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Welcome to the group, Diane and Patrick
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Hello everyone! I am an avid fantasy reader from Bangkok, Thailand. My currently favorites includes A Song of Ice and Fire, The Kingkiller Chronicles, and The Mistborn series. By the way, Happy New Year!
LauraT wrote: "Manny wrote: "LauraT wrote: "Welcome Liz, Dianne and Nuria!As already said, plenty of discussion to joyin in for various interests! So don't feel shy and, as my father used to say, DIVE IN!!!!"
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I know where you're coming from Laura:). Ever since the age of 9, I was translating English to my Italian parents in Australia, who in the 1950s, didn't speak English well enough!! This 'activity' developed into a profitable career for me because I've been translating and interpreting professionally for over 30 years......wow, what a trip!!:)
Manny wrote: "LauraT wrote: "Manny wrote: "LauraT wrote: "Welcome Liz, Dianne and Nuria!As already said, plenty of discussion to joyin in for various interests! So don't feel shy and, as my father used to say, ..."
My dad passed away in 1988. Sometimes, I still think he is still alive and waiting for me to meet up and have a talk over a hot coffee.
You don't realize what a parent means to you until you see those empty chairs where they once used to sit:(
I'm from Egypt and I'm a student in Alexandria faculty of medicine. I've been in goodreads for years and lately I was thinking of joining a book club to discuss literature. So I was searching for a book club and i just found out tgat there are book clubs here in goodreads. This is actually my first time to join an online book club and I hope I have fun with you all and we become friends :D
Robert wrote: "I know where you're coming from Laura:). Ever since the age of 9, I was translating English to my Italian parents in Australia,."As I have for my Italian parents in the USA! We probably have a few things in common.
Welcome Sara and whoever else I've missed.
Manny wrote: "Robert wrote: "I know where you're coming from Laura:). Ever since the age of 9, I was translating English to my Italian parents in Australia,."As I have for my Italian parents in the USA! We prob..."
Yes, I think we might have at that
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As already said, plenty of discussion to joyin in for various interests! So don't feel shy and, as my father used to say, ..."
I'm a translator as well! Actually, as usual in public entities in Italy, I do all there is to do - as for instance checking the timetables of all my collegues here at the Department Cultural Activities. But my role should be that of translator!
Hello! I've just joined the group...I live near Lake Garda and I have been an avid reader for many years...but I have not read that much lately due to family and work commitments....I so need to get back in to reading so hopefully joining the group will help me achieve my goal...happy new year to all! Sarah
Hi everyone! My name is Mars and I have been a member of Goodreads for several years, but find that signing on "for just a minute" often turns in to an hour or more. So, I thought I would look for a group that would help me to focus my reading just a little bit more, and this one seems to be both full of interesting people and literature. :) I hope to expand my bookshelves (there can never be too many, right?) and also my discussions with fellow booklovers. Generally, I tend to stick to fantasy/sci-fi and classics, but I will give anything in print a try. I am looking forward to reading and talking with you!
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And Welcome Mrs Mars!
Welcome Mars - I am also a an of fantasy/sci-fi & classics; look forward to exchanging titles with you!
Leslie wrote: "Welcome Sarah!"Thank you!
LauraT wrote: "Welcome Sarah! The Lago di Garda is really beautiful; I was there last year in May at Desensano. And Welcome Mrs Mars!"
Thank you! Yes beautiful and tranquil, especially at this time of the year...
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Also Perugia is quite empty this time of year ...
Thanks Leslie, thanks Karen! I'll try the threads you recommend..."See" you there, maybe!!
Leslie wrote: "Welcome Liz, Dianne and Nuria!
Nuria - you asked "I'm a bit lost as of which subgroup to join, which theme to follow?
Can you help?"
That is a hard question to answer but probably the best place ..."
Hi everyone! I'm Alice, joined goodreads last year and quickly became addicted. I have always loved to read but struggled to find the time in recent years. However since moving to London 1.5 years ago I have found the silver lining of my daily commute - reading time!
I enjoy many different kinds of books (although tend to struggle a bit more with non-fiction and classics) and looking forward to taking part in some of the group reads here!
Welcome Alice! Where did you live before moving to London?
Thank you both! I moved down from the Scottish borders, so it's been a bit of a change...!
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Scotland and London are great places!!!!
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I'm Joan, not much else to say except that I really like the Monday poem thread and I am looking forward to discussions of short stories.
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A warm welcome Joan! And feel free to sign up to share a Monday Poem sometime if you haven't already. It's a fun way to share a poem you enjoy with the group, and we always love it when more people sign up!
Welcome Joan! I have been reading a fair amount of short stories over the past few years so would be happy to see someone discuss them in our book chat.
Hello all, my name is Jason and I am a book addict living in Richmond, VA, USA. I hope to become a more social reader these days and share my thoughts with some of you wonderful people, as well as, get feedback and recommendations.
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Hope to see you comenting around!
Thank you for the warm welcome and I look forward to chatting with you all.
Hey there, My name's Amit Siovitz and I am new to the group. I'm an Israeli living in Germany, a university graduate in English literature. I am also a writer who recently published his first book, and a blogger. I just started my blog on being a writer and would appreciate if you guys check it out.
https://amitswritingjourney.com/
Hi All! My name is Lori, I live in New Jersey, USA and I love to read. I have always wanted to join a Book Club but just have never had the time to attend meetings. So, I thought joining an online group might be the answer. I'm looking forward to our reading adventures.
Welcome Amit & Lori! Amit, be aware that we have a very strict no self-promotion policy (which includes blogs) but we are happy to have you chat about books you are reading.
Thanks Leslie! Looking forward to chatting about the reads:)
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Leslie,I guess that was walking the line a bit, sorry about that.
Hi everyone , I'm Debz and I live in Bath UK - not been on Gooreads for long but I am enjoying challenges and reading others reviews.. always happy to make new friends too.:)
Welcome to all the newbies. And Debz since you live in Bath it struck me to wonder what people there say of Chaucer's the Wife of Bath. :-P
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Hello everybody, am OJ. A kind of reader and a baby writer. I read romance, sci-fiction, mystery books e.t.c. I really hope to meet exciting people here who will help me groom and improve my reading habits.
Welcome OJ! I'm new here as well. Here's to our new reading adventure!
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