Introductions

[McKenna]

I already have :D

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish]

Welcome, McKenna! We're glad to have you with us :)

[McKenna]

Thank you :)

[Sara]

Hi everybody! I'm new to goodreads, so the first thing I did is look for a Phantom of the Opera group! I've seen the 2004 movie, a broadcasting of the 25th anniversary celebration, read Leroux's original novel, "Chanson de l'Ange" by Paisley Swan Stewart, and (best of all!) "Phantom" by Susan Kay. Looking forward to finding more POTO retellings and discussing them on this group!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish]

Hi Sara! Welcome to the group! The ladies here are amazing and are always sharing their insights, their love and new discoveries of Phantom. It sounds like you'll fit right in!

[Sara]

Thanks! I can't wait to join the discussions!

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Welcome to the group Sara! You've come to the right place if your a POTO fan:) We have talented authors here..aspiring authors as well..lots of great discussions about everything POTO..looking forward to chatting with you :)

[Jennifer]

Welcome Sara! Great to have new Phantom fans and readers here! I am looking forward to your views on the story.

Cheers and Croyez.
Jennifer Deschanel, authorof historical fiction and romance and The Madrigals, a three book series expanding Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera.
www.jenniferdeschanel.com

[Thalia]

Hiiii. (: I'm Thalia! I'm sixteen years old, and the first time I saw Phantom on the stage was when I was five; my obsession has been growing ever since. <3 I recently got back into Phantom again, and really, it's the only thing I can talk about, so I searched for some groups where I wouldn't feel so lame rambling on and on about it. (:

Hello!

[Gemma]

Hi, Thalia! You're in good company here! I look forward to talking to you! :)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish]

Hi, Thalia! Welcome to the group :)

[Thalia]

Yay! (: Hi guys!

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Welcome Thalia! Somehow this email didnt come to me..so glad to have you join us:)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish]

There are a lot of notification issues, Sandi.

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "There are a lot of notification issues, Sandi."

Well geezz..I dont like people to think Im rude :(
It seems alot of this happening lately.

[Thalia]

Hi Sandi! (: Don't sweat it about the notifications! All is well. (:

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Thalia wrote: "Hi Sandi! (: Don't sweat it about the notifications! All is well. (:"

Well even worse I have my settings in this group set to get all emails..good thing I always check in :)

[Anne]

I downloaded a free copy of Leroux'POTO when I got my Kindle. I read it in 2004 shortly after I first saw the movie. I got it from the library and don't remember who translated it. After I saw some of the above posts, i went to my Kindle and checked it. It does not list any translator.Does that mean it might be deMattos? I loved he one I read from the library, but I wanted to have a copy to keep,

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Anne wrote: "I downloaded a free copy of Leroux'POTO when I got my Kindle. I read it in 2004 shortly after I first saw the movie. I got it from the library and don't remember who translated it. After I saw some..."

I dont have a kindle Anne..so I cant help you on that one..I should look to see what Kobo has..

[L.]

Anne, if your copy was free, it was most definitely the de Mattos translation. His is the only one in the public domain, alas.

[Lois]

I was really excited when I found this group/site! I didn't have anyone to discuss Phantom with before... My friends think I am a bit mad loving it so much!

[Gemma]

It's great having you, Lois! Everyone at my house thinks I'm pretty crazy for loving Phantom as much as I do. If I didn't find any other fans to talk to, I'd explode!

[Anne]

It is a phenomenon that hits people from 10-90 I believe. It spans the whole world- Phantom Phans are everywhere.

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Your not alone Lois! So welcome to the group,look forward to chatting with you :)

[Christine]

Hi. I'm Chris, new to Good Reads. I love many versions of Phantom of the Opera and hope to have time soon to join in some of the conversations.

[Anne]

Hi Chris,
Glad to have you here. We always welcome those who love our Phantom.

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Welcome To the group Chris! You'll find lots of Phantom lovers here :)

[Gemma]

Hi Chris! Great to meet another Phantom lover! Hope you enjoy the group, and welcome to Good Reads!

[Evil]

Hello I am new and I just could not put into words how much i love POTO!!!!

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Welcome to the group Sary!:)

[Miranda]

Hey you guys should read THE JUMBEE by Pamela Keyes its the PHANTOM OF THE OPERA with a Caribbean twist!

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Thomas wrote: "Hey you guys should read THE JUMBEE by Pamela Keyes its the PHANTOM OF THE OPERA with a Caribbean twist!"

Thanks Thomas will check it out!

[Anne]

Welcom, Sary. Anyone who loves Erik is welcome here.

[Miranda]

Cool it's an awesome book I'm reading it now

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Thomas wrote: "Cool it's an awesome book I'm reading it now"

Will you let us know your thoughts on it when your done? And should we add it to our bookshelf?

[Miranda]

I would its so similar to the phantom of the opera and will do

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Thomas wrote: "I would its so similar to the phantom of the opera and will do"

I will add then:) thanks!

[Miranda]

No problem

[GlitchObsession-Eridan's Matesprit]

HI! I'm Oncie's Glitch! You can call me Oncie or Glitch, I respond to both! :) I am new to this group and POTO. It's almost been a year since my unreasonable obsession has started.

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Welcome to the group Oncie's Glitch! :)

[Anne]

Welcome to our group.

[GlitchObsession-Eridan's Matesprit]

*bows* Why thank you! :)

[[deleted user]]

I'm Alexis and I'm a phangirl! Whoop, whoop!

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Alexis -To the TARDIS! Allons-y!!- wrote: "I'm Alexis and I'm a phangirl! Whoop, whoop!"

Welcome Alexis! :)

[Anne]

welcome to our group, Alexis!

[Ann]

Yes, hello Alexis. Glad to see another POTO phan. :-) Not sure I ever formerly introduced myself but I have been part of this board for about a year. Been a long-time fan of the Leroux and ALW version of Phantom of the Opera since about age 15 or 16. About to start the process of reading the Mireille Ribere translation and compare it to Leonard Wolf. I will post my thoughts on this when I finish.

[[deleted user]]

Yah!! X3

[GlitchObsession-Eridan's Matesprit]

OMG YOU NEVER TOLD ME YOUR WERE A PHAN, ALEXIS!!!!!!!

[Blue]

Hi this is Blue Danube! Just Joined your group. I'm a HUGE POTO Phan. :) Hope you guys accept me into your group!!

[Sandi *~The Pirate Wench~*]

Indeed we will Blue Danube! Welcome to the group, another POTO fan is always welcome:)