Latest Publications of 2013

Books Read in 2013: A Reading Review

In the year 2013, a total of 149 books were read, according to a personal reading list. The books spanned various genres and topics, with a ratio of fiction to non-fiction books at 84:65.

The top five genres read were Classics (33 books), historical fiction (22 books), writing how-to (22 books), non-fiction history (17 books), and fantasy (13 books). Among the top fiction books read were "The Black Prism" by Brent Weeks, "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern, "I, Claudius" by Robert Graves, and "Sweetie" by Kathryn Magendie.

For non-fiction, some of the top books included "Brothers in Battle, Best of Friends" by William Guarnere and Edward Heffron with Robin Post, "In Tuscany" by Frances Mayes, "The Brontës: Wild Genius on the Moors" by Juliet Barker, and "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy. "Natasha's Dance" by Orlando Figes was also a notable read.

When it came to writing books, "Writing Screenplays That Sell" by Michael Hauge, "The First 50 Pages" by Jeff Gerke, "The Moral Premise" by Stanley D. Williams, and "Save the Cat!" by Blake Snyder were among the top reads. "Let's Get Visible" by David Gaughran was another valuable addition to the list.

The books were rated on a five-star scale, with 8 books receiving the highest rating of 5 stars. On the other end of the scale, only 2 books were rated 1 star. The majority of books were rated 3 stars (64), 4 stars (58), and 2 stars (17).

Interestingly, the gender ratio of authors read was 84 male authors to 65 female authors. This trend was mirrored in the successful German authors of the time, such as Cornelia Funke, Patrick Süskind, and Judith Herbst, whose popular novels spanned adjacent years like 2014.

In conclusion, 2013 was a year filled with a diverse range of books, offering something for every reader's taste. Whether it was delving into the world of fiction or gaining insights into the craft of writing, the books read in 2013 provided a wealth of knowledge and entertainment.