Introduce Yourself!

[Acacia]

Hi guys, I'm Acacia. I'm turning 20 and I started to love to read books when I was 8-ish. Ever since, I was crazy for books! My favourite book is The Girl on the Train. I love crime!

[Alya]

Hello guys, my name is Alya, I'm from the UAE.
I graduated last fall with a bachelor of electrical engineering and minor in computer engineering.
I love reading different types of books depending on my mood. I like living the characters in the book. +++ off course the series I watch all day and night. I have been on a vacation for two months, doing all the reading and Netflexing lols. Starting my job soon by Sunday :P
I am new to this good reads thingy, so hope I like it.
Nice to meet all of you :p

[Scott]

Hello, I'm Scott. I'm a 36-year-old English teacher from Birmingham, Alabama, USA.

I have degrees in theatre, business administration, and education. I've been an avid reader since my preschool days with The Bernstein Bears. Instead of buying candy at Wal-Mart when I had been good, I asked my mom for the 2 for $1 classics they used to sell with these great painted illustrated covers.

I love many genres, but I am partial to science fiction, urban fantasy, and mystery/thrillers (with a special love for pulp detective stories).

[Scott]

Acacia wrote: "Hi guys, I'm Acacia. I'm turning 20 and I started to love to read books when I was 8-ish. Ever since, I was crazy for books! My favourite book is The Girl on the Train. I love crime!"

If you enjoyed The Girl on the Train, you should definitely check out The Woman in the Window if you haven't already.

[Cindy]

Hi everyone, my name is Cindy and I'm from Arkansas. I have always had a love for reading and read any chance I get. This is my first online book club so I'm new to all of this but I'm very excited to explore some new books with everyone

[Max]

Welcome, everyone! :)

It's awesome to hear from all of you, and to see the diversity of backgrounds and interests on display. I hope you get a lot out of this group!

If you're not sure where to go from here, there are many ongoing discussion threads you can post in, and you can also create your own if there's something new you want to discuss.

Also, we have reached a large enough group size where I think a buddy system will work nicely! You can find this thread in the "Community" folder. It's a great spot to find like-minded people to read/watch something together

[Adriana (Mea)]

Cindy wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Cindy and I'm from Arkansas. I have always had a love for reading and read any chance I get. This is my first online book club so I'm new to all of this but I'm very excited..."

Welcome, Cindy!!! (:

[Adriana (Mea)]

Scott wrote: "Hello, I'm Scott. I'm a 36-year-old English teacher from Birmingham, Alabama, USA.

I have degrees in theatre, business administration, and education. I've been an avid reader since my preschool da..."

Welcome Scott!

That’s when you know you’re a budding reader- when you give up candy for books as a kid!

I loved reading the Bernstein Bears as a kid! I remember later on a cartoon show came out, even then I knew shows rarely do books justice!

[Adriana (Mea)]

Alya wrote: "Hello guys, my name is Alya, I'm from the UAE.
I graduated last fall with a bachelor of electrical engineering and minor in computer engineering.
I love reading different types of books depending ..."

Welcome, Ayla!

Congrats on graduating and your new job- Glad to have you in our GoodReads group!

[Adriana (Mea)]

Alex wrote: "Hey all,

I am Alex and I am from the western United States. I love to read all genres with the exception of romance. I love to jog, hike, read, watch shows, listen to music,and travel. I am curren..."

Welcome Alex!

What type of music/Bands do you listen to? What’s your major?

[Adriana (Mea)]

Jennifer wrote: "Hello, long time Goodreads user but finally recording what I read on it. I am a library Support Specialist at an elementary school in Ontario Canada. I wish I could read all day, lol, do a lot of r..."

Welcome Jennifer!

What age group do you normally read to? Elementary? Middle school? I’m curious to know what kids are growing up reading now a days.

[Adriana (Mea)]

Sebastian wrote: "Hi, I'm Sebastian. I'm from the heart of Bavaria, Munich. I love reading SciFi and Nonfiction books and of course love watching movies and tv shows. I am working as a night audit in a small hotel."

Welcome Sebastian!

If you have any favorite sci fi/ non fiction books you should definitely add them to our recommendations thread!

[Adriana (Mea)]

Radu wrote: "Hi guys, I'm Radu, I'm from Romania, and I have a degree in archeology and classical studies. I am an avid reader and an even more avid watcher of TV shows and movies. I am partial to sci-fi and hi..."

Hi Radu!

I can’t help but asking... are you an Indiana Jones Fan? The movies definitely have sci fi and archeology!

[Adriana (Mea)]

H.J. wrote: "Adriana (Mea) wrote: "I just looked up Jean Claude Van Damme and he looks awesome. I do love action packed martial arts movies. What's your favorite JCVD movie?"

You've never heard of The Muscles ..."

Actually, the term Muscles from Brussels does sound familiar. haha

Well, not too, too many. I’ve watched Drunken Master (a few other Jackie chan movies), Ip Man, The RAID, Kill Bill ( if you count it) and that’s all I can think of right now.

I recently watched the LEGO Ninjago movie and that was pretty bad. 2/5 do not recommend!

[Adriana (Mea)]

Ella wrote: "Adriana (Mea) wrote: "Hi Ella!

I read my first (2) Stephen King books this year! I recently finished IT and The first book in the Gun...''

I've read Carrie, Misery, The Green Mile, IT, Under the..."

Wow, you are a true fan!

I’m thinking of picking up The Shining next because I love the film adaptation by Kubrick. Would you recommend it? I’ve heard the movie /book are very different.

[Scott]

I think The Shining book is scary. And I saw the movie years before reading the book. I’ve read it twice.

[Radu]

Adriana (Mea) wrote: "Radu wrote: "Hi guys, I'm Radu, I'm from Romania, and I have a degree in archeology and classical studies. I am an avid reader and an even more avid watcher of TV shows and movies. I am partial to ..."

I really liked them, even the fourth one, although I understand that some didn't, but I wouldn't call myself a huge fan. Other movies are my absolute favorites and I definitely like Harrison Ford better as Han Solo.

[Matthew]

Scott wrote: "I think The Shining book is scary. And I saw the movie years before reading the book. I’ve read it twice."

its such a shame that the film is terrible , has absolutely nothing to do with the book other than character names and the name of the hotel . Stephen kings the shining mini series is superior in every way stays completely true to the novel obviously tiny changes but that's expected

[Nikki]

Hello Everyone! My name is Nikki, and I am from New Orleans! I go to university and enjoy many numbers of things! I am majoring in marketing and have a special interest in web design, but am a master of many trades. I love music and books above all else!

[Juan]

Hi. Name is Juan P. , 29 years of age. Auditor and Grad student. Here for self-improvement and pleasure.

[Yvonne]

Hi there,

My name is Yvonne, and I live in San Diego, California. Im crazy for fiction. I like to read a series/book or play the game before watching the movie or TV adaptation. If one sneaks by, then Ill read it as fast as I can.

I am counting down until Ready Player One is released, and am pretty excited to see the new Tomb Raider film. Ive played the two new game re-boots and the stories are fantastic!
Currently very much looking forward to the adaptations of the Witcher and the Wheel of Time series that are in development.

[Tori]

Hi everyone!
Call me C.C. I love books and movies and discussing both (especially from the gold ol' vintage era, or anything spooky!)

This group looks like fun, thought I'd check it out.

[Adam]

Nnn

[Adam]

Hi I’m adam, I’m in highschool, and I love harry potter!

[Alex]

Adriana (Mea) wrote: "Alex wrote: "Hey all,

I am Alex and I am from the western United States. I love to read all genres with the exception of romance. I love to jog, hike, read, watch shows, listen to music,and travel..."

I don't favor bands since I listen to anything that is appealing to me for that matter, but I enjoy trailer groups like two steps from hell and audiomachine.

My major is biology with a minor in history.

[Alex]

Adam wrote: "Hi I’m adam, I’m in highschool, and I love harry potter!"

you are awesome, bro.

[Adam]

Thanks, You seem awesome aswell, I’m an Aussie

[Alex]

Adam wrote: "Thanks, You seem awesome aswell, I’m an Aussie"

what house did you place in?I got ravenclaw.

[A.J.]

Hello everyone! My name is A.J. and I'm from New York. I'm a child actor turned adult writer :) and a fan of mystery, suspense, and thrillers. Not to shamelessly promote but my novel is available on Amazon paperback and Kindle. Glad to meet you all!

[Alex]

A.J. wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is A.J. and I'm from New York. I'm a child actor turned adult writer :) and a fan of mystery, suspense, and thrillers. Not to shamelessly promote but my novel is available o..."
Hey Aj,
what shows were you cast in?

[A.J.]

Alex wrote: "A.J. wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is A.J. and I'm from New York. I'm a child actor turned adult writer :) and a fan of mystery, suspense, and thrillers. Not to shamelessly promote but my novel i..."
Hey Alex! "A Different World" at age 6, "Here and Now" at age 7 "All my Children" at age 12, "New York Undercover" at age 15 "Daria" at age 17

[Adrienne]

Cool

[Alex]

A.J. wrote: "Alex wrote: "A.J. wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is A.J. and I'm from New York. I'm a child actor turned adult writer :) and a fan of mystery, suspense, and thrillers. Not to shamelessly promote b..."
I should check them out.

[A.J.]

Alex wrote: "A.J. wrote: "Alex wrote: "A.J. wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is A.J. and I'm from New York. I'm a child actor turned adult writer :) and a fan of mystery, suspense, and thrillers. Not to shameles..."
That would be great! I started when I was two years old but I always wanted to write so now I'm going for it! Check out my IMDb under Amir Williams for my full bio, and check out my book on here!

[Adam]

Alex wrote: "Adam wrote: "Thanks, You seem awesome aswell, I’m an Aussie"

what house did you place in?I got ravenclaw."

I’m a Griffindor

[A.J.]

Adrienne wrote: "Cool"
Thank you Adrienne!

[Adrienne]

My name is Adrienne. I love listening to books and reading. I favor suspense, Sifi, marital suspense, mystery, and fun stories. I am just as diverse when it comes to movies.
I am a photographer and a tech fan. In love music and art as well.

[Max]

Juliana wrote: "Hi, I’m Juliana and I’m a sophomore in college from New York, currently studying media. I’ve been reading a lot more in the past year and have been on a nonfiction kick somewhat recently. Also I lo..."

Hi Juliana! You are of course free to use this group for your social media project :) What do you have to do for the project?

Also, I would recommend reading Wonder, Ready Player One, The Gunslinger, The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Murder on the Orient Express... These are from a wide variety of genres, not sure what you like so this should cover a lot of bases :) The Big Short is a really interesting nonfiction read if that sort of thing interests you!

[Maisy (maisysbookshelf)]

Hey, I'm Maisy and I'm an English major from Los Angeles! I'm an avid reader (always have been) and also super into film as both of my parents have worked in the film industry and talking about/watching movies has always been a popular activity in my family. I love all sorts of stories, but I definitely have a weakness for thriller/horror books and movies. I'm super excited to join this group!

[David]

x2

[A.J.]

Maisy wrote: "Hey, I'm Maisy and I'm an English major from Los Angeles! I'm an avid reader (always have been) and also super into film as both of my parents have worked in the film industry and talking about/wat..."
Welcome Maisy!

[abbie ヾ( ˃ᴗ˂ )◞]

Hi!! My name is Abbie and I'm 22 years old. I just graduated from college in 2017 with my Bachelor's in Social Work, woooo! I really love reading and always have (it's my dream to be a librarian and I'm thinking of going back to school to get my Master's in Library Sciences, but who knows!). I also love baking and seeing movies :)

I obviously love book-->movie adaptations. I'm with the majority in that the book is usually better, but I read The Shining recently and it's like one of the only times I liked the movie better!! I know that's really an unpopular opinion, maybe I just need to read another Stephen King because that was my first.

Anyway I'm so excited to be in this group (I've been on Goodreads for ages and didn't know about the existence of Groups until this night!!!)

[Elias]

Hello Everyone, My name is Elias, I'm from Ethiopia, I have a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
This year i start to collect/buy books on hard cover or paper back. It is so exciting for me because i always read books on my phone, table or PC.
I like fiction, mystery/thriller and sci-fi books but i read any book as long as it has a good story to tell!

[Adriana (Mea)]

Welcome everyone, I’m so glad you’re all here! Feel free to add me as a friend so I can see your reading updates and add new titles to my growing to-read list!

FYI: Max and I are working out a future reading schedule so that our reading schedule matches with upcoming movies and TV shows! (:

[Paula]

Hello, I'm Paula. I've already commented on another discussion thread, but didn't even see this one. I learned to read by sounding out words like "niacin" and "riboflavin" on the side panels of cereal boxes. I am totally a Bookworm and Movie Buff. This is the perfect group for me. But someone will need to hold me back so I don't get too many books going at one time!

[M.A.]

Hi everyone,
I am M. A. Williamson, a cool Jamaican chic and avid reader. I'm also the author of, 'Anna Bell-The Sometimes Loner with Unbreakable Spirit' and aspires to be a film producer one day.
Looking forward to interacting with y'all.
See my author profile to get to know me more.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

[M.A.]

Paula wrote: "Hello, I'm Paula. I've already commented on another discussion thread, but didn't even see this one. I learned to read by sounding out words like "niacin" and "riboflavin" on the side panels of cer..."
Hi,
Nice meeting you, knowing we share similar interest.
Would love for to check out my debut novel as well free on KINDLE UNLIMITED.
https://www.amazon.com/Anna-Bell-Some...
Looking forward to your feedback

[Temitayomiyoshiseun]

Max wrote: "I'll go ahead and start this off- So I'm Max! I'm 21 years old, and last month I graduated college with a Bachelor's in Communication and a minor in Sociology. Though originally from a small town i..."

Hi Max, I am T.J. and I recently moved to Sol Cal from Michigan and I am majoring in Sociology and just became member of this Book Club. Just thought I would say hey.

[Temitayomiyoshiseun]

Hi Everyone, I am T.J. I am a avid reader since ,forever. I recently moved to Southern California from Michigan. I am old fashioned reader(real books), However, I am opening up to Audible Reads and EBooks. Also, I am learning to broaden my genre preference. I am enjoying more Y.A. reads and leaning towards new authors in mystery, thriller's, and criminal law. I am open to any suggestions all are welcome.

[Tyler]

Hello everyone,
I am Tyler and I am a nurse in Iowa. I am working on finishing up my Master's degree in May. Since I am almost finished with school I have been enjoying getting back to reading.
Can't wait to see the posts here!