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Welcome to the group Shanna!

Welcome Ariail and Amy. I'm sure you'll enjoy your time here.

Hi everyone! I'm Emmett- from the US, but living in Vietnam. I have been on Goodreads for a few years, but became more active last year. Feel free to add me as a friend if we have similar bookshelves!

I also started a group last month, if anyone is interested in joining!
Here: (view spoiler)[ Shine & Shadow
-2 monthly reads; 1 "dark" (psychological thrillers, speculative/dystopian, dark fantasy, gothic, horror) and 1 "light" (not necessarily light-hearted, but perhaps comforting, hopeful, compassionate writing)
-March 2021 reads are Ring Shout by P. Djeli Clark & Moshi moshi by Banana Yoshimoto
-April 2021 group read polls are currently up

Take a peek and if you're interested, we would love to have you! Either way have a good one 😊
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Hello my name is Leslie and I have been on goodreads a few years but mostly just tracking my reading and posting reviews. Recently I started an Instagram account where I post reviews of books and pictures of what I am reading, TBR lists, and all things books. I primarily read fantasy and ya, though I also enjoy some mystery and romance. My handle on Instagram is @books.r.fun if you want to check out my content.

HI everyone! I'm Brenda (waves) from Ontario, Canada!
I've been a Goodreads member since 2012! Wow. I didn't realize it had been that long until I looked it up to include it here! Anyway... I originally became a member to keep track of the books I read. I only just recently started reviewing the books to help others and have found I enjoy it a lot! I now also use Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and FB to share my reviews and very recently started a blog of my own! I am enjoying learning how to write a blog and have next to know followers but I'll get there one day :) If it's ok I am going to include my links to the accounts below.
I am always interested in adding more friends so I can see what everyone is reading! My favs are women's fiction, contemporary romance, romantic suspense for the most part but I also enjoy a good mystery (thrillers, suspense) now and again!

I'm looking forward to hanging out with you here!

https://www.instagram.com/genuinewordz/
https://www.pinterest.ca/GenuineWordz/
https://twitter.com/GenuineWordz
https://genuinewordz.blogspot.com

Hello, I'm John Self. I've been a member of Goodreads for a long time, but I have recently written my first book "The New Restaurant Manager: how to get ahead, avoid rookie mistakes, and still have a life". I look forward to getting involved with Goodreads instead of keeping track of the books I've read...which are usually science fiction, military novels, and bios...looking forward to making new friends and finding out about more books to read...

Hi John! It's nice to meet you and congratulations on your book getting published! How exciting you have made the leap from a reader to an Author! ..

Hey Guys!!! My name is Amanda and I have been writing reviews for authors for about 2 years now. (For free of course, I just need the book. lol). I have hundreds of reviews on Amazon, goodreads, and audible. So if anyone needs any reviews., I'd be happy to help. I have a very wide range of they kinds of books I can get into. (No poetry please, that would be wasted on me sadly.) But If you email me I can give you an address to send the book or if you have an audible/authors direct audiobooks, you can send me a code. I am always very honest in my reviews but I do try and show the book in the best light possible. Also, If for some reason I hated the book and it was a 1 star or something, I would never put that out there. I would send the review directly to you that way you can decide what you want to do with it. Or maybe I miss understood something. You never know. So I find it works out better if do things that way, Although its not offten that I find a book that I can't stand. lol. LIke I said, I like pretty much anything with a decient story. Anyway, enough with my babbling. Please email me if your looking for some more rivews. My alt email is AmandaUrbinato1030@outlook.com

Hi there! My name is Kara I'm a flight attendant from Washington state.
Ive always loved reading and writing and have loved being apart of Goodreads. I just started a bookstagram and was wanting to join groups in hope of discovering new books and hopefully reviewing some in the future. I love meeting new people and am excited to be apart of this group!!

instagram; paperbacks_flightstocatch

Kara, hi. What genres do you like to read? What formats do you accept?

Welcome everyone!

Hi,
I'm Steve and I have helped an author self publish poetry books via KDP and collaborated on one of them as a photographer.
Due to the author's situation they are unable to devote time to screens as they have to devote their energies towards writing.
I am going to place their first book on here to see whether we can get some people to review it and put these reviews on Goodreads and Amazon. We're a bit behind the curve as we didn't really understand how to get reviews but now we have been pointed o a couple of different Goodreads forums and hope that people enjoy the poetry.
Thanks very much!

Hi everyone! This is Parijat here! I came to know about this group from a booktube video. Hope to make some great friends here. I am doing book reviewing and beta reading for past few years.

Welcome to the group Steve and Parijat!

Hello everyone,

Thank you for accepting me here. I'm a self published Author. I have three completed books that I would like to be reviewed.

Deep romantic books of original English Chinese settings and also American and Chinese. You won't get bored, I promise!

The links are below. Please check them out and if interested, do let me know.

Thank you all for your support.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XJZ3CQ5

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XPCM99N

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y5VM3VR

Welcome Elita!

Hello Parijat,

Please, what genre do you focus on?

Thank you.

Hello Everyone,

I am Venkatesh and have published a book early this month on Kindle.

It would be great to get reviews from people who like to read non-fiction. Especially from people who like reading about startups, entrepreneurs and their journey.

Zero to Million: Building Our First Growth Engine

Welcome everyone, thanks for joining our group!

Hi everyone! ***waves*** I’m Sibylla Matilde (you can call me Siby). I’m an indie author who writes naughty romance and have been on Goodreads for about a decade. I used to be pretty active in groups, but had to step back from writing and social media for a few years because real life got complicated. Back at it now and I’m interested in making book friends, getting recommendations for steamy reads, and chatting about my fav books and authors!

Hi Everyone!

I'm Steve Shwartz and write about artificial intelligence. I published a book last month for a mainstream audience and offer a free more technical ebook and blog on my website www.aiperspectives.com.

Steve

Welcome to the group!

Hello Sibylla and Steve welcome to the group!

Hi everybody! I'm Rebecca and I have a book coming out on April 13th. We're currently on pre-orders and I'd appreciate you guys checking it out.
I'm leaving the link to my website (I still need to get myself a .com domain) everything about my debut novel is on there :)

https://therebeccaqueen.wixsite.com/home

Haley wrote: "Hi y'all! My name is Haley and I'm a middle school teacher and avid reader. I've recently decided to take on book reviewing to lift my spirits. Check out my bookstagram @peridot.books and my other ..."

Hi Haley,
Let me know if you are interested in reviewing any of my children's books. You can leave a comment here or PM me.





Thanks.

Hi Rebecca welcome to the group!

Amanda wrote: "Hey Guys!!! My name is Amanda and I have been writing reviews for authors for about 2 years now. (For free of course, I just need the book. lol). I have hundreds of reviews on Amazon, goodreads, an..."

Hi Amanda, I have a new historical romance releasing March 31 and I'd love to have you review it, if of interest. It's called Memories and Moonbeams, and it's set in 1893 in Colorado's gold camp country. The back cover blurb is:

Hedonist Nicholas Shield loves his sister more than anyone in his family. When she goes missing and the Pinkertons lose her trail in a gold camp in Colorado, he is the one who takes up the search. Armed with a name of a local investigator, Nick is stunned to discover the man he plans to hire is the woman who left him, the woman he still pines for.

Investigator Lilly Kane, aka Lee Wilcox, has remade her life not once, but twice. Nothing and no one is going to destroy her world again. Until the man who fathered her child asks for her help.

Neither wants to be with the other. Too many memories, too many heartaches. But Nick’s sister is missing, and Lilly is uniquely qualified to find her. Can they keep their mission strictly business? Or will old wants, old needs, rekindle the feelings that haunt them still?

If this is of interest you can email me at averilr@gmail.com.

Thanks a heap!
Averil

Hi there! I'm Noe Segal. I write romance novels. I had two books going live during the early half of March and I joined this group hoping to get reviews on them to put them more out there. Both books are part one of their respective series. Here are their links:

https://amzn.com/B08X16ZT3Y
https://amzn.com/B08XW4187Y

Hi Noe,
It is nice to meet you and I wish you the best success with your books.

I HOPE it is ok to introduce mine here. I have been trying to find where I introduce my books. So I will start here:

Welcome to the group Noe!

Hello everyone,
I'm Marc (new author in horror) from Ontario Canada.
It's great to feel as though part of a community - with common interests and experiences; although all varied. Together we strengthen our voices and our knowledge and these groups are such valuable platforms to be able to make this happen.

Hi Marc,
It is nice to meet you, and this is such a great site! I agree that together we strengthen our voices and our knowledge. I wish you the very best and congratulations on your new book! ... Shanna Lee

Welcome to the group Marc!

Hello Noe & Marc welcome to the group!

Hi!
Nice to meet everyone! I'm an author, Vintage Barbie collector, and a miniaturist with massive collections. I retired from teaching art early, when my mom was killed in front of me on my birthday. Now I spend my time reading, writing, and creating!

The Repulsive Tales of Wayward Fern: When Drinking and Thinking Don't Mix
Michael Little Boy Black & Blue: Surviving the Effects of a Poisonous Child Abuser
Michael, Little Boy Blacker & Bluer: Surviving the Effects of a Poisonous Child Abuser II

I'm an avid reader and writer of many books including LGBTQ+ books - the group I identify with. I have written three books from true-life, complete with love, betrayal, lust, abuse, humor, complex-PTSD, passion, a tinge of sarcasm and inspiration from the heart. Thank you for welcoming me into your group. Feel free to connect at any time. Let's look beyond the titles. We can talk about your books or mine! :)

Welcome Michael!

Hi Everyone, I’m Kato. I am interested in reviewing your books. When I agree to read your book, upon completion I will post my honest review here, on LibraryThing, Amazon and on Twitter (either directly or through the interface, like the Tweet option here). I like a wide array of literature but won’t read “romance” (yuck) novels.

I’m just an average Joe, husband & family man. Retired. Avid politics junkie. Avid reader. Love to sit on my back porch watching the birds and reading.

Welcome Kato!

Hi Everyone!

My name is Jinan Samman, a first time children's book author, I'm excited to be part of this group :)

Tiny Polly: The story of a brave chicken

Hello Michael and Kato and Jinan welcome to the group!

Welcome Jinan!

Hello! I'm A.M. Pierre, and my debut YA Sci-fi novel, SHARD, is coming out on May 4th.

My favorite things are inhaling stories in all their forms, learning about other places and cultures (and hopefully traveling to them again soon), and taking far too many pictures of my two highly photogenic kitties.

I'm Heidi! I am a stay at home mom with a 1.5yo son. I love sci-fi and fantasy! I've been getting out of my usual reading for contemporary. I also read middle grade and children's books out loud to my son. looking to connect with anyone who enjoys reading and chatting about books.

my recently started bookstagram!
instagram.com/heidiselasbooks

I'm a US army officer currently deployed to Korea. Loving father of 8 children and practicing Catholic (fairly obvious I guess). Anyway, I'm an avid audiobook listener and crush book after book on my commutes and in free time. I enjoy playing guitar and woodworking when I'm not changing diapers at home.

Waiting on a proofcopy of my first book! Looking forward to having an indie piece for sale soon!

Welcome to the group A.M., Heidi, and Gregory!

Hello A.M., Heidi, and Gregory welcome to the group!

Hi I’m Christine. I love reading and often like trying out different genres. So far, the genres that stick most with me are mystery, middle-grade and YA fiction, historical fiction/mystery, travel literature, and romance. Looking forward to get to know more about the group and fellow book enthusiasts!

Hello, my name is Phil, and I've published seven novels and one short story, primarily in SFF. I started writing to share ideas I haven't seen before, so groups dedicated to linking writers with reviewers are always great.

I'm a 19-year veteran of the U.S. Army in Explosive Ordnance Disposal. I'm also a husband and father of three. I look forward to reading the various novels listed here.

Welcome to the group Christine and Phil!

Greetings and Salutations!

My name is Shanti Leonard and I write a mix of fantasy, horror, and magical realism. I am currently working on publishing my debut novel right now.

I read pretty much anything in any genre as long as I connect to it. I love stuff that can push against preconceived notations of what books "should" do and still work.

Hope y'all are having a great day!