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[Desire]

hi everyone, I'm desire. I love to read mystery thriller and ... whatever. that's all, I guess. Thanks for having me

[Sean, Moderator]

Welcome Desire

Hello, do enjoy the group

[malinda]

Hi! My name is Malinda, I'm 41yrs old and reside in Pennsylvania. My unconditional love for Reading started at age 2, IF my Mother can be believed. Lol. Seriously though, I have been an avid reader for a long as I can remember, I can still remember my 6th grade teacher bringing me in books from her own personal collection for SSR hour (Silent Sustained Reading) because I was reading so far ahead of my age group. It was in Middle School that I realized that I enjoy nothing more than a good Thriller, as well as Horror. I must thank R. L. Stine for introducing me to a Genre that I enjoy more than words could describe. I've been looking for a good Book Group for quite some time now and I have a feeling I've finally found out here. Sadly, it seems as if I'm the only person amongst both Family and Friends that actually reads and appreciates books,with the exception of my Son, age 16, whom I successfully passed on my love of reading to. Though we speak to each other often about what the other is reading, our preferred Genres are quite different... He loves Fantasy/Sci-fi but no matter how many times I try to read a book he particularly loved, I've never made it past the first 5% of the book. Don't get me wrong, I love our conversations and how animated he gets when telling me the plot of his current read and he genuinely likes to listens to what I have to say, but it's not the same as having like minded people to talk to about books. Most nights I will either actually read an entire novel, other times it may take me a week to read a book... Depending on what's happening on the Home Front. I'm currently a Stay at home Mother to my youngest Daughter who is now 4yrs old. I've never had the privilege of being an at home Mom with my first 2 Children, but when I was given the surprise of finding out I was pregnant at 38 and with TWINS, my fiance was very supportive of my desire to quit my job. It's the first time since I was 13 that I haven't had a paying job. Very sadly, I suffered the loss of one of my Twin Girls when they were only 2 months old and it has fundamentally changed me as a Person. I used to be VERY social with a lot of friends. Today, I literally don't have any relationships outside of my fiance, Children, Mother and my Brother. So, joining this group is actually very exciting for me and I look forward to learning about new Authors and how other people are Enjoying what they are reading or have read. Reading is LITERALLY the only thing I have that is just for me at the moment and I am happy with that because the rest of my time is spent cherishing every moment of raising my youngest. So, my reading time is every single night after I've put her to bed. My other 2 children including my 20 yr. Old Daughter and my 16 yr. Old Son that I mentioned earlier (yeah, so to say my Twins were quite a surprise is an understatement.. Lol. I think that's pretty much it about me. Sorry if I am rambling or have gone on too long, but I am very excited about getting to know a little about the members of this group!

[Janet , Moderator]

Welcome, Malinda, to the group. Please don't apologise for that fab introduction. Take a look around the group and jump in where you can. Enjoy!

[malinda]

Janet... Thank you, from what I've seen so far, it really does look like a really interactive group which is why I ended up leaving every other group I've tried previously

[Thomas]

Welcome all new members. Malinda, I am also a tea drinker. I have seen the Northern Lights and there is a picture in my photos.

[Sean, Moderator]

Welcome to all new members.

Always happy if you want to add more posts/subjects...

Lots of great topics...

Different things

10 Random Facts...

PIFM (our ever popular Pick It For Me)

Films

Music

and much more

[Michael]

Hi
I am Michael from a village in Israel but Leeds born. I love mysteries. Nevertheless, being from Yorkshire and a shrink I firmly believe 'there's nowt so queer as folk.'
I write about what might have happened but didn't. Being in Field Security in the army, being an original member of Oranit and setting up the council gave me a lot of insights and experiences to draw on. Add to that a bizarre sense of humour and you have the basic ingredients of where I am coming from.
I love my books plots and characters. That is all to the good as someone has to and it looks that I am alone.
It is for the best that I write for fun. I am having a great life now that my beloved Leeds United are promoted.
I even managed to tell my kids my last words : 'Watch carefully I am going to do this once.'
If you want:
https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Benjam...

[sonya]

Welcome Michael

[Janet , Moderator]

Welcome to our group.

[Michael]

Is this bon ton?
I have finished my fifth novel. It is out being edited. Prior to publishing would anyone read it as MS and make (polite) suggestions. I can add a re-imbursement.
Again, if not the right thing to do-- sorry

[Benjamin]

Hi everyone,

I've recently joined, and wanted to introduce myself. My name's Ben Cross and I live in the south-west of Wales in the UK. I'm an archaeologist by trade and I've got two little boys (4 and 6) keeping me on my toes in the interim. I love books in a wide range of genres - adventure, literary fiction, historical, horror and of course thrillers - and I'm a voracious reader and writer. I watched my parents devouring books when I was young and they have clearly passed on that same appetite to me! I'll look forward to joining in the discussions.

Best wishes,

Ben

[Benjamin]

Hi M.F. - great to meet you! Please do - I'll be interested to see what you've got! Ben

[Kerry]

Benjamin wrote: "Hi everyone,

I've recently joined, and wanted to introduce myself. My name's Ben Cross and I live in the south-west of Wales in the UK. I'm an archaeologist by trade and I've got two little boys (..."

Hi Ben,
Way back in the dim and distant past, I spent my formative years in Laugharne. (Bore da, Bach).
Welcome to this excellent group. You'll find plenty of interest here.
Kerry,

[Benjamin]

Hi Kerry,
Great to meet you! I'm just north of Carmarthen, so Laugharne's only a stone skip up the road as you'll know. It's very beautiful (no wonder it inspired Dylan T). We take the boys there every so often to do the walk around the front of the castle, by the estuary. Somehow I often find myself having a pint in The Fountain too😉
Ben

[Kerry]

A beautiful part of the world. I left in 1975! After 12 years schooling.
A lifetime ago.

I used to prefer the Three Mariners.

[Benjamin]

I used to prefer the Three Mariners."

Good choice! 😀👍

[Janet , Moderator]

Welcome, Ben! Enjoy the group.

[Benjamin]

Janet wrote: "Welcome, Ben! Enjoy the group."

Thanks Janet!! Ben

[Michelle]

Hi everyone,
I'm Michelle and I live on the east coast of Canada. I love reading any genre, but I've been on a mystery/thriller kick lately. I'm currently listening to the Empty Chair by Jeffrey Deaver in the daytime, and reading the Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James in the evenings.

[Nakia's Hideaway]

Michelle wrote: "Hi everyone,
I'm Michelle and I live on the east coast of Canada. I love reading any genre, but I've been on a mystery/thriller kick lately. I'm currently listening to the Empty Chair by Jeffrey D..."

Hi Michelle! Welcome! Hope you enjoy your books!

[Nakia's Hideaway]

Hello!

I am originally from Maryland but have lived in southern California for a little over 20 years. I am just getting back into being an avid reader after many, many years of not picking up books. Currently my loves are thriller, mysteries and horror, but I'm also looking to start reading some sci-fi as well. I also have a new booktube channel I'm working on as well.

www.youtube.com/c/NakiasHideaway

[Sean, Moderator]

Hello and welcome Nakia

Enjoy the group

[Diamond]

Hi, my name is Diamond. I'm originally from California but i reside in Las Vegas NV. I love reading, diamond painting, coloring and painting. I also game a little bit here and there lol. I'm new to the group. I really appreciate the invite.

[Sean, Moderator]

Hello Diamond and welcome to the group.

Pleased you joined

Enjoy the group

[T.C.]

Hi everyone!

Thanks for the invitation to join this group! I read and write in a lot of genres, including thrillers. I have a near-future cyberpunk trilogy out and other works in various stages of publication or completion.

Hope everyone here is doing well, and hoping for better times in 2021!

Cheers,
T.C. Weber
https://www.tcweber.com/

[Teenie]

Hello everyone!

My name is Teenie. I live in Texas with my husband and five pets! I have two dogs and three cats. Besides reading, I love cooking, hiking, gardening, and traveling. Although, I haven’t traveled much this year because of the pandemic🙁 I love talking about books with people. I look forward to getting to know you all!!

[Sean, Moderator]

Welcome T.C and Teenie,

I have invited a few of my friends to join the group so welcome to them all.

[Benjamin]

Sean wrote: "Welcome T.C and Teenie,

I have invited a few of my friends to join the group so welcome to them all."

A warm welcome to all! Ben 👍

[Arnold]

HI,
My name is Arnie. I am a high school English teacher and reading and editing are crucial parts of my job. I enjoy mystery thrillers, action , and historical fiction.

[Sean, Moderator]

Welcome, lots of great recommendations here...

In authors and books.

We list lots of author recommendations.

I have a list of my favourite action authors.

[JenniferAustin]

Jennifer here. I hail from Texas (Hi @Teenie !). I, too, found this group by chance while browsing through Goodreads. I enjoy a wide variety of books, and will definitely go check on your list, Sean, of favorite action authors.

[MarilynW]

Thanks for the invitation, Sean. I'm another Texan, raised mostly in Fort Worth and then moved once I got married. Last home was 14 years outside the El Paso area and now live north of Abilene. Have lots of rescue animals with my emu and two of my horses being in their mid twenties. Love to read and I discovered audios this year, thanks to NetGalley Shelf, and now listen to one or two audios a week.

[Benjamin]

A warm welcome to Arnie, Kev, Jennifer and Marilyn! Great to meet you all! Ben 👍

[Sean, Moderator]

Action author, new one for me and is brilliant.

Jack Carr.

First book signed up for a new series already.

Terminal List

[Benjamin]

That looks good, Sean - are you a Clancy fan?

[Sean, Moderator]

Yes, although not read many.

I have many favourites in the action/thrillers.

As on my list/topic.

Tom Wood
David Baldacci
Mark Dawson
Kerry J Donovan.
Gregg Hurwitz
many more on list

[Benjamin]

Sean wrote: "Yes, although not read many.

I have many favourites in the action/thrillers."

I thought Clancy's early/early-mid novels were his best; he set a high bar for himself tbf. Some great names on your list there. Never read any Dawson, but the others get a thumbs up. I guess overall I'm more towards the James Rollins, Scott Mariani side of things. Can't get enough Michael Crichton either! Ben

[Sean, Moderator]

Mark Dawson, highly recommended.

Beatrix Rose and then Isabella Rose.

I still have John Milton to read(about 18-19 books.

[Benjamin]

Kev B wrote: "Thanks Ben, great to meet you too! Look forward to getting involved in the group with you all :)"

I see you're a fan of Harry Potter, Kev. One of the best stories I ever read, hands down. I was working in Blackwells bookshop in Oxford UK, when the last book came out and it was quite an experience! Had to stay on all night (well... I say 'had to', I actually volunteered) to serve the mile-long queue of witches and wizards waiting to buy it at 00:00. Happy days😃

[Benjamin]

Sean wrote: "Mark Dawson, highly recommended.

Beatrix Rose and then Isabella Rose.

I still have John Milton to read(about 18-19 books."

Thanks Hal - will check out both. Only Milton I've read is 'Paradise Lost', which I actually really enjoyed. Slightly earlier, but if you like lit from that period I'd recommend Spenser's Faerie Queene - there's all the usual Tudor waffle in there, but it's so epic in scope that it's difficult not to be impressed (and entertained).

[sonya]

I love mark Dawson.

[Donna]

Hi everyone, I'm new to Goodreads, I have a library diploma and live in Australia. I read most genres and enjoy a good thriller when I feel like a fast paced read. I thought the 'The Kind Worth Killing' by Peter Swanson was brilliant and 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins was very good. I look forward to seeing your recommendations and to making new friends. Cheers. Donna.

[Annadís]

Thank you for accepting me into your group. I live in Reykjavík Iceland but lived 15 years in London. I am an academic and just wish I had more time to read texts that are not part of work. For some reason I find it relaxing to read good well plotted murder mysteries with interesting characters and look forward to seeing your suggestions. I guess my favourite crime novel is Peter Hoeg's Miss Smilla's feeling for snow. I also like Sansom's Shardlake series, Camilla Lackberg's books, Henning Mankell's books on Wallander, Elizabeth George's books on inspector Lynley and Ann Cleeves' Shetland books... just to name a few.

[Chelsey]

Hello,
My name is Chelsey. I am a 29 year old HR Manager in Alberta, Canada. I am obsessed with dogs, and reading. My favourite past time in the summer is reading a good book, usually a thriller or something chick-lit, on my patio sectional, with my chocolate lab curled up beside me, and drinking a crisp cider! My winter hobbies include much of the same above, minus the patio, as it is quite cold here in Canada. I am open to book recommendations and meeting new friends. Nice to “meet” you all in advance 😊

[Donna]

Welcome Annadis and Chelsey.

[Thomas]

Welcome all new members.

[Sean, Moderator]

Welcome to all new members.

Over 100 joined this year already.

Welcome Annadis and Chelsey.

Lots of great author and book recommendations.

[Tristan]

Chelsey wrote: "Hello,
My name is Chelsey. I am a 29 year old HR Manager in Alberta, Canada. I am obsessed with dogs, and reading. My favourite past time in the summer is reading a good book, usually a thriller o..."

Chelsey, are you by any chance near Vancouver?

[Dana]

Hello! My name is Dana and I live on the east coast of the United States, in the state of Pennsylvania. I live with my husband, two sons, and very energetic white German Shepherd! I love to read and have been very grateful for my local library's curbside pickup during this pandemic. Looking forward to getting to know you all!