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I am in a happy place when i have a book or my Kindle in my hand. Best wishes to all.
Welcome Joanne!
I've liked when you say "I love the way a good story unfolds and just leaves you wanting more!": me too!!!!
I've liked when you say "I love the way a good story unfolds and just leaves you wanting more!": me too!!!!

Which reminds me ... remember to check out the Just for fun section.

Do you have a favorite genre or period you like to read for fun? I read all kinds of novels but not much nonfiction but my go-to books for comfort or escape are mysteries, especially the Golden Age authors such as Agatha Christie or Rex Stout. I guess that you can deduce from that that I prefer plot-driven books over character studies!
welcome Keshav. I'm sorry that you've suspended your studies: I still cherish the memory of my University years that have given me a lot of tools I'm still using to enjoy wat I read. But of course there's much more in books than what you find at Uni!


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I don’t know which I like more—reading a good book, or discussing it. (I actually suspect the latter.) So that’s why I’m here. I have enjoyed discussions in a few other GR clubs—ConstantReader, Everyone Has Read This But Me, Literary Fiction by People of Color, and the Non-Fiction Book Club. I was on the lookout for more, and this group’s list of current & recent reads looked pretty good. Can’t wait to join in a read & discussion!


Thanks, Laurel. That’s quite a coincidence—I just finished that book myself. Not sure where you’re at with it, but I found it a lot more compelling after they cam to America, for whatever reason. I suspect because then she was writing more from her own memory, and less from stories that had been told to her.
Welcome Matt!
I don't commute - and in Perugia where I live distances are usually short. Still, I walk to work every day and 20 minutes going, 20 minutes coming are enough to listen to 1/2 books each month!! And I also like this way of approaching lilterature. Some readers can be really good
I don't commute - and in Perugia where I live distances are usually short. Still, I walk to work every day and 20 minutes going, 20 minutes coming are enough to listen to 1/2 books each month!! And I also like this way of approaching lilterature. Some readers can be really good

I don't have a favourite reading genre, instead I just love to read anything I can get me hands on. I am currently reading dragon republic and the clan of the cave bear.
Looking forward to hopefully making some bookish friends on here, so give me a message if you want a new friend <3

Beth wrote: "Hiya everyone! My name is Beth, I am 22 and a beginner writer/poet. I have some poems over on my page if anyone ever feels like checking them out.
I don't have a favourite reading genre, instead I ..."
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I don't have a favourite reading genre, instead I ..."
Welcome to the group.

I work in hospitality: a plush establishment, patronised by more gentle, conservative folk. I work. I walk. I read. I work. I walk. I read.
I don't know just yet what I really wanted to read, I'm just picking books from the small library where I work. I hope to find friends and share thoughts on what I do read.
I'm very new to this: I'm all ears or should I say, "All eyes."

Thank you.
I'm new to goodreads. It seems to be a really cool website.
I love to read historical fiction, but I'm also trying to read more science based non fiction.

Usually I read with a general nonfiction group and a general classic fiction group (pre-21st century). In 2023, I will be doing a fast and furious read down of 21st-century fiction. I hope to finish my 2022 challenges in time to read I Capture the Castle with the group here as this book I have on my tbr list.
Looking forward to chatting with familiar and new reading friends.
Hallo Cynda!
Welcome on board.
Dive in in all discussion and let us know whjat you thing of the group!
Welcome on board.
Dive in in all discussion and let us know whjat you thing of the group!
Cynda wrote: "Hi All. Hi Greg. Hi Rowena.
Usually I read with a general nonfiction group and a general classic fiction group (pre-21st century). In 2023, I will be doing a fast and furious read down of 21st-cent..."
So glad to have you Cynda! It's been SO long since you posted this though - very sorry to have missed it!
Usually I read with a general nonfiction group and a general classic fiction group (pre-21st century). In 2023, I will be doing a fast and furious read down of 21st-cent..."
So glad to have you Cynda! It's been SO long since you posted this though - very sorry to have missed it!


I read off 2 kindles (a Paperwhite Signature & a Scribe); the Scribe I use in seminars & meetings, but also take notes off the books in this one.
I'm currently learning 5 languages. And for my creative side, I enjoy playing my clarinet to my Spotify playlist.
Welcome Richard. What languages are you learning? I’m currently trying Irish. Don’t think I can hold a conversation but I am starting to get better at recognising words.

Spanish, German, Russian, Latin & Vietnamese.

I am not sure how much information should be given in an introduction but I have interests in animals (who I owe my life to several times over) and science in general as well as art, philosophy and linguistics. I wanted to join a community and become a tad more social with regards to all things bookish, as few people I know "have the time" to read.
Martina wrote: "Hey everyone! I'm Martina. I'm a stay-at-home mom to two beautiful kids, my oldest having just started kindergarten and my youngest nearly 2 years old. Reading is one of my favorite activities, and..."
Welcome Martina.
Welcome Martina.

I'm Mary from northern ireland uk, and I'm looking for book friends 💗 Feel free to add me. I like to read most genres and I'm active daily on Goodreads.
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Mary wrote: "🌸🌸🌸 Hello Everyone ! 😊🌸🌸🌸
I'm Mary from northern ireland uk, and I'm looking for book friends 💗 Feel free to add me. I like to read most genres and I'm active daily on Goodreads.
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Hi Mary, welcome. I'm also from Northern Ireland. It's so lovely to have you here.
I'm Mary from northern ireland uk, and I'm looking for book friends 💗 Feel free to add me. I like to read most genres and I'm active daily on Goodreads.
🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸"
Hi Mary, welcome. I'm also from Northern Ireland. It's so lovely to have you here.

As every month comes there are fewer and fewer pennies in my pocket: I’ve only myself to blame, I voted…….. Staying in is actually more enjoyable than I first thought: books, books, and more books appeals.
Please friend me.
Kami wrote: "Hello, I answer to Kami. I'd be most interested in reccs and finding friends."
Welcome Kami!
Welcome Kami!
Jem wrote: "Hi all, I'm living in London.
As every month comes there are fewer and fewer pennies in my pocket: I’ve only myself to blame, I voted…….. Staying in is actually more enjoyable than I first thought..."
Welcome to the group!
As every month comes there are fewer and fewer pennies in my pocket: I’ve only myself to blame, I voted…….. Staying in is actually more enjoyable than I first thought..."
Welcome to the group!
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It's great to see you here--welcome!