Goodreads Reviewers' Group discussion
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Last year I published Camel Spit & Cork Trees: A Year of Slow Travel Through Portugal. Although I've written travel guidebooks before, this was a completely different and far more personal experience.
I've also finished writing a novel about a Machiavellian cat, it's is now in the editing stages, and just started a coming-of-age story set on a small Scottish island.
When it comes to reading books by others, I don't have a favourite genre. Basically I'll read anything which intrigues me (one of the books I really enjoyed reading recently was Lanny by Max Porter).
Anyway, this is just my first, tentative steps into the Goodreads community. Once I get a hang of finding my way around I'll be hoping to find members to review Camel Spit & Cork Trees. But for now, this is simply an introduction. I'm looking forward to getting to know like-minded people.
Incidentally, I don't know if this is etiquette or not, but if anyone is interested in connecting on social media platforms, you can find me on facebook, Instagram, and Twitter here:
https://www.facebook.com/JackMontgome...
https://www.instagram.com/jacwriter
https://twitter.com/jactravelwriter

For some odd reason, I get swarmed by folks offering $50 reviews—no thank you, just a simple 3-buck swap with fellow authors—I buy yours, you buy mine for verifiable purchases. (Admin, I hope this is okay.) Email me at: michaelgreco@me.com

I self-published my first book, a selected collection of short pieces about people, places, and interesting phenomena around greater Los Angeles, originally published in the LA Weekly, called "An Imaginary Real Place". It's a fun nonfiction read, I truly believe & have been told.
I'd like to connect with some good folks and also offer it for reading & review to anyone who is curious about the sociological, lifestyle, culture, business, arts and political aspects of contemporary Los Angeles. Thanks!
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I released my debut novel, Pandemic Pandemonium a month ago and I'm looking to build my review team. If anyone would like a free limited copy of the book (PDF) in exchange for an honest review on Goodreads and Amazon, please let me know by sending me a message on Goodreads.
Pandemic Pandemonium is a fast-paced SciFi thriller packed with action and adventure. The story begins with the current state of the world but breaks off to 14 years into the future. A mild dystopian, if you will.
Three things that mean a lot to me personally are key aspects in the book - strong female characters, exploring diverse cultures and the blessing of family.
I also had major travel plans for 2020 but none materialized due to the pandemic. This inspired me to travel virtually through the pages of my novel and take my readers along for the ride.
Book trailer on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/s5YMSqC13Tg
Here is a link to my book on Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Here is the universal book link:
https://books2read.com/pandemicpandem...
Link to book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R6XR7ZH
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Patricia
http://Instagram.com/pamashelle
Book description:
A science prodigy. A genetically enhanced virus. A global pandemic. A family’s desperate fight.
Recently appointed as Director of the Institute of Virology, Mia’s elation is short-lived when news of a mysterious virus spreading indiscriminately across the globe breaks. All signs point to a virus that potentially mutated in the institute’s laboratory. She is desperate for answers, but soon discovers the pandemic is only part of a sinister equation.
Danger looms at every turn while the truth remains in the shadows. When danger hits close to home, Mia will need more than her brains to survive. She must fight like never before to reunite her family and protect the world from a brutal death.
Unbeknownst to her, the key to saving the world lies in the hands of a child—one time and distance prevent her from reaching.
Will her desperate fight to save the world succeed, or will the malicious evildoers continue their reign of terror and hold the world at ransom indefinitely?

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I am pretty new to Goodreads, and I am just now realizing that this is a great place to get recs for my next five star read. Figures. I read a lot. Romance, YA, Middle grade (I have kids), and urban fantasy with hella strong MC are my fave! I never have hung out with other readers or joined a book club so this is all new to me.
Excited to be here.
~Ellie

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I love reading all types of fantasy, some sci fi, and horror. The books I'm not very fond of are romance novels, and self help books.
If new author's or experienced author's are looking for a reviewer you can contact me here on Goodreads.
I hope I fit in.
Thank you Mark for arranging the link for me to join.
Kara Herron

My name is Claudia, I am new to the group and an avid reader and reviewer. I love historical romance, paranormal romance (historical paranormal romance even better), and fantasy. Looking forward to connect with authors and other reviewers
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Hi Kara
I have two fantasy novels I would love more reviews for. There is a contemporary fantasy set in southern England Shadows of Faerie and an adventure fantasy novel Exile.
I can supply the Kindle compatible files for both these. PM me if they grab your interest.

My name is Claudia, I am new to the group and an avid reader and reviewer. I love historical romance, paranormal romance (historical paranormal romance even better), and fantasy. Looking f..."
Hi Claudia
I have two fantasy novels I would love more reviews for. There is a contemporary fantasy set in southern England Shadows of Faerie and an adventure fantasy novel Exile.
I can supply the Kindle compatible files for both these. PM me if they grab your interest.

Hi Sophie ! Thanks for the offer ! Would you be interested in reading and reviewing my novel The Road and The Lamp ? You could please read the blurb by clicking on the book . I could send you a PDF copy at your email address , if you are interested . Thanks for your time!
Regards,
Savita B Singh


Thanks for reaching out to me. I would be interested in reading Shadows of Faerie first, but both books sound good. If you want one of them reviewed sooner than the other I will be happy to do that book for you. My timeline would put a review towards the end of the month. If that works for you please send me a kindle download to lady.karas@gmail.com
Thank you,
Kara Herron

I am interested in thrillers/mysteries, romance, fiction, contemporary historical fiction and ya novels. I would be glad to help some writers with honest review on their books.

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Thanks for your time,
Regards ,
Savita B Singh

Polaris: Contagion is my first *published* novel.

Available for purchase at http://nikiblock.weebly.com

My preferred genres as a reader are lit fic, chick fic, the occasional suspense, and travel memoirs
I've recently published my debut novel Ellipsis, and like every author I'd love reviews. It is available for purchase but also for free reading via Kindle Unlimited.
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Been working on a non fiction health and fitness/psychology book which i tried to write as fun and easy to digest. Unfortunately even i cant seem to find my book on amazon so not sure how anyone else will.
First time writer only a couple of friends have read it so far, not even sure how my self esteem will hold up with constructive criticism but i will try my best.
If anyone would be willing to review my book (only 150 pages) i would be happy to review yours. Have not read much fiction but am willing to give it a try!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08TC75ZH7
joe.plant@yahoo.com

I am 27 years old, born and raised in Lebanon, I currently work as a financial reporter and I am a licensed (non - active) CPA from the state board of accountancy of the state of New Hampshire.
To me, writing is a safe space where I can freely express myself and let my emotions be.
A place where I forget my own gender, age and race, a place where my heart is the only boss.
Throughout the course of my life, writing has been my coping mechanism, writing about people and things that happened with me, and how I wish things could have been, gave me this sense of power and freedom.
Every time I write, I feel like I broke the chains of my chaotic silence.
I am looking forward to interacting with everyone and having their honest reviews.
Stay safe!

Hi, Sophie! My name is Kayla. I'm a literary fiction/YA author. I have 5 books out right now. If you'd like to read one of them, I'd be more than happy to gift you a copy. Just pick out which one you'd like to read and private message me with the tile and the email address you'd like me to send the eBook to, and I'd be happy to hook you up. You can find all my books on my author page here on Goodreads or on my Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/Kayla-Lowe/e/B...
It's very nice to meet you, and I wish you happy reading!

Hi, Vlada! It's very nice to meet you. Wow, a law student! That's so awesome! I wish you much success!
My name is Kayla. I'm a literary fiction/YA author. I have 5 books out right now. If you'd like to read one of them, I'd be more than happy to gift you a copy. Just pick out which one you'd like to read and private message me with the tile and the email address you'd like me to send the eBook to, and I'd be happy to hook you up. You can find all my books on my author page here on Goodreads or on my Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/Kayla-Lowe/e/B...
It's very nice to meet you, and I wish you happy reading!

I am pretty new to Goodreads, and I am just now realizing that this is a great place to get recs for my next five star read. Figures. I read a lot. Romance, YA, Middle grade (I have kids), a..."
Hi, Ellie! It's nice to connect with you! Goodreads is the perfect place for us bookworms (or bookdragons) :)
My name is Kayla. I'm a literary fiction/YA author. I have 5 books out right now. If you'd like to read one of them, I'd be more than happy to gift you a copy. Just pick out which one you'd like to read and private message me with the tile and the email address you'd like me to send the eBook to, and I'd be happy to hook you up. You can find all my books on my author page here on Goodreads or on my Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/Kayla-Lowe/e/B...
It's very nice to meet you, and I wish you happy reading!

Stanlei Bellan here. First time author of the book T Is for Time Travel. It is still not published and I am looking for reviewers.
Cheers to all,
Stanlei

I’m Anna Lorenzi, but my close friends and family call me “Annina,” which means “little Anna” in Italian, maybe because I’m not so tall, but it’s also a term of endearment. That's why my author name is Anna "Annina" Lorenzi. I was born in Milan on a rainy Monday morning, the 26th of October, 1981. I grew up in this town in which I still live with my two splendid beagles, and have never stopped “indulging” my passions: writing, music, photography, nature, travel (especially in my beloved USA!), and motorbikes and cars, in particular the “old” ones.
In my own little way, I have really done a little bit of everything, both professionally and personally, trying to cultivate all my passions with enthusiasm. Passions such as two- and four-wheeled vehicles, music, photography, traveling (the States!), my adored dogs, nature, my bonsai… and, obviously, writing.
I have been filling sheets and sheets with black ink all my life. I think that I began at around 6 years of age (yes, before I even knew how to do it!), and, even with highs and lows, I’ve never stopped. Armed with paper, pens, empathy and imagination, I’ve always loved to describe what I see outside and inside of myself.
I’m not a “wet behind the ears” writer. I have been writing privately “forever,” and I’ve participated in various literary competitions, I’ve worked for some Italian magazines and blogs, I’ve published tales, fables, writings, articles, interviews… and, since February 2019, I’ve been managing my own personal blog annina19.com dedicated to my creative writing in which I gather my new and old works, accompanied by images and photographs.
Currently, other than taking care of a company that I founded in Texas quite a few years ago, I am concentrating on the promotion of my books, website, Facebook page and other linked social media accounts, mainly in Italy, the USA, Canada and England.
For me, writing is not just a passion. It’s my first way to communicate. It’s something that is a part of my being, something I couldn’t ever do without, a need, sometimes.
I think that among the fundamental characteristics of a writer (and not only a writer!) must always be honesty, originality, humility… and the spontaneity of those who live every day with a mind that wants to think, and a heart that wants to beat, all with courage and a touch of madness.
So, yes, I’m Anna “Annina” Lorenzi, and I’m a writer, author, and more. 🙂
Literary Work & Publications:
On 19 May 2020, Incontrando Laura - Un romanzo liberamente e in parte ispirato alla vita di... was released, accompanied by its English edition Meeting Laura – A novel loosely and partially inspired by the life of... professionally translated by Starleen K. Meyer. They are independent self-publications, both available in paperback and Kindle eBook versions, in all Amazon stores. The two respective audio books are expected for 2021.
In August 2020, I began working on the sequel of Meeting Laura and on a completely different side project, which I decided to prioritize.
On 8 February, 2021 The Microscope. Una raccolta di scatti immortalati con la penna and of its English edition, The Microscope. A collection of snapshots immortalized with a pen (#TheMicroscope – Some Call It Poetry), were released.
The release of the sequel is currently still to be defined.
Thanks for reading!
Anna "Annina" Lorenzi

These days I am an editor, proofreader and blog tour organiser and I also work for Bloodhound Books as a commissioning advisor. That's right, I get to help decide if a book is published or not and I cannot tell you what an honour that is!
I'm currently reading You, Me & The Sea by Elizabeth Haynes and loving every single word of it.

I'm a new fantasy author from Italy. Last month I published my debut novel, Fatherland, the first installment of an adult fantasy series. I am currently working on the second book.
I tend to read very slowly compared to others because when I'm not binge-writing, I watch shows and cook a lot. I do keep some books on the night table for those late-night reads though.
Hope to meet plenty of new friends on Goodreads! This platform is still very new to me.

I post reviews on my Goodreads account and on my Instagram account (svnshine.reads) and eventually, I plan to start a blog to post my longer book reviews

I have led a variegated life, with myriad different jobs and acquired skills. I won’t repeat here what you can find on my Goodreads and website profiles, but everything I have done, I have done passionately and immersively. From early childhood to today, I have been a reader, writer, and a voracious learner.
I write daily and did not pause long enough to publish until I had completed my first four novels. All my works have attained some level of competition award. My first three were all 2017 Clive Cussler Collector’s Society Adventure Writer’s Competition Top 10 Semifinalists, with my second, Minidoka Legacy, going on as a Top 3 Finalist. At the end of the competition, I was invited to be a continuing judge for the AWC. It is a responsibility I greatly enjoy, and the 2021 competition is open for entries.
The Adventure Writers Competition
My first four books comprise an ongoing series centered around an ex-Air Force pilot, his immediate family and the family business—a small General Aviation airport twenty miles east of Seattle, Washington. I am an active private pilot, and aviation is a part of my work, but by no means limited to it. Adventures range across Washington State, Oregon, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Suriname, and in the next novel Guatemala.
My most recent book, Do No Harm, is a medical thriller, in which a father uses an unapproved, experimental treatment to cure his daughter. The “medical miracle” draws intense media attention, and things spiral wildly out of control. I worked decades in the biotechnology industry, so I brought that experience and more to this work. Do No Harm is currently on the 2020 Chanticleer Global Thriller Award Short List, and hopefully it will further advance.
I write because I have to, not for riches or acclaim. This is why it took me so long to attack the steep self-publishing learning curve—it took too much time from my writing! However, self-publishing got easier with each work, and now I have a good handle on the process. My characters become real to me, and one of my greatest joys is when, despite all the planning and plotting, a character suddenly does something unexpected. It’s weird and magical. My fingers typed it, but I swear I didn’t think of it.
Currently in process are books five and six in my Action-Adventure series, a science fiction first contact story, and a paranormal thriller.
I have too many words and not enough time.
Thank you for your time,
Domenick Venezia
DomenickVenezia.com

I'm William A Chanler, the author of two novels, beginning with the horror romance Son of Terror: Frankenstein Continued which reveals what Victor's nemesis did after the final page of Frankenstein. My new novel, published in January, is Terrorized in New York City , a psychological thriller. Here is a brief synopsis:
In her first year as a reporter for Manhattan Magazine, Mary Godwin survives a horrific terrorist attack. As Mary struggles to overcome the ensuing trauma that threatens to destroy her life, she is dealt further blows when she discovers her fiancé’s infidelity and attracts a sadistic stalker. In this tale of enduring human spirit, find out how she can take down the terrorist, help NYPD arrest the stalker, and take her life back - or risk losing it all.
The book is available in paperback and ebook on Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, Booklocker.com, Bookshop.org and elsewhere. The Goodreads link below will give you the complete options on where the book is available.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
It would mean a lot to me if you’d post a review on Goodreads.
Be Well!
Bill

I'm currently looking for ARCs or any novels to review as it is something I genuinely find mentally stimulating and I love to help other writers as well. Genres I'm currently reviewing are: Romance (my favorite), YA, New Adult Fiction, and Mystery/Thriller.
I also read self-help and non-fiction novels but I'm not currently reviewing books like these.


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CHEERS! Charisse

I'm unsure if this is mostly fiction readers. I read fiction, but I write non-fiction, usually humorous self help books and when I don't have a book coming out soon, I actually read books! (lol) A lot of them. My book, Why is Grandma Naked? Caring for Your Aging Parent is about what I learned form moving in to help care for my aging mother and what I learned about the stresses, weirdness and joys of being a parent to your parent in a way. And I was transformed by the experience. It's funny, although I didn't always see the humor in it at the time!. My website: www.ellenrittberg.com Am also seeking reviewers. Cheers!

I'm a self-published author with 3 YA books on Amazon
(https://www.amazon.com/Magdalena-Leve... )
I love reading (YA, Adult) and writing has always been my passion. Feel free to check out my site, or reach out if you want to communicate✨


I'm Ashley. It's great to meet you all.
I'm a first time author who's just released a book into the big wide world. I'd love to get some reviews here and make friends - some book recommendations wouldn't go a miss either :).

I'm Ashley. It's great to meet you all.
I'm a first time author who's just released a book into the big wide world. I'd love to get some reviews here and make friends - some book rec..."
Great to meet you, Ashley! Congratulations on releasing your first book. Hopefully, many more to come!


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My debut book 'The manifestation' is a fantasy fiction-philosophical novella accompanied by poetry in each chapter.
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I hope I can connect with more readers and writers here.
The manifestation

My name is Kara! Im from Washington state and work as a flight attendant. Im an avid reader of all genres and love receiving and sharing recommendations with others. I recently started a bookstagram and have been loving it so far. I am so happy to be apart of this group and can't wait to discover some new titles to enjoy!!
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I've had to create a new account, but I've been using Goodreads for years. I'm 22 and have been reading for as long as I can remember but paused due to studies. I'm now trying to get back into reading again and am a huge fan of YA book specifically in the fantasy genre. I do however love some NA books specifically in the Mafia trope. I'm quite active on Goodreads as well as other platforms.
I'm quite excited to see some new/indie authors and read what they have written.
Thanks,
Ali



We're also up for giving honest review. Beware that it's honest to the point of blunt. More on that on a more suitable thread later, though.

I’ve been on Goodreads for a while but only recently starting rating and just this week started reviewing books so I’m excited to keep reviewing and hopefully gain some followers!

I have been on Goodreads for some time now, add just now started to really get into rating and just this week found out I could join groups and review books in detail. I'm excited to review more and hopefully gain some followers and friends!
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Thanks for the welcome. I added you as a friend. Yes, I "specialize" in reading and reviewing picturebooks, but all children's books are of interest to me. Best wishes on the work you do in writing children's books.