How many of the 1001 books have you read? Showing 1,351-1,400 of 1,912

[Emy]

I've read 104.

[Angie H]

I have currently read 64. I have a LONG ways left to go!

[Kirsten]

Jenny wrote: "Are there really people who only read list books? I'm on 39 and from my average of 60-70 books a year, only 10-ish are likely to be list books. The list is just a good reference for picking the nex..."

I don't only read list books but I usually have at least one that I am reading. I've set a personal challenge to read at least 30 from the list this year.

[Katherine]

I finally hit 200 today. Somehow, I already own an additional 201 list books, so I have plenty more to go before this journey is over.

[Kirsten]

I'm up to 52!

[Cataluna6]

Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "I'm up to 52!"

Yay! Well done, how many are you planning to read this year?

[Rowizyx]

I'm up to 123... I would like to read at least all the list books I have already bought/downloaded, so around 30.

[Kirsten]

Cataluna6 wrote: "Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "I'm up to 52!"

Yay! Well done, how many are you planning to read this year?"

I have a goal of 30 this year. (Fingers crossed.)

[Laura]

I just finished number 129. However, it's number 28 for this year, which at the end of March, I'm pretty happy with. :)

[Amber]

I've only read 35, but several of those were 1000+ pages or close to it, and took months of my life.

[George P.]

Katherine wrote: "I finally hit 200 today. Somehow, I already own an additional 201 list books, so I have plenty more to go ...."
Congrats Katherine, You're rocking the books!

[Anna]

I hope I read for about 100 books)

[Amanda]

I'm at 269. According to the app, I will be done at age 42!

[Annina]

I hit 100 yesterday evening.

Hoping to get 125 read by the end of the year, but I'm not really good at this kinds of promises..

[Cataluna6]

Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "Cataluna6 wrote: "Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "I'm up to 52!"

Yay! Well done, how many are you planning to read this year?"

I have a goal of 30 this year. (Fingers crossed.)"

I'm aiming for 12, one a month leaves me time for everything else, although I won't say no to more! Luckily the other books lists tend to overlap.

[Jessica]

I'm new to the group, but out of the 1305 books listed from the 2006-2012 lists, I'm around 412, although Goodreads says otherwise. I read different editions of several novels. For example, Lord of the Rings is treated as a single book on here, I read it in the trilogy form.

[George P.]

Jessica, congratulations. With over 400 listed books you're very well read in the classics.

[Will]

Just finished #183, Gravity's Rainbow....should be a cakewalk from here after reading that monstrosity!

[Cataluna6]

Will wrote: "Just finished #183, Gravity's Rainbow....should be a cakewalk from here after reading that monstrosity!"

I picked GR up thinking it would be my chunker pick for this year, but I'm slightly intimidated.

[Tasha]

Jessica wrote: "I'm new to the group, but out of the 1305 books listed from the 2006-2012 lists, I'm around 412, although Goodreads says otherwise. I read different editions of several novels. For example, Lord of..."

I also read it in trilogy form, but for the list I shelved the combined version on my 1001 list shelf. It inflates my overall books read by one though.

[Ginny]

I read other books that are not on the list. But as for list books, i just finished # 500! I've been at this for many years. This feels like an accomplishment.

[S.L.]

Linda wrote: "Diana wrote: "I'm only at 14, with about 3 more sitting on my shelf waiting to be read, and a couple that I think I read but can't remember them so I don't count them. I'm a big reader and I though..."

I love the idea about the bookshelves for kids.

I've read 23.

[Vicky]

I just finished #50!

[George P.]

Ginny, 500 List books is amazing. You are remarkably well-read.

[Nicola]

Ginny wrote: "I read other books that are not on the list. But as for list books, i just finished # 500! I've been at this for many years. This feels like an accomplishment."

It certainly is! It'll be a few years I think before I hit 500 as I also read a lot which isn't on the list, as I'm sure all of us do. I can't imagine making a commitment to only reading list books. Is anyone doing this?

[Chris]

Nicola wrote: "Ginny wrote: "I read other books that are not on the list. But as for list books, i just finished # 500! I've been at this for many years. This feels like an accomplishment."

It certainly is! It'l..."

I read only list books and have been doing so for the last few years. Presently I am at number 470 looking forward to hitting 500 by years end.

[Nicola]

Chris wrote: "I read only list books and have been doing so for the last few years. Presently I am at number 470 looking forward to hitting 500 by years end. ..."

That's dedication! I definitely find I need breaks to read lighter fare. And I'm so addicted to my Agatha Christie, Wodehouse, Heyer, Pratchett and some other favourite authors that the thought of not being able to read them would drive me mad.

I'm also finding new authors who interest me as I work my way through and I read other books of theirs. I use the list, not only as a personal reading goal but as a way of finding new authors which I want to read more of.

[J_BlueFlower]

About 50-70% of the books I read are list-books.

[Tasha]

Nicola wrote: "Chris wrote: "I read only list books and have been doing so for the last few years. Presently I am at number 470 looking forward to hitting 500 by years end. ..."

That's dedication! I definitely f..."

Yay Pratchett!

[Ginny]

Nicola wrote: "Chris wrote: "I read only list books and have been doing so for the last few years. Presently I am at number 470 looking forward to hitting 500 by years end. ..."

That's dedication! I definitely f..."

My husband a little sarcastically 'the list of 1001 depressing books that make you want to die". Some of the list books are a little dark so I take breaks. Right now, I'm reading Far from the Madding Crowd, but I'm also reading The Blue Fairytale Book (Andrew Lang) and a biography of Queen Elizabeth. However there are books on the list I would never have been exposed to.

[Ginny]

George wrote: "Ginny, 500 List books is amazing. You are remarkably well-read."

Thank you!

[Dree]

Finished 150 and 151 today with 2 Poe stories. I got badly bogged down in my 149th read, and am feeling no guilt over reading 2 short ones. Also, I have now read all 3 of Poe's works on the combined list. Which makes me both happy and sad!

[Heather]

I've read 193 on the combined list. Confident I will crack the 200 mark this year.

[Katie]

I reached a really important milestone recently! I have now read 306 of the combined list of 1305 books. This means I have only 999 to go!! I am in three figures!! Whoop!!

[Monica]

Awesome job Katie!! I have to update mine.

[Linda]

I was just going to say exactly what Monica said. :) Good job Katie, and everyone else here! I haven't updated my list in a year, I think...

[Kirsten]

Just finished my 4th on the list for this year, bringing my grand total up to: 49!

[Ed]

I read 7 more since I last posted in January bringing me to 148:
The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje
The Lover by Marguerite Duras
Princesse de Cleves by Madae de Lafayette
Billy Liar
Death in Venice
Northanger Abbey
The Sorrows of Young Werther

[Ed]

10 more books since my last update to bring me to 158:

The Brothers Karamazov
I, Robot
The Color Purple
Look Homeward Angel
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Lord of the Flies
Vile Bodies
Ficciones
Three Lives
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Burmese Days

[George P.]

Heather wrote: "I've read 193 on the combined list. Confident I will crack the 200 mark this year."

I'm about even with you, just finished # 192 of combined list with "Everything is Illuminated". Fewer of the books I'm now reading or will read in next few months will be on the List, so I'm projecting January to reach the 200 milestone.

[J_BlueFlower]

125 and moving slowly... 200 is a long way yet.

[Nicola]

I hit the #300 a few books ago. Now it's the looooong slog to 400 :-)

[Diane]

I just hit 450 last night. Hope to make it to 500 by the end of the year.

[Lasse]

I have read 60.

[Jennifer]

I've managed to only read 27. I've read a lot of the listed authors, just not the listed book. I'm trying to decide whether or not to tackle this list as I'm already reading through that "Great Books of the Western World" set and there's not much crossover. I'm also reading the 1001 Children's books list with my daughter. So, not sure I will get to this one. I wish there was a bit more duplicate titles between the lists.

[Ed]

Just finished #160.

[Dree]

I recently hit 160 too! Now working on 161, 162, and 163! One is Martin Chuzzlewit, I won't be finishing it anytime soon lol.

[Sarah]

I began the challenge this year and have completed 51 titles with a goal of 60 by year's end but I'll probably surpass it.

[Sarah]

Jennifer wrote: "I've managed to only read 27. I've read a lot of the listed authors, just not the listed book. I'm trying to decide whether or not to tackle this list as I'm already reading through that "Great Boo..."

I'm working my way through Harold Bloom's list as well and there is some crossover. Based on my selections thus far (I've finished fifty-one), I was able to check off thirty titles from his list. I'm also aiming to complete a list of 1000 novels and novellas by women.

The end goal can seem quite daunting. But when you begin to make process and recognize the benefits of the knowledge gained, it's no longer a concern. As new seasons spring forth you'll find immense opportunities to saturate yourself in novels. Trust me. I can be done! :-)

[Mia]

I just finished my #150 book :)