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message 1: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4042 comments Mod
Please take a moment to introduce yourself. We're happy you've decided to join in the fun.


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Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4042 comments Mod
I'm Tessa (a/k/a Book Concierge). Married, no kids, no pets. I grew up in Texas but have lived in Wisconsin since I came to Marquette University.

I work in healthcare administration for a group of pediatric surgeons.

In addition to reading, I like gardening, travel, theater (especially musical theater), and cooking (and eating).

My user name came from one of my F2F book clubs. I was getting frustrated that no one else seemed to be suggesting books for future reads. I was trying to encourage them to offer some titles when one of them said, "But you're our Book Concierge!"


message 3: by Ken (new)

Ken Magee | 3 comments I'm Ken. I tend not to take the world too seriously so in an intro like this, I might say I have too many of everything: wife (1), kids (2), grandkids (5) and dogs (2). Of course, I wouldn't be telling the truth... two dogs is about right!

I'm an early-retired IT person who loves reading, writing, walking, technology, movies, puzzles, fun AND ALL OF MY WONDERFUL FAMILY!


message 4: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4042 comments Mod
Welcome to GaB&PB!, Ken.


message 5: by Diana S (new)

Diana S | 687 comments Mod
Hi Ken and Welcome to the group. :)


message 6: by Diana S (last edited Jan 24, 2016 08:25AM) (new)

Diana S | 687 comments Mod
Hi Everyone,
I'm Diana, a Texan gal.
I usually carry a book in my hand and a couple in my purse where I go. ( a fan of big purses).
I belong to several book clubs and book groups. I have a big love of reading challenges!
Besides reading, I love cooking, gardening, playing percussion in a Saba group with my husband, going camping and hanging out with my little granddaughter. :D


message 7: by Patty (new)

Patty | 247 comments Hi Everyone!
I'm Patty. Grew up in Minnesota but am living in North Carolina now.
I have always loved reading.
My daughter got me involved with the book clubs a couple years ago. I love the challenges in the clubs. They have expanded my reading genres.
I started going to antique stores and collect old books. Which also brought me back to some classics.


message 8: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4042 comments Mod
Hi, Patty ... glad you found us!


message 9: by Patty (new)

Patty | 247 comments Book Concierge wrote: "Hi, Patty ... glad you found us!"

Thanks! You have some great challenges. I hope I will meet these challenges.


message 10: by Beverly (new)

Beverly (zippymom) | 385 comments Hello--my name is Beverly and I'm a bookoholic!! :) I belong to 7 book clubs at my local library and I'm not sure why I'm looking to add more challenges to my already stretched to the max reading time but this sounds like fun. I'm a 66 year old retired Medical Records Administrator with a husband, 5 children, 6 grandchildren and 2 cats. I also enjoy needlework, cooking, movies and theater. Glad to meet everyone.


message 11: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4042 comments Mod
Welcome to a fun group, Beverly!


message 12: by Beverly (new)

Beverly (zippymom) | 385 comments Book Concierge wrote: "Welcome to a fun group, Beverly!"

Thank you Book--I am checking out the Quarterly Challenge against what I already have from the library to read. Think I'll give it a try!!


message 13: by Ken (new)

Ken Magee | 3 comments Hello one and all, and thanks for the welcome.


message 14: by Jerry-Book (new)

Jerry-Book | 3 comments Refugee from Shelfari. Looking for a port in the storm. I've always read. I enjoy fiction, non-fiction, biographies, science fiction, etc. I'm a 67 year old lawyer living in Richmond, Virginia but I was born and raised in Iowa.


message 15: by Tanya D (new)

Tanya D (tdrosebud) | 12 comments Hi everyone. I'm Tanya. I have always loved reading and usually do not travel without a book. I love animals and have a wonderful beagle mix who likes to curl up with me when I read. Aside from reading I love animals, crochet, hiking, and long complicated/cooperative board games. Looking forward to lots of fun here!


message 16: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4042 comments Mod
Nice to see you here, Jerry-Book & Tanya D!


message 17: by Diana S (new)

Diana S | 687 comments Mod
Hi Patty, Beverly, Jerry-Book, and Tanya D! Welcome to our group. Have fun!


message 18: by Cora (new)

Cora (corareading) | 8 comments Hello, I am Cora. I am a stay at home mom from Maryland (outside of DC). I have three kids that keep me busy with their various activities, but when I get a chance I enjoy reading and photography. I am looking forward to meeting new people and seeing old friends.


message 19: by Diana S (new)

Diana S | 687 comments Mod
Hi Cora, Welcome to our group! :D


message 20: by Olivermagnus (new)

 Olivermagnus (lynda11282) Hi everyone......I'm Lynda and my avatar is my dog Oliver, I'm retired and have the opportunity to read as much as I like. I especially enjoy reading challenges and they've helped me expand the genres I read. Looking forward to participating in this group.


message 21: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4042 comments Mod
Welcome, Olivermagnus (and your little dog, too!) ...


message 22: by Sushicat (new)

Sushicat | 61 comments Book Concierge wrote: "Welcome, Olivermagnus (and your little dog, too!) ..."

Hi everybody - I'm Sushicat and I've been looking in on you regularly on Shelfari but have withstood the temptation to join in yet another round of challenges. I'm folding...


message 23: by Marti (new)

Marti (coloreader) Hi! This is Coloreader, also from Shelfari. I will be sixty years old this year and have been married over 31 years. Yes, I live in Colorado. I worked in a high school as an attendance secretary, and in an elementary school in the library and as the Great Books facilitator. I have three grown children, and one extremely cute and smart granddaughter, Adalai, who is 15 months old. I decided to join here because the challenges looked fun and I always read more when I'm doing one.


message 24: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4042 comments Mod
Glad you have you join us, Sushicat and Marti!


message 25: by Licha-Olivia (new)

Licha-Olivia | 357 comments Hi! This is Licha-olivia, happily following you from Shelfari and have always enjoyed the challenges. I was born & raised in California. My husband is a veteran, so we decided to live in Texas when he retired. I'm an elementary teacher and I always carry a book with me.


message 26: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4042 comments Mod
Hi, Licha-Olivia, great to have you with us.


message 27: by JennH (new)

JennH | 309 comments Hi, I'm Jenn. I'm following over from Shelfari. Having a hard time to getting used to it here. I'm a homeschooling mom to 4. Reading is my 'me' time.


message 28: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4042 comments Mod
Hi, Jenn, glad to have you join us.


message 29: by Diana S (new)

Diana S | 687 comments Mod
Hi Olivermagus, Sushicat, Marti, Licha-Olivia, JennH
So glad you'll are here. Welcome to the group! :D


message 30: by Simply (new)

Simply D | 1 comments Hello everyone, I'm Simply D, just call me D. I'm from the Shelfari group and I look forward to discussing books with the old members as well as the new members from Goodreads. My cupcake pic is slightly different but it's still me.


message 31: by Diana S (new)

Diana S | 687 comments Mod
Hi D, Welcome to the group. Have fun!


message 32: by Koren (last edited Feb 05, 2016 06:50PM) (new)

Koren  (koren56) | 756 comments Marti wrote: "Hi! This is Coloreader, also from Shelfari. I will be sixty years old this year and have been married over 31 years. Yes, I live in Colorado. I worked in a high school as an attendance secretary, a..."

Hi Marti! I will also be 60 this year. Wasn't 1956 a great year!! I will be 60 in September. I have also been married 31 years, 32 in April. Wow. We have a lot in common. I am also a Shelfari transplant. I live in Minnesota.


message 33: by PennsyLady (Bev) (new)

PennsyLady (Bev) (pennsylady) | 4 comments Hi all,

I'm Bev (PennsyLady (Bev C))
Can you tell I'm from Pennsylvania?

I'm a refugee from Shelfari
I'm a retiree from a hosp. micro lab
For many reasons, my reading was minimal in the past.
Now....
I'm a returnee to the wonderful world of "books"


message 34: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4042 comments Mod
Welcome to the group, D and Bev!


message 35: by Diana S (new)

Diana S | 687 comments Mod
Hi Bev, Welcome, Enjoy, and Have fun!


message 36: by Patty (new)

Patty | 247 comments Koren wrote: "Marti wrote: "Hi! This is Coloreader, also from Shelfari. I will be sixty years old this year and have been married over 31 years. Yes, I live in Colorado. I worked in a high school as an attendanc..."

I am also from Minnesota. We moved to North Carolina about 5 years ago. We got so tired of the cold and wanted to go somewhere warm. What part of Minnesota? I am from Int'l Falls.


message 37: by Marjorie (new)

Marjorie (marjjane) Hi my name is Marjorie. I live in Ohio with my husband of 46 years. I have 3 children, 5 grandsons and 3 cats. I'm a retired nurse. I love to read!


message 38: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4042 comments Mod
Welcome to our group, Marjorie!


message 39: by Diana S (new)

Diana S | 687 comments Mod
Hi Patty and Majorie, Welcome to our group. Have fun!


message 40: by Carol (last edited Mar 21, 2016 04:45AM) (new)

Carol | 4333 comments I've been floating around this group since January but just realized that I haven't introduced myself. I'm Carol and I live in Battle Creek, Michigan. My husband of 54 years this August and I spend the summer and fall attending Irish and Scottish festivals around Michigan and at least one Celtic Thunder concert. My favorite singing group ❤. I was Education Program and Volunteer coordinator at the local Zoo for 28 years. I am now retired. I had the best job in the entire world...meet some of the most dedicated people in the volunteers...got to work with the animals and got to teach without being stuck in a classroom all day. I always have a book with me. My husband thinks it's grafted.


message 41: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4042 comments Mod
Carol wrote: "I've been floating around this group since January but just realized that I haven't introduced myself. I'm Carol and I live in Battle Creek, Michigan. My husband of 54 years this August and I spend..."

Carol, if you ever come "across the pond" to Milwaukee's Irish Fest, let me know. Would love to meet you in person.


message 42: by Carol (last edited Mar 22, 2016 03:12AM) (new)

Carol | 4333 comments Book Concierge wrote: "Carol wrote: "I've been floating around this group since January but just realized that I haven't introduced myself. I'm Carol and I live in Battle Creek, Michigan. My husband of 54 years this Augu..."

I will certainly do that, Tessa. Right now we have to do one day trips because I just don't want to leave my mother alone overnight. She gets around well and there is someone that checks on her during the day but I just don't want to chance leaving her alone for too long a time.


message 43: by Olivermagnus (new)

 Olivermagnus (lynda11282) Carol, it's great to be able to talk to you on two different sites!


message 44: by Carol (new)

Carol | 4333 comments Olivermagnus wrote: "Carol, it's great to be able to talk to you on two different sites!"

You too. This is what I said I wasn't going to do:) You getting ready to come home?


message 45: by Olivermagnus (new)

 Olivermagnus (lynda11282) Carol wrote: " Olivermagnus wrote: "Carol, it's great to be able to talk to you on two different sites!"

You too. This is what I said I wasn't going to do:) You getting ready to come home?"


Yes.....April 20th. Isn't that your birthday?

I wasn't going to either but I like the reading challenges they offer here. I figure I can move back and forth between the two sites. There's no way we could do the Mystery and Suspense Plus discussions here.


message 46: by Diana S (new)

Diana S | 687 comments Mod
Hi AJ
Welcome to the group! and Have Fun! :D


message 47: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4042 comments Mod
Hi, AJ ... nice to see you here.


message 48: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. BC, I've been checking out your recently-formed groups and couldn't resist following you here from the Crazy Challenge Connection. I'm sorry I never joined Shelfari since it seems that was a popular group with lots of great people. But I'm glad to "meet" you here now. I'm not retired yet, but I am a 60-something with 4 grown children and one grandchild. Never enough time to read, but I always have a book (or my Kindle) in my pocketbook...just in case. I look forward to getting to know all you kindred spirits.


message 49: by Carol (new)

Carol | 4333 comments Connie N. wrote: "BC, I've been checking out your recently-formed groups and couldn't resist following you here from the Crazy Challenge Connection. I'm sorry I never joined Shelfari since it seems that was a popula..."

Welcome to the group, Connie. I'm sure you'll make lots of new friends and might even find some old ones.


message 50: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4042 comments Mod
Connie - so nice to have you join us!


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