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Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2016!
Mayra wrote: "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 r..."
Hello Mayra!
Well done and congratulations for almost reaching your sensible goal of 16 - how very poetic of you to do 16 books in 2016.
Yup. I would suggest pushing the number up but be realistic.
Good luck and happy reading!
Nick wrote: "Mayra wrote: "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, you..."
Hi Nick,
Well I can't take all the credit, I actually came across a challenge on Instagram and it was called 16 in 16 and then while trying to convince a friend to try the pop sugar one with me she kept insisting it was to many books so I said fine lets start small, 16 in 16 but she decided to go for 12 one a month, so I stayed with the idea.... just 3 more to go, and since last year I only managed 13 it seemed appropriate. :)
Happy reading to you as well.
Mayra wrote: "Nick wrote: "Mayra wrote: "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 natura..."
Ah OK. Yes, Instagram is a good place to get into different challenges and whatnot.
Nick wrote: "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..."
I'll keep a look out for your recommendation(s). I'm also interested in WWII.
Kadijah Michelle wrote: "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 introduce..."
I'm in my 20s. I did try reading All Quiet on the Western before when I was still in high school. I don't remember why I didn't finish it. It was interesting, but I probably couldn't appreciate it back then. I'll try reading it again sometime.
Nick wrote: "Anna wrote: "Hello everyone!I am Anna from Moscow. I practise my english by reading books and chatting:) You are welcome!"
Hi Anna!
Welcome to the group!
What type of books are you into?
Ha..."
Thank you, Nick!
I like really different genres from novel to fantasy. Recently I read sci-fi, cyberpunk especially. How do you like it?
Hi everyone, my name is Elma. I am addicted to YA books and I will start reading The winner's curse this week! Message me for suggestions or book discussions.
Anna wrote: "Nick wrote: "Anna wrote: "Hello everyone!I am Anna from Moscow. I practise my english by reading books and chatting:) You are welcome!"
Hi Anna!
Welcome to the group!
What type of books are y..."
Pretty much anything and everything, really.
Elma wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Elma. I am addicted to YA books and I will start reading The winner's curse this week! Message me for suggestions or book discussions."Hello Elma!
I'm really glad there are a lot young readers out there, who really seem to be enjoying their books.
I'm not that big into YA books, so I cannot give you any recommendations I'm afraid.
Hi, i'm Michael and live in Belgium. Most of the books i read are works of history, although i also like early works of philosophy.
I'd like to read at least 16 books in 2016 and i joined this group because there a lot of books i'm interested in, but often i fail to make time to read them. So this is somewhat of a commitment to my goal of reading a bit more and to talk about books with others, since none of my friends enjoy reading.
Michael wrote: "Hi, i'm Michael and live in Belgium. Most of the books i read are works of history, although i also like early works of philosophy.
I'd like to read at least 16 books in 2016 and i joined this gro..."
Hi Michael and Welcome!
Anything you'd like me to recommend to you?
Good luck with your reading goal and happy reading!
Nick wrote: "Michael wrote: "Hi, i'm Michael and live in Belgium. Most of the books i read are works of history, although i also like early works of philosophy.
I'd like to read at least 16 books in 2016 and i..."
Thank you Nick.
certainly, If you know any interesting works of fiction i would be happy to hear of them. I've always had troubled finding good fiction to read, although i occasionally stumble upon one. (life of pi, sister's brothers).
Michael wrote: "Nick wrote: "Michael wrote: "Hi, i'm Michael and live in Belgium. Most of the books i read are works of history, although i also like early works of philosophy.
I'd like to read at least 16 books ..."
Certainly.
I recently read Churchill's Secret Warriors: The Explosive True Story of The Special Forces Desperadoes of WWII and thought it was quite good.
Hello Everyone, we are so glad to have you here. Please be sure to scroll through the group and see if any of our challenges interest you.
Welcome everyone, looking forward to getting to know you all! :)
Hey I'm Alex from middlesbrough I like NA books the best even better if they're to do with sports my goal is to read 100 books by the end of 2016 and I'm currently reading logan kade
Alex wrote: "Hey I'm Alex from middlesbrough I like NA books the best even better if they're to do with sports my goal is to read 100 books by the end of 2016 and I'm currently reading logan kade"Welcome Alex :)
Hello:)I am Nehir and I am 16 years old.I am new on goodreads and I am super excited and nervous.My goal is to read at least one book from each genre and to improve my langues.I want to spend more time reading and hope that this group will help me.I am looking forward to meet you all and to discover new books:-)
" My name is Ashley i am 23 , My favorite book would be hard to put in because I just love reading I love getting lost in the books . I love romance and nonfiction anything I can get lost in that grabs my attention I love erotic novels as well I'm pretty much open to read anything as long as it interest me. I think books are one of the best ways to expand your mind sometimes they're even the best company.
_blue_unicorn__ wrote: "Hello:)I am Nehir and I am 16 years old.I am new on goodreads and I am super excited and nervous.My goal is to read at least one book from each genre and to improve my langues.I want to spend more..."
Hi Nehir! Welcome to the group!
Do you have an overall reading goal for the year, as in "I want to read 10 books in 2016" (as an example)?
Good luck on your one book from every year challenge!
Happy reading!
Ashley wrote: "" My name is Ashley i am 23 , My favorite book would be hard to put in because I just love reading I love getting lost in the books . I love romance and nonfiction anything I can get lost in that g..."Hello Ashley! Welcome to the group!
I'm very much the same - I will read just about anything and everything, with maybe the exception of Fantasy novels/books.
Happy reading!
I'm Jeannette Breeze! I am 19 years old and I love to read. I study full time pre-translation, creative writing and foreign languages and I also have a blog: https://thisisnotmydomain.wordpress.com.I love reading NA, YA and all kind of books. I found the group while looking for a TBR post. My reading goal is to read at least 30 books while getting good grades and to listen to 5 audiobook.
Hello my name is Karen and I'm from UK. I live quite near to Heathrow Airport. I enjoy most types of books but not keen on horror or science fiction. I am looking for recommended titles and authors as well as being part of a group of new people.
Hello Karen! :) I'm recommending a classic; on Amazon US you can get the entire Oz collection by Frank L Baum for only 99 cents as a KINDLE edition. The actual paper books are much more expensive, as they should be in my opinion. Not sure about UK prices, but revisiting a classic is a humbling feeling.
Jeannette wrote: "I'm Jeannette Breeze! I am 19 years old and I love to read. I study full time pre-translation, creative writing and foreign languages and I also have a blog: https://thisisnotmydomain.wordpress.com..."Hi Jeannette!
Welcome to the group!
Happy reading!
Karen wrote: "Hello my name is Karen and I'm from UK. I live quite near to Heathrow Airport. I enjoy most types of books but not keen on horror or science fiction. I am looking for recommended titles and authors..."Hi Karen!
Welcome to the group!
Happy reading!
Hi all, I'm Maxine, I'm from Perth Australia. I love to read, i read a lot. I read most genres, I adore all things fantasy and Brandon Sanderson my favourite author.I love a reading challenge, and have way too many on the go already, so i figure why not add a few more from this group.
Hi! I'm Christine and I'm from the US. I love reading YA books (any genre) I really want to read 999 book this year, but yeah, that ain't happening lol
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Hi everyone!I'm Kourtney from the United States. I used to be an avid reader throughout grade school but since I've come to college I've fell off. I recently got excited about reading again though, discovered goodreads, and thought joining a book club/group would be a good idea.
I like to read young adult alot and I gear mostly to YA dystopian, YA contemporary and some YA fantasy, however my I'm still trying to rediscover my tastes in books.
I found this group just by looking through some of the different groups on here and this one stood out to me.
My reading goal this year is 26 books. I'm pretty sure I'll pass this because I'm a fast reader, but I wanted to do something attainable because college can really eat up your time.
Really excited about participating in this group!
Nicola wrote: "Hello!!!! I'm Nicola and I live in Newport in South Wales, U.K. I'm currently taking part in a couple of reading challenges and just wanted a way of keeping myself up to date with everything as I..."
Hi Nicola!
The best way to keep yourself up-to-date might be to create a thread for yourself and just constantly comment on the challenges you have going so far.
Happy reading!
Nicola wrote: "Hello!!!! I'm Nicola and I live in Newport in South Wales, U.K. I'm currently taking part in a couple of reading challenges and just wanted a way of keeping myself up to date with everything as I..."
Welcome Nicola!
If you need any help or have some questions; don't hesitate to ask!
Hi--I love reading just about anything (except romance) and attempting challenges so this seems like a great place to join in. I live in Southern Indiana with my long suffering husband who can't understand why the book stacks seem to be getting taller and taller!! I found this group when I was just browsing through some posts. The goal I've already set for myself is 180 books. I know that sounds like a lot but I review for the Mock Caldecott Awards at our library and so I read about 50 books just for that every year. In addition I belong to 6 different book clubs, so that's another 80+. It actually leaves me only a small amount of time to read just things that I want to read! :) Please feel free to send me a friend request if you want!! Glad to be here with you all.
Hi everybody, I'm Lisette from The Hague in The Netherlands. I mostly love reading contemporary fiction and crime/suspense. But I also love the occational magical mystery love book or something psychological. I would like to read a more diverse bunch this year and my reading goal is a book a month. Very excited about this bookclub and goodreads! :)
Good day everyone! my name is Sonny and I'm from Philippines. I got interested in reading books since I graduated from college.Mostly I preferred to read something that improves myself such as personal development/self-help books and books related to my profession. For now at the very least. But I'm planning to venture other genres as well if I have the time since I taken the liking and recently appreciated reading books in general.
I find the group through google search.
My reading goal mostly was to learn big things with regards to personal development. I wanted to improve myself and practice self-control over all the things happening around me.
Hello everyone!
My name is Anna and I'm from Russia.
I enjoy reading classics, historical fiction and urban fantasy. My least favorite genres are contemporary fiction and crime/mystery fiction, although I stay open-minded for any genre.
I have never been an active reader, and I started to have a real interest in reading only a few months ago. So I decided to set a goal of 40 books for this year, so that my TBR pile wouldn't intimidate me. It consists mostly of classics that I'm embarrassed I haven't read yet. But there are also some YA books.
My name is Anna and I'm from Russia.
I enjoy reading classics, historical fiction and urban fantasy. My least favorite genres are contemporary fiction and crime/mystery fiction, although I stay open-minded for any genre.
I have never been an active reader, and I started to have a real interest in reading only a few months ago. So I decided to set a goal of 40 books for this year, so that my TBR pile wouldn't intimidate me. It consists mostly of classics that I'm embarrassed I haven't read yet. But there are also some YA books.
Welcome Lisette, Sonny and Anna! ^^
Winter wrote: "Welcome Lisette, Sonny and Anna! ^^"Thanks!
Anna wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is Anna and I'm from Russia.
I enjoy reading classics, historical fiction and urban fantasy. My least favorite genres are contemporary fiction and crime/mystery fiction,..."
Hi, Anna)) I'm Anna too and also from Russia)))) Welcome!
Hi my name is Genevie and I'm from Melbourne, Australia.My goal is to read 200 books this year as I'm a fast reader, but I'm not fussed if I'm under this. I've never kept a tally of the books I read in a year, so this will be my baseline going forward.
I love making friends and discussing books, and enjoy getting and giving recommendations. :)
Happy reading all!
Hello, all!I am from North Carolina.
I love just about every genre. I love horror. I have recently discovered how much I like science fiction. During college I discovered a love for classics, though I still have so many to get through. I don't really like history, but I do like true crime (and I guess that can sort of fit into the history genre). I also occasionally like a good bizarro book.
I was invited to join this group by a friend who is in a book club that I started last year.
My reading goal this year is 30 books. I am also working on a reading challenge that instructs you in how to pick a different book for each month. In addition to those I am also in a book club that reads a new book every 4-5 weeks. I am using the reading challenge and book club books to reach my goal of 30 books this year (I don't think I could read 30 goal book, 12 challenge books, and 10-12 book club books all in one year!).
Hello, I'm Agus. I'm from Singapore and I just published my new book Cook Your Way to Love & HarmonyCook Your Way to Love & Harmony is an honest, heartwarming account of Agus Ekanurdi and Frida Antony's experiences and struggles early in their relationship, and how they grew in friendship and love through the power of home cooking.
Inspired by his father, So Kong Hoo, Agus began cooking for Frida when they first lived together. Their communication skills were weak and their relationship was floundering… but cooking and sharing meals together ultimately led them through this difficult time, into understanding and unity.
Readers will see themselves in Agus and Frida, will come to understand much about cooking at home, and hopefully, will be inspired to improve their own relationships by cooking for their loved ones.
I am new to Goodreads and I'm looking forward to read more books in Goodreads and also looking forward to hear more questions or comments related to my book.
Hi everyoneI'm Gemma from Scotland and I've just joined the group. I'm aiming to read at least 15 books this year, no particular genre.
I'm looking forward to seeing some recommendations and completing my reading challenge
Welcome everyone! :) Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions! I look forward to getting to know you :)
Hi everyone, I'm Randy from Southern California. I'm going to read 20 books in 2016. I know that's not much compared to many of the other readers out there, but I am pretty busy with work and being a dad.
I read 6-7 books at a time for different genres because I have found that I get bored when I read just one book for long stretches. Mixing it up helps keep me interested. I do usually have one main book I try to focus on daily and I work the others in where I can. I read about 20 pages a day on average.
I'm always looking for Goodreads friends - I tend to send friend requests to people who have read books/series I am currently reading, especially if we have a lot of books/ratings in common. I accept all friend requests. When I am deciding to add a book to my Wish List I usually look at friend reviews first.
For 2016 I have already read:
1. The High Window by Raymond Chandler - Philip Marlowe #3, not as good as the first two (3 stars)
2. The Mothman Prophecies by John A Keel - enjoyed the movie, found the book used and thought I might enjoy it. I was wrong. (2 stars)
3. Night Fall by Nelson DeMille - John Corey #3, enjoyable as always just for the witty dialogue (3 stars)
4. The Big Short by Michael Lewis - my first Michael Lewis read but won't be my last. Although the book focuses on a few individuals who made an obscene amount of money betting on the collapse of the subprime lending market, you will learn a lot about how Wall Street works and why/how our financial markets are so corrupt (5 stars)
5. The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk - took me almost a year to finish but it was well worth it, starts very slow but it is a real page-turner for the last third (4 stars)
6. Zero History by William Gibson - Blue Ant #3 - The Blue Ant trilogy mercifully comes to an end in this book about...uh, blue jeans? Gibson's Neuromancer is one of my favorite books but his recent work leaves a lot to be desired - I think it can be summed up thusly: Needs more ninjas. (1 star)
7. A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson - more amusing than hilarious, and fairly uneven, the best parts are the repartee between Bryson and his recovering alcoholic friend Katz (3 stars)
8. The Walking Dead Compendium Vol. 1 by Robert Kirkland - I don't read a lot of comic books/graphic novels but I enjoy them from time to time. This collection of the first 48 issues of the comic book that is the basis for the TV series (to which I am addicted, and waiting for Netflix to get Season 6) is a fantastic value for the price, especially with a Barnes & Noble membership and a 20% off coupon (4 stars)
There's more info on my profile and on my 2016 Reading Challenge Post if anyone is interested.
I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. Good luck on your Reading Challenges, and I hope 2016 is a bountiful year for you all!
Jessika wrote: "Hello! I am Jessika and I am from the United States, Illinois. I found this group by using the search word, 'goals' and when I checked out the group I thought, "Why not join?" I like to read all ki..."Wow, 4000 books, that's amazing! I can't wait to see what you read.
I do the same thing, I gift books to my friends at random all the time!
Randy wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Randy from Southern California. I'm going to read 20 books in 2016. I know that's not much compared to many of the other readers out there, but I am pretty busy with work and bei..."
Welcome Randy,
I look forward to enjoying some of Michael Lewis' books this year too.
Hi I am Christine from Cowell, South Australia. I have just joined this group. I have also only joined GR a few days ago. I was attracted to the group because I have joined the Reading challenge and looking forward to achieving my goal and sharing with people.
Hi, everyone, I'm Dionne. I enjoy reading and always have. My favorite genre of books are Christian fiction and memoirs. I haven't set an "etched in stone" reading goal yet, but it will probably be set at eight books. I am choosing 8 books since there are 8 months left to this year; one book for each month left in this year. I look forward to sharing what I am reading and seeing what others are reading.
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I am Anna from Moscow. I practise my english by reading books and chatting:) You are welcome!"
Hi Anna!
Welcome to the group!
What type of books are you into?
Happy reading!