn't Put It Down
The Folded World: A Dirge for Prester John: Volume Two (2011)
Written by: Catherine M. Valente
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 251 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Ascendant Sun (2000)
Written by: Catherine Asaro
Genre: Space Opera
Pages: 384 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: It's a Gamble
Redemption in Indigo (2010)
Written by: Karen Lord
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 224 (Kindle)
My Review: Excellent
The Rook (2012)
Written by: Daniel O'Malley
Genre: Modern Fantasy
Pages: 486 (Hardcover)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Silver Screen (1999)
Written by: Justina Robson
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 383 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Finished Books: January
Akata Witch (2011)
Written by: Nnedi Okorafor
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Pages: 350 (Hardcover)
My Review: Good Read
The Radiant Seas (1999)
Written by: Catherine Asaro
Genre: Space Opera
Pages: 493 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: It's a Gamble
How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe (2010)
Written by: Charles Yu
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 256 (Kindle)
My Review: Excellent
Darwinia (1998)
Written by: Robert Charles Wilson
Genre: Science Fiction/Alternate History
Pages: 320 (Hardcover)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Magic Gifts (2011)
Written by: Ilona Andrews
Genre: Novella/Urban Fantasy
Pages: Kindle
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Silver on the Tree (1977)
Written by: Susan Cooper
Genre: YA/Fantasy
Pages: 275 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Killing Rites (2011)
Written by: M.L.N. Hanover
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 367 (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review: Good Read
Shadow Man (1995)
Written by: Melissa Scott
Genre: Soft Science Fiction
Pages: 308 (Trade Paperback)
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
Archon (2011)
Written by: Sabrina Benulis
Genre: Paranormal Fantasy
Pages: 222/385 (Hardcover)
My Review: Problematic, but Promising (DNF)
Swift, Brutal Retaliation (2012)
Written by: Meghan McCarron
Genre: Short Story/Horror
Published by: Tor.com
My Review: Good Read
Glitches (2011)
Written by: Marissa Meyer
Genre: Short Story/Fantasy
Published by: Tor.com
My Review: Worth Reading, with Reservations
The Girl Who Ruled Fairyland -- For a Little While (2011)
Written by: Catherynne M. Valente
Genre: Short Story/Fantasy
Published by: Tor.com
My Review: Excellent
Coming Soon: My annual top-ten list & giveaway!
What were your final totals and tallies for 2012? If you've posted your own list, link me, if not, please feel free to share your reading accomplishments!