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message 751: by Claire (new)

Claire  (claire6452) | 718 comments Hi Kat, welcome to the group!


message 752: by ChrisP (new)

ChrisP Poyner | 387 comments My name is Chris, I like to read sci-fantasyish books with a dark taint. I'm obsessed with clever challenges that is why I'm excited about finding this group.


message 753: by Claire (new)

Claire  (claire6452) | 718 comments Welcome to the group, Merel and Chris!


message 754: by Christeen (new)

Christeen (christeenfayek) Hi everybody, I am christeen from Egypt. I am a financial analyst. I just joined the group to be with ppl who share the same love for books. I wish if I can get some new titles to increase my knowledge or enjoy a good book.


message 755: by Mahsa (new)

Mahsa Ghoraian | 72 comments Hi!I am Mahsa,I'm 23 from Iran.I'm a medical student and I enjoy reading :)


These Violent Delights (Robin) | 662 comments Just wanted to drop in and say Hi since I'm new to this group!


message 757: by Louisa (new)

Louisa Wild | 3 comments Hi all :)
I'm Louisa, 42 from Manchester UK.
I'm always on the lookout for recommendation and a new twist to my reading habits


message 758: by Megan BG (new)

Megan BG (meganbgreads) | 1562 comments Hi! I'm Megan from Ohio. I LOVED reading as a child, but once we were forced to read in school, I fell out of love with it. I picked it up on and off throughout the years, but this year I've really dove in and expanded the variety of books I'm interested in reading.


message 759: by Claire (new)

Claire  (claire6452) | 718 comments Wow! I love how international this group is! Welcome, Christeen, Mahsa, Robin, Louisa, and Megan. I hope you all enjoy the group and make lots of new friends here!


message 760: by Mahsa (last edited Jun 25, 2014 08:06AM) (new)

Mahsa Ghoraian | 72 comments Claire P wrote: "Wow! I love how international this group is! Welcome, Christeen, Mahsa, Robin, Louisa, and Megan. I hope you all enjoy the group and make lots of new friends here!"

Thanks!That's kind of you!I'm looking forward to making new friends and meeting new book worms :)


message 761: by Norah (new)

Norah Alsultan  (anoreca) | 5 comments Hi, I'm Norah . I'm 13 y.o " very young :") " >> No problem :"D I love novels & psychology . I think that novels are the best ❤️


message 762: by Paige (new)

Paige | 9 comments Hey, I'm Paige. I'm 19 and I will read anything, no matter the genre or subject!


message 763: by Megan BG (new)

Megan BG (meganbgreads) | 1562 comments Claire P wrote: "Wow! I love how international this group is! Welcome, Christeen, Mahsa, Robin, Louisa, and Megan. I hope you all enjoy the group and make lots of new friends here!"

Thanks!


message 764: by Renée (new)

Renée Williams (mzgibbykins) Hello! I'm Renee and I enjoy reading. I mainly read African American literature but I'll read almost anything EXCEPT romance novels.


message 765: by Laura (new)

Laura | 3 comments Hi, I'm Laura and this is my first Goodreads group. I am looking to expand my reading comfort zone and try some new things. I'm really looking forward to A Thousand Splendid Suns- I've had it on hold at the library and can't wait to start!


message 766: by Cassandra (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments Laura, glad to have you with us. I read A Thousand Splendid Suns a year or two ago and really enjoyed it. I hope you will too!

Welcome, everyone!


message 767: by Nicola (new)

Nicola (NicolaJayne) | 9 comments Hello :) I'm Nicola, I'm 18 and I haven't really read a book in a while! I picked up my first book in what seems like a lifetime this year and I haven't been able to stop reading! I'm hoping to read a few more books this year and I'm all open for suggestions :)


message 768: by Sue (new)

Sue (stackthosebooks) | 94 comments Hi! I'm Sue. I love reading but haven't read much lately. I just can't seem to stay on track. You know how it is life gets in the way. But I used to always seem to find a little time here and there so I'm hoping this will help me to get through the shelves stacking up.


message 769: by Mahsa (new)

Mahsa Ghoraian | 72 comments Welcome Nicola and Sue! ;)


message 770: by [deleted user] (new)

Hi, I'm Emily, 21, from Germany and love to read just about anything. I like to explore new authors and genres and am always open to book/author recommendations.


message 771: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer | 1 comments Hi I'm Jenn, I have always loved to read, but this year I am trying to make some radical changes, turn off the tv, open a book or get moving...so far it's been one of the best decisions of my life...anyway, it's nice to be among readers!


message 772: by Michelle (new)

Michelle Torres | 9 comments Hello, I'm Michelle. I am looking to get out of my comfort zone on the books I usually read. I've been meaning to read A Thousand Splendid Suns for a while now. I love to read!


message 773: by [deleted user] (new)

I'm Savannah, I'm 17 and just recently joined goodreads!


message 774: by Roseena (new)

Roseena Peralta (roseenaperalta) HiHi I'm roseena. I'm turning 21 next week. I am a I am a student with a part time job as well as a mother to a 21 month old. I am looking for friends who loves to read as much as I do :)


message 775: by Emilce (new)

Emilce | 1 comments Hi! I'm Emilce and i love books since i was a little girl. The little Prince was the first novel i read and since that i cant stop reading. :)


message 776: by Lindsay (new)

Lindsay Z Hi Everyone!

I'm Lindsay and I'm from Portland, Oregon. I've been on Good Reads for a while but I'm just now really starting to use it. My plan is to read more in general, especially when on public transportation (instead of playing games on my phone!) and before bed.

I enjoy lots of books, but I tend more towards fiction and fantasy. My goal is 24 books this year but I'm fairly confident that I'm going to go past it. I am also trying to read more books by female authors, and more 'classics' as well.

Right now I'm reading White Teeth by Zadie Smith, Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty and We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. Next up is O Pioneers by Willa Cather.


message 777: by Robert (new)

Robert | 3 comments Hi I'm Rob, I love reading any book.


message 778: by Sarah c (new)

Sarah c | 439 comments Hi I'm sarah I enjoy lots of book but tend to read crime thriller mystery books.


message 779: by Claire (new)

Claire  (claire6452) | 718 comments Welcome, Emilce, Lindsay, Rob, and Sarah! It's nice to have you here!


message 780: by Mrs (new)

Mrs Clarkson (mrsclarkson) Hi everyone! I'm Hayleigh from New Zealand. I am 25, married, no children and I am an English and Linguistics Major at Otago University. I am a budding writer and am getting stuck in with reading as many books as I possibly can! I have just finished reading The Luminaries and I got to meet Eleanor Catton a few months back and she sign my book (fan girl moment). Anyway, she is a huge inspiration to me and I plan on following her path to Victoria University to study a MA in Creative Writing after I finish my Honors Degree. I'm also a feminist so if anyone can recommend some awesome feminist books I'd love to read them :)


message 781: by Megan (new)

Megan (lahairoi) | 7470 comments Hayleigh wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Hayleigh from New Zealand. I am 25, married, no children and I am an English and Linguistics Major at Otago University. I am a budding writer and am getting stuck in with reading a..."

Hi, Hayleigh! Welcome to the group! I recently read an article where fan girls like us were pushing the industry to write more mainstream feminist characters. Yay for Fan Girls:)


message 782: by Diane (new)

Diane | 3 comments Hello--I'm Diane. I love history and always look to read historical fiction, biographies, or history in general--1940s era/WWII are some of my interests.


message 783: by Claire (new)

Claire  (claire6452) | 718 comments Welcome, Diane and Sara!


message 784: by Charlotte (new)

Charlotte Hi everyone! I'm Charlotte. I'm from the Netherlands and I'm a medical student. Currently reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, and enjoying Good Reads so far!


message 785: by Alisia (new)

Alisia (meniali) | 248 comments Hello! My name is Alisia, I am a new mom and I just got back into reading after a very long dry spell. I love all genres and the way I accomplish reading so many books is by way of audiobooks! I usually listen to an audiobook during the day while tending to the baby/house chores and at night I read a print book. I try to challenge myself to at least 50 pages before bed.


message 786: by Alisia (new)

Alisia (meniali) | 248 comments Charly7684 wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Charlotte. I'm from the Netherlands and I'm a medical student. Currently reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, and enjoying Good Reads so far!"

The Book Thief is one of my favorites! I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak is also a really great read :).


message 787: by Julie (new)

Julie Tamura | 3 comments Hello! My name is Julie and I'm a high school student from Japan. But I go to school in the United States. Although I suck at English (especially writing), I love to read! I joined this group in order to widen my interest and make new friends who will motivate me to read even more! I love mystery and fiction books. Lately, I have been reading a lot of young adult books like "Wonder".


Linda  "The Book Lady" Warner Julie wrote: "Hello! My name is Julie and I'm a high school student from Japan. But I go to school in the United States. Although I suck at English (especially writing), I love to read! I joined this group in or..."
Julie We hosted a Japanese student this year. Hiroki could speak only some English when he landed in our small town. He returned to Japan last month.
Young adult books are a good way to improve your English. I could give you some more suggestions. But writing letters haing someone reafd your papers to check them, wull help your writing. I would like to help if possible. I have a couple college degrees and work at our elementary school in the library.

Linda Warner


message 789: by Kathleen (new)

Kathleen Alexander | 159 comments Hi my name is Kathleen. I joined the goodreads site on the recommendation of a friend last year. It has given me a lot of assistance in choosing new books to read and remembering old books that I have forgotten. :). For 2014, I decided to challenge myself to reading 10 books a month for the year. I am on track but finding it harder to keep motivated as the year goes on. So , I decided to join this group and I must say I am blown away by the amount that some people read. I find it extremely inspirational. If anyone has suggestions of books to read, I would love to hear them.

I am also a single mother of 1 beautiful girl and am proudly Canadian.

Hi to you all and thank you for letting me join your group! :)


message 790: by Claire (new)

Claire  (claire6452) | 718 comments Hello, Charlotte, Alisia, Julie, and Kathleen! It's nice to meet you all, and I hope you enjoy the group.


message 791: by Lisa (new)

Lisa Mclean | 7 comments hi all, my name is lisa and this is the first group on good reads I have joined :)
not sure how it works at all so please be patient, haha
love all kinds of genres although not a fan of true crime. To me reading is escaping from the day to day so I love a bit of myths and fantasy. although I will give anything a try.


message 792: by Cassandra (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments Lisa, mostly this group is about you having fun and participating (or not participating) in whatever challenges, group reads, and buddy reads that you choose to. You can be as involved as you want, and if you haven any questions, don't hesitate to ask! We're glad to have you (and everyone else who has joined recently)!


message 793: by Divya (new)

Divya (divya_anne) | 2 comments Hi all,I am Divya,
I am a avid reader when it comes to reading mysteries and thrillers books .
I like hard cover books but some I read on my Kindle. My reading goal is 35 books this year.
and I love discussing about the books I read.
I'm managing to challenge myself to read more and more varied books.
Currently looking for suggestions/reading clubs to keep me on my schedule .


message 794: by Lisa (new)

Lisa Mclean | 7 comments thanks for the lovely welcome messages. looking forward to setting myself some challanges x


message 795: by Atalya (new)

Atalya Alexis (hotgirlsreadlots) Hi!

My name is Atalya and I am an avid reader/lover of urban fantasy! They are my favourite books to read along with the occasional classic fantasy book


message 796: by Voldemort (new)

Voldemort (aeternumlux) Hi! My name's Ema. My mind can't function without books but it's kinda hard finding good ones nowadays. Love the classics, Gothic novels, the new steampunk and noir genres. Any suggestions would be gladly accepted.


message 797: by mussolet (new)

mussolet (sovotchka) | 615 comments Hi Angela!
You must have a tough time in the bookstore, when you have EVERYTHING to choose from. I'm happy that I can disregard at least some shelves. (And my purse is much happier too!)


message 798: by Tania (new)

Tania Hi, I'm Tania. I have a handwritten TBR list which would require 10 lifetimes to finish, yet I keep adding stuff to it.


message 799: by Nicki (new)

Nicki Cominotti (cnc198) | 26 comments Birthday: 02/12/92
Favorite Book(s): Harry Potter series...hands down
Favorite Book Genre: Anything
Favorite Author: J.K. Rowling
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Food: Italian
Any Pets: Dog names Boo
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: London or Naples
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because....not only do I own a Nook and a Kindle Fire, but I also have to full Ikea shelves filled with books and I just keep buying more and more.


message 800: by Swati (new)

Swati Saxena (swatisaxena) I plan on reading 24 books this year, which can be broken down to 2 books a month. Last year, I think I didn't even read half of it. I work full time and live away from my family. So, have a few household chores for the weekend. Let's see how it goes. Good luck to everyone else. :)


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