Wednesday, December 29, 2021

2021 Year in Review: Some "Statistics"

I read 437 books in 2021 and 121,630 pages.

First book read at Becky's Book Reviews: Georgana's Secret. Arlem Hawks. 2021. [January] Shadow Mountain. 320 pages. [Source: Review copy]
First book read at Young Readers: This Is Your Time. Ruby Bridges. 2020. [November] 64 pages. [Source: Review copy]
First book read at Operation Actually Read Bible: A Book of Comfort for Those In Sickness. Philip Bennett Power. 1876/2018. Banner of Truth. 97 pages. [Source: Bought]

Last book read at Becky's Book Reviews: A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens. 1843. 96 pages. [Source: Bought]
Last book read at Young Readers: The Nutcracker. Jan Brett. 2021. [November] 32 pages. [Source: Library]
Last book read at Operation Actually Read Bible: Zanna's Gift. Orson Scott Card. 2020. 250 pages. [Source: Review copy]

Shortest book: Board Book: Disney All Aboard! Mickey's Railway. Nichole Mara. Illustrated by Andrew Kolb. 2021. [March] 8 pages. [Source: Review copy]
Longest book: Annotated King James Bible 1611 (In Early Modern English) Historical Series. 4512 pages. [Source: Bought]

Newest book (publication): Anne's Tragical Tea Party. Kallie George. Illustrated by Abigail Halpin. 2022. [February] 72 pages. [Source: Review copy]
Oldest book (publication): Matthew's Bible 1537. William Tyndale, Myles Coverdale, John Rogers. 1537. 4304 pages. [Source: Bought]

# of 5 Star Books: 131
# of 4 Star Books: 143
# of 3 Star Books: 117
# of 2 Star Books: 36
# of 1 Star Books: 10
# of DNF: 3 books

45.5% (199 books) were review copies.
40% (175 books) were library books.
11% (48 books) were books I bought.
3.4% (15 books) were gifts or "other." 


© 2021 Becky Laney of Becky's Book Reviews

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