Catching Up On What I've Read
Not only have I fallen way behind on book reviews here on LJ, I've also been negligent with them on Goodreads, and with 73 books under my belt this year, there's no way I'm going to backtrack and do them all now. But I do want to account for what I've read. So here's a list, with links to reviews where they exist. I'm including magazine issues and novellas IF they count as books on Goodreads, to keep my counts consistent.
1. Drama by John Lithgow (memoir)
2. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (mystery)
3. Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire (urban fantasy, The first Toby Daye book)
4. Shadowmen Volume 1 by Randy and Jean-Marc Lofficier (encyclopedia of French pulp characters)
5. Showcase Presents: Dial H For Hero Volume 1 (super-heroes, graphic novel, DC Comics reprints)
6. Hearts of Smoke and Steam by Andrew P. Mayer (steampunk, 2nd "Society of Steam" book)
7. Empire State by Adam Christopher (science fiction)
8. The Weed-Eaters by Patty Jansen (science fiction)
9. The Unwritten, Vol 1: Tommy Taylor and the Bogus Identity by Mike Carey & artists (fantasy, graphic novel)
10. Raven's Call by Patty Jansen (fantasy)
11. Tales of the Shadowmen, Vol 8: Agents Provacateurs, edited by the Lofficiers (pulp adventure, short stories)
12. The Fifth Child by Doris Lessing (horror)
13. Wild Justice, edited by Ellen Datlow (horror, short stories)
14. The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emma Orczy (adventure)
15. Under the Moons of Mars: new tales of Barsoom, edited by John Joseph Adams (science fiction, pulp adventure)
16. Queer Fish, edited by Marguerite Bezdomnya (horror/fantasy short stories)
17. Countdown by Mira Grant (horror/sf, novella in the "Newsflesh" universe)
18. Apocalypse Scenario # 683: The Box by Mira Grant (horror)
19. Erotica Exotica, edited by Richard LaBonte (horror/erotica short stories)
20. Vertigo, by Bouilieu-Narkojac (mystery, basis for Hitchcock film)
21. Control Point by Myke Cole (military fantasy, 1st book in Shadow Ops series)
22. The Freedom Maze by Delia Sherman (young adult, fantasy)
23. King's Justice by Maurice Broaddus (urban fantasy, 2nd book in "Knights of Breton Court" series)
24. Sins of the Son by Linda Poitevin (urban fantasy, 2nd book in "The Grigori Legacy" series)
25. The Noticer by Andy Andrews (parable fiction)
26. Discount Armageddon by Seanan McGuire (urban fantasy, 1st book in "Encryptid" series)
27. Legion of Super-Heroes: When Evil Calls by Paul Levitz & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
28. Teen Titans: Games by Marv Wolfman & George Perez (super-heroes, graphic novel)
29. California Scheming by Joseph Pittman (mystery)
30. Full Throttle Space Tales Volume 6: Space Battles, edited by Bryan Thomas Schmidt (sf short stories)
31. The Forever Girl by Rebecca Hamilton (urban fantasy, 1st book in Forever Girl series)
32. Lighspeed Magazine, June 2012, edited by John Joseph Adams (sf and fantasy short stories)
33. Ink by Isabelle Rowan (paranormal romance)
34. Blackout by Mira Grant (science fiction horror, 3rd book in "Newsflesh" series)
35. Wonder Woman Volume 1: Blood by Brian Azzarello and artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
36. Basement of Wolves by Daniel Allen Cox (noir)
37. Avengers: The Children's Crusade by Allan Heinberg & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
38. Lightspeed Magazine, July 2012, edited by John Joseph Adams (sf and fantasy short stories)
39. Justice League of America, Vol 8: Dark Things, by James Robinson & Mark Bagley (super-heroes, graphic novel)
40. Justice League of America, Vol. 9: Omega by James Robinson & Mark Bagley (super-heroes, graphic novel)
41. Lauriat: A Filipino-Chinese Speculative Fiction Anthology edited by Charles Tan (sf & fantasy, short stories)
42. San Diego 2014: The Last Stand of the California Browncoats by Mira Grant (horror, "Newsflesh" series)
43. The Returning by Bryan Thomas Schmidt (science fiction, 2nd book in "The Davi Rhii Saga")
44. Demon Knights Vol. 1: Seven Against the Dark by Paul Cornell & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
45. Ink by Sabrian Vourvoulias (science fiction / magical realism)
46. Brightest Day, Vol 1 by Geoff Johns & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
47. Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E. Vol 1 by Jeff Lemire & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
48. Justice League International Vol 1: The Signal-Masters by Dan Jurgens & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
49. Batgirl Vol 1: The Darkest Reflection by Gail Simone & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
50. Legion of Super-Heroes Vol 1: Hostile World by Paul Levitz & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
51. Ghost Whispers by Michelle Moklebust (paranormal romance)
52. Lightspeed Magazine, August 2012, edited by John Joseph Adams (sf and fantasy short stories)
53. Brightest Day Vol 2 by Geoff Johns & artists (super-heroes, graphic novels)
54. Lightspeed Magazine, September 2012, edited by John Joseph Adams (sf and fantasy short stories)
55. Three Fates, by Andrew Grey, Mary Calmes & Amy Lane (paranormal romance novellas)
56. The Prince Program by Aldous Mercer (science fiction)
57. Beyond Binary, edited by Brit Mandelo (science fiction & fantasy short stories)
58. Fables Vol 17: Inherit the Wind by Bill Willingham & artists (urban fantasy, graphic novel)
59. Exiles of Kho by Christopher Paul Carey (pulp adventure)
60. Best Gay Stories 2012, edited by Peter Dube (short stories)
61. Double Indemnity by James M. Cain (noir)
62. Lightspeed Magazine, October 2012, edited by John Joseph Adams (sf and fantasy short stories)
63. Fontana by Joshua Martino (baseball novel)
64. Brightest Day Vol. 3 by Geoff Johns & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
65. Lightspeed Magazine, November 2012, edited by John Joseph Adams (sf and fantasy short stories)
66. Justice League Dark, Vol 1: In The Dark, by Peter Milligan & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
67. Lightspeed Magazine, December 2012, edited by John Joseph Adams (sf and fantasy short stories)
68. The Gravedigger's Brawl by Abigail Roux (horror)
69. Words to Die By by William Holden (horror short stories)
70. Cold Days by Jim Butcher (urban fantasy, #14 in the Dresden Files series)
71. The Tin Drum by Gunther Grass (literary fiction)
72. Ink by Damien Walters Grintalis (horror)
73. Werewolves in the Heartland by Bill Willingham & artists (urban fantasy, graphic novel)
EDIT TO ADD:
74. Fables Vol 16: Super Team by Bill Willingham, Mark Buckingham & others (urban fantasy, graphic novel)
75. Night Shadows:Queer Horror, edited by Greg Herren & J.M. Redmann
Yes, I've read THREE different books all called INK -- it's a popular title this year, apparently.
My goal for the year was 75 books, which I made by New Years Eve, I believe.
1. Drama by John Lithgow (memoir)
2. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (mystery)
3. Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire (urban fantasy, The first Toby Daye book)
4. Shadowmen Volume 1 by Randy and Jean-Marc Lofficier (encyclopedia of French pulp characters)
5. Showcase Presents: Dial H For Hero Volume 1 (super-heroes, graphic novel, DC Comics reprints)
6. Hearts of Smoke and Steam by Andrew P. Mayer (steampunk, 2nd "Society of Steam" book)
7. Empire State by Adam Christopher (science fiction)
8. The Weed-Eaters by Patty Jansen (science fiction)
9. The Unwritten, Vol 1: Tommy Taylor and the Bogus Identity by Mike Carey & artists (fantasy, graphic novel)
10. Raven's Call by Patty Jansen (fantasy)
11. Tales of the Shadowmen, Vol 8: Agents Provacateurs, edited by the Lofficiers (pulp adventure, short stories)
12. The Fifth Child by Doris Lessing (horror)
13. Wild Justice, edited by Ellen Datlow (horror, short stories)
14. The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emma Orczy (adventure)
15. Under the Moons of Mars: new tales of Barsoom, edited by John Joseph Adams (science fiction, pulp adventure)
16. Queer Fish, edited by Marguerite Bezdomnya (horror/fantasy short stories)
17. Countdown by Mira Grant (horror/sf, novella in the "Newsflesh" universe)
18. Apocalypse Scenario # 683: The Box by Mira Grant (horror)
19. Erotica Exotica, edited by Richard LaBonte (horror/erotica short stories)
20. Vertigo, by Bouilieu-Narkojac (mystery, basis for Hitchcock film)
21. Control Point by Myke Cole (military fantasy, 1st book in Shadow Ops series)
22. The Freedom Maze by Delia Sherman (young adult, fantasy)
23. King's Justice by Maurice Broaddus (urban fantasy, 2nd book in "Knights of Breton Court" series)
24. Sins of the Son by Linda Poitevin (urban fantasy, 2nd book in "The Grigori Legacy" series)
25. The Noticer by Andy Andrews (parable fiction)
26. Discount Armageddon by Seanan McGuire (urban fantasy, 1st book in "Encryptid" series)
27. Legion of Super-Heroes: When Evil Calls by Paul Levitz & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
28. Teen Titans: Games by Marv Wolfman & George Perez (super-heroes, graphic novel)
29. California Scheming by Joseph Pittman (mystery)
30. Full Throttle Space Tales Volume 6: Space Battles, edited by Bryan Thomas Schmidt (sf short stories)
31. The Forever Girl by Rebecca Hamilton (urban fantasy, 1st book in Forever Girl series)
32. Lighspeed Magazine, June 2012, edited by John Joseph Adams (sf and fantasy short stories)
33. Ink by Isabelle Rowan (paranormal romance)
34. Blackout by Mira Grant (science fiction horror, 3rd book in "Newsflesh" series)
35. Wonder Woman Volume 1: Blood by Brian Azzarello and artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
36. Basement of Wolves by Daniel Allen Cox (noir)
37. Avengers: The Children's Crusade by Allan Heinberg & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
38. Lightspeed Magazine, July 2012, edited by John Joseph Adams (sf and fantasy short stories)
39. Justice League of America, Vol 8: Dark Things, by James Robinson & Mark Bagley (super-heroes, graphic novel)
40. Justice League of America, Vol. 9: Omega by James Robinson & Mark Bagley (super-heroes, graphic novel)
41. Lauriat: A Filipino-Chinese Speculative Fiction Anthology edited by Charles Tan (sf & fantasy, short stories)
42. San Diego 2014: The Last Stand of the California Browncoats by Mira Grant (horror, "Newsflesh" series)
43. The Returning by Bryan Thomas Schmidt (science fiction, 2nd book in "The Davi Rhii Saga")
44. Demon Knights Vol. 1: Seven Against the Dark by Paul Cornell & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
45. Ink by Sabrian Vourvoulias (science fiction / magical realism)
46. Brightest Day, Vol 1 by Geoff Johns & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
47. Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E. Vol 1 by Jeff Lemire & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
48. Justice League International Vol 1: The Signal-Masters by Dan Jurgens & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
49. Batgirl Vol 1: The Darkest Reflection by Gail Simone & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
50. Legion of Super-Heroes Vol 1: Hostile World by Paul Levitz & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
51. Ghost Whispers by Michelle Moklebust (paranormal romance)
52. Lightspeed Magazine, August 2012, edited by John Joseph Adams (sf and fantasy short stories)
53. Brightest Day Vol 2 by Geoff Johns & artists (super-heroes, graphic novels)
54. Lightspeed Magazine, September 2012, edited by John Joseph Adams (sf and fantasy short stories)
55. Three Fates, by Andrew Grey, Mary Calmes & Amy Lane (paranormal romance novellas)
56. The Prince Program by Aldous Mercer (science fiction)
57. Beyond Binary, edited by Brit Mandelo (science fiction & fantasy short stories)
58. Fables Vol 17: Inherit the Wind by Bill Willingham & artists (urban fantasy, graphic novel)
59. Exiles of Kho by Christopher Paul Carey (pulp adventure)
60. Best Gay Stories 2012, edited by Peter Dube (short stories)
61. Double Indemnity by James M. Cain (noir)
62. Lightspeed Magazine, October 2012, edited by John Joseph Adams (sf and fantasy short stories)
63. Fontana by Joshua Martino (baseball novel)
64. Brightest Day Vol. 3 by Geoff Johns & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
65. Lightspeed Magazine, November 2012, edited by John Joseph Adams (sf and fantasy short stories)
66. Justice League Dark, Vol 1: In The Dark, by Peter Milligan & artists (super-heroes, graphic novel)
67. Lightspeed Magazine, December 2012, edited by John Joseph Adams (sf and fantasy short stories)
68. The Gravedigger's Brawl by Abigail Roux (horror)
69. Words to Die By by William Holden (horror short stories)
70. Cold Days by Jim Butcher (urban fantasy, #14 in the Dresden Files series)
71. The Tin Drum by Gunther Grass (literary fiction)
72. Ink by Damien Walters Grintalis (horror)
73. Werewolves in the Heartland by Bill Willingham & artists (urban fantasy, graphic novel)
EDIT TO ADD:
74. Fables Vol 16: Super Team by Bill Willingham, Mark Buckingham & others (urban fantasy, graphic novel)
75. Night Shadows:Queer Horror, edited by Greg Herren & J.M. Redmann
Yes, I've read THREE different books all called INK -- it's a popular title this year, apparently.
My goal for the year was 75 books, which I made by New Years Eve, I believe.