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Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2017!
Hi Jessica and welcome to the group.
Hi everyone ! , my name's Deejay , I'm 17 , from Algeria . I mostly read sci fi , fantasy and YA books , but also mistery and paranormal books . I read in English , french and sometimes in arabic too ! . someone recommended this group to me , and my reading goal is 20/30 , i'm not a slow reader but I wanted to take it small this year , I have currently read 11 books this year . Feel free to add me , I'd love to talk about books with you !! . :)
Hi Deejay and welcome to the group.
HI everyone I am Ahmed a medical student from Egypt
Hi Ahmed and Zaman and welcome to the group.
Hi,My name is Christina and I am a big bookworm who has a to be read pile that just keeps getting bigger. I have been a member for years and this is the first group I have joined.
I have set a goal of 15 books for 2017. Hoping that joining this group will give me the little extra push needed to achieve that goal. I am currently in the middle of my second book of the year Career of Evil.
I don't really have a favorite type of book I read fiction, memoir, biography/autobiography,history, fantasy and mystery . I basically love it all.
It's nice to be here !
Hi Christina and welcome to the group.
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Hi! I have been on goodreads (with another profile) for years but I have never been in any groups before!I am from the UK
I read a mix of things, contemporary, historical fiction, literary fiction, and thrillers mostly
My reading goal is 45 at the moment but I have already read 20 books so I might increase it. I read 60 books last year. This year though I am trying to review everything I read on my blog!
Feel free to add me as a friend!
Hi :) My name is Barbora. I am from Slovakia, but living in Prague, Czech Republic. My goal are 50 books. I almost managed it last year, Only almost... I read 48 books. I would like to find someone and speak and chat about books. I am also trying to read in English. Sometimes it is not easy :D I really hope I will find friends here.
Hey everyone :) My name is Timmy- I was born and raised on Long Island and loved to Maryland when I was 19. I've had a strong relationship with books since I was a kid. The past year, though, has completely brought about new genres and stories than ever before. I especially love historical fiction but also enjoy those that take place in the south, fantasy and contemporary. I usually go to good will at least twice a week and usually pick up a book or two each time. You'll always find at least two books in my backpack and a million in each room of my apartment.
Hello everyone, my name is Cristal and I'm from Puerto Rico. I love to read contemporary and suspense books. I found this group because of someone i follow and my reading goal for this year is 20 books. :)
Hi. My name's Marcela, I'm from Nicaragua. I simply love to read pretty much any kind of books. I support well-writing young adults books. I read romance, YA, fiction, fantasy, contemporary. For 2017 I plan to read 60 books.
Hello, I'm Yara, I'm from a small town in Israel.I like reading almost anything, but i have a special love for fiction.
I found this group when I was looking for a 2017 reading challenge, and my goal is to read 70+ books before 2017 ends.
Welcome to the group everyone! We're so glad to have you here, good luck with your reading goals!
Hello everyone!My name is Mandi and I live in sunny Los Angeles!
I've been reading a lot of memoirs lately, but I usually stick to fiction. I joined this group to expand my bookshelf with all different types of genres! I stumbled upon this group while searching for a community that had a broad range of titles.
Right now I'm reading I'll Tell You in Person by Chloe Caldwell. Hoping to read 20 books by the end of the year!
Hi, I'm Toni. I love to read all genres. I joined this group to find books that may not have been on my radar otherwise.
Welcome to the group Mandi and Toni (and everyone else for that matter of course)! Good luck with your reading challenges :) Hope you find some great books!
Hello! I'm new here and have just found the group. I was a big fan of goodreads back when I was in high school, but my interest slowly faded. This year I've picked back up on reading and remembered this wonderful website!I live in the US, Georgia to be specific.
I like to read non-fiction books, leaning heavily towards fantasy/magic.
I found this group by simply browsing the groups on goodreads. This one just happened to catch my attention.
My reading goal is to read 50 books this year. I am hoping to surpass that.
Hi everyone! My name is Cassidy but on my photography/book page on Instagram, I go by Hippie Wildflowers. I am new to Goodreads so if you have any tips, feel free to tell me, I'd appreciate it. I love photography, books, music and concerts. I am from Oklahoma but I wish I was somewhere on a beach or in New York. I love reading young adult fiction and contemporary. But I like reading crime, mystery, and romance. And I will pick up a historical from time to time. I would love some suggestions for books to read. Go check out my page for more of my favorites!
Hi, I am Shalini from Gurgaon, India. I love reading all genres of books but mostly fiction. I would like recommendations for any book you have loved and would want me to read. I came across this group as one of my GR's friend is added. I have a goal to read 15 books, out of which I have already completed 6. I think this is great as last year I read only 10. :)
Hello all! I'm Jeanette from Denmark. I just recently discovered Goodreads when I was looking for inspiration for new books to read - although I have a huge pile of books on my nightstand waiting to be read. I'm really not picky when it comes to genres - I'll read anything really. I'm currently reading 3 books. I like to switch genres every couple of days. I'm currently reading the Beautiful Creatures series, Night Music by Jojo Moyes and Mischling by Affinity Konar.
I'm planning on reading about 30 books this year as my personal challenge. I look forward to reading about the books you are reading and maybe being inspired to read some of them myself.
Jeanette wrote: "Hello all! I'm Jeanette from Denmark. I just recently discovered Goodreads when I was looking for inspiration for new books to read - although I have a huge pile of books on my nightstand waiting t..."Welcome fellow Dane! Goodluck with your goal of 30 books :)
Hope you like it here.
Welcome to the group Halle, Hippie, and Shalini! We're so glad you've decided to join us. Good luck with your reading goals! :)
Hello everyone!My name is Maya, I'm 30 years old, wife, mother of 5 kids, live in illinois and clearly I love reading!
I enjoy nonfiction and memoirs but have recently been getting into a lot of fiction. My reading goal last year was 50 books in the year and I met that goal and actually read more than that. This year my goal is 100 books in the year!
My name is Victoria and I live in Washington state in the U.S. I'm a college student studying community health and I've loved reading for as long as I can remember. There is a lot of mandatory reading in college, and because of that I had fallen away from reading for pleasure. I decided to change that this year by making a goal of reading 12 books. Now that I've started I just can't stop! It's the end of March and I'm already 8 books in and considering doubling my goal.
Victoria wrote: "My name is Victoria and I live in Washington state in the U.S. I'm a college student studying community health and I've loved reading for as long as I can remember. There is a lot of mandatory read..."Welcome and good luck .
Howdy, I currently live in Long Island City, NY. (Just across the East River from Manhattan). I enjoy reading a variety of books- fiction, non-fiction, biographies, short stories, historical fiction, sci-fi and more. I found your group as looking for an online discussion forum with avid readers. I typically read 20+ books a year, but don't have a book number goal, but rather enjoy constantly reading.
Hello all! My name is Amber are from South Dakota where live in small town. :) I love any genres to read. I been bookworm since i was in 3rd/4th grade. I am deaf. But I love to read books all time too. For my 2017 Reading challenge goal that I can try finish read 60 books before Dec 31 2017. Can anyone refer me to awesome books. Right now, I am read Hollow City: The Second Novel of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children.
Hello! My name is Betsy and I am from North Carolina! I love to read many different genres. I have been looking for a group to join for a while and I fell in love with this one! Many of the books on the already read list are ones that I am dying to read. I don't really have a number goal of how many books I want to read but I currently have two (smallish) shelves full with books that I really want to get through. (Yet I keep buying more because Barnes and Noble is one of my favorite places to go).
I am excited to get started and be able to talk with everyone about the books we read. Since we are at the end of March I will get started with the April book soon!
Betsy wrote: "Hello! My name is Betsy and I am from North Carolina! I love to read many different genres. I have been looking for a group to join for a while and I fell in love with this one! Many of the books o..."hello Betsy :) I used to live in North Carolina. Curious which your favorite genre it was?
hi! i'm indah and im from indonesia. i've just joined so i'm really looking forward to get to know all of u and (obv) to read some new books along the way. i enjoy reading all genres but i'd say the genres i read most from are fantasy and YA so yea if anyone has any suggestions, let me know! (and also feel free to add me as a friend)
Hi, my name is Susy and I'm from Holland (roots in Portugal). I've been searching for a group to keep me motivated to reach my reading goal. Just typed "group" and read a LOT of group descriptions. This group seemed a best fit. I used to read quite a lot but then stuff happened and I stopped reading altogether. So not long ago I started reading again but often find myself too tired to read or just not in the mood. I do remember how much I enjoyed reading and I long to feel that again.
I started out with a goal which I thought would be definitely possible to attain so as to not get demotivated. I'm almost embarrassed to say after reading all of your posts but my goal for 2017 is just 12 books....1 a month, surely I will be able to reach that goal, right??
I like most genres, do have a preference for fiction though, so I can just lose myself in the story. I just LOVE it when a book can make me forget where I am, who I am and everything else in this world and I just 'disappear' into the story being told.
Well, I guess it's time for some reading ;)
Susy
Hey yall my name is Alison. I reside in Ohio. I honestly don't read that much but if somebody recommends something and I do the research and like it then I'll read it. My goal for 2017 is to read 15 books since I don't read that much but hope to go beyond that. Just need to keep the motivation going. Starting out I am reading Women Who Run With the Wolves. Thanks for having me!
Hello everyone! My name is Dana, I am from Hastings Nebraska. I work as a Library Assistant since 2008 and love it! I generally read YA Fiction and Non-Fiction. I decided to join a group on goodreads to expand my horizons. My goal in 2017 is 17 non-text books, which is going to be difficult, I am a part-time student a full-time single mom, and a full-time library assistant. Not much time for personal reading.
Amber wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Hello! My name is Betsy and I am from North Carolina! I love to read many different genres. I have been looking for a group to join for a while and I fell in love with this one! Many ..."Hi Amber!! I have really been loving psychological thrillers lately (Gone Girl, The Girl on a Train, What she knew, etc.) I am really into books that are made into movies because I love comparing how I pictured things in the novel to how the movie portrays them. I would LOVE any book suggestions you have of any genre!
Betsy wrote: "Amber wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Hello! My name is Betsy and I am from North Carolina! I love to read many different genres. I have been looking for a group to join for a while and I fell in love with t..."I love that books that are made into movies too :). Right now I am read 3rd Novel of Miss Peregrime's Peculier Children :)
Hello everyone! I'm Brianna, im from New York, and my goal for this year is to read 52 books. I've never set a reading goal before but I'm finding it's really cleaning up my tbr lol. My favorite things to read are tearjerkers and fantasy I think. I'm going to try to read some nonfiction this year, but hey, I like what I like!
Looking forward to participating in my first challenge too, should be fun!
Hi everyone! I'm Tina and live Nuremberg, Germany. When I was a kid I practically lived in my local libary. Then life happened and I haven't read many fiction books in the last few years. This year I want to get back into the habit and read 52 books. I will only count fiction.
Hi, i'm Sharon and live in Swansea in South Wales (UK). I love to read and will read different genres but my favourite is historical fiction. I will have no problem reading at least a book a week so will go for target of 52. Looking forward to talking about books with you all.
My name is Samantha and I'm from Cowtown, Alberta Canada. I have the big hairy audacious goal of reading 40 books this year while homeschooling and raising 3 kids, as well as being an entrepreneur. Reading is my soul-food and I want to commit to it so that I can feel joyful and fulfilled at the end of the day! I'm glad there's a group out there so I can feel accountable!
I am an almost-14-year-old who loves reading.I am from India, Namaste. ;)
I have read and liked classics like : Pride and Prejudice and Daddy Long Legs
But I also like Percy Jackson, Harry Potter (who doesn't?) and other dystopian fiction like hunger games and the Divergent series.
I found this group out because it is the first thing that popped up :)
And my reading goal is 40 books for this year. I have finished 23.
Currently reading the 11th book of a Series of Unfortunate events.
Anoushka wrote: "I am an almost-14-year-old who loves reading.I am from India, Namaste. ;)
I have read and liked classics like : Pride and Prejudice and Daddy Long Legs
But I also like Percy Jackson, Harry Pot..."
Welcome Anoushka. Nice to know a 14 year old interested and willing to read except academic books. :)
Welcome to the group everyone! We're so glad to meet you :)
Hi everybody!! My name is Aga and I'm books lover from small town in Poland. My goal for 2017 is 50 books. I enjoy reading the most fantasy, classics but I read other genres too. I'm a big fan of Anne of Green Gables!! :) I wish you all a good day and many read books! :D
Aga wrote: "Hi everybody!! My name is Aga and I'm books lover from small town in Poland. My goal for 2017 is 50 books. I enjoy reading the most fantasy, classics but I read other genres too. I'm a big fan of A..."Hello Aga!! I am in love with the Anne of Green Gables series too...I have read three books so far and am desperately trying to get my hands on the remaining books. I always though Mr. Darcy was the perfect leading man but ever since I read AOGG I think Gilbert Blythe has the qualities to give Mr. Darcy a tough competition :D
Great to see so many new members! We have a great group here! Enjoy!
Hi all, I'm Nicky and I'm from Belgium. I signed up for this group back at the start of the year but hadn't introduced myself yet, felt a little daunting to introduce myself to such a big group of avid readers after having neglected my reading for quite some time.Ever since I was little I could always be found reading some book or another and with all the hustle and bustle of daily life after graduating from uni a couple of years ago I seemed to have lost the time to read, luckily I came to my senses (and to goodreads ;-) ) and I've rekindled my old love for books.
I like reading all kinds of books from YA, over mysteries to fantasy. Often I'd choose a book just for its cover regardless of the genre and I love to catch up on some literary classics as well.
My goal this year is a modest 12 books, which I'll probably have to edit rather soon as I've already read 6...
I'd love to try my hand at some challenges as well like the POPsugar challenge and the one run by Modern Mrs. Darcy, so we'll see how that works out this year.
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