How do you do? Just joined...

[Hilary]

Just joined! I hope to broaden my reading interests through GR's avid readers. What are some of the features of GoodReads that you like best?

[Allison]

Why, the people of course! This is my favorite place to check reviews and ratings of books now too, I used to use amazon.com or bn.com.

Welcome to GR! I'm sorry to say that its likely your to-be-read pile will soon fill the Grand Canyon like everyone elses' around here.

[Hilary]

Thank you both (Allison and Fiona) for the welcome.

Favorites? I like science fiction (though not the very technical science fiction), and fantasy (I've been reading some paranormal romances, but the urban fantasy themes are interesting, too). Mysteries, action-adventure, even children's fare or young adult fiction is welcome. I also read nonfiction and poetry -- though not usually biographies. Historical fiction has more appeal, generally, than historical nonfiction. Mostly I will read anything if it looks interesting enough. I usually finish a book, even if I don't like it.

[Aaron]

Sound like your reading interests are nearly ID to mine
Oh, and welcome to GR
i havent been here very long so im sorta new to
havent had time to check it out much

[Hilary]

Aaron, you are an Eragon fan? Is it the fantasy or the dragon that intrigued you?

[Lori, Super Mod]

Hi Renfrew, thanks for joining.
All book readers are welcome, no matter what genre. Hope you share some of your faves with us as you go!

[Kandice]

This is such a fun group. I hope you enjoy yourself!

[Aaron]

hey Renfrew
in answer to your question earlier i would have to say...both.
i have always enjoyed the fantasy genre
but i had never read anything like this
Chris paolini welded opposing types of content and differing mythology into a cohesive whole
his grip on fantasy was staggering
even with the resemblance to other fantasy writers such as Anne McCaffrey and J.R.R. tolkien his books are truly a work of art

[Lisa Julianna]

Hi Renfrew welcome to the group!!!
I am just discovering some fantasy books.

[Hilary]

Hello Lisa. Fantasy is probably my favorite genre. What have you read that you thought was outstanding? (Your profile is set to "Private" -- so I couldn't tell...)

[[deleted user]]

Hey Renfrew, I joined goodreads about a month ago, but just joined this group today. I am looking forward to participating in the upcoming challenges; I think they will be my favorite thing on this site. :)

[Hilary]

I thought the Spring Challenge looked like fun! I'm going to see how many points I can gather...

Thanks for welcoming to GR.

[Catamorandi]

Hi Renfrow. You will find books of whatever genre you want here. There are lots of recommendations of books here at TNBBC.

[rebecca j]

Hi Renfrow! This is the best group on the site, and you can find discussions on just about any genre here. My personal favorites are sci-fi/fantasy and paranormal romance, but I read about any type of non-fiction, and a lot of YA, since I work with kids.
Feel free to peruse my shelves for titles, and have fun!

[[deleted user]]

Hi renfrew. welcome to the group!!

[[deleted user]]

Welcome to the group!

[Hilary]

Thank you all, for welcoming me. Friendly group!

[Hilary]

Wow. I visited the profiles of those of you who welcomed me and saw that many of you have read, and reviewed hundreds, even thousands of books...

Where do you find the time?

[[deleted user]]

I don't do much reviewing, or as much reading as many of the people here, but most of my books were read years ago, but added just now.

Does your avatar mean that you are a blood donor?

And I almost don't dare ask... what is a book cart drill team!!

[Jackie]

Hi Renfrew, welcome to the group. I love all the features GR has to offer, but I especially love being able to talk to people from around the world.

[Jeane]

Renfrew wrote: "Wow. I visited the profiles of those of you who welcomed me and saw that many of you have read, and reviewed hundreds, even thousands of books...

Where do you find the time? "


we just stop socializing, forget about our lives, the people we know and just live to read....

[Hilary]

Hayes,
A bookcart drill team is a group of people who do choreography (i.e. drills) to music using bookcarts (wheeled vehicles found in libraries to refile books?). We perform in competitions and parades -- the lighter side of librarianship!
Hayes wrote: "I don't do much reviewing, or as much reading as many of the people here, but most of my books were read years ago, but added just now.

Does your avatar mean that you are a blood donor?

And I..."

Renfrew wrote: "Wow. I visited the profiles of those of you who welcomed me and saw that many of you have read, and reviewed hundreds, even thousands of books...

Where do you find the time? "

[Hilary]

I do donate blood. Good call!
Hayes wrote: "I don't do much reviewing, or as much reading as many of the people here, but most of my books were read years ago, but added just now.

Does your avatar mean that you are a blood donor?

And I..."

[Hilary]

Thank you for welcoming me to GR. Please accept my apology in my (long) delay in responding.

In one week I will have been with GR for a month! I love meeting like-minded readers from all over the world, too. I enjoy a civil debate, too! It is great to part of a group that celebrates books and reading, as GR does.
Jackie wrote: "Hi Renfrew, welcome to the group. I love all the features GR has to offer, but I especially love being able to talk to people from around the world. "

[Hilary]

>giggle<

Yep. One month later I can attest to the truth of your statement...
Jeane wrote: "Renfrew wrote: "Wow. I visited the profiles of those of you who welcomed me and saw that many of you have read, and reviewed hundreds, even thousands of books...

Where do you find the time? "
..."

[[deleted user]]

Love the idea of the drill team!! Got a video on you tube or something?

Re Blood doning: Brava!! I used to donate when I lived in the states. I haven't for the longest time (health issues - nothing serious) and hope I will be able to get back to it.

[Hilary]

Try YouTube: "Delaware Diamonds" and "Drill Team" -- then check out some of the other teams as well.
Hayes wrote: "Love the idea of the drill team!! Got a video on you tube or something?

Re Blood doning: Brava!! I used to donate when I lived in the states. I haven't for the longest time (health issues - no..."

[Shellie (Layers of Thought)]

Hi everyone - I have not introduced myself yet. Im new to the site and Ive been addictively adding books to my lists. It looks like my to read list will be a "pile soon to fill the Grand Canyon". Looking forward to your input and perspectives... :)

[Lisa Julianna]

Hi Shellie,

Welcome to the group!!!

[Shellie (Layers of Thought)]

Thank you - thank you. I posted two comments cause I wasn't sure where to do the actual posting...:)

[Lori, Super Mod]

Hi SHellie... you can post everywhere and anywhere. We have tons of threads for basically any topic you can think of!

[Shellie (Layers of Thought)]

excellent - so if I screw up no biggy - :) Just chalk it up to being a newbie or what ever exuse.

[Hilary]

Hi, Shellie -- Welcome to Good Reads!

[Shellie (Layers of Thought)]

Hi Renfrew - thanks for the welcome. Not sure how my thread got attatched to yours?
Looks like your new too? So welcome as well. I also checked out your list and picked up a few books - Thanks :)
So did you like the movie, The Robber Bride? did it live up to the book?

[Atishay]

Welcome Shellie and Renfrew ! You've come to the right place !