New to Play Book Tag? Please Introduce Yourself

[Ellen]

Hi Kate! Welcome to the group. You will enjoy it, I'm sure.

[Anita]

Kate wrote: "Hi everyone and thanks for having me in the group! I'm Kate from New Zealand. "

Welcome, Kate!!!! So delighted to have you here with us, and please feel free to ask any questions you may have. A lot of us here are relatively new to Goodreads, but there are a few experts, and we are all learning quickly and helping one another.

In the meantime, I hope you will join us in February by reading a book that fits the theme of WWII.

Thanks for joining us!!

[KateNZ]

I definitely will, Anita - lots of great recommendations to choose from in the thread :)

[Tanya D]

Big welcomes to Tiffany, Elizabeth(Alaska), Paula, and Kate!

[Karin]

Kate wrote: "Hi everyone and thanks for having me in the group! I'm Kate from New Zealand. Lawyer by day, still reading by night. I read pretty much anything as long as it's decently written (and the occasional..."

Hi, Kate, always great to meet more Kiwis ;). I'm not one, but went to university with a few. My kids were also a big fan of The Minstrel, a NZ children's singer.

[Ladyslott]

Kate wrote: "Hi everyone and thanks for having me in the group! I'm Kate from New Zealand. Lawyer by day, still reading by night. I read pretty much anything as long as it's decently written (and the occasional..."

Welcome in Kate.

[Brandy]

I am not new to the group but just realized that on GoodReads I'm Brandy....over at Shelfari I was RomansGirl.

I'm starting to get used to GoodReads but still find it a bit clunky and not as pretty. Oh well, we all have tooooo many books to read to continue mourning things lost.

[LibraryCin]

Brandy wrote: "I am not new to the group but just realized that on GoodReads I'm Brandy....over at Shelfari I was RomansGirl."

Ha! Thanks for letting us know! Now I know you! :-)

Welcome to our other new members!

[Ladyslott]

"Brandy wrote: "I am not new to the group but just realized that on GoodReads I'm Brandy....over at Shelfari I was RomansGirl."


And now I 'recognize' you!!!

[JoLene]

Welcome to all the new (and silent old members)!

This is a fun and very interactive group.

[Amy]

Oh how delightful! World War II. Only best books ever written… This year had the breathtaking Nightingale and All The Light We Cannot See. Other favorites from this era include Those Who Cannot Save Us, (Jenna Blum), Once We Were Brothers, Skeletons at the Feast, the Lost Wife, the Storyteller, and many more. I think At the Water's Edge (the new Sara Gruen) is also World War II. Throw in Winter of the World, from Ken Follett's amazing trilogy of last year. There are probably countless others, but these are the few that immediately came to mind. I'd be curious to see what others have chosen. Its a busy month for me, so forgive me if I don't join the fun for a month or two. Currently reading The Secret Chord, by Geraldine Brooks, which is quite good, and I have another 6 on my TBR for my upcoming vacation. Euphoria, Fates and Furies, After You, Our Souls at Night. I will be reviewing plenty when I return. Very interesting in this new Queen of the Night! Happy Reading Everyone!

[Anita]

It's great to have you, Amy, and we look forward to your return from vacation! Thanks for some great suggestions . . .and I know The Secret Chord was a hit around PBT so far. Can't wait to hear about Fates and Furies . . .dying to get to that one! Thanks so much for joining us!!!

[Anita]

Brandy wrote: "I am not new to the group but just realized that on GoodReads I'm Brandy....over at Shelfari I was RomansGirl.

I'm starting to get used to GoodReads but still find it a bit clunky and not as prett..."

Somehow I figured Brandy = RomansGirl, but I'm having some issues with others who have new names! Hoping more people identify themselves lol.

[Karin]

Amy wrote: "Oh how delightful! World War II. Only best books ever written… This year had the breathtaking Nightingale and All The Light We Cannot See. Other favorites from this era include Those Who Cannot Sav..."

Good to see you, Amy!

[Barbara M]

Anita wrote: "Hoping more people identify themselves lol.
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Me too! Something else to get used to here at GR.

[Barbara M]

Amy wrote: "Oh how delightful! World War II. Only best books ever written… This year had the breathtaking Nightingale and All The Light We Cannot See. Other favorites from this era include Those Who Cannot Sav..."

Welcome Amy! You've named quite a few books I've wanted to read for WWII but there are just so many day in Feb and I know I won't get to them all. I was hoping for Nighingale but I'm on a waiting list at the library. I'm looking forward to seeing your reviews and all when thing settle down for you.

[Barbara M]

Kate wrote: "expect a few idiot questions along the way as I find my feet ;) ."

As you well know, there are no idiot questions! Besides, you'd have to get in line with many of us (I'm at the head of it I swear) who are dealing with the learning curve from Shelfari to GR. We actually have to un-learn and learn anew! It's a two step process for me :-) Welcome to the group, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

[Barbara M]

Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Good to know. I'll give them some time but, as Kim also suggests, I'll be sure to follow up. "

Please do. I think a week is very long for them not to have resolved your problem."

I contacted them about Wednesday and got an answer yesterday that they are working on cutting the file down to upload is small amounts. They assure me that they are working on it and sound sincere and expect to have my books in in a few days. My fingers are crossed for a good resolution!

[Blueberry]

Hi, I'm Blueberry. I've been on Shelfari, Goodreads, Leafmarks, and LibraryThing. Even tried Booklikes but as I don't have a book blog we were'nt very compatible. I ran across this group somewhere in my group wanderings. I am reading through all the discussion threads trying to figure things out.

[Booknblues]

Blueberry wrote: "Hi, I'm Blueberry. I've been on Shelfari, Goodreads, Leafmarks, and LibraryThing. Even tried Booklikes but as I don't have a book blog we were'nt very compatible. I ran across this group somewhere ..."

Welcome Blueberry! It is good to see you here.

[Barbara M]

Blueberry wrote: "Hi, I'm Blueberry. I've been on Shelfari, Goodreads, Leafmarks, and LibraryThing. Even tried Booklikes but as I don't have a book blog we were'nt very compatible. I ran across this group somewhere ..."

Welcome! You have traveled about! Glad you landed here, it's a great group. We are a bit displaced but settling in right now so we all trying to figure things out!

[Karin]

Blueberry wrote: "Hi, I'm Blueberry. I've been on Shelfari, Goodreads, Leafmarks, and LibraryThing. Even tried Booklikes but as I don't have a book blog we were'nt very compatible. I ran across this group somewhere ..."

Great to see you here as well :)!

[Tanya D]

Blueberry wrote: "Hi, I'm Blueberry. I've been on Shelfari, Goodreads, Leafmarks, and LibraryThing. Even tried Booklikes but as I don't have a book blog we were'nt very compatible. I ran across this group somewhere ..."

Welcome Blueberry!

[Ellen]

Welcome to our group, blueberry!

[Blueberry]

Thank you everyone :o)

[punxsygal]

Blueberry, welcome to PlayBookTag!

[Denizen]

Great to see you here.

[Margaret]

Welcome to all newcomers. You couldn't have picked a better group!

[Irmak]

Hi everyone! I'm Irmak and I m from Turkey. Im one of the new members and excited about learning new things, having good relationships. Im pleased to be here.

[Nicole R]

Irmak wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Irmak and I m from Turkey. Im one of the new members and excited about learning new things, having good relationships. Im pleased to be here."

Welcome, Irmak! Feel free to poke around and ask questions where needed. We have several threads re: FAQ and how PBT runs that will provide some helpful background :)

[Anita]

We are pleased to have you, Irmak! I think you may be our first member from Turkey. Welcome!!

[Irmak]

Nicole wrote:Welcome, Irmak! Feel free to poke around and ask questions where needed. We have several threads re: FAQ and how PBT runs that will provide some helpful background :)

Thanks a lot. Im sure that I will have good time here:))

[Irmak]

Anita wrote: "We are pleased to have you, Irmak! I think you may be our first member from Turkey. Welcome!!"

Thak you for your attention:))

[Sara]

Irmak wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Irmak and I m from Turkey. Im one of the new members and excited about learning new things, having good relationships. Im pleased to be here."

Merhaba, Irmak! My kids are learning Turkish at their school, and that is about all I have picked up. Excited to have an opportunity to use it. Look forward to seeing you around PBT, and reading your reviews.

[Ladyslott]

Welcome to the group Irmak. I hope you enjoy your time here.

[Ellen]

We are happy to have you here with us, Irmak. It's a fun group!

[Margaret]

Welcome, Irmak

[punxsygal]

Hello and welcome, Irmak!

[Karin]

Irmak wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Irmak and I m from Turkey. Im one of the new members and excited about learning new things, having good relationships. Im pleased to be here."

Welcome, Irmak!

[Irmak]

Sara wrote: Merhaba, Irmak! My kids are learning Turkish at their school, and that is about all I have picked up. Excited to have an opportunity to use it. Look forward to seeing you around PBT, and reading your reviews.

Merhaba Sara! Thank you, I will be pleased to help:))

[Irmak]

Thanks to everyone!

[Tanya D]

Welcome Irmak and Victorian Reader!

[Anita]

Victorian Reader wrote: "Thank you for accepting my request to join. I tend to gravitate towards 19th century books and thought this group sounded like a lot of fun and also a way to step outside of comfort zone and read b..."

Welcome, Victorian Reader! It will be great having your perspective on the classics here as many of us also enjoy them. I hope you find PBT a fun and easy way to expand your reading horizons, although I will warn you that it does terrible things to your "to be read" list . . .

[annapi]

Welcome, Blueberry, Irmak and Victorian Reader! (And any other newbies I might have missed...) I think you'll find this is a fun and active group!

[Ellen]

Welcome, Victorian Reader. I think you will like our friendly group.

[Book Concierge]

Hi, Blueberry ... great to see you here.

Welcome aboard Irmak and Victorian Reader! I hope you'll make many friends here.

[Karin]

Victorian Reader wrote: "Thank you for accepting my request to join. I tend to gravitate towards 19th century books and thought this group sounded like a lot of fun and also a way to step outside of comfort zone and read b..."

Welcome to our group, Victorian Reader! It's amazing how many times you can get a Victorian book to fit a shelf/tag, although not always. However, I have found this a great place to step out of my reading comfort zone.

[Ladyslott]

Welcome to all our new members, I hope you enjoy your time here!

[LibraryCin]

I'll add in a welcome to our new members, as well! PBT's a lot of fun!

[Barbara M]

Victorian Reader wrote: "thought this group sounded like a lot of fun and also a way to step outside of comfort zone and read books I may not have read. ."

Welcome VR, you are definitely going to expand your reading with this group. I joined them on Shelfari in 2008, the first tag was "dragons" - I thought "oops, this may have been a mistake - I don't read books about dragons!" I did it anyway and found some good books with dragons that I totally enjoyed! I have expanded my reading in a hundred ways since then. Prepare to be wowed!