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Do you keep track of the books you've already read?

joannecha — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:14:46 GMT

Reading addict here. I now use Goodreads to keep track of what books I've already read (before that, I kept track of them on "my reading history" in my library's web site. That was problematic, as I'd have to go back through pages of old listings. I've tried to log in some of the more common authors that I've read on Goodreads, but that seems too time consuming, as for some authors, I've read everything that they've written. A lot of my library patrons who are old-school keep track in a notebook (ha). This all started when I would find a book on the shelf, read the jacket, was drawn in, checked it out, started reading only to figure out in about 5 pages that I'd read it already. Just wondered how some of you prolific readers keep track of things. Thanks for any & all responses.--J

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Mz iMac — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:16:11 GMT

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butterfly123 — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:19:43 GMT

Some like to keep a file on the computer or a list on their phones or tablets alphabetically by Author, genre or title.

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chrystaltree — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:34:45 GMT

I've read thousands of books in the past 20 years alone. Keeping track never occurred to me. What would be the point anyway? I always read a 15-20 pages of book before I purchase it and if I have read it before, it comes back to me. I might not remember everything about the book but I remember that I already ready it. I know some people enjoy re-reading favorite books but I'm not one of those people. I get no pleasure out of re-reading books.

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Dusty1 — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:38:27 GMT

It does happen from time to time that I start to read a book & realize that I have already read that one. Not a big deal when I got it at the library, but I hate when I buy a book that I have already read! So many books now are trilogy or series & those make it a little easier. I do have to put stickers on them & number them, so I know which one to read next & then I have a list of which ones that I need to buy or borrow next.

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Peaches McPhee — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:38:55 GMT

Sometimes I wish I had started a list of every book I had ever read, back when I was a kid. Not to keep track, per se, but I think it would be fun to see what I was reading when I was 10, or 20, or 50.

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proudlyfromNJ — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:41:02 GMT

Yes I keep track. I have an app Record Books. I get all my books at the library. I never remember the names of books so it comes in handy when I pick up a book, I check the app.

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jlkz — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 21:12:55 GMT

I use a paperback exchange and have kept for years a list by author of all the books I have read.

When I am ready to exchange my tote bag of books, the plastic-sleeved pages are right there.

This list has come in handy when folks ask me to recommend an author. Sometimes an author will venture into another genre and loses his/her touch. I simply place an " X " by that title so as not to recommend it.

Saves time and money...the memory is limited any more ! LOL

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Catty2 — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 21:14:24 GMT

I have a Word document - one for books and one for movies. It helps me keep track of my favorite authors so I can search for other books they've written. I get most of my books from the library.

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sunala — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 02:10:35 GMT

Yes I do. I keep documents on Word of Books I've Read, and Books I Want to Read.

I add the dates of the books I've read so I know when I read it, and remove it from the Books to Read and add it to Books I've Read, with the date and how many stars I think it deserves.

Books from before about 2006 aren't dated though.

I also keep a marble notebook of books I discover online or through referrals. When I read the book, I highlight it in yellow, and add it to my list of Books I've Read. If I PTB I highlight it in green, and remove it from my list of Books to Read.

I know it sounds very complicated but it works very well for me!

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keba58 — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 02:51:41 GMT

I have a small address book I have kept for years, filed by using authors last name . I keep a running list of books that I'd like to read in the back written in pencil so it can be erased once I read it. Also have those books listed under notes in my phone, especially helpful when I'm just running into the library. Happy Reading!

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MrsSweetieBear — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 03:14:16 GMT

Yes I do...now. Since 2009 when I jointed librarything.com, I log in all my books making note of the year read and my 1-5 Star rating. Prior to 2009 I never did keep track. I went by memory with help from reading other librarything member logs and added books from past decades. I could only come up with just under a thousand or so previous titles.

Since 2009, it's so easy. According to my log there, I've read 587 books since joining. I love librarything.com. One of the best things about librarything.com as compared to other sites, is there are no ads or pop ups. It is not affiliated with amazon or any other book seller. I get recommendations based on books I've read and also based on other members lists who have read the same books and authors as me.

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ChynnaBlue — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:47:35 GMT

I used GoodReads and I have my Kindle separated into Collections, including a "Read" collection for books already read. My Audible App also has a section for completed books. I update GoodReads with books I read prior to getting my GoodReads account as I remember them.

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insomniac2 — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:31:06 GMT

I've kept track of all books I've read in the last 40 years.

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FindingMyJoy — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 22:36:47 GMT

I started to use Goodreads to track my books a couple years ago. I really like it! It has helped me keep track of where I am in a series since I often need to take a break from 1 series to try a different series.

I have found some really good new-to-me series due to the recommendations Goodreads gives me.

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kitty45 — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 23:30:57 GMT

I use Goodreads.

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BornToShop — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 00:48:08 GMT

I read about 50 books a year. Reading to me is the equivalent of going on the ultimate get-away vacation. Keeping track just isn't an option for me; career demands & of course, my family. My love for the experience of reading makes me a living-in-the-moment for what that novel depicted. Then, I move on to my next choice which happens to be first time authors. Lilac Girls is an example of that. Reading cannot become a chore for me. I am extremely impressed for those of you who can keep track!

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SWEET — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 01:37:56 GMT

Goodreads now and Shelfari before they merged w/Goodreads. Wish I found Goodreads first since I love the Giveaways and have won at least 7 books since I joined in March. It's a much better system than Shelfari was too.

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cerb — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 06:25:47 GMT

Yes, I keep a list on my computer, and I give each book a grade, as though I were a teacher. I will not read more books by an author that receives a poor grade.

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debic — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 12:37:25 GMT

I do. I sort by author and keep my list on my Apple things. Add it to one and it syncs with the others. I read 2-3 books a week and sometimes I see a book that looks good and I have to check because I probably read it.

They look like this:

A-B AUTHORS

C-D AUTHORS

E-F AUTHORS

ETC.....