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Welcome Ian, Jasper and Sondos. @Jasper, that sounds painful! Hope it'll all heal really soon. From peeking at your profile I've gathered that you are currently reading Poland: A History? I'd love to hear what you thought of it once you've finished, and if it's one you'd recommend on the subject.
@Colleen, now that makes my fingers itch even more!
@Sondos: like Laura said, take a look around, you'll find our group has sections for fiction, non-fiction, poetry, general chat about music, art, life and film and so on. Maybe a good way to start is to get an overview and then just dive into any discussion you are interested in. The easiest way to start is often by telling us what you are currently reading here or what you have just finished reading here
Hi I'm Dei and I'm new to the group. I live in the US and am confined to my home much of the time due to fibromyalgia so I spend a lot of time reading. I have over 20,000 books on my Kindle alone and love indie authors. I've just recently discovered Goodreads and beta reading and so far I love it.
Jenny wrote: "@Jasper, that sounds painful! Hope it'll all heal really soon. From peeking at your profile I've gathered that you are currently reading Poland: A History? I'd love to hear what you thought of it once you've finished, and if it's one you'd recommend on the subject."
Thanks, Jenny! I still breathe funny, but I still pedal away on the bike! I began reading "Poland" because that is where some of my family are, and I love the stories I hear. The research is painstaking and well-organized, but not exhaustive. I have been astounded at the progress and the intellectual independence of Polish people - politically, socially, intellectually - and how pomp & circumstance and political intrigue and wrangling caused them to squander so much that united them. It does not read like the distant past, at all - too many corollaries to the current climate.
On a reading level, if you are not interested in the subject, it can be very, very dry going. If the subject is one you love, the scholarly approach doesn't even matter. I really enjoy the book!
(Oh, and thank y'all very much for the kind welcome!)
Thanks, Jenny! I still breathe funny, but I still pedal away on the bike! I began reading "Poland" because that is where some of my family are, and I love the stories I hear. The research is painstaking and well-organized, but not exhaustive. I have been astounded at the progress and the intellectual independence of Polish people - politically, socially, intellectually - and how pomp & circumstance and political intrigue and wrangling caused them to squander so much that united them. It does not read like the distant past, at all - too many corollaries to the current climate.
On a reading level, if you are not interested in the subject, it can be very, very dry going. If the subject is one you love, the scholarly approach doesn't even matter. I really enjoy the book!
(Oh, and thank y'all very much for the kind welcome!)
Welcome Bryan and Dei!@Bryan, I took glance on your profile and saw that you are reading a lot of poetry. I think you might quite like our Poetry section which is here
@Dei, I am really sorry to hear about your condition.
20000 books!? You make my book pile of unread books look like peanuts! How do you still find what you are looking for?
@Jasper, I used to live at the very border to Poland in Germany, in fact, the town had a Polish and a German part only divided by a wee bridge and a lot of my friends are Polish so I share the interest. I'll keep an eye out for the book!
Hi all. My name is Jason and I'm from Pennsylvania. I love to read. I read about 3-5 books at a time. My favorite types of books are paranormal romance and horror mostly. But I also like mysteries.
Hi everyone. My name is Nick.I like reading.My favorite types of books are paranormal fictions and dystopian books.
@Jenny, lol, sometimes I can't find what I'm looking for but most of the time it's ok. I always have something new to read. I posted earlier asking if anyone could help me remember the name of a book because it's lost amongst all of the ones I have though. Usually when I really love a book I put it in my favorites, mark the authors name in Amazon, or join their mailing list. But I missed it with this particular book and I can't find it now.
Hello,my name is Sondos.I'm from Egypt.My favourite types of books are mystery,thriller and sci-fi.
Afternoon all, I'm Ian, writer and trucker for a well known road haulier and also an avid reader, always on the look out for the next good book. I also run an online mattress business where each is designed and made to order. In between being a dad and partner to the four kids we have between us, life tends to be pretty hectic! Currently exploring the realms of Indie author works rather than some of the more well known writers, have found that they have created some amazing stories too. Keep reading everyone.
Bryan wrote: "Hello. My name is Bryan. I am a retired literature professor who spends most of my days reading and writing at home with my wife."Welcome Bryan. I've had a look at your Books Read list and like a lot of them. I hope you enjoy AAB.
Welcome to everyone else, also.
Jenny wrote: "Welcome Bryan and Dei!@Bryan, I took glance on your profile and saw that you are reading a lot of poetry. I think you might quite like our Poetry section which is here
@Dei, I am really sorry t..."
Jenny, I have to ask this in the interests of Sebaldian coincidences. I have some friends just returned from Görlitz. Is that where you lived?
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I've already seen you around and I'm glad of it
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Welcome Melody and Nick! (and welcome again Sondos and Ian ;)) Hope you'll enjoy it here.@Gill: Sebaldian coincidence for sure! I lived in Görlitz for 4 years. It's beautiful really but a bit...slow. How did your friends like it?
Hello. My name is Melanie and live in Georgia, USA. I love books. I normally have four to five books that I read at a time. I can not just read one book. It is hard for me to pass up a stack or shelf of books to see what I can find. I like all kinds of books. I really just like a great story.
Jenny wrote: "Welcome Geoff! I gathered from your profile that you teach English?
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell is sitting in my bookshelf patiently waiting to be read,..."
Jenny wrote: "Welcome Geoff! I gathered from your profile that you teach English?
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell is sitting in my bookshelf patiently waiting to be read,..."
Hello Jenny,
Yes, I have been teaching English for twenty-five years. Yikes.
You will love The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet. I think it has one of the most stunning opening chapters EVER and the rest of it is utterly mesmerising. It has a cast of hundreds but is a compelling, exciting and ultimately very moving tale. Some advice: read it before The Bone Clocks. There is a reason for this. Indeed, it's best to read all of David Mitchell's other novels before getting to 'The Bone Clocks.
Your choice of Tim Winton is a good one but his best is Cloudstreet. Another of my favourites. Enjoy.
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell is sitting in my bookshelf patiently waiting to be read,..."
Jenny wrote: "Welcome Geoff! I gathered from your profile that you teach English?
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell is sitting in my bookshelf patiently waiting to be read,..."
Hello Jenny,
Yes, I have been teaching English for twenty-five years. Yikes.
You will love The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet. I think it has one of the most stunning opening chapters EVER and the rest of it is utterly mesmerising. It has a cast of hundreds but is a compelling, exciting and ultimately very moving tale. Some advice: read it before The Bone Clocks. There is a reason for this. Indeed, it's best to read all of David Mitchell's other novels before getting to 'The Bone Clocks.
Your choice of Tim Winton is a good one but his best is Cloudstreet. Another of my favourites. Enjoy.
Colleen ~ The Clever Girl from Gallifrey wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Welcome Geoff! I gathered from your profile that you teach English?
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell is sitting in my bookshelf patiently waiti..."
Agreed. You will love 'The Bone Clocks', Colleen.
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell is sitting in my bookshelf patiently waiti..."
Agreed. You will love 'The Bone Clocks', Colleen.
My friend Laurel recommended this group. She is a librarian and huge reader so she must know! I have been in and out of several groups on Goodreads because I get frustrated that they choose a book and then either no one discusses it, or the discussion consists of "I liked it", "I am too busy to read it", etc. but no discussion!I am interested in The Goldfinch and also the smaller group reading Ulysses
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I know what you mean Laurel - it's very frustrating to see no substantive discussion in some other groups - just I liked it, it was boring, etc. I think you'll find the discussions in this group generally more substantial. I love it when book discussions have good back and forth! Enjoy!
Hello Everyone, My name is Ritchel i'm 21 years old. I love books. I read any kind of books. :)
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Hello Laura, i live in Philippines.
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Wow that's far. I love communicating far away people and talking to them, it makes a lot of sense than talking to those around me:)I want to know more about books that's why i am here in this group. I haven't read a lot of books so i want to change it my goal now is to read many as i can.
Hello everyone!My name is Wendy, I'm Canadian (Vancouver Island) living in France. Pretty obvious why I'm here...I'm in love with getting lost in a good book. Looking forward to chatting with you, and discovering some new adventures for my mind :)
Jenny wrote: "Welcome Melody and Nick! (and welcome again Sondos and Ian ;)) Hope you'll enjoy it here.@Gill: Sebaldian coincidence for sure! I lived in Görlitz for 4 years. It's beautiful really but a bit...s..."
Will message you about it. You know, I didn't want to ask in case it wasn't the same place!
Welcome Melanie, Robin, Ritchel and Wendy! Take a look around and feel free to jump right in!@Geoff: I will make sure I read them in order, and if I like 'Breath' (and so far I really do) I will make sure to read Cloudstreet as well.
Hi. My name is Jennifer and I live in Ontario, Canada. I LOVE to read. This is the first time I've commented on a discussion group. I look forward to receiving book recommendations. My interests are varied. I would say that the only reading material I don't enjoy is science fiction. Some of my favourites have been Unbroken, The Outlander Series, Grapes of Wrath, Those who Save Us, Storyteller etc. Thanks for letting me join!
Welcome Jennifer, jump right in if you like!
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Good Morning, I live in Bangkok/Hua Hin Thailand. I love fiction and I really enjoy finding classic fiction that I wasn't made to read in school. There are loads out there!
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Hi everyone! I am Raven. I love read fantasy, adventure, thriller, detective/criminal and manga. But mostly I read anything that interesting and fun ^^. I usually could read 3-5 light novels a day (Enid Blyton, Sidney Sheldon, and some books by great Authors that I had forgot their name) and 10-15 mangas a day before. But now because of my job, it was lucky if I could finish 1 book for a month :( English is not my mother language so please correct my grammar if I'm wrong. Thanx ^0^
Hi :) I'm Regine and I live in the Philippines. I love novels particularly paranormal romance with tons of actions and book boyfriends. Oh, and I spend half the time worrying about what books to read next and how to insert them in my school-busy schedule. :)
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Hi everybody!I am a physician with experience of practicing medicine in India, the UK and now in the USA, where I live with my wife. I have always loved to read, and I am now trying to pursue my passion for writing. I write a humor column weekly for our local newspaper, I have a blog, and I have finished writing two ebooks, which are currently being edited.
I read anything and everything.
hi, i'm sonny and i love literary fiction, classics and sleeping.
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Welcome Sonny, nice to meet you.
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I am a physician with experience of practicing medicine in India, the UK and now in the USA, where I live with my wife. I have always loved to read, and I am now trying to pursue my p..."
Welcome! Lovely to meet you and I hop you enjoy the group.
Ensoleillé wrote: "hi, i'm sonny and i love literary fiction, classics and sleeping."Welcome sonny ...again!!! ;) I will have to remember it's you otherwise I will end up calling you ensoleillè, which - if you heard me pronounce it - would crack you up, I promise.
I am the same Jenny, I wish I could write like Rimbaud.
Ah you remind me of a real gap in literary education there (or poetic education) I just finished a book in which one of my favourite characters called himself Rimbaud after the poet, so I guess it's a gentle hint to close that gap.
French poetry and fiction is supreme :)
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Hello, everyone! How's it going?! My name'd Dylan! I'm new to this group!
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