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[Karl]

I noticed yesterday that several of the late Louis Trimble's novels are available on Goodreads. He was a good friend of mine who wrote about eighty books. I've posted some memories of how "The City Machine" became, quite accidentally, a big hit in Soviet Europe during the Cold War. It amused Louis greatly...quite a lesson for writers in never knowing when lightening will strike.

[Marian]

Jessica wrote: "Hello! My name is Jessica and I am from Bakersfield, California. I have heard a lot about Oprah's book club and I can't wait to get started reading some amazing novels!"

Welcome Jessica! I have been on Goodreads since March. To be honest, I had never heard of it. Now, of course, I had heard of Oprah and her book club but didn't get the connection. My publisher suggested that I join Goodreads and Library Thing in order to promote my nove, "The Royal Rose of Alabama, The Gold Crown Pendant Affair." Wow, after joining I was sad that I didn't know of it earlier. For sure from now on, given time, I will put every book I read on my shelf for future reference as I never kept a list of my books before...neither while doing research or leisure reading. Hope you enjoy Goodreads as much as I do. I haven't delved into Library Thing other than joining yet, for lack of time.

[Marian]

Debbie wrote: "Hi I'm Debbie from rural East Tennessee. I love reading and never leave the house without a book. My list of favorite authors is quite long, but a few are: Billie Letts, Sandford, Grisham, Patterso..."
Debbie, you sound a lot like me. Either a crossword puzzle or two or a book accompanies me everywhere. You enjoy the same writers that are my choice. Hope to find some time late this evening to get into a good book.

Debbie wrote: "Hi I'm Debbie from rural East Tennessee. I love reading and never leave the house without a book. My list of favorite authors is quite long, but a few are: Billie Letts, Sandford, Grisham, Patterso..."

Karl wrote: "I noticed yesterday that several of the late Louis Trimble's novels are available on Goodreads. He was a good friend of mine who wrote about eighty books. I've p..."
Hi Karl, so much to read and so little time, but, I certainly am interested in reading one of Trimble's novels. I am amazed that one person could turn out eighty books. Awesome! Someone needs to write his memoirs....maybe you! lol

[Karl]

Marian wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Hi I'm Debbie from rural East Tennessee. I love reading and never leave the house without a book. My list of favorite authors is quite long, but a few are: Billie Letts, Sandford, Gr..."

In terms of volume, Louis Trimble is in the company of writers like Georges Simenon (Inspector Maigret novels) and Balzac, writers who would finish one novel at lunch and start another after dinner. Louis wrote to make a living. Later in life, he became a respected scholar. As for writing his memoirs, that's a big job, but I shared a Cold War story about him at "The City Machine...An Accidental Marxist" . I think you'll find it entertaining as an example of how we never know how others are going to perceive us.

[Karynne]

Hi I am Karynne,
I just joined this group. I am looking forward to interesting posts and interactions. I am the author of a romance/suspense/family drama novel entitled "Desperate Pursuit in Venice". I am currently running an International Giveaway on GR for the book, which will also have a sequel coming out later this year. The eBook for part 1 should be available mid July on most eReaders. It is an emotionally touching story with sensuous romance scenes, but unlike the typical erotic romance novel, mine does not contain profanity or vulgar language and the scenes are tastefully presented in the context of two people who are committed to and love each other rather than just seeking a sexual relationship. There are many twists and turns for the captivating characters.

My official website is www.karynnesummars.com. I have installed the GR widget so that readers can enter the giveaway directly from there if they wish. The website also has beautiful music videos,which reader can relate to while enjoying the novel.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to introduce myself, my work, and be part of this group.

[Adriana]

Look forward to reading it sounds great !!!

[Stephanie]

Hi All,

Be sure to review my breakout yet raw Urban Novel ESCAPE FROM A NIGHTMARE. It's a most-unique experience with each chapter RIVETING full of twist and turns and clashing between love, premonition, and fear. The journey is incredible. The ending unbelievable. But you must read it for yourselves. Available everywhere:)

For more details, visit my website and blog at
www.blackgirlcrossed.com (if visiting from mobile be sure to click the mobile link at the bottom of the page for full site access)

Thanks!

[Stephanie]

Hello Bookworms,
I'm Stephanie and I, like you, have a ferocious appetite for books, particularly books of the memoir genre. I just finished reading Domenica Ruta's With Or Without You. Fabulous portrayal for dysfunction between mother and daughter.

[Stephanie]

Hello fellow Bookworms,
I'm Stephanie and I ingest books like air. I recently finished Domencia Ruta's With Or Without. Excellent portrayal of the intimate relationship between mother & daughter.

[Michelle]

Hi my name is Michelle I am currently ready Never Letting Go.

[B]

Hi I'm betsy and I'm pretty much into memoir

[Marian]

Betsy wrote: "Hi I'm betsy and I'm pretty much into memoir"
Welcome to Goodreads Betsy. I am the author of The Royal Rose of Alabama-The Gold Crown Pendant Affair. If you like history/fiction, intrigue, mystery and romance set in the 19th century, check it out. I hope you enjoy being part of Goodreads as much as I do.

[Michelle]

I really don't prefer any one topic. If it sounds good or is recommended I'll give it a try

[Marisa]

Hi! I'm Marisa. I'm joining from Westcherster, Ny.

I love a great book. One that grabs you in and doesn't let go. I really don't have a favorite author but really like Lisa See. The list goes on and on!

[Marian]

Welcome to Goodreads, Marisa. I was not aware of Goodreads until my publisher suggested that I put my novel on it. Oh, how I wish I had known of it while researching for my book! The fact that you can list ever book that you can remember reading and those that you want to read or need to read, sure keeps you organized. There they are on your shelf to go back to at anytime and if you have left a review even the better as you will know if you will need it again at some time. I did so much research for my historical novel that starts in London and ends in Alabama right before our country was stormed by a war between the states. So much went on in that Victorian era. The name of my novel is The Royal Rose of Alabama, The Gold Crown Pendant affair and involves romance, mystery, intrigue and history. Check it out if you like that kind of book. Lots of luch and enjoy the Goodreads. Marian

[Marisa]

Hi Marian, Sounds right up my alley! I'll check it out! Thanks

[Lauren]

Hello! My name is Lauren and I am new to goodreads and am already addicted! I am currently reading new author Juliann Garey's "Too Bright to Hear Too Loud to See"

[Teresa]

My name is Teresa Arrowood and I live in Southeastern Ohio in a small town about 2 hours from Columbus. I don't know that I have a favorite author but I am reading a book of H.M. Ward. , I like Slyvia Day's Crossfire series.

[Saul]

As an author with award winning children's I'm looking at ways to help raise funds for various things. This is my latest one I'm asking everyone to

HELP ME DONATE !!!

A few months ago we all read about the Animal Shelter in Collinsville, Oklahoma which had received $188,000 in error. http://abcnews.go.com/Business/hefty-...

I wanted to help them regain those funds. Due to schedules and other factor I finally became able to finalize the details of my donating 10% of the royalties I receive from the sale of my award winning children's book entitled "A Lesson My Cat Taught Me" during the month of July with Susan Babbitt who was named in the above article.

The book got named a runner-up in the 2011 Sharp Writ Awards - Children's Books Category. The contest had been organized by Smart Book Lovers, the members of which all belong to MENSA and other Hi IQ groups [meaning the judges in my book's category all belong to these same groups.]

A Lesson My Cat Taught Me

[Nadia]

Hi! I'm Nadia from California, though for the time being I'm a vagabond by choice (and circumstance, though I would have chosen it anyways) so I do not have a specific location, just a general area. I'm an avid reader and student though I'm taking a year off to explore the world and myself (and have more time to read). It's hard to say what my favorite books are, but I will always have a place in my heart for anything Steinbeck or Emerson, Harry Potter, and the Secret Life of Bees. Though I'm currently reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed and I really am loving it, too! It reminds me a lot of myself and my plans for this year off.

[Deatrice]

Hi. I'm Deatrice from Maryland. No particular favorite author; just love to read.

[Christine]

Hi! My name is Christine Pauls from Wilmington, DE. One of my favorite authors is ReShonda Tate-Billingsley. I am also a published author and my first novel To Begin Again is available on Amazon, B&N, Kindle and Nook! Thanks! http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1461124...

[Amara]

My name is Tammy from mpls mn and I love reading I own over a thousand books and my library keeps going. Right now I'm reading gone girl but one of my favorite authors is Anita Shreve

[Leza]

Hi Everyone, I'm writing from Tokyo. I love reading everything from literary fiction to poetry to Young Adult novels, especially authors who turn language around -- Toni Morrison and Barbara Kingsolver, to name a few. My debut YA novel, "Jet Black and the Ninja Wind," about the last female ninja in the world, will be out in October. It's about Japan's indigenous Emishi tribes and their fight to save their land. The Navajo Code Talkers also play an important role. The two tribes come together to save an ancient treasure and keep the past alive. Dog-lovers Bonus: a ninja Akita helps save the day. See here for more: http://books.simonandschuster.com/Jet...

[Rebecca]

Hi, I'm Rebecca, mom to 3 crazy kids! :) we live in Atlanta and love it! My favorite authors are Jodi Picoult and Gillian Flynn.

[Naomi]

Hello all, My Name is Naomi. I also do not have a favorite author. I enjoy reading.

[Angela M]

Hi Everyone ,
I'm from upstate NY . My favorite all time book is the Great Gatsby . My favorites so far this year are The Sandcastle Girls , The Fault in Our Stars , The Light Between Oceans and And the Mountains Echoed.

Some of my favorites from the last several years are Peace Like a River, Empire Falls , Bel Canto.

Looking forward to participating on the group .

[Sharon]

Hi, My name is Sharon and I am from NSW Australia. I have just discovered the author David Baldacci and am enjoying him very much. Just finished his novel The Camel Club.
My favourite book at present is :The Book Thief"

[Mschell]

Hi I have a new project called A LOVE SONG it started out as a poem, but after people read it and kept saying they wanted more I've continued to keep it going, no one knows how this thing will end. Here's how it all started--A LOVE SONG

(Yes, they know each other)

She wrote this man a love song, pouring out her heart
with trembling fingers and a million n one thoughts
she even used the "L word" which wasnt easy to do
for fear of a busted up heart, leaving it black and blue
she wrote about the future and possibly becoming his wife
scratched it out and changed it up and wrote about her life
she wrote about the good times and all the fun they had
she wrote about how the good times definately outweighted the bad
she wrote about being best friends, then she thought this can never be
they did kindergarten time together and now their both 23
she handed him the lovesong and was ready to runaway
he said, wait, where are you going, I need for you to stay
so she stood there frozen in time, one eye closed and a raised eyebrow
he read the words straight-faced, then smiled and just said WOW!
part2, 3 and 4 follow my blog
http://ms-chell822.blogspot.com or like my author page on facebook (MSCHELL)

[Tami]

Hi all, I'm Tami from England and I love to read & write. I'm currently reading The Kite Runner.

[R.A.]

I am a first time author whose debut novel was published by an indie press. I'm an unabashed fan of Oprah's Book Club and think she has great taste in literature. I am a lawyer by trade. I look forward to learning about a lot of great books from this group.

[Heather]

My name is Heather. I am joining from Clinton, TN. My favorite author collectively has to be Stephen King. However, I love all types of reads (not just the weird horrors he writes). I have loved almost every book I have been introduced to by following Oprah's book club. I love to read about overcoming life's struggles no matter what they are. I'm a sucker for a tear jerker. Currently I am reading the second book in the Game of Thrones series.

[Chantel]

Hi everyone, my name is Chantel and I'm from Maryland.

My favorite author as of now is Toni Morrison, but I recently read The Paris Wife by Paula McLain and was taken away! I guess you could say that's my new favorite book.

Pleasure to meet all of you!

[Lorrea - WhatChaReadin'?]

Chantel wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Chantel and I'm from Maryland.

My favorite author as of now is Toni Morrison, but I recently read The Paris Wife by Paula McLain and was taken away! I guess you could say ..."

Hey Chantel where in Maryland are you?

[Angela M]

Hey Byron ,
I loved those books as well . Have you started the Century Trilogy by Follett? Fall of Giants and Winter of the World covering interconnected families over WWI and II. They are just as good as the Pillars books just different times in history . I'm anxiously awaiting the final book .

[May]

Hi, Angela,
I agree with your recommendation for Byron.
I also await the 3rd book of Follett's trilogy!!!

[Angela M]

May ,
I read somewhere that the third book won't be out until late 2014 ! Plenty more to read , though until then.

[Jennifer]

Hi. My name is Jennifer. I live in Salem, Oregon where I work as a pharmacy technician in the emergency department at Salem Hospital. When I am not working, I am reading. I read anything fiction and, on occasion, non-fiction. I don't have a favorite author but LOVED the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. Other favorite authors are Lee Child, James Lee Burke, JD Robb, Jeffrey Deaver, Ursula LeGuin, Michael Connelly, Alexander McCall Smith, and Kahlil Gibran. I will read most anything and I am always looking for my next good book/author.

[May]

Have you read any Steve Berry? His history mysteries are wonderful books.
"Amber Room" remains one of my favorites. I just finished "The King's Deception" and I did not want to put it down! A real historical intrigue!!!

[Jennifer]

Steve Berry will be my next read. The King's Deception looks like something I would enjoy. Thanks!

[Rob]

My name is Rob. I live in South Jersey outside of Philadelphia, PA. I prefer reading and writing non-fiction works. It's tough to choose a favorite book or author, but I'd have to say for both that "Wooden" (by John Wooden) is near the top. Wooden's advice and outlook is timeless and applicable to anyone and throughout life. It's a book you can pick up again and again and gather some new wisdom from it each time.
Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and Off the Court

[Carol]

Jennifer wrote: "Steve Berry will be my next read. The King's Deception looks like something I would enjoy. Thanks!"

I'll add it to my list! C. Loveless, St. Louis, MO

[Carol]

OBC 2.0 wrote: "Amber wrote: "I'm Amber from Wisconsin. I wouldn't even know where to begin, listing a favorite author or title. A few books that I thoroughly enjoyed and have stuck with me were Tell the Wolves ..."

I just finished Tell The Wolves I'm Home and really enjoyed it. There was a lot to the story and I did relate to Amber and June's relationship parallel to me and my sister but so far hasn't come out like the book. Carol L., St. Louis, MO

[Christy]

Hi! I'm Christy from Oklahoma City

[Al]

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[Thomas]

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[Author Larry Toombs]

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[Sharron]

Hi Everyone: Happy to be with you. I am from Eau Claire, WI. I have many favorite authors, today it is Kristen Hannah. I love to read, usually one book on my Kindle, one on my MP3 for when I walk, and one DTB from the library.

[Amy]

Hi to all. I am Amy from Temple, TX and just finished reading the picture of Dorian Gray. Recently I purchased the 1001 books to read before you die and discovered I was woefully behind the curve. So I decided I would attempt to do just as the book has instructed. I must say I have read some that I would likely never had picked to read on my own and have discovered some true literary treasures. It may take a life time to accomplish but I will give it the ole Girl Scout try. And just so you know, I will be really pissed if I die after read number 1000.

[Jennifer]

Hello! My name is Jennifer Browne, and I'm an author from Vancouver, BC. Although I write mostly health and wellness, I love to read chick lit and humour books. (My latest fave is Kelly Oxford's Everything is Perfect When You're a Liar.) I have a degree in English Literature, so I love 20th century poetry and early 21st century lit. Happy to be here! :)))