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[Terry ~ Huntress of Erudition]

Welcome Brenda! We are just starting to read the book we voted on for the Monthly Group Read for June, "The Night Circus". Feel free to read the posts and join in if you are interested.

[Bo]

Laurel wrote: "Bo wrote: "Laurel wrote: "Bo wrote: "Hi David & Elizabeth, I'm a newcomer here too. Rest assured you're guaranteed a warm welcome :)

Forgive me If I vanish mid conversation - I'm not being rude, I..."

Morning Laurel! I'm aiming for the end of July to publish BABY SNATCHERS.
If it's as well received as STEALING POWER I'll be a very happy bunny :)

[Laurel]

Hi, Bo. Found your book...happy that it is available for my kindle! I have added it to my TBR list! Happy writing!

[Bo]

Laurel wrote: "Hi, Bo. Found your book...happy that it is available for my kindle! I have added it to my TBR list! Happy writing!"

Thanks Laurel! Happy reading!

[Laurel]

Bo wrote: "Laurel wrote: "Hi, Bo. Found your book...happy that it is available for my kindle! I have added it to my TBR list! Happy writing!"

Thanks Laurel! Happy reading!"
You are welcome. Thanks for friending me! Easy to keep track of your progress on your new book that way! Look forward to exchanging book suggestions etc!

[Brenda]

Terry wrote: "Welcome Brenda! We are just starting to read the book we voted on for the Monthly Group Read for June, "The Night Circus". Feel free to read the posts and join in if you are interested."

Thanks for the welcome - still finding my way around on here - give me time - I'll get used to it lol!

[Lindsay]

Hi, I'm Lindsay, and I live in central Illinois. I love reading and hate bad movie versions of good books (ex: Beautiful Creatures). Being a teenage girl, I like Twilight, The Hunger Games, etc. However, The Great Gatsby is one of my all-time favorite books in the world, and I loved the Leonardo DiCaprio movie version. I think it really got younger people interested in a great classic. Right now for music, I'm obsessed with Indie Rock and artists like Florence + The Machine, Lana Del Rey, M83, The XX, Foster the People, and Coldplay.
Also, I saw a post somewhere on the group about how a ferret should be our "mascot". I completely agree, I've had ferrets my whole life and they're adorable, amazing pets!(:

[Jon]

Welcome, Lindsay.
Have you checked out the recommendations tab at the top yet?

[Terry ~ Huntress of Erudition]

Welcome Lindsey!
I loved the Great Gatsby movie too. In fact, this is the first time I thought the movie was better than the book. I was never that much of a fan of Leonardo Di Caprio, but I thought he was perfect in that role.

[Dylan]

Hi, I'm Dylan. I'm 22 and I live in the middle of the UK. I've also loved reading ever since I was a small kid and first had The Hobbit read to me by my father. Since then, I'm been reading constantly (with the ironic exception of a period at university studying English literature!) I'm looking forward to getting new tips from other people on what to read and hope to have some interesting discussions!

[Dylan]

Lindsay wrote: "The Great Gatsby is one of my all-time favorite books in the world."

I forgot to add that one of my absolute favourite books is The Great Gatsby as well. I've not seen the movie yet, since I always think the film is never going to match up to the book, but it looks very interesting.

And good choice of music as well, what did you think of the xx's contribution to the Gatsby soundtrack?

[Ellie]

Hello! I'm Ellie from Minnesota USA. This is my first reading group!
I have three children, 2 in university and 1 just starting high school.
I collect and sell vintage items and am a confessed auction junkie.

I love too many books to pick a favorite, so I'll share my most read -- The Secret History by Donna Tartt.
It's just one of those books I pick up when there is nothing else available. It never gets old.

I've purchased the Kindle version of The Night Circus and am eager to get started. Nice to meet you all! :-)

[Georgianne]

@Robbie (from Canada)

I read Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand last summer. While I am not the biggest fan of nonfiction, I found this story very moving. It follows the life of Louis Zamperini, during WWII, as he is stranded at sea then forced to live as a POW.

Also Night by Eli Weisel is a very powerful Holocaust novel.

[Terry ~ Huntress of Erudition]

Welcome Dylan and Ellie! Sorry I spelled your name wrong before, Lindsay.

[Gary]

Welcome to everyone.

[Catherine]

Hi I'm Catherine, I'm addicted to reading, writing and story-telling. I'll read anything - as long as it's well written. Can't bear bad writing. I love clarity and simplicity... only the best writers achieve it.
Favourtites -at the moment:
Books:
Lonesome Dove by Larry Mc Murtry his writing's so good that you don't even notice it.
Beloved by Toni Morrison. Her writing's so good you definitely notice it.
Movies: anything by Pedro Almodovar and Quintain Tarantino
T.V.:
Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Dexter, Nashville,Modern Family, Graham Norton.
Love to travel.

[Georgianne]

Welcome Catherine!

[Terry ~ Huntress of Erudition]

Hi Catherine - totally agree with everything you just said!!

[Catherine]

Wow Terry Agree with everyting! Another fan of really good writing. I'm thrilled.

[Catherine]

Wow Terry agree with everything! Another fan of great writing.

[Jan]

Hi! I like to read a romance that has a story behind it and depth. Something to keep me entertained on the beach or at the pool.

[Terry ~ Huntress of Erudition]

Hi Jan! Doesn't look like you will ever have much trouble being entertained on the beach or at the pool!
(just kidding) Welcome!

[Emily]

Hi, all! I'm Emily.

I'm currently in school studying graphic design and advertising. I love to travel, and I just recently returned to the USA after studying abroad in Europe for four months. I'm addicted to Cheese-itz and Diet Coke and have an extremely soft, ushy gushy spot for elephants. Diana Wynne Jones is my favorite author, and Howl's Moving Castle is my favorite of her books (I try to re-read it every year!).

[Nancy]

Hello, everyone! I'm Nancy and I live in South Carolina. I've been a reader and book lover before I was in kindergarten and I'm in my early 50s now, so I've been reading for a long time. My #1 favorite book is An Unknown Woman by Alice Koller. I read a wide variety in both fiction and non-fiction.

My musical tastes are as eclectic as my reading tastes. Currently my favorite song is "Death Come Near Me" by Draconian.

Fun facts about me: I'm a belly dancer, a beader, a Rennie and I'm a veterinary technology student.

[Terry ~ Huntress of Erudition]

Hi Nancy, my husband and I just visited Charleston, SC and we loved it! I've read a few novels set in Charleston and it is just as enchanting on real life. Like you, I have also loved to read since I was very young(my mother was an elementary school teacher) I put the book you suggested, "The Unknown Woman", on my To Read list - it sounds great. Welcome to the group!

[Hedvig]

Good morning everyone!I´m Hedvig and I live in Sweden, just outside Stockholm. I teach Swedish and English to students between 16 and 19 and have just finished this semester and started my summer vacation.

I read all the time, mostly a few novels at a time. I almost only read fiction and I am rather bad at finishing novels I find uninteresting or boring.

I don´t like horror or macabre crime novels. If I read crime novels there should be more puzzles than blood, like in novels by Håkan Nesser.

I love dystopian novels, fantasy, historical novels etc. Right now I am reading The Buddha in the Attic, The Book Thief and And the mountains echoed.

I have three small kids (6, 3, almost 1).
I have written too much as usual...sorry!

[Laurel]

Hedvig wrote: "Good morning everyone!I´m Hedvig and I live in Sweden, just outside Stockholm. I teach Swedish and English to students between 16 and 19 and have just finished this semester and started my summer v..."

Not at all! Welcome! I live near Toronto, Ontario, in Canada. I am a retired teacher. I am sure you will find lots of interesting books to read here on GR. Add some friends, join a group you think you might like or start a challenge. Most people are great about helping you, and usually love to talk about books. Enjoy your vacation!

[[deleted user]]

Hi, Hedvig. Great to meet you and welcome to the group.:)

[Michael]

Hedvig wrote: "Good morning everyone!I´m Hedvig and I live in Sweden, just outside Stockholm. I teach Swedish and English to students between 16 and 19 and have just finished this semester and started my summer v..."

Hello Hedvig. Welcome to goodreads.

[Dominique]

Salute I'm Mike Dominique (this is my full first name) Originally I'm from the Philippines but I live United Arab Emirates.(Most of you would know it as Dubai even thou Dubai is just a State,its not even the capital)
I'm just your normal teenager who love video games,movie and music just not the popular stuff such as Justin beiber,The Kardasians,rap artists and you probably get my point.
I'm been on goodread for quite a while but still new to it. I look forward to sharing my books experience with you all.

[Adolph]

Hello,

I'm Adolph for Texas. I recently got back into reading. I love horror and adventure books. I'm trying to get into fantasy novels, so if anybody could recommend me a book to start that would be great

[Terry ~ Huntress of Erudition]

Hi Adolph! Stephen King has a new novel out in paperback only,"Joyland" and the Game of Thrones series for action/ adventure fantasy.

[Stephanie]

Hey:) I'm Steph, and I love music, cross country, writing, and traveling. And a lot of other things. ✌

[Daniel]

Hello, my name is Daniel. I love to read science fiction, dynotopian,apocalypse,horror,manga and comic books. I reside in sunny California

[Riya]

Hey I'm Riya! I love YA Science fiction, fantasy, and some classics. I was born in England but I live in the US! I love eating tasty foods, sleeping, and doing other teenager activites- minus Facebook, snapchat, and obsessive texting....so i guess im not your average teenager... :p

[[deleted user]]

Hi and welcome to all newcomers to the group!:)

[Iain]

Hi I'm Iain, I'm a film student in Aberdeen, Scotland. I'll read just about anything science fiction, historical, contemporary etc. Also I'm a bit obsessed with cooking right now so if any one wants to talk cake recipes I'm all ears :-p

[[deleted user]]

Hi, Iain. Good to meet you and welcome to the group!:D

[Kelly]

Hi I'm Kelly! I live outside New Orleans and travel to Texas quite a bit for work. Some of my favorite books are She's Come Undone, Life of Pi, House of Sand and Fog, Room, Fine Balance, Prince of Tides, Lovely Bones, The Fault of Our Stars, The Night Circus, Water for Elephants and The Kite Runner to name a few. I particularly do not like Science Fiction or Fantasy. I am currently reading The Language of Flowers.

NOLA Native, news junkie, cooking & gardening fanatic, love to read, dining out, the great outdoors, the beach & hanging out with family & friends!

[Terry ~ Huntress of Erudition]

Welcome Kelly! You have a lot of great books listed there.

[Laurel]

Kelly wrote: "Hi I'm Kelly! I live outside New Orleans and travel to Texas quite a bit for work. Some of my favorite books are She's Come Undone, Life of Pi, House of Sand and Fog, Room, Fine Balance, Prince of ..."

Hi, Kelly! Welcome! I think we have lots of interests in common-similar tastes in books, gardening & being a news junkie. I am sure you will find lots of great new titles and friends here. I live in Ontario, Canada.

[Kelly]

Terry wrote: "Welcome Kelly! You have a lot of great books listed there."

Hi Terry! What are some of your favorite books?

[Kelly]

Laurel wrote: "Kelly wrote: "Hi I'm Kelly! I live outside New Orleans and travel to Texas quite a bit for work. Some of my favorite books are She's Come Undone, Life of Pi, House of Sand and Fog, Room, Fine Balan..."

Hi Kelly! What are some of your favorite books? I am always looking for some great new reads!! Never been to Ontario but, would love to make it there some day!

[Debra]

Hi! My name is Debra and I am from North Carolina. I am always looking for new books to read. My new book, EXcapades, is available now. There is currently a giveaway which is featured in your promo folder. Thanks!

[Robert]

Hi, my name is Rob and I am from New England. I am hoping to get some good ideas for reads here:)

[Riya]

Welcome everyone!!

[Priscilla]

Hello,
My name is Priscilla Keeler and I'm the author of ROAM (Resonance of Ancient Myth), a young adult fantasy novel. I am offering free digital copies of ROAM to qualified amateur book reviewers. Please visit the links below to learn more about it. (ROAM= Percy Jackson+Hunger Games....that is if the cat from HG could talk, and there was a gay mermaid.)
If you are interested please email me: priss.phantomblush@hotmail.com
Here are some links to my book:
http://www.phantomblush.com
https://www.facebook.com/ROAMthebook
It is also available on iTunes, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.com
Personally I really enjoy reading Terry Pratchett's Disc World series. I also enjoy Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Hunger Games, The Warriors (yes, one about the cats). I also love Game of Thrones, the Anita Blake series, and books by LJ Smith (especially the Forbidden Game trilogy cause it reminded of the Labyrinth and and we all know how hot David Bowie is.) I do not like Twilight. I drew a comic with cats expressing my extreme dislike-- www.phantomblush.com
Anywhos...I love to chat about books, cartoons, cats, Ru Paul, and Gordon Ramsay.

Thanks
Priscilla K.
(btw I just wrote a ridiculous amount and Goodreads says I have over 10000 characters left...I shall have to try harder.

[Kelly]

Welcome! I just joined a few days ago! We have similar interest except for the hiking!

[Riya]

Welcome James!

[Robert]

Jill wrote: "Hello, my name is Jill and I just joined this group :)"

Welcome, Jill:)