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Kate wrote: "Hey there! So my name's Kate and I come from England but live in Germany. If I could read in my sleep then I would it's one of the things I love most in the world. One of the best books that I have..."

We're inspired by your passion for reading, Kate. We're really looking forward to hearing your thoughts on The Twelve Tribes of Hattie.

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Sarah wrote: "hi everyone, Im sarah from roscommon in ireland. I love reading have done since i first learned how, very hard to think of a book that stands out but recently I finished i know this much to be true..."

Isn't it fascinating how characters can stay with you long after you've finished a book, Sarah? We hope you feel a similar connection to the characters in The Twelve Tribes of Hattie.

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Veleka wrote: "Hi, I'm Veleka, and I'm from Bulgaria, Europe. My favorite books are The Man who Laughs by Victor Hugo and The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. I've recently discovered this web site, and I'm so glad to..."

Welcome, welcome, welcome, Valeka! We're so excited to have you be a part of our Oprah's Book Club 2.0. What are you looking forward to most with this book?

[Tiffany]

Hello! I'm joining you from the D.C. area, and if I had to choose a favorite book it would be a tie between Wild Seed by Octavia Butler and Beloved by Toni Morrison.

[Sunnilee]

Hello! My name is Sunnilee and I am joining from Mobile, AL. I love to read almost all types of books. Some of my favorite authors are Patricia Cornwell, Greg Iles, Carl Hiaasen, Diane Mott Davidson, Janet Evanovich. One of my favorite books is The Help.

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Tiffany wrote: "Hello! I'm joining you from the D.C. area, and if I had to choose a favorite book it would be a tie between Wild Seed by Octavia Butler and Beloved by Toni Morrison."

Those are great choices, Tiffany. We think you're really going to love The Twelve Tribes of Hattie as author Ayana Mathis has a similar writing style to Toni Morrison.

[Melanie]

Hello-I am Melanie, and I am in NE Ohio. As so many others have stated, I do not have a favorite author or genre. I love good writing; a well-written book is a gift that I truly enjoy. Recently, I have enjoyed the Game of Thrones series and a book by Joan Didion.

[Steph]

Hi, I'm Steph and I am from Ireland. Some of my favourite authors are Jane Austen, Agatha Christie, Julia Quinn, Carola Dunn and Kate Morton. Favourite books include Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, Persuasion, Jane Eyre, The Hounds of the Morrigan and The Wolves of Willoughby Chase.

[Catherine]

I'm Catherine and I live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. I teach English at a community college and Communication arts at the local 4yr. college. Some of my favorite books include The Grapes of Wrath, The Hobbit, Galore, and some of the Jasper fforde books. There are so many more, but that will get me started!!

[Erin]

Hi everyone! I'm Erin and I am joining you from Buffalo, NY. Some of my favorite books are: The Night Circus, Every Harry Potter book written, The Great Gatsby, and The Help. I have so many favorite books and authors it really is hard to pick just one!

[Janet K.]

Hi, my name is Janet and I am from Park FOrest, IL
I do not have a favorite author, there are so many that I enjoy. I have Macular Degeneration and cannot read so I listen to audiobooks. It took a while to get used to this but now it is fine.
I am looking forward to being a member of this group, I have always li8ked Oprah's book selections.

[RS]

Hey, I'm RS Kee from Dallas, TX and I've just published my second novel and just looking around to see what people are reading now days.

[Dennis]

Hello thanks for the connection. I am an avid blogger and re-tweeter of great inspiring tweets. I have read a few books from the club. Looking forward to sharing here.

[Lisa]

Hi all, I'm from Christchurch, New Zealand.
I have a huge amount of books I'm trying to get read.... It's a slow process. So to try and speed things up I have a 100 page challenge.... If I'm not enjoying a book by the time I reach 100 pages I stop reading. Sometimes I don't even make it to 100 pages. Life is too short to read bad fiction.

[Chris]

Hey, I am from Richmond, Virginia. My all time favorite author is Steven King, I enjoy book clubs because it helps me expand my reading and introduces me to different authors and different types of books. I love to read.

[Ramona]

My name is Ramona and I am joining you from Ohio. I like many authors, among my favorites are Truman Capote, Homer, Victor Hugo, Patrick Conroy, and Helen Fielding. I also like works by William Blake, Paulo Coehlo, Michael Ondaatje, and Alexander Dumas. Thank you for letting me join your group!

[Candice]

Hi everyone. I'm new to GoodReads. I have atwo year old little girl who loves to read as much as I do. i look forward to sharing some wonderful books with you.

[Candice]

Oh and I'm from Colorado and I really don't have a favorite author. I love to read just about anything.

[Leslie]

Hi, I am joining from Columbus, Ga. I have so many books that I love but if I had to choose one it would be "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck.

[Jennie]

Hi everyone. My name is Jennie. I live in Boise, Idaho, where I work in the Department of Music at Boise State University, and am a free-lance French hornist. I love to read. Lately, I discovered YA author Neal Shusterman, and am attempting to read everything he has written. If you'd like to explore his books, I recommend starting with either "Unwind" or "Bruiser," though I've loved them all so far. I also have been reading a lot of football-themed books lately, both fiction and non-fiction.
I don't think I could pick one top author, but some of my favorites are the late Anne McCaffrey and J. A. Jance. I've also loved all of Sue Grafton's alphabet series, and have re-read "To Kill A Mockingbird" and "Gone With the Wind" so many times that I've lost count.
Last year, I participated in the first World Book Night, and gave out free copies of Sue Grafton's "Q is for Quarry" to students at the University. This is a great program. I encourage you to Google World Book Night and see this year's selections, and apply to be a giver. I had read most of last year's selections, but not as many of this year's, so those books are all on my 2013 reading list.
I've enjoyed so many of Oprah's Book Club selections that I jumped at the chance to join the 2.0 version. I'm really looking forward to reading "The Twelve Tribes of Hattie," and discussing it with you all.

[Ingemar]

Hi, I'm Ingemar. I really love the Anne Books and one of my favorite books is The Thorn Birds.

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OBC 2.0 wrote: "Welcome to Oprah's Book Club 2.0, a fully interactive, online community for people who love reading. Before we get started, introduce yourself to our community.

1. Where are you joining us from?

2. What is your favorite book or author? "


My name is Tanya and I'm joining you from Southern Oregon!

My reading tastes are extremely eclectic and my favorite books fall within the genres of Classics, historical fiction, history, literary fiction, children's lit, YA, zombie tales... and across a number of formats as well: hard backs, paperbacks, eBooks, audiobooks and even graphic novels! I love any book that opens my eyes to the world a little bit more than before, meaning that it creates an understanding through emotive connections(s) and artful writing.

Some of my favorite books:
Black Genius (by Dick Russell) - A collection of profiles of seminal African-Americans and a schooling in American History (Non-Fiction);
Matterhorn (by Karl Marlantes - The story of Bravo company for part of a tour in Vietnam, 1969 (Autobiographical elements, Fiction);
Shantaram (by Gregory David Roberts) - An epic saga of an escaped convict from Australia who lives and loves in India (Autobiographical elements, Fiction);
The Reapers are the Angels (by Alden Bell) - The story of a girl traveling through a zombie-infested landscape; Some of the most gorgeous writing I've ever read/heard (Fiction);
Waiting for Columbus (by Thomas Trofimuk) - A man washes up on the shores of 21st century Spain claiming to be Christopher Columbus (Fiction)

[Jessica]

Hello! My name is Jessica and I am joining from Phoenix, AZ. I can think of a couple of books that I would consider my all time faves. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. He's always been a favorite authour, since I was in High School. Another VERY good book, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Loved it. I just recieved The Twelve Tribes of Hatti and I couldn't put it down. I am excited to see the different views of all the readers!!!

[Katherine]

Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, Les Miserables and Little Women and Anne of Green Gables and the Little House series are all my favorite I love to read so I have a wide variety but I have some in Hardback and paperback and in my Nook. In my Nook I also review some books because I love to read. I haven't read the Twelve Tribes of Hatti, I've heard good reviews about it but I'll put it on my list.

[Grace]

HI!MY NAMES ARE GRACE HAVIV SHABALU AND AM FROM LUSAKA,ZAMBIA...I DONT REALLY HAVE A FAVOURITE AUTHOR.I KINDA LIKE TO READ ANYTHING INTRIGUING ....

[May]

Hi! I'm May from Exeter, NH. I've joined Oprah's Book Club because
I love talking about a good book with people who love to read as
much as I do. My favorite genre is Historical Fiction. However, I
love a well written book of any kind. I'm expecting that by being
part of this group will introduce me to books I wouldn't have found
or chosen on my own.

[Christy]

Hello all. My name is Christy and I'm a born and bred Pennsylvanian but currently live in Greenville, SC. I love to read. I read all types of different genres, anything from non-fiction to historical biographies to horror to fiction, etc. My favorite book of all time is Random Family by Adrian Nicole LeBlanc.

[Hannah]

Hi, my name is Hannah and I'm from IL. I love reading, but I'm not admitting that I have a problem until my book bag rips while im heading out of the library. Only then will I recieve it as a sign to seek counseling.However, until then, I'm looking for more books to read. I'll pretty much read anything that is well-written. However, I prefer Historical Fiction, Fiction, and Autobiographies. Fantasy just really isn't my thing, but I'm trying to expand my cultural horizons. :)

[Jennifer]

OBC 2.0 wrote: "Welcome to Oprah's Book Club 2.0, a fully interactive, online community for people who love reading. Before we get started, introduce yourself to our community.

1. Where are you joining us from? Skokomish Washington

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[Jennifer]

OBC 2.0 wrote: "Welcome to Oprah's Book Club 2.0, a fully interactive, online community for people who love reading. Before we get started, introduce yourself to our community.

1. Where are you joining us from ?


Hello my name is Jennifer I am from Skokomish Washington. Ive always wanted to be apart of Oprahs Book Club. I am honored. I have three sons and two beautiful Grandbabies. I enjoy reading, writing and walking my Bulldog. My favorite Author is Nicholas Sparks and Tony Hillerman. Im glad to be a part of this book club.

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[Judy]

Sawubona!

I'm joining you from Johannesburg in sunny South Africa. It's impossible to say which is my favourite book (I have so many!) but one of my favourite authors is Louise Erdrich. W B Yeats is not far behind with Kahlil Gibran another favourite. As you can see, it's difficult for me to choose. :)

Looking forward to talking books with the Oprah book club.

Judy Croome, Johannesburg, South Africa

[Susie]

Hello everyone, my name is Susie Spizzirro. I am a mother of 4,and 6 grandchildren. I have been blessed and challenged many times.
I live in Nicholasville, Ky. beside Lexington, Ky.
I do not have one favorite author, I have many. I shall list a few of my favorites.
Abidemi Sanusi, God Has Daughters too
Sere'Prince Halverson, The Underside of Joy
Wm. Paul Young. The Shack
E.J. Steppe, I'm Nobody...
Shel Silverstein, The Giving Tree
and many more, all the old writers, Oscar wilde, Stephen King, Tennyson, Homer, etc.
I do not have a specific type of book to read, I just enjoy reading good books.

[Melva]

Susie wrote: "Hello everyone, my name is Susie Spizzirro. I am a mother of 4,and 6 grandchildren. I have been blessed and challenged many times.
I live in Nicholasville, Ky. beside Lexington, Ky.
I do not hav..."

If you enjoy good inspirational and uplifting books and not depressing. I recommend Standing on the Promises by Christina Whitaker. I just finished it and it is truly a book to add to your collection.

[Judy]

Susie wrote: "Hello everyone, my name is Susie Spizzirro. I am a mother of 4,and 6 grandchildren. I have been blessed and challenged many times.
I live in Nicholasville, Ky. beside Lexington, Ky.
I do not hav..."

hi Suzie, we joined Oprah's club at practically the same time! I'm no 499 and you're no 500 :)

Happy reading!

Judy

[Linda]

My name is Linda and I am joining from Hephzibah/Augusta, Georgia. I love books and I read a lot, so I don't have one favorite author. I am reading three series' of books, so I guess these authors could be called my favorites. They are Naomi Novik, Jennifer Chiaverini, and Jim Butcher. However, I read across many genre and many authors.

My favorite book is To Kill A Mockingbird. I have read it many times and never tire of it. It's a great book. I have read many great books, but this one is dear to me.

[Romina]

Hi everyone, my name is Romina. I live in Manchester, England and I am a Mum to 5 beautiful children. My favourite pastimes are reading and drawing. I love all kinds of books, I'm not limited to one kind of story, if I can get lost in the world I'll love it.

[Tracy]

Hello! My name is Tracy. I have been looking for a new great online book club to join and I think this will totally fit the bill.

I am very excited to see what Oprah's picks are for the end of 2012 and going forward into 2013.

I have pursued the 12 Tribes of Hattie and am looking forward to starting the read as soon as I can. Really looking forward to joining book discussions here :o)

I am originally from Chicago and currently live near Philadelphia PA.

[Melva]

Linda wrote: "My name is Linda and I am joining from Hephzibah/Augusta, Georgia. I love books and I read a lot, so I don't have one favorite author. I am reading three series' of books, so I guess these authors ..."

I recommend reading Standing on the Promises by Christina Whitaker since you read books by a variety of authors. It is really inspirational and causes self reflection.

[Trina]

Hello. My name is Trina and I am from a small town in Newfoundland but I am now living in Mississauga Ontario with my husband and 14 year old daughter. I love to read all kinds of books. One of my favourite authors is James Patterson and Cassandra Clare. Both myself and my daughter read books together so I do read a lot of young adult books as well as all types of other books.

[Heidi]

Hello everyone,

My name is Heidi. I'm from Adelaide in South Australia. I'm really looking forward to finding a cool spot at home (shaping up to be a hot summer here) and enjoying the selected book group title. I'm about to start the Lady Cyclist's Guide to Kashgar by Suzanne Joinson. There is always a pile of books by my bed - I'm a librarian - reading is in the genes.

[Ann]

Hi, My name is Ann and I live in San Francisco. I have too many favorite authors to name. I enjoy reading and if I could retire, I would spend my time reading and traveling. Some of my favorite books are Rules of Civility, The Discovery of Witches books, anything Jane Austen, books that take place in foreign lands. I have a interest in books written by Indian authors, i.e. Thrity Umrigar, Farahad Zama, etc. I love to read!!

[Melva]

Trina wrote: "Hello. My name is Trina and I am from a small town in Newfoundland but I am now living in Mississauga Ontario with my husband and 14 year old daughter. I love to read all kinds of books. One of my ..."

I recommend Standing on the Promises by Christina Whitaker for both you and your daughter.

[Cherie]

Hi. My name is Cherie and I live in Hillsboro, Oregon - just west of Portland. I just picked up at the library today. Today is my birthday.

[Jodi]

My name is Jodi and I am from Ohio. I can read just about anything that is contemporary (new).

[Ashley]

Hello!
My name is Ashley I live in Baltimore, MD. I don't really have a favorite author right now. I bounce around from chick lit, suspense/thrillers, and Young adult dystopian novels. I try to keep up with James Patterson although his writing has changed a lot the last few years.

[Carrie]

Hi everyone. My name is Carrie and I'm a Canadian expat living in Taipei, Taiwan. I've been an avid member of GoodReads since 2009. My favorite thing about GoodReads is meeting new friends and writing/reading book reviews. Please feel free to add me and share!

I'm a big fan of historical fiction and asian literature, but I'll read pretty much anything I can get my hands on. I have too many favorite authors to count, but Philippa Gregory, Lisa See, Pearl S. Buck, Ken Follet, and Robert Jordan are a few of my faves.

I'm looking forward to getting to know some of you better in 2013!

[Rosalie]

Carrie wrote: "Hi everyone. My name is Carrie and I'm a Canadian expat living in Taipei, Taiwan. I've been an avid member of GoodReads since 2009. My favorite thing about GoodReads is meeting new friends and writ..."

We share a lot of the same favorite authors, Carrie. Have you written about how you ended up in Taipei? Sounds interesting.

[Irma]

My name is Irma, i currently live gaithensburg MD. I like to read just about anything that a good book, I also don't have a favorite author

[May]

Wishing you the very best with your new book!!! I appreciate a good book, in part because I am not a writer. Thus am in awe of those who are! Good for you!!!

[Lorraine]

Lorraine wrote: "Hi there! I am Lorraine from Johannesburg, Gauteng in sunny South Africa. I love reading and has loved it since I could read. I used to walk around with a piece of newspaper tucked in my pants.

I ..."Hi Saul, is your book available in SA?