Introductions

[Denise]

Please take a moment to introduce yourself.

[Carolyn]

My name is Carolyn and I LOVE to read. I am actually the only one of my friends where i live that reads on a regular basis NOT related tow work. It is a great escape from the everyday mundane-ness of life and takes you into different worlds of love, and loss and hope. Can't wait to get started with our first discussion.

[Denise]

Carolyn, Welcome to the group.

[R.A.]

Hi Denise and everyone else at The Reader's Bar,

I'm new to Goodreads and I'm a first time author. I just wrote a family saga a la Roots meets Joy Luck Club (that's the elevator pitch!)and I've got the writing itch now. I was lucky enough to find an indie publisher, but I'm new to this world. Your group seems to have good taste, so I'm going to hang out and look around. I don't see rules & regs posted and I don't want to offend -- can I add my book to the Bookshelf? Thanks.

[Denise]

R.A. wrote: "Hi Denise and everyone else at The Reader's Bar,

I'm new to Goodreads and I'm a first time author. I just wrote a family saga a la Roots meets Joy Luck Club (that's the elevator pitch!)and I've go..."

Welcome to the group. Thank you for your kind words about our group. Sure, go ahead and add your book to the to read bookshelf. We are always looking for something good to read. Feel free to participate in any of our discussions. Looking forward to reading and discussing with you.

[Cecilia]

My name is Cecilia Capers. I love to read but I spend most of my time writing when I'm not working. I took a break from practicing law to return to writing. My debut novel was published by Red Ibis, a small press, several weeks ago. To give you an idea of my work, please take a minute to watch the cinematic book trailer (featuring Lawrence Saint-Victor, who appears on CBS Daytime’s “The Bold and The Beautiful,” Toni Robison-May and John J. Thomassen) at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eRM2C...
Thanks

[Denise]

Cecilia wrote: "My name is Cecilia Capers. I love to read but I spend most of my time writing when I'm not working. I took a break from practicing law to return to writing. My debut novel was published by Red I..."

Interesting novel. I look forward to reading it. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[Michael]

Hello.

My name is Michael Stephenson. I am a fiction novelist of all different genres. I enjoy horror as much as I do Christian or religious fiction. You can click my name to go to my author's page. I really just love good story, as I think that good story and good storytelling is what captivates.

[Denise]

Michael wrote: "Hello.

My name is Michael Stephenson. I am a fiction novelist of all different genres. I enjoy horror as much as I do Christian or religious fiction. You can click my name to go to my author's pa..."

Michael, welcome to the group. I look forward to reading and discussing with you.

[Beverly]

Hi -

My name is Beverly. I am an avid reader and usually I am reading a couple of books at the same time. I love discussing books and have a very long tbr list that I just keep adding to. I read across many genres and look for a good storytelling, good pacing, great characterizations, and a freshness/uniqueness for a good read.

[Denise]

Beverly, welcome to the group. I know what you mean about the tbr list that just keeps growing. lol

[kisha]

Hello everyone,
My name is Kisha and I absolutely love to read (like everyone on this site of course). I actually have a book club here on goodreads myself that focuses on African-American Historical fiction and classics https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/.... I see a few of my friends are also part of this group so I feel right at home already!

[Denise]

Kisha, welcome to the group. That is great that you feel at home with us.

[kisha]

Thanks Denise!

[Caryl]

Denise wrote: "Please take a moment to introduce yourself."

Hello Everyone,
My name is Caryl. I am the mother of 3, grandmother of 5 handsome and intelligent grandsons, and 1 just as handsome great-grandson. I live in PA, work part-time, and also attend seminary. I've been reading and writing short stories and poetry for as long as I can remember, and can honestly say next to spending time with friends and loved ones reading and writing are my two favorite things to do. Currently I am reading Divas of Damascus Road by Michelle Stimpson and Lucifer by D. Brian Shafer. Two entirely different genres yet both very, very good. Several of my favorite authors include (short list); E. Lynn Harris (RIP), Valerie Wesley Wilson, Terry McMillan, Amy Tan, Grace Octavia, Langston Hughes, Toni Morrison, Zora Neale Hurston, Walter Mosley, Maya Angelou, Alice Walker, BeBe Campbell Moore (RIP), Mary Monroe, and my number one favorite, J. California Cooper.

[Denise]

Caryl, welcome to the group.

[Lulu]

Hi! I'm Lulu from Texas. I'm into African American fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Non-Fiction, Legal Thrillers, and True Crime. Reading has quickly become a great passion.

[Denise]

Lulu wrote: "Hi! I'm Lulu from Texas. I'm into African American fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Non-Fiction, Legal Thrillers, and True Crime. Reading has quickly become a great passion."

Lulu, welcome to the group.

[Mahoghani 23]

Welcome to the group Lulu

[Loverofbooks - Jae' ♒️♍️♑️]

Hello All, my name is Jae' and I'm a bookaholic :-D!!! I love love to read. I read all genres as long as the book can hold my interest!

[Denise]

Jae' wrote: "Hello All, my name is Jae' and I'm a bookaholic :-D!!! I love love to read. I read all genres as long as the book can hold my interest!"

Jae', Welcome to the group.