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Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2018
Hi,My name is Tessa and I’m from the Netherlands. I love to read, and I work in a library. Sounds good? It is! Although this year I will start working in ouu heritage centre; a combination of books and history. Perfect for me, because my favourite books are historical novels, non-fiction (lots of history), but also thrillers and children’s books.
I found this group when I was looking for the new challenge for 2018. I’ve been doing the Goodreads challenges since 2011, and couldn’t find the 2018 challenge. I have found it today (new years day), but this group will be a good addition. I hope it will challenge me even more! I’m looking forward to the monthly and quarterly challenges, and to getting to know you all. I’m sure it will make reading even more fun. So I have increased my reading goal for this year to 80.
Hello everyone and happy new year :-)My name is Ann-Kathrin and I'm from Essen in Germany. My screen name is Liawèn. She's a character I invented and am currently writing about :-) I'm 27 years old and I study to become a teacher, English and Biology. 2018 is going to be year I graduate university. There's lots of university readings I have to do but I hope to get some fun reads in between too^^
I read basically everything, from Austen to Shakespeare (He's the topic of my last big thesis^^), everything Holmes and whatever sparks my interest.
I found audiobooks last year through a friend who recommended audible to me. Since then I have downloaded and listened to quite a few audiobooks.
I found this group per chance. It was in my feed and I thought it looked interesting and could maybe help me to prevent the reading slump I seem to have doing the summer months.
I'm looking forward to getting to know more people and discuss books with all of you :-)
Hi!Fun to read about fellow book lovers :)
I live in Sweden and as of last year I got back from a pretty big reading slump (with a tiny bit of force-reading). It’s been mostly contemporary fiction and young adult lit, but I love fantasy and have found my way towards science fiction, as well.
Being a mother of two, working and studying full time, the reading consists mostly of audiobooks, but any kind of reading is better than none in my opinion :)
The goal this year is 40 books, to begin with!
Good luck all and, most importantly, have fun! 😃
Oh, forgot the most important part. I found this reading challenge by consulting the mighty Google and thought is sounded like a good and fun way to diversify my reading (now that the hill has been climbed). :)
Tessa wrote: "Hi,My name is Tessa and I’m from the Netherlands.....
I found this group when I was looking for the new challenge for 2018. I’ve been doing the Goodreads challenges since 2011, and couldn’t find the 2018 challenge. I have found it today (new years day), but this group will be a good addition. I hope it will challenge me even more! I’m looking forward to the monthly and quarterly challenges, and to getting to know you all. I’m sure it will make reading even more fun. So I have increased my reading goal for this year to 80."
Welcome to the group Tessa, glad that you (accidentally) found us :) I joined the group last year and it certainly did challenge me to read more! I'm a real fan of the monthly group and buddy reads, they are very addictive! Hope you'll have an amazing time here. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!!
Liawèn wrote: "Hello everyone and happy new year :-)My name is Ann-Kathrin and I'm from Essen in Germany. My screen name is Liawèn. She's a character I invented and am currently writing about :-) I'm 27 years old and I study to become a teacher, English and Biology. 2018 is going to be year I graduate university. There's lots of university readings I have to do but I hope to get some fun reads in between too^^
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I found this group per chance. It was in my feed and I thought it looked interesting and could maybe help me to prevent the reading slump I seem to have doing the summer months.
I'm looking forward to getting to know more people and discuss books with all of you :-)"
Welcome to the group Ann-Kathrin, so glad you (accidentally) found us!
Cool that you are writing yourself! Do you have aspirations to become a writer?
As to preventing a reading slump, in my experience this group is awesome because it's a very active group and the group members are very supportive and encouraging. I hope you'll have the same experience! Enjoy!
Hi all!I'm Robert. I live in Dayton, Ohio, USA. I like reading historical or historical fiction, self-development, horror/sci-fi/fantasy, and recently I've been enjoying some war stories. Thinking I'll probably try romance a little this year. Who knows? 100 books is a lot of words.
I found y'all when I was looking for a 100-book-year challenge group to join. I'm going for 100 this year. I'll be mixing in a lot of audiobooks, as I really enjoy listening to them sped up and while I'm exercising.
Nice to meet everyone. Good luck on your goal!
Denise wrote: "Hi!I live in Sweden and as of last year I got back from a pretty big reading slump (with a tiny bit of force-reading).....
Hi Denise, welcome to the group!
I joined this group last year, hoping it would help me out of my reading slump and it sure did. Started of with a tentative goal of 12 books, upped it during the year to 24 and ended up reading 46 books. In the meantime I got addicted to this group. It's a very active, fun group to participate in. I hope you'll have the same experience!
Being a mother of two, working and studying full time, ....
Wow, you have quite a busy life. Impressed how you manage to get any reading done!
I found this reading challenge by consulting the mighty Google and thought is sounded like a good and fun way to diversify my reading (now that the hill has been climbed). "
It is fun!!! Enjoy!
Robert wrote: "Hi all!I'm Robert. I live in Dayton, Ohio, USA. I like reading historical or historical fiction, self-development, horror/sci-fi/fantasy, and recently I've been enjoying some war stories...."
Welcome to the group Robert! Hope you'll have an amazing time here. Just have a look around at all this group has to offer, like all the great challenges, the monthly group reads, the possibility to twin or buddy read a book, etc. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
Susy wrote: "Robert wrote: "Hi all!I'm Robert. I live in Dayton, Ohio, USA. I like reading historical or historical fiction, self-development, horror/sci-fi/fantasy, and recently I've been enjoying some war s..."
Thanks, Susy!
Hi everyone! My name is Vedika and I'm from Mumbai,India. I enjoy reading many kinds of books but mystery, thriller and historical are my favorites. I found your group while browsing through the Goodreads groups page and I hope to find many more books to add to be TBR pile! My target for this year is only 20 books because I have many exams this year with a lot of studying to do
Vedika wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Vedika and I'm from Mumbai,India. I enjoy reading many kinds of books but mystery, thriller and historical are my favorites. I found your group while browsing through the Go..."Welcome and good luck!
Vedika wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Vedika and I'm from Mumbai,India. I enjoy reading many kinds of books but mystery, thriller and historical are my favorites. I found your group while browsing through the Goodreads groups page and I hope to find many more books to add to be TBR pile! ..."Hi Vedika, welcome to the group! I know for sure your TBR will grow now that you have joined the group. Mine has grown exponentially, will need multiple lives to read them all!
Hi I'm Chelsea. I wanted to join as I read 51/50 for 2017, and I am hoping to read 75 for 2018. I usually read historical fiction, fiction, some fantasy (I'm pretty picky with fantasy..only really Game of thrones and Witcher). Also have a love for Stephen King again now that I am older. I only really dislike Romance!! Thanks for letting me join!!
Chelsea wrote: "Hi I'm Chelsea. I wanted to join as I read 51/50 for 2017, and I am hoping to read 75 for 2018. I usually read historical fiction, fiction, some fantasy (I'm pretty picky with fantasy..only really ..."Hello, fellow Witcher fan! Off to stalk your shelf now~
Hi, I am Ashley. I live in Greenwood De USA. Glad to be apart of the group! My goal for this year is 160. I am very excited to try and reach this goal.I can read anything if it has a good hook. Ive read from A Child Called it by Dave Pelzer to The Shining by Stephen King. I read horror, thriller, biographies, romance, crime, history... All. Here lately I have been raptured by the YA Fantasy books. Being am avid reader, Idcant say i have a fav genre. But my favorite authors are Stephen King, Nora Roberts, and Iris Johansen.
oh great!! Anyone who loves witcher is pretty cool. Im a really big fan, including the games .... makes it hard to read other fantasy now...
Dania wrote: "Chelsea wrote: "Hi I'm Chelsea. I wanted to join as I read 51/50 for 2017, and I am hoping to read 75 for 2018. I usually read historical fiction, fiction, some fantasy (I'm pretty picky with fanta..."Thats awesome..have you read them all so far? I have to read them every year now usually lol
Hi I’m Siobhan, I’m from the Uk. I wanted to join so it may help me to read more as I spend way too much time on the net or watching rubbish tv. I look forward to finding my way around this app and enjoying the group chats
Chelsea wrote: "Hi I'm Chelsea.....Also have a love for Stephen King again now that I am older. ..."Same here Chelsea!
Welcome to the group! Hope you'll enjoy it!!
Ashley wrote: "Hi, I am Ashley. I live in Greenwood De USA. Glad to be apart of the group! ..."Hi Ashley, welcome to the group, glad to have you! Hope you'll enjoy it! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
Siobhan wrote: "Hi I’m Siobhan, I’m from the Uk. I wanted to join so it may help me to read more as I spend way too much time on the net or watching rubbish tv. I look forward to finding my way around this app and enjoying the group chats."Hi Siobhan, welcome to the group! If you're looking for a way to read more, you have come to the right place! I had been in a reading slump for years (only watched tv) until I joined this group last year. I started with a tentative goal of 12 books, upped it to 24 during the year and ended up reading 46 books! There's only 1 but: now I have become addicted to this group and spend a lot of time checking out updates from fellow group members, checking out new books (while I have a TBR to last me multiple lifetimes lol) etc.
Hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do. Have a look around and see what the group has to offer like all the great challenges, the fun and interesting group and buddy reads and much more. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!!
Hi all :) I'm back again - not much of an active poster, wish I had more time to read, but I'll be joining again this year. I'm aiming for 30 books this year.I read pretty much anything that is recommended to me if I have time to read. I also read everything my 3 daughters have to read for school!
Susy wrote: "Liawèn wrote: "Hello everyone and happy new year :-)My name is Ann-Kathrin and I'm from Essen in Germany. My screen name is Liawèn. She's a character I invented and am currently writing about :-)..."
Hey Susy,
I'm not thinking about doing it full-time but I enjoy exploring characters and writing stories of my own :-) It's not much at the moment. I basically one of the many fanfiction writers but I enjoy it^^
Hello! My name is Ingrid and I have been in a reading slump for some time. I would like to give my self a modest goal that I can achieve and exceed easily. So, here I go! 25 books in 2018! I have many TBF books in my collection and a lot of TBR also. I will always have room to add new books as I run into ones that interest me.
I enjoy general fiction, non fiction, biographies, historical fiction, dystopian books and really am open to any great read.
Hi group Thomas H. Ward here in Tampa, Fl. I love reading a good book and writing a good story. I have been a Goodreads member and author for years but never joined a group before. I like all types of books from the Bible to all kinds of fiction. I write mostly fiction mystery stories. I see that many of you read 100 books a year. Wow! If I have to time to read 10, then I am doing good. Right now I am reading 2 books and writing one. Reading one book titled "Yobo" not on Goodreads. A story about a solider trapped in Korea in the 1600 time period. I look forward to reading comments from others in the group. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE.
Ronda wrote: "Hi all :) I'm back again - not much of an active poster, wish I had more time to read, but I'll be joining again this year. I'm aiming for 30 books this year..."Welcome back Ronda!
Liawèn wrote: "Hey Susy, I'm not thinking about doing it full-time but I enjoy exploring characters and writing stories of my own :-) It's not much at the moment. I basically one of the many fanfiction writers but I enjoy it^^"
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Ingrid wrote: "Hello! My name is Ingrid and I have been in a reading slump for some time. I would like to give my self a modest goal that I can achieve and exceed easily. So, here I go! 25 books in 2018! ...."Hi Ingrid, welcome to the group!
I had been in a reading slump for many years myself before joining this group last year and then everything changed. I started slowly with a tentative goal of 12 books, increased it to 24 during the year and ended up reading 46 books! I hope you'll get the same amount of motivation, support and encouragement from this group as I did!
Good luck!! Will be rooting for you!
Thomas wrote: "Hi group Thomas H. Ward here in Tampa, Fl. I love reading a good book and writing a good story. I have been a Goodreads member and author for years but never joined a group before...."Welcome to the/your first group Thomas! Hope you'll enjoy it! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!!
Emilie wrote: "Hello! I'm Emilie from England, UK! Published poet/short story writer and all round book lover. Excited to be part of the group!"Welcome to the group Emilie, excited to have you! I hope you'll enjoy the group. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!!
Hi! I'm Cenda from Scotland. First time doing the challenge since I only just joined Goodreads today, looking forward to it!
Cendaquenta wrote: "Hi! I'm Cenda from Scotland. First time doing the challenge since I only just joined Goodreads today, looking forward to it!"Welcome to the group Cenda! Hope you'll have an amazing time here! Just have a look around to see all this group has to offer, like all the great challenges, the fun and interesting group and buddy reads and much more. If you see anything to your liking, just jump in.
Have fun!!
Hi, I'm Jessica. I'm from Ohio, USA. I like to read all kinds of books, but my favorites are Victorian period British novels and late 19th to early 20th century American novels. I saw this group on my Goodreads home page, and I thought it might be a great place to keep track of my progress toward one of my resolutions for the new year: Read 100 new books. I'm thinking the challenges and hopefully interactions with other readers will help keep me focused, engaged, and motivated. Looking forward to meeting interesting people and learning, learning, learning with you!
Jessica wrote: "Hi, I'm Jessica. I'm from Ohio, USA....I saw this group on my Goodreads home page, and I thought it might be a great place to keep track of my progress toward one of my resolutions for the new year: Read 100 new books. I'm thinking the challenges and hopefully interactions with other readers will help keep me focused, engaged, and motivated. Looking forward to meeting interesting people and learning, learning, learning with you! "
Welcome to the group Jessica! I think you have come to the right place. It's an awesome group with great challenges, fun and interesting group and buddy reads and motivating, supportive and encouraging group members. It and they have been the reason I succeeded in getting out of my reading slump. Looking forward to your posts!
Hi, I'm Greer from Georgia USA, I've become obsessed with YA book lately. I love dystopian stories and cozy mysteries that involve cats and ghosts. Excited to be part of this group
I'm Eric from USA what dystopian books!
Greer wrote: "Hi, I'm Greer from Georgia USA, I've become obsessed with YA book lately. I love dystopian stories and cozy mysteries that involve cats and ghosts. Excited to be part of this group"Hi Greer, welcome to the group! Excited to have you!
I love cats....ghosts....ehhhh....(just in books lol)
I'm Shahbaz Ahmed from Pakistan now living in NYC.
Hello all!I’m Jessica, and I’m from central Iowa here in the US. I’m a high school English teacher, so reading is not only what I do for enjoyment but what I do for work also!
My goal this year is a measly 24 books, 2 each month, but what I’m counting as my personal challenge books are some more adult books from things like the NYT bestsellers list or a list of classics that I should have read by not but haven’t. I’m sure there will be many more books that I read or listen to on my way to and from work that are my usual romance novels or mystery/comedy series reads. I just want to expand my reading repertoire to some genres and topics I don’t read on a regular basis!
I’m looking forward to sharing books and reading experiences with you all this year!
Shahbaz wrote: "I'm Shahbaz Ahmed from Pakistan now living in NYC."Welcome to the group Shabhaz! Hope you'll have an amazing time here!
Jessica wrote: "Hello all!I’m Jessica, and I’m from central Iowa here in the US. I’m a high school English teacher, so reading is not only what I do for enjoyment but what I do for work also!
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I’m looking forward to sharing books and reading experiences with you all this year!"
Hi Jessica, welcome to the group! Hope you'll enjoy participating! Looking forward to sharing reads and discussions!
Jessica wrote: "Hi, I'm Jessica. I'm from Ohio, USA. I like to read all kinds of books, but my favorites are Victorian period British novels and late 19th to early 20th century American novels. I saw this group on..."Hi Jessica! I love those time periods in books too! I'd love to hear who some of your favorite authors/books are within that time period.
Hi! I’m Estefany, I’m from Puerto Rico. I enjoy books of almost every kind. My favorites are fiction, manga, graphic novels, YA novels.
I want this year’s challenge to be diverse. Read a bit of everything and hopefully explore new topics.
I found about the group cause I was looking forward of joining a book club and meeting new people that love books just as much as I do.
Thank you for letting me join.
Jessica wrote: "Hello all!I’m Jessica, and I’m from central Iowa here in the US. I’m a high school English teacher, so reading is not only what I do for enjoyment but what I do for work also!
My goal this year..."
That sounds like an excellent goal! I do the same thing where I can get in a pattern of reading just books that are kind of easy and fast, and it feels good to expand my reading list to include classics and bestsellers as well! I'd love to hear your progress, which classics you choose and what you think of the bestsellers that make it on to your list!
Susy wrote: "Liawèn wrote: "Hello everyone and happy new year :-)My name is Ann-Kathrin and I'm from Essen in Germany. My screen name is Liawèn. She's a character I invented and am currently writing about :-)..."
It's nice to see someone else who enjoys audiobooks! That's how I get about half my books in! I'd love to hear if you have any recommendations for well done audiobooks. I also love historical fiction, self-development, and I've been enjoying a lot of WWII stories lately. Good luck with your reading goal!
Hi all i am Renee from Melbourne Australia.- Where are you from? From the Yarra Valley, the outer Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
- What kinds of books do you like to read? Christian books (both fiction and non fiction), Historical books (on the war, set in the UK or books like Call of the midwives.. just to see how they lived compared to today), Australian historical novel.. like convicts etc, Bibliographies
- How did you find our group? I did join Good Reads back in Jan 2016 but not sure how l found it,
- What's your reading goal? 110
My name is Katie, I'm 26 and live on the Space Coast of Florida. I work full time, deal with a lame disease and am going back to school (night classes) here shortly. My 25 book goal will be a 2018 miracle, LOL. I was disappointed with how little I read this year, even though I felt like I did OK (just barely made 10 book goal).
I like Science Fiction, astronaut biographies, other biographies, books about space, Buddhism, books about China... I like other things too but I can be picky sometimes?
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Welcome to the group Nina!
We all have different priorities in different stages of our lives. You must be reading a lot (of book?) for your study as well? So that's reading too right, even if it's not for pleasure.
I hope this group, it's great challenges, fun group/buddy reads and supportive members will help you reach your goal! But above all I hope you'll have lots of fun participating and reading!