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[Beth]

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?

Norfok, Virginia"

[Beth]

Hi, I'm Beth. As a busy Mom, reading is a wonderful escape-love it! Look forward to great discussions!

[Willett]

FREE KINDLE DOWNLOAD TODAY ONLY!!!! Feburary 18!!!


If you like literary fiction--Southern Gothic, I'm looking to receive honest and objective reviews for my novel, Raised by Hand, Lifted by the Tides--A Southern Child's Memoir. Think To Kill a Mockingbird and/or The Secret Lives of Bees. The link to my page on Amazon is below.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009KEXEQO

All the best,
Willett

[Written Melodies]

Hello everyone! My name is Stephanie and I reside in Georgia. Some of my favorite books include: The Blood of Flowers, Navigating Early, and the Scottish Laird series by Julie Garwood.

[Marbebe]

Hey I am simplyeka and am a blogger. Simplyeka1.blogspot.ca

I am a sucker of motivation and inspirations

[Maria]

Hi I'm Maria from Canton, OH. My favorite author is Stephen King but I do enjoy others too. Favorite book is really hard either The Shinning or The Stand. I absolutely loved The Invention of Wings - it's now one of my favorites too & it prompted me to join.

[Ivan]

My spanish E book version is out. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IMIM...

[Siobhán]

Hello. I'm Siobhan. I'm a sociologist by education but work as a social worker. I'm also a writer whose stories focus on the intersection of race, sex, and identity.

[Ken]

Hello all,

I'm Ken from a small town in Delaware (I moved here from Madison, Wisconsin last year). I enjoy reading books in a variety of styles and genres. I write both nonfiction (to pay the bills) and fiction (for pleasure--it's not paying all the bills as yet).

[Luann]

Marbebe wrote: "Hey I am simplyeka and am a blogger. Simplyeka1.blogspot.ca

I am a sucker of motivation and inspirations"
I just glanced through your blog. You may be interested in my novel My Safe Harbour. It is inspirational, dealing with people improperly putting judgement on an unfortunate girl, through a time that she would need more love than anything.

[Jennifer]

Hello everyone...my name is Jennifer and I am joining from Canandaigua, NY. One of my favorite books is A Million Little Pieces by James Frey.

[Lorrea - WhatChaReadin'?]

Jennifer wrote: "Hello everyone...my name is Jennifer and I am joining from Canandaigua, NY. One of my favorite books is A Million Little Pieces by James Frey."

I really enjoyed that book as well. It disheartened me about all the controversy surrounding it, but it was still a good book.

[Brenda]

Hello! My name is Brenda and I am joining from southern ca. I am currently reading Mother Daughter Me by: Katie Hafner. This is my first book from Oprahs list, I hope to read more from her list. Love all of the reviews on the books. I can't wait to read more!

[Liis]

Hi Everyone!
My name is Liis and I'm originally from Estonia (Northern Europe). 3 years ago came to the States and since then have been living near to Atlanta, Georgia :)
I don't have a favorite book, because there is so many good ones out there..
I have read 8 Oprah's Book Club books and my favorites so far are White Oleander and The Invention of Wings

[Jodi]

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?

..."

I am from Charlottesville Va and I just starting reading this book - so far loving it.

My favorite book/author - that's tough. I think I could start reading everything I want to read right now and I would never finish. I really like David Baldacci, but there are so many. Brene' Brown is amazing. Sue Grafton has me from the letter A. The list is endless

[Daneace]

Hi Everyone

My name is Daneace Terry Jeffery and I live in Baltimore, MD but my home town is Detroit, Mi. I am currently an author of a new children's book titled Ella and Her Bubbles featuring a bi-racial girl as the main character. http://ellabooks.weebly.com/

As a reader, there are so many authors I enjoy reading. Currently, I am reading Maggie, girl of the Streets along with some of my students. I particularly like books with high drama. The one author and book that has stuck with me is Kindred by Octavia Butler.

[Laura • lauralovestoread]

Hi! My name is Laura and I am from North Carolina. I'm reading The invention of Wings and loving it! I have so many favorite books and authors. The Black Dagger Brotherhood series, The Glass Castle, The Help,

[Akira]

Hi :) I'm currently from Texas. We're a military family so we move a lot, but I'm originally from Guam. I don't have one favorite author (more like a top 10 list) nor do I have a favorite genre. I do prefer the classics over most though. Some of my favorite Authors include: John Steinbeck, Kurt Vonnegut, Jane Austen, William Makepeace Thackery, Chuck Palahniuk, Anne Rice, & George Orwell. Some of my favorite books are: The Pearl, East of Eden, Grapes of Wrath, Interview with the Vampire, Taltos, Animal Farm, Vanity Fair, Pride & Prejudice, Choke, & Lullaby. I'm an eclectic reader & I'm always up to read something new even if it's bad I tend to push through & give it a chance. Knowledge is knowledge whether good or bad.

[Icewineanne]

Kenneth wrote: "Hi :) I'm currently from Texas. We're a military family so we move a lot, but I'm originally from Guam. I don't have one favorite author (more like a top 10 list) nor do I have a favorite genre. I ..."

Love your choice of books Kenneth. They're some of my favorites as well. Also love writings by Dickens & Stephenson!

[Akira]

@Anne Thank you :) it's nice to meet you Anne! What're you currently reading now? Any book in particular that's your recent fave?

[Icewineanne]

Kenneth wrote: "@Anne Thank you :) it's nice to meet you Anne! What're you currently reading now? Any book in particular that's your recent fave?"

I'm currently involved with two novels, the classic, Middlemarch by George Eliot, and a modern novel, Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter, by a Southern writer, Tom Franklin. Both books are remarkable. How about you, what are you currently reading?

[Sylvanna]

Hi lovelies,

My name is Sylvanna. I've never done this before. I'm here because i love to read and talk to new people. Right now I'm reading This Is Your Brain On Music by Daniel J.Levitin and Eight Girls Taking Pictures by Whitney Otto. And im really liking both so far. This weekend I'm going to pick up The Invention of Wings. Also, here are a few of my favorite things: I love cupcakes, coffee, pink,Fred Astaire, Anberlin, nail polish, dancing, Italy, pinterest, tumblr, cameras, and Friends (tv series). <3

[Rita]

Welcome!! You are going to enjoy the invention of wings.

[Akira]

@Anne I'm studying w/the 1100 words book from Barron for the BEI test. I just finished reading "Looking for Alaska" which was just an okay book fairly mediocre but nice verbiage & also "The little friend" which is good so far extremely slow moving but good & "Utopia" for old times sake :)

[Rita]

Utopia!....good one

[Akira]

@Rita :) every time it watch "The Tudors" show it makes me nostalgic for Utopia & I end up picking it back up again... That & the fact that it's a great book in itself.

[Rita]

You know, I've never seen that show. I will try to check it out on netflix. Thanks!!

[Jim]

When a fellow writer said that I should write a western novel, I found the idea intriguing. Then I did something I've never done before. I let the novel write itself.

Let me explain. Everyday I started at 8:30 a.m., merely sitting at the computer with no outline and no idea what would happen. I was determined to watch the novel unfold just as a viewer would watch a movie. And that's precisely what happened with my novel, Blaze. The novel wrote itself. All I did was tap the keys.

It's odd, you know, because I was thinking about Edward Snowden at the time and there is a theme in the novel about the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

There is also some historical and painful information, along with a scorching hot love story. Check it out sometime. For some readers it may seem a little odd, but others will get it.

- Jim Power

Jim Power sometimes writes under his pen name of Summer Newman, including the novel, Blaze. He has been published internationally by 60 magazines and newspapers, including by the Smithsonian Institution and by many of the top outdoors magazines in North America. He has a long history of publishing fiction, from dozens of short stories in New York magazines to seven novels in 2013/2014. He studied Honors English at Saint Mary's University and majored in Russian Literature at Dalhousie University before becoming a writer. In his youth he hitch-hiked tens of thousands of miles.

Blaze

[Icewineanne]

Kenneth wrote: "@Anne I'm studying w/the 1100 words book from Barron for the BEI test. I just finished reading "Looking for Alaska" which was just an okay book fairly mediocre but nice verbiage & also "The little ..."

I've wanted to read The Little Friend for some time now but still haven't committed to it yet. Let me know how you liked it when you finish :)

[Annie]

Hello, I'm Annie Thomas from England. I have always loved reading, and writing, particularly historical fiction. I also really enjoy biography and diaries. I've just finished reading 'East to the Dawn: the life of Amelia Earhart' by Susan Butler, and am currently reading 'American Lady: the life of Susan Mary Alsop', by Caroline de Margerie. 'Personal History', the autobiography of Kay Graham (Washington Post) was also completely absorbing!

[Joquese]

Hi, I am Jay from San Antonio. I enjoy reading a variety of books and authors. I'm looking forward to joining this group to help broaden one of my favorite past times!

[Shannon]

I'm Shannon, joining from Maryland. I don't generally follow authors but if I must name one, Edwidge Danticat has been able to do no wrong for me!

[Lorrea - WhatChaReadin'?]

Shannon wrote: "I'm Shannon, joining from Maryland. I don't generally follow authors but if I must name one, Edwidge Danticat has been able to do no wrong for me!"

Hey Shannon, where in MD are you?

[Susan]

Hello. My name is Susan Bernhardt. I'm from Wisconsin.

My favorite author is Carlos Ruiz Zafon. He’s a lyrical, passionate storyteller. His novels "The Shadow of the Wind" and "The Angel's Game" are intriguing mysteries that have great settings and fascinating characters. I’m totally immersed in his world when I am reading his books.

[Reese]

Not sure if I introduced myself...

Hello everyone,

My name is Reese Anderson. I am an author. You can visit my page for more info about that. Please do, I am trying to meet new people. I will respect the non self-promotion rule.

I love all types of books, but specifically, urban novels. I am a big fan of the Young Adult genre, but I will read just about anything. I am a Kennesaw State University graduate (GO OWLS!) and I am ready for March Madness!

Looking forward to meeting new people,

Reese Anderson

[Liis]

Hi Reese! Nice to have you here :)
I live 10min away from KSU :)

[Karen]

Hi, I'm Karen from Nova Scotia, Canada. I've loved reading for as long as I can remember. My favourite authors and books change frequently. Some though have a permanent place on my lists. Ursula Hegi, Jane Austen and Maya Angelou are a few of the writers at the top of my list.
I'm so happy that OBC.2 has started. Looking forward to catching up on the past picks as well.

[Mkittysamom]

Hi all! I'm Meghan Duce, from Wisconsin. My favorite book is and .

My favorite Author is Piers Anthony

I have been following Oprah since her beginnings on tv, and I love her spiritual insites, her magazine and her Book Club. I just think she is such an inspiration to so many people who she has devoted her life to. I'm sure that she is genuine and has worked hard to be where she is and most importantly who she is. Knowing and loving yourself along with being spiritual is a tough task but is the most promising reward to life.

[Jo]

My name is Jo and I'm from Milton Keynes in the UK. I am addicted to all things books - reading, browsing, buying, just having....

A compulsive book buyer, I currently have about 50 unread books in my TBR pile, but that doesn't stop me buying :-)

I have my own blog which you could see from my profile page if you wanted. That's a new project for me so would be great if you stopped by and left a comment and shared some book love. Please be kind, I'm just learning :-)

[Coco]

Hit name is Corinne

[Wesley]

Hi! My name is Wes, and I'm from Deltona, FL. I don't have any one favorite author; and now that I'm retired, I'm catching up with a few old friends I've neglected since college: Melville, Twain, Chaucer - you know, the old gang from school.

[Rita]

Very good choices! Welcome..

[Wesley]

Rita wrote: "Very good choices! Welcome.."

Thanks!

[Rachel]

Hi Y'all my name is Rachel, and I am from Dallas, TX. I am 26 years old, and I grew up watching Oprah with my mom and always wanted to be part of the book club. I am happy to see that Oprah's Book Club is still alive although her show is no longer on network tv.

My favorite book is Pride and Prejudice.

[Casey]

Hi ! My name is Casey 23 from San Diego California. My favorite book is "She's come undone," by Wally lamb. Going through a lot right now and reading is helping me through a deep depression. Glad I found everyone! I always go through what has oprah book club stickers.

[May]

Hi! Casey. So glad you found us. A good book can improve a tough day!!!

[Casey]

Yes! Thank you :)

[Yvonne]

Reading and writing are great empowerment sources. So glad you've plugged in. My name is Yvonne J. Medley. I'm an author and a journalist (my two novels just may be in a library near you. My novella is somewhere out there, too), but I'm saying this to say that as a woman, empowerment grew tangible for me the moment I stop procrastinating and picked up my pen (okay, so now it's pecking on my laptop). I began to exercise my passion, and made my voice be heard. Today, my life is fueled by encouraging others to do the same. There's nothing like it!!! Give it a try. Sounds like you have something to say. Blessings, Yvonne

[Mikaela]

Hi all! My name is Mikaela, 25 from beautiful Seattle, WA. I'm passionate about traveling and animals. Every once in a while, I am blessed with a book that I can't stop thinking about after I've finished it. Because of that feeling, it has made me fallen in love with reading.

My favorite book is "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein.

[Rita]

That was a beautiful book