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Does anyone else keep a list of all the books they have read? š
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Does anyone else keep a list of all the books they have read? š
Yes, I keep a journal with title of book, author, number of pages, start and end dates.
I started a journal last year, listing all of this information apart from the number of pages.
I should start this.
I have mine for the last 12 years and I kept lists for my kids until they were in high school.
Love the idea for myself, but real cool idea for kids.
@Jessie my kids really like remembering all those books.
I have been keeping one since I started university… Some ages ago… Only titles, authors and genres… I have recently started to keep a list of all the books I read within a year… Useful as I have been through quite a long dry spell : it keeps me on track and encourages me every day to keep making progress in the “time for myself” field
Ditto.
Only in recent years. I start a brand new list each year.
I wish I had been doing this. Going to start now
I started this year.
I just buy a copy of the book. Even if it was shit. Then i keep the read seperate from the unread so i know whats what.
Thanx to goodreads lol
Wow ?! Nope
Goodreads is handy for that purpose
Yes. I have every book from 2005.
Yes
I’ve starred lists in the past but never kept up with them. Gonna try it again in 2018
Going to start know .Thanks…
I use Goodreads.
Yes I use Goodreads for that
I keep book diaries.
I use goodreads to catalogue what Iv read, what Iām reading and what I want to read, can review, leave notes, follow friends and authors, it gives suggestions based on what you like. I love it.
I started to Keep Track in 2015. Wish I did in the past
http://goodreads.com/!
Yes
I use Goodreads as my online personal library.
Yes, but my TBR list forever grows.
Same here
Yes
Yes
Yes, but only since 1998. I also give each book a rating 1 – 5.
Do you say āonlyā for 19 years? Thatās a great thing to do. Do you also count how many books you read?
Goodreads. I also recently decided that I want to journal my reaction to books as I’m reading them. so this should be intersting lol
Yes … have done since 1995….. great to look back on … especially if you read more than a couple of a favourite authors tittles …..you can check what you have or have not read …..
Iām starting this year.
Yes
Yes, since 1986!
Over 30 years! Holy cow! I wish I could see your book journals.
I use Goodreads to keep track. I love it!
Started this year
My book club does…sometimes we canāt remember what we read a dozen years ago…
On Goodreads not actually written down
i started an instagram a couple years ago, so i could keep a record and let the books go back out into the world. nyc apts arenāt big enough for a personal library ?
My budget isnāt big enough for a personal library! Haha
the wonderful thing about nyc is that you find A LOT of books on stoops. i have a rule: no buying books until youāve read all the ones you have…but that doesnāt apply to freebies ? so the library keeps growing ??āāļø
Yes. I use Goodreads
I really need to start, since I started using kindle unlimited, I have no way of keeping track.
I try too !!
mochirom – yes
Excel spreadsheet!…and all my books are in alphabetical order……
You must be a book keeper, otherwise you lead a seriously organized life?.
Yes, I have a book journal where I keep track of: books I have read each year, autographed books I own, books I want to read, books that are coming out this year, book quotes I love, author events I go to, etc. I also have a book database app on my phone that keeps track of all the books I own so that if I go to a bookstore, I donāt buy a book I already have :).
Goodreads!
Yes! I have been keeping a list of books read listed by year for about 17 years. I love seeing how many books I’ve read each year and it’s a great resource to consult when I’m trying to find something new to read…I just look for authors of books I’ve enjoyed! Sometimes I give books a short summary and/or a star rating in my journal too.
Yes on Goodreads and a written list that I started in 2000. It deleted itself from my computer recently. I went completely numb. I did find an incomplete backup copy,however and was able to complete it by using my goodreads list. Was very relieved. Always have a backup?
Goodreads
Yes, I started last year. I take a picture of the book cover with my phone after I have read it.
Yes, but also a list of books I want to read. I do it on an Excel spreadsheet.
I use Goodreads, but I love the idea of journaling and keeping a paper copy. I have had a Goodreads account since 2011, so it would be easy to backtrack.
Yes
Yes… on a blog… wish I had done it my whole life!
Yes — for several years now.
Yes
On Goodreads
http://librarything.com/
I used them also…. but let it go…
On goodreads
The Last 2 years.
Have to, or I reread!
In my planner. Been doing it for awhile. I give each book a rating too. One to five stars. I do the same with movies.
You can use goodreads for that too.
Yep. I keep a list in my planner
Thatās what I do too
Goodreads here too
Yup on goodreads, great app
Yes
Yes
Ditto http://goodreads.com/
I am such a nerd. When I start a book I start an index card and write the title and author. Then use it as a book mark. When Iām finished I write my little Review then it goes in the index holder ??
That is a great idea. I’m off to find some index cards.
I love this!
Yes
Started doing so about 9years ago on Shelfari. When they merged with Goodreads I transferred there. I take a screenshot of my lists each year so have them readily available. Enjoy going back and seeing what I have read.
Yes, old school paper book journal. My book group has been together 25 years, we have a list too. ???
Pick up patterned or brightly colored spiral notebooks wherever I can, wife says I have too many. Like thatās possible…
Yes on goodreads
Goodreads
So cool! Love me some book nerds…
That is so awesome!
For several decades I have. A customer of the bookstore where I worked had lists from girlhood. (She was 80). I started my list after hearing that.
Bullet journal
Yes, digitally on Goodreads.
Yes, simple app on my phone called To Read. Easy to use and helps me track what i read plus i can add books i want to read when I’m talking to my friends about books?
Usually so keep the book.
Yes with a short blurb and rating.
Yep. One for each year. I hate starting a book and realizing that Iāve already read it.
Yes.
I have goodreads now but I wish I had known about eons ago!
I tried using Goodreads, but I didn’t want to constantly update it, so no, not anymore.
Yes on paper then after computers on excel then goodreads.
I never did before but now with Goodreads it makes it easy to keep lists. Also, you can keep a list of books you want to read. I like it because when people ask me for recommendations, I just look at the app or let them friend me and we share recommendations. It’s awesome. I highly recommend it!
Goodreads
On goodreads
I do. It helps to motivate me to finish each book and get closer to my goal.
I use a Google spreadsheet to keep track of my stats: pages read, genres, where I got my books.
Yes after reading for 50 yrs I have to keep track. My husband laughs at my notebooks. Every year I write all the books I want to read, always adding as the year goes on.
Yes
Yes
Goodreads!
NICE!
Yes, I make a list of the books I read every year.
I’ve kept a reading journal since 2011. Wish I had started sooner.
?āāļø?āāļø
Goodreads is helpful for that
Yes, since 1969.
I wish I had started way back when. I think I kept a list as a kid, but for some reason I stopped.
I am glad to know I am not the only one keeping track – most people find it a little odd.
@Karen I think itās wonderful ā¤ļø?.
Goodreads lol.. And i still dont have them all cuz some titles I have forgotten
I wish I had!
Yes but mine needs updating
For each year I buy a reading journal, each page I note the book title, author and any notes that I may need to jot down to refresh my memory later about the book and also I make a note to self if I wrote a review on that book. I also use Goodreads to keep track of books read and to read.
Really good idea, especially the notes on the book and reviews.
I keep an art journal with my list of books I’ve read and the ones I want to read and I also draw and paint in it
I started last year on Goodreads.
What a great idea
Oh yes. Actually I kept separate lists each year on my blog, but I only have them for the past 12 years. For my daughter I have lists by year since birth.
Looks intriguing; other than title, etc., what else goes in there?
My boys’ drawings and notes (although my youngest is now 10) recipes, photos, theatre tickets. Basically nostalgia! ?
Goodreads
Yes, and enemies notes on each book.
Even
I never used to, but I just joined Goodreads and started making my list. Itās going to take me quite a while to get it up-to-date. (Actually, Iāll probably never get it fully up-to-date. Too many from the distant past that will never get logged.)
It a must for me
Yes, since 1971
I use goodreads. makes life easier
Yep!
I track them on Goodreads, but I think I should start keeping a list/journal too.
You should. Itās fun ?.
I use Goodreads. You can use your phone to scan ISBN barcodes to add books to your āTo Readā list.
?āāļø?āāļø
Yes, since 1995. I keep them in an excel spreadsheet (!), and I start numbering anew each year.
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Yes!
There have been thousands over 70 years. I can remember that I have read a book and usually, with a few minutes recall the plot and main points.
I do, every year I start a new list.
Yup…when I remember. ?
i have at various times in my life. I wish I could find the one I kept in high school!
Yes. Listed by author.
Yes, I started a little notebook a year ago with my books listed
I do!
Me! It’s fun to look back and see what you were interested in 5 or 10 years ago š
I started a list a couple years ago. The older I get, the worse my memory is. I frequently start reading a book and realize partway through I had read it before!
Yes
yes i use goodreads
Goodreads is my choose and there is every book what I have read since 2012. ?
My goodreads keeps track!
Yes
I use goodreads also
I use Goodreads, too.
This is awesome guys! I keep it in an excel spreadsheet then i autosum the number ive read! How many has everyone read??
I’ve kept track since 1980. More useful every year!
I started in 1980. Wish I had started sooner. They are in steno books. I now ALSO log to Goodreads, but I still maintain the steno books.
I don’t. Years ago, I did keep each book that I read in a bookcase at home.
Yes
Just started a ledger for mine!!
Yes. Since 2000 – 17 + years. I love it.
Have tried to — never keep it up š
Yes, since 2000 and I write a short summary also. I’ve filled several journals.
Iāve just started using Goodreads. Before that? Yes.
Yes
Yes.
i wish
Me!
Goodreads
Yes
I have tried, but the list keeps changing… so I stopped.
I’ve been keeping a list since 2011.
Yeah š on @Goodreads !!!
I regret not doing this. š
No but I really should!
I should; read some twice by mistake.
Thatās why I started my list around year 2000. Then I switched to Goodreads
On Goodreads. And I am trying to go back to recapture all the books I read before Goodreads
Absolutely!
Goodreads š
This is the first year I am trying to do this.
yes
I wish I had! Every once in awhile I will start a book and think āhave I already read this?ā
yes, i use an app on my phone and you can export to excel.
What app?
It’s called Book Catalogue. it shows the order of the books in a series. You can also scan the barcode on the book to log it. Fast and easy. Shows lots of info about the book.
@Lori thanks!
Forgot to mention that with ebooks, you can ‘search’ to add them. You’ll love the app.
@Lori ā I looked for it in the Apple store app and couldnāt find it ?
Mine is Android. Would’ve thought Apple would have it too. ā¹
Yes
Yes! In a blank book I started at age 20 and on GoodReads.
Yes, I do!
Naw; that way I accidentally purchase books Iāve already read & get to enjoy them again!
I never can remember exactly what happened until I actually get to that part. So it’s really like reading it for the first time again lol
I have a book journal for every year.
Goodreads for the past few years but before that, no unfortunately.
I usually keep mine on Goodreads
Yes
Mine is on goodreads
My dad always went to the same library after he retired and moved to a small town. He would send me to pick him out some books and the librarian would tell me if he had read them or not. He read so much it was hard to find something he hadn’t!
Spreadsheet & Goodreads
Funny to see this post just a moment after I looked through the record I’ve kept since 2005. I’ve read 229 books in those years. It’s fun to look back and remember what I was doing at the time I was reading something, or to see a streak of books by one author. It’s easy to do (or I wouldn’t be able to manage it)–and I’m glad to have this record. I recommend the practice.
Yes with a short plot summary
Oh yes. Since 1980. Movies too.
I have the goodreads list which does it automatically if you add a book. I have added books that I read before joining goodreads, but not every book I have read in my life as there are some I don’t remember. My read books list has about 2,000 books on it though I think there must be others I have read in the past and forgotten which aren’t on it. Owned books are about half that number.
I only have about 800 read on my list! #readgoals
Here ?
i started to keep a dairy for that with the feelings i have after finishing the book.
Yes
Goodreads, but I started on paper at the age of 10. Back when there was no internet!
Yes with the app Good Reads.
goodreads
Yes, I started keeping a book bullet journal last year ?
Yes – Noted. http://www.getitnoted.com/
Absolutely!!
I do.
No, and sometimes it’s a problem. I have bought second copies of what seemed interesting several times ?. Probably should try Goodreads.
I do this lol
Yes, thatās how I use @Goodreads
I have a ābook of booksā.
Did you read Pamela Paulās book about her Book of Books (BOB). It is really good
Yes
No, but I should, because sometimes I forget what I’ve read.
Started last year because our local paper has The Century Club that you can join if you read at least 25 books (quarter century member) in a year. Just published last years members and their suggestions are great.
Goodreads is my answer to book lists.
Noooooooo lol
Iāve kept a list of book title, author and date finished since 2000, it is kind of like having a journal because I can look back and remember where I was when I read something
Caitlin, me too. I also have kept a list on FileMaker Pro, at least since I retired in 2013.
Yup!!
With dates and I rate them! 1-5 āļø stars
Great idea!
The book title namedāReading aloud and writing in Facebook status my own bookā….
Yep, goodreads!
Yep! Itās called Goodreads!