mid year stats & reading goals check in // 2020

TL;DR

A review of mid-year reading stats, highlighting diversity in authors, genres, formats, and reading goals.

Transcript

hello and welcome my name is styla 2020 has been a dumpster fire that is not news we all know that but i just wanted to preface this video with that because this year's been rough so what this video is going to be my mid-year stats and reading goals check-in video that's a mouthful i asked you all in my mid-year book freakout tag if you would be in... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤩 Author diversity is a key focus, with a majority of authors being authors of color, displaying a commitment to inclusivity and representation.
• 😱 Genre preferences include fantasy, contemporary, and science fiction, but a desire to explore thrillers, horror, and nonfiction for a balanced reading experience is evident.
• 📚 Reading goals, such as achieving the 100-book target and utilizing the library more, showcase a mix of successes and areas for improvement in managing reading habits.
• 🫠 Future intentions to read more books by Native American and Indigenous authors, explore new genres like graphic novels and mangas, and improve comfort in DNFing books highlight growth opportunities in the reading journey.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the percentage breakdown of authors of color versus white authors in the reading stats review?

Approximately 74% of the authors read are authors of color, with 34% being black, 29% Asian, and a need to increase representation from Native American and Indigenous authors.

Q: How many books did the content creator read by non-binary and genderqueer authors, and how has participation in an NB book club influenced this?

The content creator read 11 books by non-binary and genderqueer authors, an improvement from previous years, partly credited to participation in an NB book club on Instagram led by Jessie from Bow Ties and Books.

Q: What were the top genres in the reading stats review, and how did they contribute to the overall reading experience?

Fantasy, contemporary, and science fiction were the top genres, with a focus on diversifying genres like thrillers, horror, and nonfiction for a more well-rounded reading experience.

Q: How did the content creator fare with their reading goals for 2020, and what adjustments are planned for the second half of the year?

While the goal of reading 100 books was met, other goals related to physical TBR, book buying habits, and Neil Gaiman readings require more attention in the second half of the year.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content is a mid-year review of reading stats, focusing on author diversity, genre preferences, format choices, and progress towards reading goals.

• The analysis covers the percentage of authors of color, gender representation, genre distribution, ARC reading, library usage, and new release vs. backlisted book ratio.

• Reading goals, including reaching the 100-book mark, managing physical TBR, improving book-buying habits, utilizing the library, and exploring new genres, are discussed.