I was recently reading a blog on LISNews Librarian and Information Science News.  The writer was pointing out that while many people think reading books is a “dying” art, the statistics just don’t seem to show it.  The author of the blog wrote:For years, people have been crying about the death of the book. While reading books may be declining, Americans are reading. Just one in ten (9%) say they typically read no books in an average year. About one-quarter (23%) read between 1 and 3 books, while one in five (19%) read between 4 and 6 books and 13 percent typically read between 7 and 10 books. And, over one-third (37%) of Americans say they read more then ten books in an average year.

How many books have you read this year?  I’ve read over 10 already and I am not a fast reader.  I just really enjoy reading, even if it takes me a while to finish a book.  Following is a list of books I’ve completed in 2008 as of May 31st.  I would love for you to write and share the books that you have read.  And to make it even better, share with us your favorite(s).

David’s 2008 Books:

On Chesil Beach      McEwan

The Secret      Berg

The Appeal      Grisham

The Art Thief      Charney

Tiger Heart, Tiger Mind      Rubin / Gold

Heroes: Saving Charlie     Wallington

Rule of Four     Caldwell, Thomason

Giving      Clinton

The  Power of One     Courtney

Ana’s Story      Bush

Finn      Clinch

If Life is a Game, These are the Rules     Carter-Scott

For One More Day     Albom

The Translator     Hari

Heartsick     Cain

Try Dying       Bell

It’s difficult to pick a favorite, but I really enjoyed The Art Thief, Tiger Heart Tiger Mind, and On Chesil Beach.