Introductions

[Empress, Seeker of wonders]

Beau wrote: "Hi Ellie. I love greeting people in the morning. It's a great way to start the day."

Not before my coffee!





Moraphis wrote: "Hey guys! My names Pranavi and I love this genre so much. Currently I'm reading a new dystopian book called Renegade. My fave for now will be the 5th wave :)"

Welcome Pranavi :D

[Beau]

Ellie, I love the measuring cup.

Good morning Pranavi.

[InTheComfortOfTales]

Thanks beau and Ellie

[D.L.]

Hi Group! I'm a SF writer whose work typically features near-future dystopian settings. I was born in Texas and I've lived in Mexico City and Miami along the way. I currently reside in Houston.

I love cooking and travel and of course reading!

The Windup Girl and Neuromancer are my favorite books in this genre.

[Beau]

D.i., you're sense of direction is impeccable. Welcome to town.

[D.L.]

Beau wrote: "D.i., you're sense of direction is impeccable. Welcome to town."

It's D.L. ;-)

And thanks for the welcome!!

[Beau]

Sorry D.L. I'm using my phone (small screen) and I'm not wearing my glasses (I just got out of bed).

[Empress, Seeker of wonders]

Beau wrote: "Sorry D.L. I'm using my phone (small screen) and I'm not wearing my glasses (I just got out of bed)."

Another GR addict :D

I hate typing from a smartphone!

[Beau]

Ellie [The Empress] wrote: "Beau wrote: "Sorry D.L. I'm using my phone (small screen) and I'm not wearing my glasses (I just got out of bed)."

Another GR addict :D

I hate typing from a smartphone!"

Yes *hangs head in shame*

At least auto-correct hasn't written anything truly foul yet.

Hi Erina.

[Empress, Seeker of wonders]

Beau wrote: "Yes *hangs head in shame*

At least auto-correct hasn't written anything truly foul yet.

Hi Erina. "

Erina to Dystopia Land and Goodreads, please if you have any questions just ask, it's can be a "bit" confusing.

Evening Beau, it's morning for me!

[Beau]

Ellie, I think that is one of the reasons I like Goodreads. There's always something happening, regardless of local time.

[InTheComfortOfTales]

Very true

[Empress, Seeker of wonders]

"It is known!"

[InTheComfortOfTales]

It's morning here now and the day of my fav book's cover reveal! Good morning everyone! :)

[Claire]

What book???

[InTheComfortOfTales]

Heir of Fire!! I'm really hyper today!!!! :)

[Claire]

I heard that series was really good but haven't had a chance to read it yet.

[[deleted user]]

Re: Beau
"Good morning Royce, Caitlin and Lily."


Very good morning Beau

[Ken]

Hi all,

My name is Ken. I'm new to good reads as of last week. Currently reading an oldie, The Sleeper Awakes by H.G. Wells. I have just finished the draft of my first dystopian novel, Chainge (yes, with an 'i'), which is now undergoing developmental editing. Hope to self publish September/October timeframe.

[Empress, Seeker of wonders]

Ken wrote: "Hi all,

My name is Ken. I'm new to good reads as of last week. Currently reading an oldie, The Sleeper Awakes by H.G. Wells. I have just finished the draft of my first dystopian novel, Chainge (ye..."

Welcome Ken :D

[Ken]

Ellie [The Empress] wrote: "Ken wrote: "Hi all,

My name is Ken. I'm new to good reads as of last week. Currently reading an oldie, The Sleeper Awakes by H.G. Wells. I have just finished the draft of my first dystopian novel,..."

Thanks Ellie!

[Empress, Seeker of wonders]

If you have any questions about GR you can ask here, we will try to help or point you in the right direction for getting a better advice ;)

Good night to every one else and morning to All australians and kiwis.

[Beau]

Hi Ken.

Good night Ellie.

[Aya]

I'm a little late so I guess it's good night to the Aussies and Kiwis and good morning Ellie!

[Empress, Seeker of wonders]

Aya wrote: "I'm a little late so I guess it's good night to the Aussies and Kiwis and good morning Ellie!"

Oh, good late morning and good night for you :D

p.s. That is the internet - no one is ever late!

[Aya]

Oh, the wonders of the internet! That reminds me, I mentioned to my partner's 16yo cousin that I remembered what life was like when the internet wasn't around...Oh boy did she think I was old!

:) Have you had your morning coffee yet?

[Empress, Seeker of wonders]

Aya wrote: "Aya (Ayako_Sato) | 34 comments Oh, the wonders of the internet! That reminds me, I mentioned to my partner's 16yo cousin that I remembered what life was like when the internet wasn't around...Oh boy did she think I was old!"

Wow, we ain't old! Just lived more, seen more! :D
You should see this.

Had one coffee it is time for my second!

[Aya]

Ellie [The Empress] wrote: "Aya wrote: "Aya (Ayako_Sato) | 34 comments Oh, the wonders of the internet! That reminds me, I mentioned to my partner's 16yo cousin that I remembered what life was like when the internet wasn't ar..."

I love it when she goes 'Oh! My grandpa has these!'

Haha, some of them are smart cookies though.

[Empress, Seeker of wonders]

Aya wrote: "Haha, some of them are smart cookies though. "

Oh yes. I think they managed quite well!

[Ceridwen]

Hi everyone!

My name is Ceridwen but you can call me Ceri. I love to read all kinds of dystopian fiction and my favorite book of all times is Atlas Shrugged. I've just finished reading the Hunger Games trilogy and really enjoyed it. Any suggestions for what to try next after I finish the Divergent trilogy? I like to read both adult and teen books.

[InTheComfortOfTales]

If you like dystopian try Stung by Bethany wiggins or Angelfall by Susan Ee. If you want to try fantasy I would recommend Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas and Half-blood by JL Armentrout. Science fiction - The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey and Obsidian by JL Armentrout. Hope this helps :)

[Empress, Seeker of wonders]

Ceridwen wrote: "Hi everyone!

My name is Ceridwen but you can call me Ceri. I love to read all kinds of dystopian fiction and my favorite book of all times is Atlas Shrugged. I've just finished reading the Hunger..."

Welcome Ceri. Have you read the The Handmaid's Tale? It is not YA.

[Beau]

Good morning Ceri.

[Empress, Seeker of wonders]

Morning everyone.

[Aya]

*waves*

[Beau]

Hi Ellie.

[Aya]

How's your evening coming along Beau?

[Beau]

Aya wrote: "How's your evening coming along Beau?"

I'm being decidedly lazy. I'm trying to catch up with some TV that I missed while writing, so I'm watching Breaking Bad (everyone kept going on about how much I would love it).

What about you Aya? How is your evening? Not too chilly, I hope.

[Aya]

Beau wrote: "Aya wrote: "How's your evening coming along Beau?"

I'm being decidedly lazy. I'm trying to catch up with some TV that I missed while writing, so I'm watching Breaking Bad (everyone kept going on a..."

Breaking Bad is a great show, some parts are a bit slow though. When you reach those parts just remember it gets better.

A lazy day for me as well. I'm just catching up on my beta reads and ignoring an assignment I have due.

Not chilly at all, it's about 15C here. Even if it were a tad cold I'd still be a happy camper. Winter is my favourite season. :)

Is it cold where you are?

[Beau]

It's been good so far. I'm enjoying it while I can (before the writing-bug claims control of my free time once again).

It's not too cold (yet). This morning was chilly, but that's to be expected, "Winter is coming".

[Aya]

GoT is a great show!

[Empress, Seeker of wonders]

Aya wrote: "GoT is a great show!"

"It is known"!

[Aya]

lol

How's your evening Ellie?

[[deleted user]]

Hello, my name is Linda and I love reading books of all genres. I also love Haiku, especially writing it!
I am retired from retail, and from teaching sewing to kids, so I get to read quite a bit. I'm not great at reviews so I only do a few. But I love to discuss the books I've read! Would like to recommend one I finished not too long ago, "EVERFALL" by Joe Hart.
EverFall
It's not too long and easy to read, but is a good dystopian world story.

[Empress, Seeker of wonders]

Aya wrote: "lol

How's your evening Ellie?"

Missed your comment, sorry about that. Currently I'm quite tired after my shift yesterday, and today I accidentally went to work! How stupid of me!


Linda wrote: "Hello, my name is Linda and I love reading books of all genres. I also love Haiku, especially writing it!
I am retired from retail, and from teaching sewing to kids, so I get to read quite a bit. ..."

Welcome Linda and thank you for the request and the recommendation. I'm not sure what horrors I read and If, but I like dark books. :D

[Beau]

Hi Linda.

[Teresa]

Heya! My name is Teresa, and I'm becoming a really big Dystopian fan! I read really fast and completly love it! Books are my home, and dystopian ones are my future haha

[Beau]

Good morning Teresa

[Empress, Seeker of wonders]

Teresa wrote: "Heya! My name is Teresa, and I'm becoming a really big Dystopian fan! I read really fast and completly love it! Books are my home, and dystopian ones are my future haha"

Welcome Teresa and good morning to you Na Beau. At the moment I can except living in any dystopian society as long as I don't have to get up at 5 am!

[Liana]

Hi. Glad I found u guys :-) I only recently (a year ago or so) heard/learned the term dystopian fiction. Love this genre... and realized that Ive loved it since I was a kid. 1984, Fahrenheit 451 and Animal Farm were a few if my faves growing up.

I got back into this genre by reading The Hunger Games series which I know is youth fiction. Same as the Divergent series. Reading Rule of Three right now. Sheesh. See a pattern? Younger stuff. Heck... I'm almost 50 and want to read DF with more substance. I read SK's The Stand which was good but tooooo long. Soooo, I've turned to Goodreads... found you guys and have already got a couple of great recommendations. Looking forward to making some friends here. Li.