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I'm glad you three decided to join Goodreads and Book Haven. Beware: It is addictive. lol
Hi everyone I joined this group because I love to read books in all genres. I look forward to discovering new books with everyone. I am currently stuck on reading Ya fiction.
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*waves* Hi, guys! I'm Leah. I love to read (obviously) and Book Haven sounds like the perfect place to talk to people about books, so I look forward to discussing with you guys :)
Hi! I'm Shannon avid book reader and goodreads.com addict. Even though I visit goodreads at least twice a day I've been remiss in participating in book groups, but I hope to change that all starting now. Thanks to the Joy for moderating this group and I hope to talk to many of you in the near future. *smile*
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Glad you joined Shannon! My favorite part of GR is all of the groups, and talking to the people in them. A majority of the books I have added to my "to-read" shelf were suggested by GR members. :) It's very helpful in finding ideas for new books to read.
I just joined and thought that I should mention that my ebook reader is a Sony Reader and my computer of course.
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I do like this orginal Sony ereader. It has a good battery life, the epaper is very readable and it's light enough to carry around. Also I must admit I have a problem with proprietary system like the Kindel. So a grain of salt with my opinon may serve you well. :)
Hi my name is Christy. I'm fairly new to Goodreads but I love to read and this seemed like a great group for someone like myself who reads many different genres. I am a nurse who works night shift and lately 60+ hours per week so not as much time as I'd like to read but look forward to changing that soon. Hope to enjoy this group and get some ideas for new stuff to read.
Hello! Im Christina ive been on Goodreads for awhile but recently started up again, im looking for more groups because my old ones seem to have died off lol. Im a college student so i dont have alot of time but when i do i prefer to read lol.
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Christy wrote: "Hi my name is Christy. I'm fairly new to Goodreads but I love to read and this seemed like a great group for someone like myself who reads many different genres. I am a nurse who works night shift..."
Ralph wrote: "I do like this orginal Sony ereader. It has a good battery life, the epaper is very readable and it's light enough to carry around. Also I must admit I have a problem with proprietary system like t..."
Ralph-I have the Nook, but I was considering getting my Mother in law an e-reader for Xmas. :)
Christy-Welcome! My husbands side of the family is filled with nurses so I understand how hectic it can be. Gotta make time to read though! I don't think I could live without books! My Mother in law is a mother to 3, a nurse, and was getting a triple masters degree. She went years without picking up a book, and just started having the time to read again.
Christina- Thanks for joining our group! There are a lot of interesting people here and a WIDE range of readers who enjoy many different genres. Are you in undergrad or grad school? I'm in the process of transferring schools. One more year left of undergrad, and then I start grad school. I started college a little later in the game than most of the people I know. Otherwise, I would be done by now! :(
hello,Im sara I joined this group 15 minutes ago, I love buying and reading books although I am VERY slow at reading and thats because sometimes I get really bad headaches when I read books,anyways I hope that I could read more books in this group :)
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Welcome Sara,
Maybe your headaches are eye strain from reading... You should have your vision checked. The same thing happens to my Dad, and he has bad eyes. I'd be worth it to find out so that you can read more! :) Thanks for joining the group.
Joy, it might be a good idea to start a Goodreads Author board so that posts by authors like this don't get lost in other areas of our Haven. I've read quite a few books based on author's recommendations of their works and have really enjoyed them. I think they deserve their own showcase.
Hey, guys, I'm Steve. I just joined this group, and tons of others about books, because I am also addicted to Goodreads and I love discussing books. I'm an avid reader and writer of lots of different things. I like it so much that I think I never do enough of either one, though logically I understand that that couldn't possibly be true. And now, I offer a shameless copy and paste:Steve Belanger has been writing since he was seven, after he read Stephen King's Carrie and thought: "I can do this." His first published piece, written at the same age, was "A Christmas Carole," a short story inside of a Christmas card, created for his ailing mother. She smiled, and he was hooked. He's writing whenever he's not paying The Man (or is it the other way around?) and he lives with his better half, his greyhound and his one-eyed cat, who somehow still shoots him a wry glance when Steve's being bad. On most days (and nights, and weekends, and holidays, and--) he's hunched over his office desk, writing stories or novels, pounding the internet pavement, preparing story submissions for magazine editors and novel packages for agents, or pouring over papers and plans for his day job. And over-alliterating the letter P. He also eats and sleeps, on occasion. He enjoys baseball and breathing, when he has the time, and he's finishing his Masters.
Thanks for the chance to stand in front of the mike. There's a link to a spec. fiction short story soon to be published by Space and Time Magazine, and the Prologue and Chapter One of my first completed mystery novel, Cursing the Darkness. Oh, and I teach English, so I'll have a LOT of book recommendations and such. Thanks again, guys.
Steven Belanger
www.stevenbelanger.com
www.stevenebelanger.blogspot.com
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Stormhawk- I have a promotional folder and a specific author folder... I figured that they would post in one of those. Do you still think I should make a GR author board too?
Thanks for the welcome, Joy. It's good to be here in this group--and to feel welcome!
Joy wrote: "Sara wrote: "hello,Im sara I joined this group 15 minutes ago, I love buying and reading books although I am VERY slow at reading and thats because sometimes I get really bad headaches when I read ..."hi,thank you i had a vision check up two years ago and the doctor gave me glasses that can protect my eyes from light,he said that my eyes shouldn't contact light very much but the glasses can rarely stop the headaches
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Ohhhh, that's horrible. I get horrible migraines so I can relate. Have you ever tried listening to audiobooks? That way you wouldn't hurt your eyes, but you can still read! :) My husband does that a LOT. He gets to work at 5am, before the store opens... so he has about 5 hours during which no one bothers him. It's the perfect time for audiobooks. Personally, I am not a fan of them, but they are always an option.
Joy wrote: "Sara wrote: "Joy wrote: "Sara wrote: "hello,Im sara I joined this group 15 minutes ago, I love buying and reading books although I am VERY slow at reading and thats because sometimes I get really b..."thanks! thats a really good idea!i'll give it a try thanks again :)
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Welcome Bonnie! Glad you joined the group. If you have any questions about the group, shoot me an email on GR. :)
Hi, I am new too! I did not know that Goodreads had a book group. I just post my books when I have read them. I also am not a sped reader. I found out about this group via an email.Happy Thanksgiving!
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I'm fairly new to GR and really enjoying the site! Don't know how I didn't know about it sooner, but glad I've found it as I really enjoy spending time here. I've had a long break from reading (several years!) and just getting back into it. Ironic since I work in a library! ;) I mainly read fiction, but if a non-fiction book catches my attention and really interests me, I'll read it. My favorite genre is HF... can't seem to get enough of it! I also really enjoy mysteries, thrillers/suspsense, and have started reading a few YF series. Definitely not into the horror or Sci-Fi genres, and don't care for a lot of the hot & heavy "bodice rippers" either! LOL
Sara,I talked to my best friend, who's also the neighborhood optometrist, and he says if you've been given a clean bill of health about your eyesight, then the problem might be a) the amount (or lack) of lighting in the room you're reading in. Too much light is just as bad for some as too little, and could cause eye strain, which could cause headaches, or b) your eyes may be too dry if the room is too dry, which would cause eye strain and (see above), or c) if you wear contacts, they may be the wrong prescription, as may your glasses if you wear those. He recommends a second opinion overall; he said there could be tons of minor causes and issues.
Hope this helps!
Hi StevenI appreciate for your help,I should probably fix the light of my room and see another doctor and again, thanks alot for your help.
WelcomeValerie and Sara, great to have you both!
Hello!I'm Liz. An avid reader and writer. :) Love all types of books but really into the fantasy and paranormal types. Currently reading Jeaniene Frost and Stephen King. :)
Liz ^_^
www.vampyrekisses.com
Hi Liz! Do you enjoy writing fantasy and paranormal works or just reading them? Do you have any 5 star suggestions - I have never quite gotten into that genre although I did enjoy the HP books and Twilight and The Historian had a bit of paranormal I suppose!
I write fantasy and paranormal as well as reading it. Some of my favs in that genre are kim harrison and jeaniene frost. Depends on what you like. My all time fav is the tortall series by tamora pierce. she was the first author to really inspire me to write my own stuff. :) Liz ^_^
Thanks liz. Ill have to check it out!
Hello everyone,I am new to good reads and am really excited to be a part of your group. you discuss a lot of good books and, though i am in the middle of a book right now, by the new year i would love to be able to join in on the conversations. thanks for being an open thread that is accepting to new members. cant wait to join in!
Welcome Angela! I hope you enjoy your time here :)
Michelle wrote: "Welcome Angela! I hope you enjoy your time here :)"thanks! i cant wait to get started.
angela wrote: "Hello everyone,I am new to good reads and am really excited to be a part of your group. you discuss a lot of good books and, though i am in the middle of a book right now, by the new year i would ..."
Welcome to the group!! I'm a fairly new member on GR myself, and I have to warn you.... this site is very addictive! LOL Have fun & enjoy!!
Valerie wrote: "angela wrote: "Hello everyone,I am new to good reads and am really excited to be a part of your group. you discuss a lot of good books and, though i am in the middle of a book right now, by the n..."
thank you so much! i agree with it being addictive, i am already hooked.
Hello! I joined GoodReads a while ago and just got a Kinde. Figures this would be a great place to find some books to read on it.
Hi Bob, Welcome to goodreads and the group!
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This seems like a great group and I look forward to getting to know everyone better.
Cathy