Catseyegreen's reading in 2023

I am fairly new to LT and this is the first group I am trying to participate in.
I usually read a lot of science fiction and fantasy with a sprinkling of mysteries and non-fiction. I will be interested to discover just how many books I really do read in one year.

Books read in January:

1. Exit the Milkman by Charlotte McLeod
2. The Twelve Clues of Christmas by Rhys Bowen audiobook
3. Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant
4. The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno Garcia
5. Three Miles Down: A Novel of First Contact in the Tumultuous 1970s by Harry Turtledove
6. Dead Endless by Dave Galanter
7. Sweep of the Heart: 6 (Innkeeper Chronicles) by Ilona Andrews audiobook
8. Elfquest: The Final Quest Volume 1 by Wendy and Richard Pini
9. Jolene by Mercedes Lackey
10. The Rowan by Anne McCaffrey
11. Sweep With Me by Ilona Andrews
12. How to Change Your Mind What the New science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan
13. Astray (The Adventures of a Xeno-Archaeologist Book 1) by Jenny Schwartz
14. Doubt (The Adventures of a Xeno-Archaeologist Book 2) by jenny Schwartz
15 Rebel (The Adventures of a Xeno-Archaeologist Book 3) by Jenny Schwartz
16 Cajole (The Adventures of a Xeno-Archaeologist Book 4) by Jenny Schwartz
17 Resolve (The Adventures of a Xeno-Archaeologist Book 5) by Jenny Schwartz
18 Damia by Anne McCaffrey

Welcome to LT and the 75ers! Looks like we share some good books - another sf and fantasy fan here.

Welcome to the 75ers, the best group of readers on the planet!

Welcome to the group.

Welcome! Our reading tastes seem very similar so I'll plan to follow along with you this year :)

Welcome! Looks like you and I share a taste in books. Let's see how many BB (book bullets) you can hit me with ;)

Oh, and just a little tip: if you like, you can add around titles of books to create touchstones. This way, the books will be listed on the right side of the thread and people can click through to the book's page to learn more about it.

>7 dreamweaver529: Just to clarify, put square brackets around the title, two square brackets around the author, and three around the series name to make a touchstone. If you put your cursor in the "Add a message" box, you'll see some examples to the right.

Exit the Milkman by Charlotte MacLeod

>8 drneutron: Well, now we're just getting fancy ;)

>9 dreamweaver529: 😀

>8 drneutron: Thank you for the tip, that was helpful.

Hi! I have you starred, I too read a lot of science fiction and fantasy.

Welcome, and happy reading in 2023!

February
18/75 books read. Moving on...

19 Damia's Children by Anne McCaffrey
20 Lyon's Pride by Anne McCaffrey
21 The Tower and the Hive by Anne McCaffrey
22 Haunted by the Past (Ishmael Jones) by Simon R. Green
23 Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg
24. Out There: A Scientific Guide to Alien Life, Antimatter, and Human Space Travel (For the Cosmically Curious) by Michael Wall
25. The Colors of Space by Marion Zimmer Bradley (audiobook)
26. Mort by Terry Pratchett
27. Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
28. The Shadow of Weng-Chiang by David A. McIntee
29. The Librarian of Crooked Lane by C. J. Archer (audiobook)
30. A Christmas Party by Georgette Heyer --original title Envious Casca
31. Over the Woodward Wall by A. Deborah Baker
32. Along the Saltwise Sea by A. Deborah Baker
33. A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
34. The Palace of Lost Memories by C. J. Archer (audiobook)
35. Enchanted Pilgrimage by Clifford Simac
36. Atlantis from a Geographer's Perspective by Ulf Erlingsson
37. Star Bridge by Jack Williamson and James Gunn

>14 catseyegreen: Sara, that is an impressive start to the reading year. Most of the authors you read last month are familiar to me but I must shamefully admit to not having read any of them!

>15 PaulCranswick: No shame. There is no way anyone can read everything, even in a limited genre.

Looks like you are off to a productive reading year! I read a lot of SF and F. also. I may have to check out those Xeno-Archaeologist books, since this is the first I have heard of them.

March
37/75 books read.
If anyone cares to read them, I have made reviews of everything read this year, click on the link.

38. Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronvitch - Original title Rivers of London
39. Fuzzy Nation by John Scalzi
40. The Echo of Broken Dreams by C. J. Archer (audiobook)
41. The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers Book 1) by Becky Chambers
42. Dinosaur Thunder by James F. David
43. Big Thrift Energy: The Art and Thrill of Finding Vintage Treasures by Virginia Chandler
44. Doing Time by Jodi Taylor
45. A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers
46. A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers
47. Soul of the Witch by Deanna Chase
48. The Starry Rift by James Tiptree Jr.
49. The Whisper of Silenced Voices by C. J. Archer (audiobook)
50. Grimm Reality by Simon Bucher-Jones and Kelly Hale
51. Moon Over Soho by Ben Aaronovitch
52. The Victoria Vanishes by Christopher Fowler
53. Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch (audiobook)
54. Legacy by Gary Russell
55. Good Poems, American Places ed by Garrison Keillor
56. The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman
57. Velvet Shadows by Andre Norton
58. Bell, Book, and Murder by Rosemary Edghill

>18 catseyegreen: I'm definitely adding Fuzzy Nation to my wishlist, looks good.

Hi, Sara! I just saw where you'd added me to your interesting libraries (over 400 books shared in our libraries!!) and came over to add a star to your thread so I can follow it.

>20 ronincats: Well, thanks and welcome. We do seem to have some similar tastes, I saw lots of books in your library that I have read in the past but not longer possess. I have to thin the collection out pretty regularly or there is no room for new books.

First Quarter of 2023 is done.
January = 18 books
February = 19 books
March = 21 books.

58/75 books read.
non-fiction-4
poetry anthology -1
mystery- 5
SF & F- 48

April

59. The House Witch by Delemhach
60. How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse by K. Eason
61. How the Multiverse Got Its Revenge by K. Eason
62. Backpacking Through Bedlam by Seanan McGuire
63. Modern Mending by Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald
64. Angel of the Overpass by Seanan McGuire (audiobook)
65. Archaeology from Space: How the Future Shapes Our Past by Sarah Parcak
66. Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett
67. The Walker in Shadows by Barbara Michaels
68. Island of Death by Barry Letts
69. Divided Loyalties by Gary Russell
70. The Curse of the Obelisk by Ron Goulart
71. Armitage, Armitage, Fly Away Home by Joan Aiken
72. The Masked City by Genevieve Cogman
73. The Stone Circles of the British Isles by Aubrey Burl

Very impressive reading, Sara!

Just a check though as your first quarter reading records
J = 19
F = 19
M = 21

That is 59 books not the 58 you recorded?

>24 PaulCranswick: Thank you for the correction- math was never my strong point but it is embarrassing when I can't even count.
January was 18 books but the total 58 books is correct. I have fixed it.

>25 catseyegreen: Glad to be able to spot that for you, I can't help it, Sara, I am like that with numbers!

May

74. The Burning Page by Genevieve Cogman
75. The Lost Plot by Genevieve Cogman
76. Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell
77. Broken Homes by Ben Aaronivitch
78. Deep Blue by Mark Morris
79. Queen of the Flowers by Kerry Greenwood.
80. Murder on a Midsummer Night by Kerry Greenwood
81. Murder in the Dark by Kerry Greenwood.
82. The Magician's Daughter by H. G. Parry
83. The Perfect Handmade Bag: Recycle and Reuse to make 35 Beautiful Totes, Purses and More by Clare Youngs
84. The Secret Chapter by Genevieve Cogman
85. The Dark Archive by Genevieve Cogman
86. The Untold Story by Genevieve Cogman
87. For Love of Magic by Simon R. Green
88. Ocean's Echo by Everina Maxwell
89. Heir of Uncertain Magic by Charlie N. Holmberg
90. Footsteps in the Dark by Georgette Heyer
91. The Vanishing at Castle Moreau by Jaime Jo Wright
92. Customizing Clothes with Embroidery by Connie Mabbott
93. Questland by Carrie Vaughn
94. Creatures of the Abyss by Murray Leinster (audiobook)
95. Perilous Dreams by Andre Norton
96. Lady Catherine's Necklace by Joan Aiken

JUNE

97. Crescendo: An Ascent to Vital Living by Evelyn Johnson and Alan Forsman
98. Helen and Troy's Epic Road Quest by A. Lee Martinez
99. Soul Music by Terry Pratchett
100. The Room with No Doors by Kate Orman
101. The Furthest Station by Ben Aaronovitch (audiobook)
102. Jane the Woman Who Loved Tarzan by Robin Maxwell
103. Tasting History: Explore the Past through 4,000 Years of Recipes by Max Miller
104. Troubled Waters by Sharon Shinn
105. Royal Airs by Sharon Shinn
106. Jeweled Fire by Sharon Shinn
107. Unquiet Land by Sharon Shinn
108. The World of the End How Jesus' Prophecy Shapes Our Priorities by Dr David Jeremiah
109. The Left-handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix
110. The School for Good and Evil by Soman Shainini (audiobook)
111. Invasion of the Cat-People by Gary Russell
112. The Old Gods Waken by Manly Wade Wellman (audiobook)
113. The Lost and the Lurking by Manly Wade Wellman
114. The Sinister Booksellers of Bath by Garth Nix
115. Weave•Knit•Wear: Simply Fabulous Clothing and Accessories for Rigid Heddle (and Other) Weavers by Judith Shangold
116. The Road to Roswell by Connie Willis
117. Judgement on Janus by Andre Norton (audiobook)
118. The Court-Martial of the Renegat Renegades by Kristine Katherine Rusch

>27 catseyegreen: Congratulations on reaching 75 in May, Sara!

Congrats!

Second quarter of 2023 round-up.

April - 15
May - 23
June - 22

118/75 books
60 books in the second quarter

non-fiction - 9
mystery - 7
SF&F - 44

July

119. Kitty Cornered: How Frannie and Five Other Incorrigible Cats Seized Control of Our House and Made It Their Home by Bob Tarte
120. The Astronauts Wives Club: a True Story by Lily Koppel
121. Ancient Sea Reptiles Plesiosaurs, Ichthyosaurs, Mosasaurs, and More by Darren Naish
122. War of the Daleks by John Peel
123. Victory on Janus by Andre Norton (audiobook)
124. Bullet Time by David R. McIntee
125. The Cats of Tanglewood Forest by Charles de Lint
126. Discount Armageddon by Seanan McGuire
127. Midnight Blue-Light Special by Seanan McGuire
128. Creative Weaving: Beautiful Fabrics with a Simple Loom by Sarah Howard
129. Princess of the Sword by Lynn Kurland
130. A Tapestry of Spells by Lynn Kurland
131. Spellweaver by Lynn Kurland
132. Gift of Magic by Lynn Kurland
133. Dreamspinner by Lynn Kurland
134. The River of Dreams by Lynn Kurland
135. Dreamer's Daughter by Lynn Kurland
136. The Men Who Stare at Goats by Jon Ronson
137. A House for Keeping by Matteson Wynn
138. The Stars are Ours by Andre Norton
139. Scrap Quilts the Art of Making Do by Roberta Horton

>31 catseyegreen: That is mightily consistent, Sara - way to go!

Have a lovely weekend.

AUGUST

140. Salvage Right by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller
141. The Gathering Edge by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller
142. The Medici Manuscript by C. J. Archer (audiobook)
143. Stonehenge Complete by Christopher Chippendale
144. Neogenesis by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller
145. Accepting the Lance by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller
146. The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer (audiobook)
147. Shout of Honor by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller
148. A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn
149. Decalog: Ten Stories, Seven Doctors, One Enigma by Mark Stammers
150. A Robot in the Garden by Deborah Install
151. Myths and Legends of Hawaii by W. D. Westervelt
152. We Are all Children Searching for Love by Leonard Nimoy
153. A Million years in a Day: A curious History of everyday Life from the Stone Age to the Phone Age by Greg Jenner
154. A Second Chance by Jodi Taylor
155. A Trail Through Time by Jodi Taylor
156. Just One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi Taylor
157. No Time Like the Past by Jodi Taylor
158. The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton
159. The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton
160. My Man Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse (audiobook)
161. The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holmes
162. Godzilla on My Mind: Fifty Years of the King of Monsters by William Tsutsui
163. The Fold by Peter Clines
164. The Butterfly Kid by Chester Anderson

SEPTEMBER

165. The Unicorn Girl by Michael Kurland
166. Here Abide Monsters by Andre Norton
167. Stalking the Unicorn by Mike Resnick
168. The Hanging Tree by Ben Aaronvitch
169. Mayenne by E. C. Tubb
170. The Quillian Sector by E. C. Tubb
171. Saga of the Swamp Thing book 01 by Alan Moore
172. Kalin by E. C. Tubb
173. The Untitled Books by D. J. Archer (audio)
174. The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers
175. Any House in a Storm by Jenny Schwarts
176. Midlife Magical Mystery Tour (Witch Way Book 1) by Shelley Dorey
177. A Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth Bass
178. A Coup of Tea by Casey Blair
179. Starter Villain by John Scalzi
180. Fortune's Fool by Mercedes Lackey
181. The Sleeping Beauty by Mercedes Lackey
182. Cinder by Marissa Meyer
183. Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
184. Indexing by Seanan McGuire (audio)
185. Indexing Reflections by Seanan McGuire

Third quarter 0f 2023

July - 21
August - 25
September - 21

67 books in the third quarter
185 for the year

non-fiction - 9
poetry - 1
SF&F - 57

OCTOBER

186. Cress by Marissa Meyer
187. Winter by Marissa Meyer
188. One Extra Corpse by Barbara Hambly
189. The Camelot Caper by Elizabeth Peters
190. Revolutions of Terror by Nick Abadzis, Elena Casagrande, Arianna Florean
191. The Weeping Angels of Mons by Robbie Morrison, Daniel Indro, Eleonora Carlini
192. Tea Set and Match by Casey Blair
193. Royal Tea Service by Casey Blair
193. Oh Joy! 60 Ways to Create and Give Joy by Joy Cho
194. Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett
195. The Land That Time Forgot by Edgar Rice Burroughs (audio)
196. The Bronze Skies by Catherine Asaro
197. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
198. Dreamstone Moon by Paul Leonard
199. Seeing I by Jonathan Blum and Kate Orman
200. Dr Who: Silhouette by Justin Richards
201. Alpha by Catherine Asaro
202. The People That Time Forgot by Edgar Rice Burroughs
203. A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder by Dianne Freemen
204. Wyrde and Wayward by Charlotte English
205. Wyrde and Wicked by Charlotte English
206. Wyrde and Wild by Charlotte English

NOVEMBER

207. How to be a Craftivist: The Art of Gentle Protest by Sarah Corbett
208. Stealing the Elf-King's Roses by Diane Duane
209. Magic Tides & Magic Claims: Kate Daniels: Wilmington Years by Ilona Andrews (audiobook)
210. Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews
211. Angels of Darkness by Ilona Andrews
212. Borderline by Mishell Baker
213. For Love and Glory by Poul Anderson
214. Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews
215. The Adventures of Myhr by P. N. Elrod
216. The Olympian Affair by Jim Butcher
217. Conjure by Lea Nolan
218. Allure by Lea Nolan
219. Sentenced to Death by Lorna Barrett
220. The Mad Planet by Murray Leinster (audiobook)

DECEMBER

221. A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder by Dianne Freeman
222. Georgette Heyer by Jennifer Kloester
223. Bath Tangle by Georgette Heyer
224. A Season for Solitude (Housekeeper Series) by Matteson Wynn
225. Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch
226. What Abigail did that Summer by Ben Aaronovitch
227. Written in Red by Anne Bishop
228. Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop
229. The Curse of Oak Island: The Story of the World's Longest Treasure Hunt by Randall Sullivan
230. First Frontier by David A. McIntee
231. The Icarus Hunt by Timothy Zahn
232. The Icarus Twin by Timothy Zahn
233. Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop
234. The Withdrawing Room by Charlotte MacLeod
235. The Bilbao Looking Glass by Charlotte MacLeod
236. Something the Cat Dragged In by Charlotte MacLeod.

Thinking about you during the festive season, Sara

Final Count

October- 22
November - 14
December - 16

non-fiction - 4
mystery - 8
romance -1
SF & F - 38

52 books in the final quarter. 236 total. Not too shabby.