Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2016! Showing 851-900 of 1,288

[Ellie]

Hi, I'm Ellie. I live in Canada. I read mostly fiction. My favourites are probably romance (contemporary, historical, paranormal), urban fantasy, and mysteries. I've done a few challenges in another group and I'm hooked! I've already seen a few challenges here I'd like to try - the PopSugar challenge and the Goodreads Choice Awards. There were a lot of books on that list that I wanted to read, but need a little push... Can't wait to get started!

[Winter, Group Reads]

Welcome Mashona, Lisa and Ellie :)

[Mashona]

JuliaOrlando wrote: "Welcome to the group Tea, Meg, Mashona, Lisa and Ellie.

Mashona - I'm from Ridgefield Park NJ. Is B&W Bakery still there? They make the best coffee crumb cake EVER."

Hi Julia! Yes, B&W is still there and the crumb cake and 7-layer cake are still the best in the world!! LOL

[Kadijah Michelle]

Welcome everyone to the group!

[Elizabeth]

Hi guys welcome.

[Maddy]

Hey! I'm Maddy and I'm from the United States, Wisconsin to be more specific! I found this group on the groups page, I believe it was recommended! Currently, I've been trying to read as much as possible between the assigned readings in school. I'm really into YA Contemporary, light fantasy, some historical fiction, but otherwise just general fiction with a good plot! My reading goal started out as 12 books, 1 per month, but I'm easily going to reach it soon and surpass hopefully by double! I'm excited to be a part of this group and continuing to motivate one another will be great!

[Winter, Group Reads]

Welcome Maddy :)

[Blagica , Challenges]

JuliaOrlando wrote: "Welcome to the group Tea, Meg, Mashona, Lisa and Ellie.

Mashona - I'm from Ridgefield Park NJ. Is B&W Bakery still there? They make the best coffee crumb cake EVER."

I think it's still there Im in NJ myself and have a big sweet tooth it's a good combination cupcakes and books lol

[Sreemoyee Mukherjee]

Hello everybody!
I am one of those slumbering group members who everyone despises, but I promise to be better.
I will be reading till my eyes fall off to make up for lost time, and figured having some company cannot ever hurt.
Happy Reading!

[Ashley]

Hi! I'm Ashley from Ohio and I love fantasy. Other genres can hook me all the same, especially if I'm feeling a bit of a reading slump coming. I'd love to read as much as I possibly can before college starts this fall since I probably won't have much free time between that and my job.
I just got done reading The Mime Order by Samantha Shannon and it's probably one of the best books I've read in a while.

If anyone has any recommendations, please feel free to share your thoughts with me!

[Eli]

Hi everyone! I'm Lisa. I primarily read sci/fantasy and mysteries. I found you all searching for a group with buddy reads and really liked the concept of the twin TBRs. My reading goal is 40 books this year, though I may up it to 50.

Looking forward to chatting and reading with you all! Feel free to add me, especially if we have similar tastes :D

[Cassandra]

Welcome to the group, everyone! I look forward to getting to know you. :)

Sreemoyee - feel free to lurk or participate as much as feels comfortable to you. We're very relaxed here.

[Ela]

Hello everyone!
I'm another Newbie - both to this group and to Goodreads. :) I live in Switzerland and like to read all kinds of books really. I especially love a good thriller or mystery but also read historical fiction, and I'm a sucker for chick-lit.

I'm still a bit overwhelmed with the size of the group and can't promise to be very active in the forums here... (I'd rather spend my time reading than typing... lol) But I do like the idea of having a reading goal and a place to track my progress and maybe even find some friends with similar tastes. ;)

My reading goal isn't very high compared to others, but having two small children at home, reading 12 books this year will already be quite an accomplishment for me.

Looking forward to getting to know at least some of you!

[Amy]

Hello :D I'm Amy and I'm from Australia. I joined Goodreads this month so I'm still fairly new. I'm trying to get back into reading this year, and hopefully I'll complete my goal of 50 books!

[Konstantina✨️]

Hello from Ireland! I'm Konstantina and I'm from Greece.I joined this group today and only discovered goodreads in January and I love it. My favourite genres are low fantasy, high fantasy, dystopian, pretty much any good young adult action-packed fantasy, even though I don't just read young adult. I'm trying to reach the goal of 60 books and it looks like I'll go past it!

[Winter, Group Reads]

Welcome everyone! :)

[Akhila]

Hello Everyone!! This is Akhila here from India... Living in Singapore since a few months.
I have loved reading my whole life but have lost touch since a few years and hope to revive my habit with the personal reading challenge
I enjoy any interesting book, not confined to any genre and would love to hear recommendations!!
So hoping to read a lot of interesting books and meeting a lot of interesting people this year!!

[Luísa]

Hi! My name is Luísa and I'm from Brazil! My favorite genre is, by far, romance. I love a good love story! I also love YA, and I'm now starting to explore some classics, and it's one of my reading goals this year to read at least 3. I plan on reading 35 books this year. I've been a member of goodreads for a few years, but only recently I've discovered groups and how they work.

[Tally]

Hello all :) I'm Tally and I just joined here! this is my first year on GoodReads/doing a Reading Challenge. So far I'm 10/15 books wooo

Fave genres are: Thriller, YA, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Fiction

[Blagica , Challenges]

welcome to you both we have lots to do loots to see please jump in and join us. Thrillers and Romance are one of my two favorite genres two so I look forward to getting to know and reading with you both.

[Nick]

Hi there,

I'm Nick, a 27-year-old male who has been reading books since his early teenage years.

Although my reading began with cop/detective books, my range of books has now expanded to really just about anything.

For this year's reading challenge, I have set myself a goal of 100 books and am currently at 35 books (which, I think, is a good mark).

I'm always on the lookout for a great book to read, and have many books sitting on my bedside table waiting to be read. (Such is the curse of a bookworm...)

I look forward to talking to all of you,

Nick.

[Gary]

Nick wrote: "Hi there,

I'm Nick, a 27-year-old male who has been reading books since his early teenage years.

Although my reading began with cop/detective books, my range of books has now expanded to really..."
Hi Nick, welcome. It is ok around here to abbreviate your to be read stack, in paper or E books as TBR You do not want to know the size of my TBRs. I'm 61 and the books piled up for many years. I stopped reading for a stretch. Then between getting a Nook and recouperating from an illness without a TV to watch in my bedroom, the reading bug came back full force.

[[deleted user]]

Good morning, my name is Cherish (Ft. Meade, Florida) and I am a Bookaholic...
I am the wife of a wonderful man (18 yrs) and the mother of two, loves of my life kiddos (Son, 16/Daughter, 13)...they keep me busy with the various practices/games...but wouldn't change it for the world (even though I complain about it).
I go NO WHERE without a book!!!
I read mostly thriller/suspense, courtroom drama and mystery...James Patterson and Stuart Woods being two of my favorite authors. But I just love to read, so I stepped out of my norm and got hooked with the Outlander series.
If anyone has any suggestions on what to read I would love to hear it...

[Dawn]

Hi!
This is my first year officially doing a challenge. I read a lot but my goal is to read 52 books out of my normal range which is romance. So far I have read 11/52. I have also read about 15 romance but I'm not really counting those.

I love reading about what everyone else is reading and have picked up a few goods TBR so thanks!

[Cassandra]

Welcome to the group! Dive into whatever sounds interesting and let us know if you have any questions.

[Jeremy]

Hello everyone I am Jeremy from Atlanta, GA. I joined goodreads at the end of last year and began by choosing a reading goal of 50 books in 2016. I like to read in my spare time, and like to listen to audiobooks when I drive. I read for enjoyment and that includes history, biography, science, mystery, sports, science fiction, pretty much everything, while reading a few classic books that I should have read at some point in 32 years but was not required in school or college. Really enjoying the goodreads format and function so far. If anything I would like to accomplish with this reading challenge it would be to broaden my understanding of our culture and human history. I've got off to a great start, and any recommendations will be considered.


Jeremy

[Nick]

Gary wrote: "Nick wrote: "Hi there,

I'm Nick, a 27-year-old male who has been reading books since his early teenage years.

Although my reading began with cop/detective books, my range of books has now expan..."

Thank you, I'll keep that in mind. I've been on Goodreads for about a year or two, but this is the first time I've interacted with the groups.

[Amanda]

Hi I am Amanda!

I am from China, but I am currently in the United States as an international student. I want to read 18 books at least and hopefully increasing that soon!

[Mele]

Hello everyone! My name is Mele and I'm from Oregon! My favorite author is Neil Gaiman (though I try to moderate my reading of him cause I know I'll tire of it if I read too much all at once...) and I love fiction! I guess my favorites are YA fiction? But at the same time, I just read what I have at hand and they don't really fit into any one category. My two favorite books (actually 8) are the Harry Potter series, of course, and The Time Traveller's Wife. They're the only ones I can read more than once within a year's time if I want to. Often, I finish reading them and want to start right over! At the moment I'm reading The Amber Spyglass, The Girl on the Train, and The Death Cure.

I found this group by searching. I sifted through several other groups but their rules are quite ridiculous by my terms. If I want to comment on something, I will, but if I have to write something every ten days or get kicked off? No bueno. Not my type of group.

Lastly, my reading goal for this year is 40 books. I love reading, but I feel like I've done too much of it in the past couple years. I'm missing out on living life and gaining new experiences because I'm just reading all the time. I've forced myself to cut back from 2-3 books a week in 2015 to 1-2 books a month in 2016. While that doesn't equal out to 40 books by the end of the year, there are some books that are either realllly short like the Alchemist (which I'm waiting very patiently for through my public library) and others which I just can't seem to put down.

Anyways, that's me! I'm glad to meet you all!

[Blagica , Challenges]

welcome to the grope Mele! I am glad you joined us. we are a very friendly and helpful group we have tons of challenges and are always open for suggestions please jump right in and have some fun.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Amanda welcome! what are you studying in the states? I know when i went to school I didnt find time to read for myself much 18 is actually a good place to start if your doing papers. best of luck

[Blagica , Challenges]

Mashona wrote: "Hi - I'm from Hackensack, NJ. I stumbled upon this site by accident and I've been hooked ever since. I'm a little behind in my reading challenge but I plan on making up for lost time LOL My favorit..."

oh i didn't know he was coming to jersey now i am excited!

[Nick]

Welcome to the group Mele! From one newcomer to another.

[Gabi]

Hi! My name is Gabi. I am only 13 years old (turning 14 on the 19th). I live in America and I am on spring break. My favorite genres are fantasy, fiction, romance, mystery, action and adventure. So, if you are interested in any of those genres you should check out my account because I am in love with each and every single book I have read. I am currently reading The Fifth Wave series. If you're interested in that series you can check out my review. You can follow me if you want. I would love to discuss any book I have read with you. I'm new and excited to join this group! Thank you.

[Kelly]

I'm Kelly. I am originally from Minnesota. I moved to Texas in October 2015.

I typically enjoy crime fiction, young adult books, and Nicholas Sparks. I have been trying to branch out and read new authors and genres.

[Nick]

Gabriella wrote: "Hi! My name is Gabi. I am only 13 years old (turning 14 on the 19th). I live in America and I am on spring break. My favorite genres are fantasy, fiction, romance, mystery, action and adventure. So..."

Hello Gabi!

That sounds like a good and wide of range of books to be into. I'm glad that, even at your age, you're into your reading and books.

Welcome to the group - happy reading!

[Nick]

Kelly wrote: "I'm Kelly. I am originally from Minnesota. I moved to Texas in October 2015.

I typically enjoy crime fiction, young adult books, and Nicholas Sparks. I have been trying to branch out and read new ..."

Hi Kelly!

Welcome to the group!

I'm sure you can find plenty of recommendations from other readers - I personally like Ian Rankin's books if you haven't checked him out already.

Happy reading!

[Gabi]

Nick wrote: "Gabriella wrote: "Hi! My name is Gabi. I am only 13 years old (turning 14 on the 19th). I live in America and I am on spring break. My favorite genres are fantasy, fiction, romance, mystery, action..."

Hi Nick,

Thank you! I'm excited to be in this group. I couldn't help but notice you're from London! Wow! I want to go to Oxford University. I love England so much! Sorry I just had to say that. Anyway thank you.

Gabriella

[Nick]

Gabriella wrote: "Nick wrote: "Gabriella wrote: "Hi! My name is Gabi. I am only 13 years old (turning 14 on the 19th). I live in America and I am on spring break. My favorite genres are fantasy, fiction, romance, my..."

No worries, honestly! I typically have that reaction whenever people notice I'm from London, so honestly no need to apologise! ^_^

And you're welcome.

[Cindy III]

Hi, I'm Cindy from California.
I like to read fiction, but I am trying to expand to nonfiction. My current interest is middle grade (historical, realistic, contemporary, fantasy) books.
I think I found this group at the bottom of the page for I am Malala where it says discuss this book thread.
My reading goal is to read more nonfiction and finish book series I've started.

[Nick]

Cindy wrote: "Hi, I'm Cindy from California.
I like to read fiction, but I am trying to expand to nonfiction. My current interest is middle grade (historical, realistic, contemporary, fantasy) books.
I think I f..."

Hi Cindy!

That seems like a good goal.

I'm not sure which recommendations I could give to you - I read just about everything.

[Cindy III]

Nick wrote: "Hi Cindy!

That seems like a good goal.

I'm not sure which recommendations I could give to you - I read just about everything. "

This February I read . I didn't know much about WWI, so I decided to read it. It is considered YA nonfiction and was a good starting point for me. I would like to read more books on the Great War.

[Kadijah Michelle]

Welcome to the group everyone.

Cindy, WWI has always been one of my favorite historical topics as well. I'm not sure how old you are, but All Quiet on the Western Front was introduced to me in middle school.

[Nick]

Following on from what Kadijah said, a book I'd recommend is 1914-1918: The History of the First World War if you haven't read it already.

My big love is World War 2, and I'm about to buy Horror In The East: Japan And The Atrocities Of World War - II.

[LS]

Hello,
My name is Linda. I'm mother to 4 and part time caregiver to my mom, so I don't always get as much time to read as I would like.

I read a reply somewhere that talked about a reader's favorites being whatever they were into at the time, which sounds a lot like me. I have gone through book phases, you might call them. I had a horror/Stephen King phase, a mystery phase, a romance phase and now I sort of bounce around to whatever sounds interesting. Overall, though, I have always enjoyed Fantasy, with The Earthsea Trilogy and The Chronicles of Narnia being some of my all-time favorites. I also loved the Little House series and the Anne of Green Gables series.

I guess I'm really open to most genres (right now I've been on a Walking Dead graphic novel kick - trying to catch up on those since I'm hooked on the show), as long as the story sounds interesting. I didn't quite make my reading challenge goal of 75 books last year (but I got close-ish), so I decided to lower my goal to see if I could meet it and perhaps pass it in 2016. My goal, as it stands, is 60 books. Two of the books on my currently reading list are there because I am reading them, a little at a time, out loud to my kids before bed, which they love - and which is still reading, so I count it.

I only recently discovered various groups on here and am slowly giving the whole experience a try.

[Sophie]

Hi, my name is Sophie. I live in a small town in Scotland which believe me is not a beautiful as some books portray it as.

As for genres I am usually drawn to historical fiction with hints of romance. Chalk it up to reading Romeo and Juliet obsessively when I was young.

As for my favorite author I would have to say Cassandra Clare although I have probably re-read all of Jane Austen's works over twenty times. As an honorable mention I'd probably say Isuna Hasekura who wrote the light novel series 'Spice and Wolf'.

Today I finished I'll Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson so if you would like to talk about it feel free to message me and if you have any recommendations I'd love to hear them

My goal is fifty books as last year I only managed around twenty and it really irked me so I decided to aim higher this time round.

[Nick]

LS wrote: "Hello,
My name is Linda. I'm mother to 4 and part time caregiver to my mom, so I don't always get as much time to read as I would like.

I read a reply somewhere that talked about a reader's favori..."

Hello Linda!

You saying The Walking Dead graphic novels, I just bought the first two today as I'm, also yes, hooked on the show.

I'm not an expert on Fantasy novels so unfortunately I cannot give you any recommendations I'm afraid, maybe some Tolkien or the Game of Thrones series. You'll have to ask someone who's more knowledge in that field.

60 book sounds a good goal, definitely a revision from your previous goal of 75. Good luck with that and let us know how you get.

Yes, I myself am new to the groups and find it excellent to talk to like-minded readers.

Happy reading!

[Nick]

Sophie wrote: "Hi, my name is Sophie. I live in a small town in Scotland which believe me is not a beautiful as some books portray it as.

As for genres I am usually drawn to historical fiction with hints of roma..."

Hi Sophie!

You're up North, I'm down South - I live in London.

Romeo and Juliet - classic! Couldn't ask for a better book to read when you're young.

Much like Fantasy, I'm not an expert in Romance novels - I'm more of cop/detective, thriller/action/adventure kind of reader, although I do deviate into history books and historical fiction.

50 books sounds like a great goal. Don't get irked at not reaching your target - this stuff happens! Be glad even if you managed just a few books.

As always, let us know how you get on with your target and happy reading!

[Anna]

Hello everyone!
I am Anna from Moscow. I practise my english by reading books and chatting:) You are welcome!

[Mayra]

Hello, my name is Mayra and I am new to the group. :)
- Where are you from? I am from California.
- What kinds of books do you like to read? I like to read super natural, si-fi, young adult and romance novels.
- How did you find our group? I came across this group when I was looking for a link for the popsugar reading challenge so that I could share it in my own group, and I found this group and thought I would join.
- What's your reading goal? I started small, 16 in 16 but I am almost there I am thinking of moving it up to 26, and ultimately maybe being able to finish the list or at least that amount of books which would be 41. The most I've done was 60 in 1 yr. we'll see how it goes.