My Year in Reading | 2018 Stats & Reflections

TL;DR

In 2018, the content creator read 112 books, mainly as a coping mechanism after a personal loss, with fantasy being the most-read genre.

Transcript

hi guys so this year I decided I wanted to one of those my year in reading videos or reading stats videos I see a lot of other booktubers do and I love watching and I also love looking back at my year in reading and sort of thinking about why I have been reading what I haven't been reading and I thought it'd be fun to share that with you so essenti... Read More

Key Insights

• 👻 Reading can provide solace and escapism during difficult times, allowing individuals to cope with grief and mental health issues.
• 💁 Fantasy books are a popular genre for escapism and can serve as a form of pure entertainment and distraction.
• 🥺 Discovering new favorite authors can make for an exciting reading experience and lead to an exploration of different genres.
• 🫠 The content creator aims to read more translated fiction and LGBTQ+ books in the future to diversify their reading choices.
• ❓ Representation of LGBTQ+ characters and themes in literature should be more prominently advertised by publishers.
• 🫠 Reading habits can change from year to year, influenced by personal circumstances and interests.
• 💁 A variety of genres, formats (paperback, audiobook, hardback, ebook), and author origins can enrich the reading experience.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why did the content creator read more books in 2018 compared to previous years?

The content creator read more books in 2018 as a coping mechanism after experiencing a significant personal loss. Reading provided solace and escapism during a difficult time.

Q: Which genre did the content creator read the most?

Fantasy was the most-read genre, making up 32% of the books read in 2018. The content creator found fantasy books particularly helpful as a form of escapism.

Q: Who were the authors that the content creator read the most books by in 2018?

The content creator read six books by Juliet Marillier, four books by Nnedi Okorafor, three books each by Martha Wells and Emma Hamm. They highly recommend these authors.

Q: How did the content creator rate the books they read in 2018?

Out of the books read, there were four books rated two stars, no one-star books, 26 books rated three stars, 60 books rated four stars, and 22 books rated five stars. Overall, the content creator mostly enjoyed the books they read.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• In 2018, the content creator read 112 books, the highest in years, using reading as a coping mechanism after experiencing a significant loss.

• Fantasy was the most-read genre, accounting for 32% of the books read, followed by poetry, nonfiction, and literary fiction.

• The content creator discovered new favorite authors, with Juliet Marillier, Nnedi Okorafor, Martha Wells, and Emma Hamm being the top authors read.