The name is AJ, and the game is reading.

[Andrew]

Hello everyone! My name is AJ and I actually have been a follower of r/books for quite some time, though my shyness keeps me from conversation. Currently I am attending uni to obtain a degree in English education where I hope to get a job teaching in high school. This came to me about a year ago when I first got back into reading--I realized that I do not want the art of literature to die, and as such wish to promote literacy via teaching.

I tend to go back and forth with my favorites, though my big three are Hemingway, Joyce, and Vonnegut. Really it tends to be whomever I am reading at the moment. Favorite book of all time? A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, which I finished recently for the first time. I can honestly say I have never cried during a book til I read this one. Funny story, actually--I obtained a copy of Brooklyn by discovering it in a trash bin at my high school a couple years back. Turns out it is a first edition printing. Life is cool, sometimes.

At this moment I am reading Franzen's The Corrections, a book I am going to take my time to read, being that I tend to rush through books for no apparent reason.

Not too sure what else to say here--just felt like making my presence known by posting something for once.

Yarp!

[Ashley]

Hello and welcome! It's always nice to see the lurkers come out, I hope you poke yourself into the discussions every now and again :).

Also, we have two book discussions coming up, Dune with Darliza and Fool with Annie. If you find either of those interesting we would love to have you join us.

[Stephanie, Super Mod]

Hi Aj! No need to be shy here :) Lurkers are always welcome.

I too, loved A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. It still is one of my favorites, but it's been years since I read it.

The same story goes for the The Corrections. I remember enjoying it, as it is not a book to be rush. I want to read his 'new' book, Freedom If I read it anytime soon, I'll definitely add it to the book support :) I hope you enjoy the corrections as much as I did. And Welcome again Aj!

[Rose, Mod]

Welcome to the group, AJ! We're glad that you've made an appearance!

I love your dream about becoming a teacher so you can aide the future's literacy. It's really inspiring!

[Darliza]

I have a copy of The Corrections but I've never gotten 'round to it yet. Is Freedom any good? I saw a hardcover copy at a local book thriftshop for only 1USD! Might go back for it soon. :)

Welcome to the group, Aj! I love Vonnegut too and so does a few others in the group. :)