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Hi, as I had found this group a few minutes ago, I've had to join in, because I love to read, I really do.
Especially fiction, classics, biographys, regency lovestories (yeah, not really sophisticated, but pretty good to dawdle time while the laundry is waiting to be done. Surely just an example, pls don't draw hasty conclusions out of it, I keep my house fine, most of the time. I truly adore Jane Austen, maybe this makes things better?), er, the fine prints on the back of potato-chip bags, muddy stickers underneth the bonnet of my car and ... well, to be honest any written letter will do actually.
Obviously, on a side like this, no wonder at all so far. So, what else could I tell you?
Um, oh yes, of course: My name is Anna, I'm from Germany, older than I would like to be or to mention and my english is not as good, as it could be, or once was, but hopefully you don't mind.
Hello all!I'm a 26 year old bank teller who dabbles part time in retail and is trying to get back into the swing of reading more. I'm originally from Michigan but now reside in Maryland with my boyfriend. I love reading, movies, video games, music, and animals! I have a Bachelor's of Science in Zoology and dream of one day doing behavioral research on whales or dolphins.
I love fantasy, science fiction, fiction, romance, and the occasional thriller as far as book genres go. I am trying to make 2019 the year I get back into avid reading, as I used to do before college made reading feel like a chore and I quit wanting to even for fun. This year I've dived into a few great books and I hope next year will be just as good. Some that I read this year are the Kingkiller Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss (eagerly awaiting the third book!), Lexicon by Max Berry, the Me Before You Trilogy by Jojo Moyes, The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo, and Heir Apparent by Vivian Valde Velde.
Can't wait to meet fellow book lovers, make some friends, and discover new books! Hope everyone is having a good week, I can't believe the year is almost done!
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Hello! I'm Hayley. I'm 24, and I'm trying to get back into reading. I was a huge reader as a kid, and I'd have to say that my favorite genres right now are historical fiction, alternative history, and sci-fi.
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Welcome Hayley! We're a friendly group and I'm sure you'll like it here :)
Hi Hayley 😊 and welcome to the group! You are in the right place. .lots of books and nice people þo share ideas with
Hi! I'm Yara, 20 years old, from Ukraine. I always enjoyed reading various kinds of books. especially classics and horrors. Last year I was suffering from depression and one of the worst things for me was that I could not read a single page. But now I'm alright and just can't get enough of reading.
Welcome, Yara! I hope you'll enjoy being in our group - it is a very friendly one :) I'm sorry to hear about your struggle with depression, I know from experience what it is like. I did read when I suffered from depression, but it was mostly comics or the Harry Potter series, which I found very comforting. Glad to know you're well now :)
Marina (Sonnenbarke) wrote: "Welcome, Yara! I hope you'll enjoy being in our group - it is a very friendly one :) I'm sorry to hear about your struggle with depression, I know from experience what it is like. I did read when I..."Thank you a lot! The only thing I could really read while being depressed was A Song of Ice and Fire, God knows why.
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LauraT wrote: "Welcome Yara! I hope you'll find a nice place here with us to enjoy boks and compny!"Thanks!
Hi everyone. My name is Leigh. I’ve been on goodreads for a while but just starting to use it! I’m 27 from a small town in Ontario, Canada. University and College ruined my love of reading and I decided at the end of last year to pick up some books and read again! I’ve already read 2 books this month which is amazing for me since I haven’t read in years! :)
Welcome Leigh! I hope that you rediscover your love of reading & experience some fun books during the upcoming year.
Hi Leigh, welcome to the group hope you have an amazing reading year 😊
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Hi everyone, my name is Liz and I live in the north of Scotland, near the sea. I'm a writer, but I'm having a wee break from writing and want to dive into reading for a bit. I really like the books on your bookshelves and am looking forward to catching up...
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How lovely Scotland is. Think that I went there on my honey moon - don't ask how many years ago!!!!
Tell us what kind of books you like, or browse around to see what we think of our reads!!!!
LauraT wrote: "Welcome Liz! How lovely Scotland is. Think that I went there on my honey moon - don't ask how many years ago!!!!
Tell us what kind of books you like, or browse around to see what we think of our r..."
Thank you! I enjoy different genres of writing, but my two favourite books are The History of Love by Nicole Krauss and The Catcher in the Rye. I love books with a charismatic main character/narrator.
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How lovely Scotland is. Think that I went there on my honey moon - don't ask how many years ago!!!!
Tell us what kind of books you like, or browse around to see what we..."
I don't know the first, while - of course being I graduated in Anglo American Literature - i love the second. But even more than the novel, I like Salinger's short stories: every time I have some friends marrying I write them "Rise high the beam, carpenter" even if I do admit it is not really well wishing considering how it ends!!!! But I pretend I'm quoting Saffo!!!!
LauraT wrote: "Liz wrote: "LauraT wrote: "Welcome Liz! How lovely Scotland is. Think that I went there on my honey moon - don't ask how many years ago!!!!
Tell us what kind of books you like, or browse around to..."
I think I might have read somewhere that some of Salinger's unpublished work may be released over the next few years - but maybe that's wishful thinking!
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Hi everyone, I joined this group about 30 seconds ago and I can't wait to get started! I enjoy all sorts of books and always try to broaden my horizons with new topics. I also think books are much more enjoyable with friends so I am eager to join in the conversations. Lately I have been branching away from fantasy and more into biographies and nonfiction, always looking for new and interesting reads.
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Welcome.
Hello Leigh, Liz, Rob and Anamarija welcome to the AAB group. Hope you have fun exploring what's on offer here.
This seemed to be one of the more active groups here so thought I would jump in. My first fiction novel, Sibanda was published a little over a year ago and my second is nearing completion.
Look forward to chatting with many of you here.
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Hi epic readers! I'm Tasya. I love to read and my favorites are YA fantasy and sci-fi. My all time favorite series is probably ACOTAR! Sarah J Maas is literally the queen of faerie fiction! I'd love to talk about books and interact with people so hopefully i get to make friends in here soon. And i also review books on my blog!
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Hello folks! Shrey here, a Computer Science student. Being an avid reader, looking for some brilliant suggestions and of course, making friends along this wonderful journey. Cheers! :)
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Welcome to the group, Shrey. It's lovely to meet you.
I'm Luffy. Hello! I intend to be Pirate King. And read books.
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Welcome Luffy.
Hi everyone! I'm Ilena, I love reading and writing, as well. I think it would be so much fun to discuss different books together and exchange thoughts. I am very much into fiction books (especially the slice-of-life kind, but I like fantasy ones, too!), and currently I'm still in love with Beartown and Us Against You by Fredrik Backman. Hopefully we can all get along. It's nice to e-meet you all! :)
Gabriella wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Ilena, I love reading and writing, as well. I think it would be so much fun to discuss different books together and exchange thoughts. I am very much into fiction books (especially..."Welcome Ilena -hope you enjoy the group. Couldn't help but respond when I saw your comment about Beartown and Us Against You - what a wonderful couple of books, absolutely loved them both. I presume you've tried his other books, particularly A Man Called Ove (great book and excellent film version). Once again, welcome x
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Welcome Shrey! My daughter is studying Computer engeneering! Who knows, you may meet once!
And welcome Luffy, Pirate King, and Ilena!!!
Ahoy, there, Luffy! Good to meet ye!(just for the record, one of my brothers is born on what is known a s "talk like a pirate day" and so there is a place online where I can figure out what I want to say. He teaches physics at a Canadian university and if he has lectures on that day, he'll dress like a pirate and use some of this sort of talk while teaching Physics).
Gabriella wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Ilena, I love reading and writing, as well. I think it would be so much fun to discuss different books together and exchange thoughts. I am very much into fiction books (especially..."Welcome, Ilena (but I might accidentallyh call you Gabriella by mistake at times since I tend to remember the moniker because I can see it when posting).
Hello there! I may have introduced myself already, but I'm trying to become more active. :) My name is Maggie, and I'm a librarian mom of two from Muskoka. I have loved books for as long as I can remember, and my day just isn't complete without reading a chapter or three! Besides devouring a good book, my hobbies include singing, hiking, writing, and baking. I don't have a favourite genre, but I do tend to finish novels with some family drama quicker. ;) I look forward to making new friends and getting some excellent recommendations.
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Welcome, Maggie.
Hi, I'm Dorothy, avid reader/writer. At the moment I'm particularly interested in memoirs or stories of late-life reinvention/transformation, a la Meredith Maran's The New Old Me. Also a huge fan of Nora Ephron's essays. Thanks!
Hi, Maggie--welcome! I have three kids, two of whom read a lot growing up (but one not as much now as she's either making art, with her boyfriend or on her new smart phone he got her), and one who prefers audiobooks--he's the "baby" and is 19. Actually, as of last Sept I'm not supposed to say baby anymore outside of the house (it was tongue in cheek, anyway, which he knew, but once he was in college it was nixed).
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My name R.D. Murray.
This is very hard to write, but when I was in the 3rd grade I was bullied so badly I wanted to kill myself. All because I was shy, quiet and awkward. I was thrown in the boy’s bathroom by these 3 particular kids who would punch and kick me as hard as they could. I could barely walk as everyday they would abuse me over, and over again. The other kids in school would just laugh at me and no one helped. In fact, those same kids who watched and knew about my abuse would just join in, tease me, and they even threw food at me during lunch. My mom came to school so much to fight for me, but it didn’t help. I had just about given up living in this world. Somehow God saved me and I found writing. It was an outlet to take me away from the pain I was going through in this world. I wanted to create different characters, and a different world just to escape. Writing really saved my life. Now at 42 I just released my first novel. My Dead Blue Caterpillar. Just looking for friends and people to connect with. If you want to check out my debut novel that’s cool too if not it’s ok just looking to connect and discuss books. I love reading. I read 20 books a year or so. Nice to meet you guys.
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