NovelTea Book Club discussion
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Introductions
I'm Alice, geek girl, blogger, memory keeper and lover of caffeine, cats, hobbits and books.
When not writing, you’ll probably find me joining photo challenges on Instagram, snapping photos of my Tolkien collection, casting spells to my cat, just to be prepared when I’ll receive my Hogwarts Acceptance Letter, and scheduling posts on my personal blog, The Geeky Burrow.
Blog: http://www.thegeekyburrow.com
Twitter: @thegeekyburrow
Instagram: @alicegreenleaf
When not writing, you’ll probably find me joining photo challenges on Instagram, snapping photos of my Tolkien collection, casting spells to my cat, just to be prepared when I’ll receive my Hogwarts Acceptance Letter, and scheduling posts on my personal blog, The Geeky Burrow.
Blog: http://www.thegeekyburrow.com
Twitter: @thegeekyburrow
Instagram: @alicegreenleaf
Hi everyone!I'm Mandy, a technical writer by day and YA/pop culture blogger by night. I also like to consider myself a "small town girl in a nerdy world."
Favorite genres include: sci-fi, fantasy, dystopias, magical realism, fairy tales and their retellings, steampunk, historical fiction ... really, I'll read it all. I most often read YA (because I get a lot of free copies of them through the site I write for), but do read an "adult" book on occasion.
When I'm not reading, I'm: watching movies, watching TV, perusing the Internet for nerdy news or the next best GIF, hanging with my husband and two dogs, or spending times with my friends (many of whom I met through book club).
Blog: A Nerdy World | Forever Young Adult
Twitter: @mandyannecurtis
Instagram: @mandyannecurtis
Hi everyone! I'm migrating over from the Facebook group, though I maintain that I still love the fb format :)
I'm Audrey, 28 year old World History teacher (9th & 10th grade). I like to say that I teach the entire history of the world in 90 days. 6 times a year. I'm also a volleyball coach, a wife, a dog mom, and a proud aunt.
I'm a terrible blogger, and more of a social media stalker than a poster ;) I have also loved being a part of this group, even during the school year when I didn't read essentially anything other than student work!
Blog: livelifeandus.blogspot.com
Twitter: @Audrey_Brooke86
Instagram: @abefizer
Hi everyone, I'm Eva. Here from the Facebook group as well.I sell real estate and work part-time teaching technology at a library. I've been a big reader all my life - my favourites are children's fiction, children's picture books, fairy tales, and historical fiction. I'm also a fan of nonfiction history books. :-)
I ♥ video games, fuzzy blankets, gardens, Studio Ghibli, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Instagram: @evafincham
Pinterest: @evafincham
Hello!I'm a teacher in Canada. I've moved around a few different provinces - teaching jobs are difficult to find in Canada. An online book club is perfect for me since I can't seem to settle. (If anyone in the group is from NB shout out!). I've just started a blog about books and travelling since I seem to be doing both quite often.
When I'm not moving across the country I travel, play squash, read, knit, spin yarn, sew, and other crafty pass times.
I look forward to engaging in some good discussions in this group!
Books and Travels: http://booksandtravels.weebly.com/
Ms. Bellissimo (teaching website with blog on teaching tips): http://jbellissimo.weebly.com/
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I'm a teacher in Canada. I've moved around a few different provinces - teaching jobs are difficult to find in Canada. An online book club is perfect for me since I can't seem to settle. (If..."
Off-topic, but Jacquelyn, I love your teaching site! Such a good idea!
Kristin wrote: "Jacquelyn wrote: "Hello!
I'm a teacher in Canada. I've moved around a few different provinces - teaching jobs are difficult to find in Canada. An online book club is perfect for me since I can't s..."
OT too, but I agree with Kristin!
I'm a teacher in Canada. I've moved around a few different provinces - teaching jobs are difficult to find in Canada. An online book club is perfect for me since I can't s..."
OT too, but I agree with Kristin!
Hi all, I'm also moving over here from facebook. I'm a 20-something legal assistant from Toronto, Canada who loves reading, tea, naps, and small children (specifically, mine).
Similar to Audrey above, I'm also a terrible blogger, but do love keeping up with things on social media.
I love reading I'm really looking forward to July's book, even though I haven't finished June's quite yet (I got sucked into the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy and it just wouldn't let me go).
blog: http://bookpilesandblanketforts.blogs...
instagram: runsonsugar
snapchat: runningonsugar
twitter: raydean29
OK, let's read!
Alice wrote: "Kristin wrote: "Jacquelyn wrote: "Hello!I'm a teacher in Canada. I've moved around a few different provinces - teaching jobs are difficult to find in Canada. An online book club is perfect for me..."
Thank-you Alice and Kristin! I was nervous about starting a teaching blog haha.
Hello!I'm also migrating from the Facebook group, and am excited to explore yet another aspect of this Goodreads app. I'm currently living in Texas, but consider myself a native Washingtonian (state, not DC). I'm a grad student studying analytical chemistry, and rely on reading and Netflix to keep me sane.
Besides loving to read (favorite genres are mystery and nonfiction), I also love live music, watching baseball (and football if the Seahawks are playing), kayaking, scented candles, and keeping the art of letter writing alive. So if anyone wants a pen pal, you just let me know.
Blog: http://rainbootstocowboyboots.blogspo...
Twitter: Allison13Myers
Instagram: apmyers13
Hey everyone,I'm Meg, a native Michigander living in DC with my husband Jeff. I work at an education-related nonprofit, and in my free time I enjoy working on memory keeping projects (and my blog about memory keeping). I also enjoy watching Detroit pro football and hockey, listening to music (especially anything by Andrew McMahon), and of course, reading!
Blog: http://www.marmalademementos.com
Instagram: @MarmaladeMementos
Hi everyone, I'm Sara!Some favorite titles/authors: The History of Love by Nicole Krauss, Carol Goodman, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, John Green, Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed, Jonathan Safran Foer, The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien... etc, etc.
When I'm not reading, I'm baking tons of cookies and (hopefully) filling up notebooks with writing. I'm obsessed with my cats and Taylor Swift.
Blog: www.sarambrink.com
Twitter: @sarambrink
Instagram: @sarambrink
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I'm Meg, a native Michigander living in DC with my husband Jeff. I work at an education-related nonprofit, and in my free time I enjoy working on memory keeping projects (and my blog..."
Hooray for hockey fans :)
Hello all!I am Rachel, a graduate student pursuing a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Currently, I work in retail and, during the school year, I have a GA recruiting MD/PhD students at my university.
Harry Potter was my first love, and since then I have enjoyed reading basically any genre. In my spare time I love Netflix marathons and hiking. My goal in life is to own a dog (because at the moment I don't think that will happen anytime soon).
Instagram: purpleowl12
Rachel wrote: "Hello all!
...
Instagram: purpleowl12"
Is that your Pottermore name? ;) Nice to meet you, I'm a Hufflepuff!
Jenn wrote: "...
I was part of the Facebook group last Summer, but I deleted my Facebook profile for personal reasons, so I'm looking forward to participating in discussions on a new platform! :)"
I'm so glad about this group here, I'm not a fan of Facebook too (I deleted my actual profile last year and I just have one I use for managing a couple of pages and interacting in groups).
...
Instagram: purpleowl12"
Is that your Pottermore name? ;) Nice to meet you, I'm a Hufflepuff!
Jenn wrote: "...
I was part of the Facebook group last Summer, but I deleted my Facebook profile for personal reasons, so I'm looking forward to participating in discussions on a new platform! :)"
I'm so glad about this group here, I'm not a fan of Facebook too (I deleted my actual profile last year and I just have one I use for managing a couple of pages and interacting in groups).
Hello! I'm Jordan, a 25 year-old nightshift ER nurse currently living in Virginia. I love superheroes, sappy love stories, cats, traveling, friends and big margaritas.
Favorite genres: fiction, sci-fi/fantasy, Victorian lit, classics, YA
I've never joined a book club before so I'm pretty excited!
Hi! I'm Tavia Clark from Norfolk, VA. I'm a high school librarian in northeastern NC. Before moving into the library, I was an English teacher. Reading has always been a passion of mine. As a hs librarian, I try to read a lot of YA Lit. Young adult lit is so powerful!! I love dystopian, mystery, horror and realistic fiction. I've also started reading a lot of graphic novels and comics.
Other than reading, I love baking, collecting vinyl, going to shows and spending time with my husband and my kitty.
I'm super excited we are going to utilize Goodreads! I've used it a lot with my students!!
Tavia wrote: "Hi! I'm Tavia Clark from Norfolk, VA. I'm a high school librarian in northeastern NC. Before moving into the library, I was an English teacher. Reading has always been a passion of mine. As a hs ..."
Yay for librarians/teachers! Y'all are amazing.
Hi I'm Jayne, an English girl living in the middle of Ireland.
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Reading has always been a passion of mine. As a hs ..."
How have you liked using GR with your students!? I'd love to integrate it someday.
And welcome to your first book club, Jordan!
Hi everyoneI'm maria helena. By day I'm a PhD student. By night I'm usually an avid reader, but I'm defending in 3 months so currently ever waking second is pretty much spent writing my dissertation. So I might not be very active until that is finished...
Blog: marelden.com
Twitter: @mh_marelden
Instagram: @mariahel
Ok so my good reads app doesn't want me to tell you that I enjoy fantasy, historical fiction and historical non fiction books. Or that my new obsession with YA and Rainbow Rowell is thanks to this book club (you are never too old to read YA .... I am 38!)
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Or that my new obsession with YA and Rainbow Rowell is thanks to thi..."
Yessss!!! (P.S. Carry On will be the November book! :D)
maria helena wrote: "Hi everyoneI'm maria helena. By day I'm a PhD student. By night I'm usually an avid reader, but I'm defending in 3 months so currently ever waking second is pretty much spent writing my dissertat..."
Good luck!!
Hi! I'm new to the group having just found it a few days ago on Facebook. I am a Special Ed teacher on a K-5 campus. During the summer, I can get through a book in a day or two, but during the school year, it takes a bit longer.
I LOVE to read and am open to most genres though I am really enjoying what the YA world is offering up.
I am also a big time Harry Potter, Sherlock, Doctor Who, Supernatural nerd who spends way too much time on Pinterest with the other "fan girls".
Greetings fellow book lovers! My name is Kristen and I’m from Boston. By day I am an Interlibrary Loan sleuth at an academic library (we have a fantastic “Popular Reading” section). When I’m not working I love to hike, write, bake cupcakes, spend time with my family, and of course READ.
I am obsessed with all things Jane Austen and Alice in Wonderland. I will pretty much read anything that is recommended to me, or I try to at least give it shot.
My favorite book of all time is The Great Gatsby and my current favorite book is Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore.
So excited to be here with all you bibliophiles!
Instagram: Bostonwritergirl
Hi - My name is Buhlinda and Im joining in from OTP of Atlanta! I love reading just about anything that grabs me but particularly love Jean Auel, Neil Gaiman, Tamora Pierce, Mercedes Lackey (Heralds), and am totally obsessed with Patrick Rothfuss at the moment. And Brandon Sanderson..and..I could go on.
Excited to join in and talk about books! Im an IT Project Manager, 44, married for 25 years and I have a 23 year old daughter. We have two adorable doxies and two even more adorable guinea pigs and a gimpy cat. None of the people (or animals) in my very crowded house are avid readers so I love connecting with people online to have those talks.
Looking forward to meeting some book people!
My instagram (only social media I use outside of GR) handle is
@wilsonplans
Buhlinda
Hi!My name is Stefanie, I live in Wheeling,WV and this is my first book club! I will try to read anything that someone recommends but my favorite genres are YA,(psychological)Thriller, Fantasy,Sci-Fi, and Dystopian.
I love animals, bad puns, corny jokes, and laughing at the 'little things' in life. Some of my favorite shows include ( but not limited to) : Parks and Recreation, Sherlock, Doctor Who, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Dexter, Orphan Black, Game of Thrones, and Homeland. I'm sure I'm forgetting some, but you get the idea. I also enjoy watching The Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins play when I'm able to.
Instagram: theycallmesteffie
Tumblr: theycallmesteffie
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My name is Stefanie, I live in Wheeling,WV and this is my first book club! I will try to read anything that someone recommends but my favorite genres are YA,(psychological)Thriller, Fantasy,..."
Yessss! A fellow Pens fan!
Hello!
I'm J., lawyer, hufflepuff, tea & book lover, addicted to stationery and long walks. I wish I could garden, but I tend to unintentionally drown plants to death.
Favorite genres include: sci-fi/fantasy, chick-lit, policial, mystery and period drama.
When I'm not reading I am working, walking, drinking tea or journaling.
My native language is portuguese. I am from Brazil!
(edit: spelling error)
I'm J., lawyer, hufflepuff, tea & book lover, addicted to stationery and long walks. I wish I could garden, but I tend to unintentionally drown plants to death.
Favorite genres include: sci-fi/fantasy, chick-lit, policial, mystery and period drama.
When I'm not reading I am working, walking, drinking tea or journaling.
My native language is portuguese. I am from Brazil!
(edit: spelling error)
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I'm J., lawyer, hufflepuff, tea & book lover, addicted to stationary and long walks. I wish I could garden, but I tend to unintentionally drown plants to death.
Favorite genres include: s..."
Welcome! :D
Hi everyone!I am a newly fledged Technical Writer and avid reader.
I read more adult books but have recently ventured out into YA. I read mostly sci-fi, fantasy, horror, mystery and some classics.
If I am not reading or working, I am studying Technical Writing, Powerlifting or watching Dr Who.
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I am a newly fledged Technical Writer and avid reader.
I read more adult books but have recently ventured out into YA. I read mostly sci-fi, fantasy, horror, mystery and some classic..."
Welcome! Doctor Who <3 And you'll have to share some good adult fiction with us! I've been away from it for too long (for my liking)
Hi Everyone, I'm Diana and I'm the Youth Services Manager at a public library in Northern Virginia (and I get to order our books!).Reading-wise, I'll pick up anything that looks good, but I probably read fantasy and magical realism the most.
In my free time I enjoy unending cups of tea (actually, this is more like daily), a good brunch with friends, hiking, bird watching, road trips, and playing with my French Bulldog, Weetzie Bat-Ears.
Hi y'all! It's taken me a while to get on here, I'm on Facebook a lot (it's my job) and I always forget about Goodreads. Anyway, my name is Maryam and I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am a homeschooling (pre-k, ha!) mom, photographer, and part-time social media manager who loves (lives?) to read. I particularly like fantasy, fiction, YA fiction and I'm discovering I quite enjoy thrillers.
Hey NovelTea members! I've been around since the beginning but haven't participated much -- hoping to change that now :)I'm Mia and I love making stuff on the internet. I blog (xomia.com & superheroesque.com), podcast (Fake Goth Girls), and make videos on my YouTube channel. I love nerdy stuff, pretending to be a witch, kitty cuddles, and vegan marshmallows. I live in Austin with my partner, three cats, and a Roomba.
Let's be friends!
Blog: http://www.xomia.com
Twitter: @xomiamoore
Instagram: @xomiamoore
Mia wrote: "Hey NovelTea members! I've been around since the beginning but haven't participated much -- hoping to change that now :)I'm Mia and I love making stuff on the internet. I blog (xomia.com & superh..."
I'm in Austin, too! Maybe us Austinites (and other various Texans close to Austin) should meet up sometime.
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I'm Mia and I love making stuff on the internet. I blog (xomia...."
I wish I were close by and could meet with everyone D: But go do it! It sounds like a blast!
There are at least 3 Austinites, maybe we should! :D
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Do iiiiit! Maybe when I get my butt on a plane to visit this year we can schedule something in Austin!?
Kristin wrote: "Mia wrote: "There are at least 3 Austinites, maybe we should! :D"Do iiiiit! Maybe when I get my butt on a plane to visit this year we can schedule something in Austin!?"
Uhh, absolutely!! <3
Hello! My name is Kathryn and I'm just your average college student, swimming and choking in debt and stress-induced breakdowns! I live in the beautiful and colorful Colorado.
For me, I have a proclivity for Supernatural Romance. Or just Supernatural genre in general. I also love reading manga. But I would love to expand my horizons. My favorite author is Jennifer L. Armentrout who, of course, writes that sort of fiction. However, what makes her interesting is her use of creatures who do not typically populate the average Supernatural Romance. She uses abnormal creatures such as aliens (the Lux, the Arum) and gargoyles (the Wardens). I would love to start reading comic books, so if any of you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them!
My interests are music (isn't it everyone's), reading (obviously), figure skating (ha didn't see that one coming did you?), hiking, making people feel awkward, finding elusive coffee shops and book stores, watching danisnotonfire, and sending myself into existential crisises.
I heard about this group by recommendation of a YouTuber - My Life as a Teacup. I'm really looking forward to getting to know all of you!
Stay in school. Stay classy. Respect nerds.
Blog: http://respectnerds.blogspot.com/
Instagram: @respectnerds
Twitter: @Kathryn_Schoon
For me, I have a proclivity for Supernatural Romance. Or just Supernatural genre in general. I also love reading manga. But I would love to expand my horizons. My favorite author is Jennifer L. Armentrout who, of course, writes that sort of fiction. However, what makes her interesting is her use of creatures who do not typically populate the average Supernatural Romance. She uses abnormal creatures such as aliens (the Lux, the Arum) and gargoyles (the Wardens). I would love to start reading comic books, so if any of you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them!
My interests are music (isn't it everyone's), reading (obviously), figure skating (ha didn't see that one coming did you?), hiking, making people feel awkward, finding elusive coffee shops and book stores, watching danisnotonfire, and sending myself into existential crisises.
I heard about this group by recommendation of a YouTuber - My Life as a Teacup. I'm really looking forward to getting to know all of you!
Stay in school. Stay classy. Respect nerds.
Blog: http://respectnerds.blogspot.com/
Instagram: @respectnerds
Twitter: @Kathryn_Schoon
Hi Everyone!I found out about this group from my friend, Sara Brink, and I am excited to join! I am a graphic designer in San Diego, CA.
I tend to read a lot of mysteries, gotta love those page turners! I also enjoy literary novels, YA, memoirs written by my favorite comedians *cough* Bossy Pants *cough*, and really anything that keeps me turning those pages, it's all about a good story. Also, Sara and I literally have the same TBR list! ;)
Besides reading; I love theatre, making people laugh, hand lettering, coffee shops, writing letters, and constantly wishing for it to be colder than it is...where are you fall?! ;)
Looking forward to reading with you ladies!
Blog: https://twentyonelittlethings.wordpre...
Instagram: @nicolani21
Twitter: @nicolekshepard
Hi guys!I'm Katelynn. I'm a children's librarian, which is the most fun job ever since it combines two of my favorite things: working with kids and books! I have a bachelor's in English but I'm back in school now to get my license to teach elementary school.
So many people say this, but I'll read almost anything. I tend to be drawn more towards fantasy and classic literature. I've also recently really gotten into non-fiction.
When I'm not working or studying, I'm usually reading (obviously), but I also enjoy watching movies, working on DIY projects, and hiking.
This is my first month participating in this book club and I'm excited to join in with all of you!
Mod
Hello!! I was invited here by a friend and it looks like you guys read some wonderful books! I've read quite a few of the books you all have read so far this year. Looks like a great group of people! Thanks for having me. :)
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Glad you're here, Lisa!
Hello!I'm Natalie! I was looking for a book club to join and Kayly pointed me this way, so here I am! Besides reading and book related things, my other hobbies include blogging, video games and making stuff! I work in technical theatre and I have a pet turtle <3 I usually read pretty slow so I hope I can keep up with you guys!
Here's some of my links if you wanna stop by and say hi!
Blog: http://natalie-patalie.blogspot.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/natalie.patalie/
I'm Kristin, English teacher/writing coach/Ravenclaw/video game nerd. I run My Life as a Teacup and head the NovelTea Book Club here!
Favorite genres include: sci-fi/fantasy, Victorian lit, urban fantasy & magical realism, YA (namely sci-fi/fantasy/dystopian), and comic books. And Neil Gaiman. Who I am now making into his own genre.
When I'm not reading, which, who am I kidding, is hardly ever, I enjoy sketching and playing video games (lately: Dragon Age, Borderlands 2, Arkham City...yeah, yeah, and FFVII in preparation for the remake!). Though usually my ambitious self ends up perusing Tumblr instead.
Blog: http://www.mylifeasateacup.com
Twitter: @mylifeasateacup
Instagram: @mylifeasateacup