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[Tommie]

I'm Tommie from Pell City Alabama. I've been an avid reader my entire life and being from Pell City Alabama was a great motivator. Books have taken me all over the world, to the past and into the future. I've become great friends with famous people, world leaders, hillbillies and most of the worlds royal family members, legitimate and bastard alike. I was a "book snob" in that I purchased hard backs and had (have) an impressive collection of leather bound classics. Then I broke down and purchased a kindle keyboard e reader. Needless to say my life will never be the same again!! My reading has escalated to a rate even I never that that I would reach , other than when in college and law school! With age I have the need for and do reset the fonts for the books I read. I don't miss the bookstores (surprisingly) because I still spend hours in the kindle store and can browse various categories and read descriptions as I always do but now I can also immediately look over ever book written in a series ir by an author or can buy the same without having to back order anything and take delivery within minutes! I still have friends who are hold outs for the written page and that's fine I have no doubt that if they ever just try it once they too will be avid converts! I have a lovely library that's large enough to admire and don't feel guilty that I haven't added to it in over 3 years because I have an even better one on my kindle readers, iPad , computer, and telephone and carry my entire library with me on each of these devices! You can't do that in leather!! If I hadn't been a reader before I would become one now with the kindle!! Further an enormous advantage is the price of the E-book vs the written page. I can get all of the classics for free and new releases can be gotten for less than the cost of a paperback and if you get serious with your searches new releases best sellers or award winners can be found for under 5 dollars or free for a 1 day special giving me more $ to buy more books! Who needs leather when I can have a virtual library with nice hardback covers at a "full price cost" of less than $10.00 per volume ! It the ONLY TIME YOU WILL EVER HEAR ME SAY ; AIN'T TECHNOLOGY GREAT!!

[Rita]

I love the feeling I get when I hold the book in my hands.

[Cathy]

Good for you, Tommie! I agree completely & love my Kindles! I have four different ones, the smallest goes with me in my purse everywhere!

[Stephanie]

Hi there! I'm Stephanie. I'm am east coast mommy that loves to read despite my busy life. I'm looking forward to finding some great books I may otherwise would have passed on and discussing them with all of you.

[Margie]

my name is Margie and I am from Ontario Canada. my favorite author it's Max Lucado

[Nancy]

Hello, I am Nancy from Carolina, Puerto Rico. My favorite author throughout the years has been Danielle Steele. I also enjoy Marie Force within the Romance genre. For action give me anything by Dan Brown. My favorite book from the ones I have read recently is Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by A. Quindlen. The first book I remember reading and being a favorite in my younger years was Island of the Blue Dolphins by S. O'Dell. I like most genres except mysteries or anything related to murders and detectives. I look forward to meeting my new favorites through GoodReads and this Group.

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Hi, my name is Lisa and I'm from Northeast coast of USA. Typically, I enjoy literary and historical novels and my favorite book is "The Poisonwood Bible and recently and my favorite author is Sue Miller and Jodi Picoult.

[Tina]

My name is Tina. I am from the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. My favorite book is The Education of Little Tree by Forest Carter.

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I hope this isn't a repeat so if you've seen my face and name, skip and continue. My name us,Lisa and I have an eclectic taste in books mainly nesting in literary and historical reads. Just recently, I included non-fiction and hope I don't go to the other side:-)! I know Oprah has mixed reviews about her books, however, I adore her picks. The are usually, at least for me, right on or a author in the path of this bibliophage. In the past, of her books, let's obvert the usual favorites because I enjoyed most of her past picks and say that I didn't like Tara Road and Sue Monk Kidd "Bee's " book. I guess if I had to pick, it would be , for an ultimate favorite, Sue Miller's "While I was gone" and "A map of the world" by Jane Hamilton.

Further, I'm from the northeast of the USA. Eager to join and I m dying for her next pick on 1/7/2014!

[John]

Hi - I'm new member John Hopkins. I'm an avid reader and new author. Having retired several years ago, I set out to write my novel. "Annie and Will" was published in September. It's a coming of age family drama set in the Sixties.

http://www.amazon.com/Annie-Will-Betr...

[Michelle]

Hi everyone. My name is Michelle and I am from Florida. I don't really have a favorite author. I enjoy books that I just can't put down and hate for them to come to an end. This is my first book club and I am looking forward to it.

[Luann]

Michelle wrote: "Hi everyone. My name is Michelle and I am from Florida. I don't really have a favorite author. I enjoy books that I just can't put down and hate for them to come to an end. This is my first book..."
Hi Michelle! I am new here and also a new author. My book was released through Amazon on Dec 12 2013. I dont want to sound haughty, but my test readers and a few of my recent purchase readers that have contact with me read my book in short sitting of two days. In their words, I couldn't put it down. Soooo.. I will step out and suggest mine? Its title is My Safe Harbour by Luann M List. It is a novel of young love, separation and heartache, trauma and triumph :) Hope you check it out. My Safe Harbour

[Michelle]

I sure will!

[Sharyl]

I think I will too.....taking my mother in law to Florida for a couple of weeks..will need some good reads......

[Yvonne]

Good day, My name is Yvonne Bernadette, I am joining you from Houston, Tx...Some of my favorites were the Christmas Blessing, The Christmas Shoes, Climbing Jacobs Ladder, The 3 Kings, I am God's Daughter, I want to see God,; A Walk to Remember; Message in a Bottle, Presently reading The 4 Moons. Look Forward to sharing thoughts with all of you....

[Marian]

Cathy wrote: "Hello! My name is Cathy & I live in San Dimas, CA.

My favorite book is To Kill A Mockingbird, followed closely by The Mists of Avalon & The Shadow of the Wind. I am a sucker for series & love down..."
Hi Cathy, I am the author of "The Royal Rose of Alabama" and one of my favorite books and movies is also"To Kill a Mockingbird. I am a southern writer who lives in Alabama and thought that you might enjoy my novel. It can be bought on Amazon and Barnes and Nobel. It is available on Kindle too. Check it out on Goodreads. Marian Powell Let me know what you think.

[Marian]

Yvonne wrote: "Good day, My name is Yvonne Bernadette, I am joining you from Houston, Tx...Some of my favorites were the Christmas Blessing, The Christmas Shoes, Climbing Jacobs Ladder, The 3 Kings, I am God's Da..."

Hi Yvonne, I am a writer from Alabama and after reading your favorite books, I thought that I would introduce you to my novel, "The Royal Rose of Alabama". It can be purchased from Amazon, and Barnes and Noble in book or reader form. You can check out my ratings on Goodreads. I will say that if you are into the Vampire series, etc. then my book may not be your cup of tea. lol It falls into the Christian genre but includes love, intrigue and history. Let me know what you think. Marian Powell

[Marian]

Tommie wrote: "I'm Tommie from Pell City Alabama. I've been an avid reader my entire life and being from Pell City Alabama was a great motivator. Books have taken me all over the world, to the past and into the..."

Hi Tommie, was so interested in seeing that you are from Pell City, Alabama. I will be speaking at a literary club meeting tomorrow night in Pell City. I am an Alabama author. My novel is "The Royal Rose of Alabama". You can check it out on Goodreads. If you are totally into the Vampire series type books, mine might not be for you but it seems that you have a very varied reading interest. My novel is about Royalty that ends up in Alabama before the American Civil War, or the war between the states if you prefer. It can be purchased on Amazon and Barnes and Nobel and is available for e-readers, Let me know what you think if you check it out. Marian Powell

[Kim]

Hello my name is Kim and live in Tauranga, NZ. Some of my favourite authors are:

Chick Lit: Elizabeth Berg, Nicky Pellegrino,
Historic fiction series Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett,
Non-fiction: Chinese writing by Xinran

Like Tommie from Alabama I am thinking about purchasing a Kindle, but I love the feeling of books in my hands.

[Kim]

Tommie wrote: "I'm Tommie from Pell City Alabama. I've been an avid reader my entire life and being from Pell City Alabama was a great motivator. Books have taken me all over the world, to the past and into the..."

Hi Tommie,
I am thinking about a Kindle, but nervous of new technology. Any tips? Brands recommendations?

[Lorrea - WhatChaReadin'?]

Kim wrote: "Tommie wrote: "I'm Tommie from Pell City Alabama. I've been an avid reader my entire life and being from Pell City Alabama was a great motivator. Books have taken me all over the world, to the pa..."

I'm a big reader as well, and love to have a good book in my hands. But sometimes, I want instant gratification and that is what the Kindle offers me. I see a book I like, 1 minute later, it's mine. The Kindle is a good way to have thousands of books at your fingertips. I really enjoy using my kindle and have discovered a lot of book I may not have because of it(free Kindle books) as well as being able to read a book no matter where I am in the universe(as long as there is wifi or cell service)

[Alison]

Hi, everyone. My name is Alison and I live in a small ski town in the mountains of Idaho. Being originally from northwest Florida, I love stories set in the south, but I try not to tie myself down to any particular style of fiction. I'm currently reading my way through all of the Pulitzer prize-winning novels, but I also have loved all the Oprah picks I've read, so I've resolved to read all of them, as well. I'm not sure I can pick a favorite writer or theme. Suffice it to say that I enjoy prose that is written beautifully. So I enjoy writers like Toni Morrison, Kaye Gibbons, Zora Neale Hurston, Ernest Hemingway (although he's nothing like the others I just listed), but I know I'm leaving off tons of writers that I've enjoyed over the years. Oh, Wallace Stegnar wrote beautifully, as well. So many good books, so little time.

[Gopika]

Hi, people. My name is Gopika, I live in India. Well, I had never been an ardent reader but I've always loved reading. Goodreads is a first ebook place I came across.. So I thought why not try learning something new here. I don't have a specific genre I am interested in, any book which makes my journey worth while and does not leave me in fiction is fine.
if I can get some book suggestions I'd welcome them.
Thank You.

[Rita]

Welcome!

[Joseph]

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?

..."
Hi. My name is Joseph George, and I live in Greensboro, North Carolina. My favorite book is the bible, and I love reading books that inspire me to be a better person.

[Dawn]

Hi! My name is Dawn. I am from Virginia's Eastern Shore. My favorite author is Elin Hilderbrand, although I would never consider any if her books my favorite. They are fun easy reads. I have a few favorite books. I love The Help and The Grapes of Wrath. I also loved The Secret Life of Bees. Which is why I was so excited to discover The Invention of Wings and this book club. The invention of Wings will now be included as one if my favorite books.

[_M]

My name is Marie! I'm from Torrance, CA but currently in San Antonio, TX. I dont beliwve I have a favorite author, as I am open to reading just about everything and anything:)

[Maggie]

Hi all. I'm Maggie and I am in and from Arvada Colorado. I'm looking forward to this experience. I enjoy Goodreads and I have read many, many OBC books. I just finished The Invention of Wings...loved it. I can't say my favorite book or author. Its like a favorite color. How can I pick just one? My favorite genres are historical fiction and biographies. I know that when I read "ATree Grows in Brooklyn", I was surprised to learn it was a classic and no one had ever recommended it to me. I enjoyed that book SO much, as I have many others. I have determined that I should make a "life list" of the books I have favored in my life...much like my life list of all the birds I've ever seen. Excited to start on that! Nice to join you.

[Laura]

Hi, Maggie. I'm Laura in Urbana, IL. I also enjoyed _A Tree Grows in Brooklyn_ very much. Another lesser-known classic you might also enjoy is _I Capture the Castle_. If you haven't already read it, you might give it a try!

[Marian]

Hi Maggie, I just read your post indicating that you are into historical fiction. I am the author of "The Royal Rose of Alabama", which is just that. Royalty enters South Alabama a few years before the civil war. They are running from their life as Royals in Europe to find a new kind of life in America. Europe has abolished slavery and now they are making their home in a slave state. The facts on Alabama in this writing are true to history even though it is written in novel form which includes intrigue, romance and hints of ghosts. You can find the book on Amazon or Barnes and nobel. For an autographed copy you can e-mail me at marianpowell1941@gmail.com. The 1941 us numerical. I know that you will enjoy goodreads.

[Beth]

Hi - my name is Beth and I live in Northern New Jersey about 10 miles from New York City.

I primarily read fiction although I will read non-fiction if something really interests me. I belong to quite a few book clubs - some here on Goodreads and three here in New Jersey where people get together to discuss books.

WAY back when I used to follow Oprah's Book Club on her show and have read many of the books that she chose.

Other interests are cooking, entertaining and gardening - also love the beach and we travel to warm places as often as possible. Lastly, we have the cutest 6 month old rescue puppy and he is my baby!

[Geryn]

Hello everyone, I'm Geryn Childress, coming to you from Southern France. I'm American, but moved to Europe about seven years ago. Just discovered I have writing talent about one year ago when I was a single father of seven kids and started writing silly children's books as a way to escape. I'm still figuring this thing out and learning about Goodreads and book clubs and all that stuff, still so much to learn just wanted to say hello :)

[Rita]

Welcome!!

[May]

Good to hear from you. How are your books going?

[Rita]

Reading the invention of wings, like it but it hasn't captured me..

[Vernetta]

Hi All....I'm Vernetta, residing in VA and I love it's warmth. The art of reading gives me inspiration to write with encouragement to lift up the spirit of all genres. My loves are, Dr. Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Oprah Winfree, Sidney Poitier and many renowned authors. Low-vision limits my ability to read a mass of books back-to-back, however I get it done, one-day at-a-time. Goodreads is a one-stop eye-opener and an educational experience to the world of reading for me!

[Kenneth]

Hi, my name is Kenneth Bossard, author of Cheryl's Song, and I'm from Washington, D.C. John Grisham, Wally Lamb (to whom I am honored to be compared) and Dee Powell are my favorites.

[Vernetta]

Welcome~~~~

[B the BookAddict]

I live on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. An avid reader' favorite genre is Literary Fiction. Looking forward to getting some great reading ideas and joining discussions in this group.

[Ivan]

I am a brand new author from San Juan, a Puerto Rico who just wrote my new book on spirituality in Spanish and English versions. Please look at the following information and be alert for a giveaway if 10 books that will come out soon. Please visit my author site, Ivan Figueroa-Otero and read my review of the book or go to its Amazon link. http://www.amazon.com/Espiritualidad-... Although this is the Spanish link you can search for the English version. Please note that I have an introductory give away of 5 books of each version coming up soon.

[Karen]

Rec'd this lovely review from the Historical Novel Society yesterday: http://historicalnovelsociety.org/rev...

[Karen]

OBC 2.0 wrote: "Olivia wrote: "Hello, my name is Olivia and I'm from Los Angeles, CA. I really don't have a favorite author but I just finished reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. It ..."
Terrific book. Have you read John Green's The Fault in Our Stars?

[Karen]

Maya wrote: "Patrick wrote: "I'm Patrick, and I actually work here at Goodreads. I'm in LA, and my favorite book is Lucky Jim. Looking forward to reading this book and to following the discussion here."

Hey Pa..."

Have you read Confederacy of the Dunces?

[Karen]

Sue wrote: "Hi, I am Sue from the Midlands in Great Britian.

I do not have a favourite author anymore no-one I would have to rush out and buy their new book. I just like a good read that can incorporate any ..."

Sue: Have you read Amy Greene's Bloodroot? You might love it.

[Prasan]

1) Hi all i am Prasan from Bangalore (India)

2)Favorite Book - Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet

This is one book i have read and have decided to reread it after a decade.Over this period the memory of the story wears would off (Not guaranteed lol) and i get to enjoy it all over again.

[May]

This is still our all time favorite book! Hope you enjoy it the 2nd time around!

[Jim]

I am a Canadian writer who recently published an anti-racism novel called The End of the Line. It has really hit a nerve.

The female lead in this literary, interracial romance has a cat named Oprah. Latesha's hopeful boyfriend, the rich and handsome Peter Elsworth, has a goldfish named Dr. Phil.

I have been publishing for over 40 years, but this is the one story I really wanted to publish before I die.

To learn more about me, simply click on my photo.

So nice to meet you all, and I believe the wonderful things I've heard about this group are true.

Yours,
Jim Power

[Yolanda]

I'm Yolanda--an American writer/author in the US. I love to read, of course, but what no one knows (except maybe my mom) is that I used to read contemporary romances as a teenager. I've read mostly lots of literary fiction since. In 2009--after reading EAT PRAY LOVE by Elizabeth Gilbert--I was inspired to found an online book club (no longer active) and its accompanying book review blog. We had a grand total of five members (including me).

The original Oprah Show introduced me to Elizabeth Gilbert. I saw the interview, bought the book, and read it yearly. So I'm looking forward to reading/learning about books and authors I've never heard of.


WUTHERING HEIGHTS by Emily Bronte is, perhaps, my favorite book. A 19th century novel, WH depicts the dark eerie love story of Catherine and Heathcliff. It’s dark, it’s beautiful, it’s Goth, it’s riveting. Perfect reading in wintertime, since several scenes in the novel occur during snowstorms. My advice is to read at least three chapters before giving up on the book. Or skip the manservant’s rantings completely (that’s what I did as a teen and, sometimes, still do).

I also love THE GOLDEN NOTEBOOK by Doris Lessing. Reading it changed my life.

My most recent blog is Y Reid Books? at www.yreidbooks.blogspot.com.

[John]

Hello everyone,

Glad to be part of the group! My name is John Tartaglio. I am a 3x Oprah guest, with my last segment airing last month on Where Are They Now?. It has been such an honor to be part of the show and share my story with the world. I

f anyone is interested in learning more about my journey in overcoming my disability, I recently published my memoir called From Tragedy To Triumph: The Story of John Tartaglio. I'd love to hear your feedback if you do read it.

Take care everyone!

[Andi]

I am Andi, happily married in Va Beach, mother of 4, full time wedding photographer. Reading in my me time, and I couldn't live without it. I started my true love affair with reading back with Oprah's original book club. I read them every month and was so excited for the new announcements every month. My favorites from that era were She's Come Undone, Tara Road and White Oleander
Summer of 2011 after reading The Kitchen House I was inspired to start a local book club with some friends- I would have been happy with 6 of us, but the response was huge -friends invited their friends and my little book club now has 32 members and we average about 20 in attendance every month! The best part is all of the ladies have become friends all from different walks of life. My club is The Literal Hotties and you can see the group's selections on a shelf on my page.