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Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2018
I'm Jennifer and live in Texas in the US. I'm up for reading just about any genre, although I find I have to push myself to read nonfiction. I teach 6th grade, so I read a lot of middle grade and YA books. Reading challenges help keep me focused on reading, instead of abandoning books for bright, shiny new ones, and help me stretch my reading by discovering new books, genres, and authors. I'm joining this group to participate in different challenges with varied timelines and to help me engage with other readers, instead of just using Goodreads to track my reading. I plan to read at least 100 books in 2018.
Sarah wrote: "I'm Sarah, and I'm from Maryland in the USA. I'll read almost anything, but YA fantasy is my favorite. I'm an avid but slow reader, ..."Hi Sarah, welcome to the group! Hope you'll enjoy it and everything it has to offer like the great challenges, fun group and buddy reads and much more. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Sarah wrote: "Hello! Just thought I`d introduce myself. I`m Sarah from Wales and in 2018 I`m challenging myself to read 40 books. I like most genres apart from Romance :-)"
Hi Sarah, welcome to the group! Glad you have joined us. Have a look around at all this group has to offer to see what interests you. If you have any questions, just ask!
I'm Lauren from Michigan. Growing up I've always loved to read, probably in part because my mom is a reader too. I pretty open to any genre, try anything once. I discovered Goodreads about a year ago after joining a book club. It's a blessing and a curse. I love finding new books to read but can't read as fast as I find them :) Last year my goal was 20 books and realized that I could definitely read more than that so I upped it to 40 this year. Fingers crossed!
Jennifer wrote: "I'm Jennifer and live in Texas in the US. I'm up for reading just about any genre, although I find I have to push myself to read nonfiction....I'm joining this group to participate in different challenges with varied timelines and to help me engage with other readers, instead of just using Goodreads to track my reading...."
Hi Jennifer, welcome to the group! Glad that you have joined us and are planning on being so active. I also recommend the monthly group and buddy reads! They are fun and interesting and they're a perfect way to engage with other readers, discussing the books you've read together (I'm a bit addicted, so maybe not completely unprejudiced lol).
Have fun!!
Lauren wrote: "I'm Lauren from Michigan. ..... I discovered Goodreads about a year ago after joining a book club. It's a blessing and a curse. I love finding new books to read but can't read as fast as I find them :) ..."I know what you mean Lauren!!! And also participating in this group, the interaction with fellow group members is so much fun, but takes up a lot of my (reading) time...
I'm glad you decided to join us nonetheless and hope that you'll enjoy participating as much as I do!! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask
Hi all!My name is Emily, I'm from Minnesota and it's REALLY COLD here right now. So naturally I'm thinking about books to try to fake my way into being cozy :)
I'm a big reader and I first discovered the popsugar challenge in 2015 when trying to figure out ways to read more in my senior year of college. I've gone along with the challenge for the last 3 years, but still haven't been able to finish it completely (school/work really gets in the way doesn't it?!).
I love YA fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction and recently found a love for mystery/thrillers! I also have a lil book blog where I write down all my thoughts. Not sure if this is against the "promotion" rule though, so I will refrain from sharing it more than that :)
Hoping to read 52 books this year, but I'm going to put a little less pressure on myself to finish the PS challenge, but rather use it as a way to find new kinds of books that push me out of my comfort zone!
Happy reading!
Emily
Emily wrote: "Hi all!My name is Emily, I'm from Minnesota and it's REALLY COLD here right now. So naturally I'm thinking about books to try to fake my way into being cozy :)
....
recently found a love for mystery/thrillers!..."
Hi Emily, welcome to the group! There’s nothing better than relaxing on the sofa with a good book, a hot cup of tea and my cat on my lap while it’s cold and windy outside :)
I just love mystery and thrillers! Next to fantasy, horror and many other genres lol.
Hope joining our group and us rooting for you will help you complete this years’ PS challenge! Have fun! And if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask!
Hello,I am Anshu from North Carolina. I have been in a reading slump for a while and decided to take up the challenge to get out of it. For now I have decided to read about twenty books this year, but I hope that I will exceed the number soon enough.
I am pretty much open to all genres. At the moment I am reading through all the classics and the must reads that I had missed while I was in my reading phase.
Thanks
AT
Hi I am Heather from Ontario, Canada. I recently retired and moved to a small cottage community that is currently snowed under. I figure I have no excuse for not reading lots during these snowy months. I love to read but when I was working I would hesitate because once a book grabs me the whole world can fall apart around me.I tend to read authors, especially ones with recurring characters so I like to read them from the start. I enjoy all different genres but I would have to say that mysteries are probably the top of my list. This year I hope to expand my reading horizons.
Hi! I'm Kristy from Texas. I grew up in a family that read a book pretty much every day (time restrictions on TV watching and all that back then). Unfortunately after college, RL interfered with that hobby and I forgot how much I enjoyed reading in the stress and chaos of life. Over the course of the last couple of years I've just started to pick it back up again, first with romance novels. I'm hoping this year to challenge myself to add one non-romance novel per week to my reading list, branching out so to speak and catching up from all those years of missing out on what I'm sure were some great reads. I was looking for a place to keep track of my new personal goal and the search groups brought me here! I'm looking forward to joining in the discussions. I noticed that your read for the month The Picture of Dorian Gray is on my list to read for a quarterly challenge already (that was a sign!) so I'll have to move it up to the month of January and try to join in the discussion.
Hi everyone, I'm Kaitlyn, I'm from California, and turning 25 soon! I am new to Goodreads--but I did my own book challenge for 2017; I managed to read 200 books! I will be doing a 50 book challenge while also studying for the GRE and applying to grad school. Any book recommendations are welcome and ask me if you would like any as well :) I like pretty much all genres, particularly thrillers, science fiction, contemporary fiction, and mysteries! I also visit book stores way too often.
Hello! My name is Jessi and I’ve been in GR quite a while but never actually committed to reading or complete challenges until last year. I’m from Mexico (AGS) so the reading culture is not something we’re known for, although I’m trying to change that. Also, English is my second language, please bear with me through misspelling and lack of vocabulary. If you speak Spanish please tell me, I swear I’m smarter in Spanish!
I started reading fiction and contemporary when I was in high school maybe some classics too. But when I got to meet Carolina at the university I became a fantasy lover.
My goal last year was to read 10 books, I did it but completely neglected the goal until October or so.
This time I’m committed to read 24 books and I already organized the readings of my first 3 months by mixing up some thematic challenges I saw online.
I’m very glad to be in this community and share motivation to reach out goals !
Ansh wrote: "Hello,I am Anshu from North Carolina. I have been in a reading slump for a while and decided to take up the challenge to get out of it. For now I have decided to read about twenty books this year..."
Hi Ansh,
Welcome to the group! I am sorry to hear you are in a slump but you have come to the right place we have a great number of challenges to help an a great number of people who are always looking to give recommendations. This month we are reading The Picture of Dorian Gray feel free to join us,
HEATHER wrote: "Hi I am Heather from Ontario, Canada. I recently retired and moved to a small cottage community that is currently snowed under. I figure I have no excuse for not reading lots during these snowy mon..."Hi Heather I hope you enjoy your time with us and enjoy your newly acquired retirement. We are all a friendly bunch who love to get lost in books you are in great company.
Kristy wrote: "Hi! I'm Kristy from Texas. I grew up in a family that read a book pretty much every day (time restrictions on TV watching and all that back then). Unfortunately after college, RL interfered with th..."Hi Kristy welcome! We are very happy to have you and I am glad that you will be reading the monthly read with us we are taking nominations for March if you would like to cast your vote. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask
Jessi wrote: "Hello! My name is Jessi and I’ve been in GR quite a while but never actually committed to reading or complete challenges until last year. I’m from Mexico (AGS) so the reading culture is not somethi..."Hi Jessi welcome! I wish you the best of luck with all your reading. There is no reason to worry about your English I am sure you are very smart. Do you have a book you can't wait to read?
Kaitlyn wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Kaitlyn, I'm from California, and turning 25 soon! I am new to Goodreads--but I did my own book challenge for 2017; I managed to read 200 books! I will be doing a 50 book challenge..."Hi Kaitlyn welcome! Happy almost Birthday! I am so glad you found us. Wow 200 books I am so impressed. Good luck with your GRE and your reading goal as far as recommendations I would recommend The Girl Before
Hi All! My name is Bri, like the cheese! I am a teacher living in New Jersey, but grew up near the Canadian border in Upstate New York. I've always loved reading and spend most of my free time reading something, whether it be a novel or the news. I will read pretty much anything in the science fiction/fantasy genres, but like to explore other literary fiction and even the occasional nonfiction. I grew up reading Harry Potter; the first book was published when I was a fourth grader and the final book was released when I was a senior in high school, so I literally grew up with the story.I decided to find an online book group to branch out and have a means of discussing the stories I read. I have never been involved in any book clubs before but this seems like a good place to start! I'm not committing to more than I can handle, so this year I am going to read 12 books, one each month. I started the new year with Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right. Good luck to all and looking forward to discussing with you!
Hi Bri, welcome to the group! I am also from New Jersey and I think it is fantastic that you teach, teachers are very unappreciated so that is great. I wish you the best of luck this year.
HEATHER wrote: "Hi I am Heather from Ontario, Canada. I recently retired and moved to a small cottage community that is currently snowed under. I figure I have no excuse for not reading lots during these snowy mon..."Hi Heather!
I have to admit I'm a little jealous, imagining sitting in a cozy cottage under a blanket with the smell of wood smoke on the air. Not having to leave the house for days, that sounds like my kind of relaxation! Very peaceful. I hope you find happiness and tranquility in your snowy little community and are able to meet your reading goals. Stay warm!
Bri
Hi everyone!!I'm from BC, Canada. I like to read ya novels (I'm a teenager) but about romance, sci-fi, drama, thriller, historical fiction, fantasy and more!
I love reading so much and I've loved it since I was little.
I joined this group because I want to challenge myself to read more. Being in high school, its hard to find time to read anymore.
I am trying to read around 30 books this year.
Good luck everyone!!
Ansh wrote: "Hello,I am Anshu from North Carolina. I have been in a reading slump for a while and decided to take up the challenge to get out of it. For now I have decided to read about twenty books this year..."
Hi Anshu, welcome to the group! :)
I think you have come to the right place. For me, joining this group in 2017 was a real help to get back into reading after a reading slump of many years. I started out with a tentative goal of 12 books, upped it to 24 during the year and ended up reading 46 books!!! All thanks to this group, the great challenges, the awesome group and buddy reads and last but certainly not least, the amazing group members who were always supportive, motivating and encouraging. I hope you'll have a similar experience!
If you have any questions or need any help, don't hesitate to ask!
HEATHER wrote: "Hi I am Heather from Ontario, Canada. I recently retired and moved to a small cottage community that is currently snowed under. I figure I have no excuse for not reading lots during these snowy months..."Hi HEATHER, welcome to the group!!
That sounds awesome, time and opportunity to read lots and lots!! Hope you'll enjoy the group and everything it has to offer: it's great challenges, fun group and buddy reads, twin reads and much more. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!!
Hi! I'm Kristy from Texas. I grew up in a family that read a book pretty much every day (time restrictions on TV watching and all that back then). Unfortunately after college, RL interfered with that hobby and I forgot how much I enjoyed reading in the stress and chaos of life.Hi Kristy, welcome to the group! :)
Life can do that to you, know all about it. As I was telling Anshu, for me, joining this group in 2017 was a real help to get me to read more/get back into reading after a reading slump of many years. I started out with a tentative goal of 12 books, upped it to 24 during the year and ended up reading 46 books!!! All thanks to this group, the great challenges, the awesome group and buddy reads and last but certainly not least, the amazing group members who were always supportive, motivating and encouraging. I hope you'll have a similar experience.
Over the course of the last couple of years I've just started to pick it back up again, first with romance novels. I'm hoping this year to challenge myself to add one non-romance novel per week to my reading list, branching out so to speak and catching up from all those years of missing out on what I'm sure were some great reads.
The buddy reads were a great help for me. To read and discuss books together is really fun and encouraging. Just have a look at the reads that are planned for this year (for now, more will be coming up):
Buddy Reads 2018
If you have some reads in mind and you would like somebody to read it with, you can post it in the general buddy thread:
2018 Buddy Reads - Introduction & Sign Up
Or you can sign up for a twin read:
Twins February Sign Up
I was looking for a place to keep track of my new personal goal and the search groups brought me here!
Glad you have found us!!
I'm looking forward to joining in the discussions. I noticed that your read for the month The Picture of Dorian Gray is on my list to read for a quarterly challenge already (that was a sign!) so I'll have to move it up to the month of January and try to join in the discussion. "
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts about The Picture of Dorian Gray!
Hope you'll enjoy the group as much as I do. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Hello, Ola, Namaskar, CiaoI am Prateek Ladwal and i am from India.
I like to read biographies, novel, dystopian, satirical and many more
Frankly speaking i join this group randomly because i have never been on any group before, i hope will make some good friends here and share my taste with fellow members.
Because i am a new reader i have planned for 15 books for this year.
Thanks
Prateek Ladwal
Kaitlyn wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Kaitlyn, I'm from California, and turning 25 soon! I am new to Goodreads--but I did my own book challenge for 2017; I managed to read 200 books! I will be doing a 50 book challenge..."Hi Kaitlyn, welcome to the group! Glad that you decided to join us. It is a great group which I joined last year and which I enjoyed immensely. It has a lot of great challenges, the monthly group and buddy reads are soooo much fun (I'm addicted I must say) and the group members are all so friendly, supportive and encouraging. I hope you'll have the same experience.
Looking forward to seeing what you'll be reading. Have fun! And if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!!
Jessi wrote: "Hello! My name is Jessi and I’ve been in GR quite a while but never actually committed to reading or complete challenges until last year. Hi Jessi, welcome to the group! Glad that you decided to join us!
Also, English is my second language, please bear with me through misspelling and lack of vocabulary. If you speak Spanish please tell me, I swear I’m smarter in Spanish!
Wouldn't worry about that Jessi! We have over 15.000 members and we come from all over the world. A lot of us don't have English as a first language, but we manage. I think your English is quite allright, so no worries there.
Unfortunately I don't speak Spanish, do understand it a little bit (I'm Portuguese but was born and raised in the Netherlands).
I started reading fiction and contemporary when I was in high school maybe some classics too. But when I got to meet Carolina at the university I became a fantasy lover.
Fantasy is one of my favourite genres, next to mysteries, thrillers and horror :) But I read almost anything lol
My goal last year was to read 10 books, I did it but completely neglected the goal until October or so.
Wow, so you completed your goal in just 3 months? That's awesome!
This time I’m committed to read 24 books and I already organized the readings of my first 3 months by mixing up some thematic challenges I saw online.
I’m very glad to be in this community and share motivation to reach out goals ! "
Very glad to have you Jessi and looking forward to your updates!!
Hello! I am Mackensi and I live in Texas, USA. I read YA but I’m trying to delve more into adult fiction this year. My 2018 goal is to read 20 books this year. Last year I had the worst reading slump of my life and I am getting back into reading. Therefore, I don’t want to overdo it. Also, school is my main priority right now. A lot of my clubs are counting on me this year as a leader and I am starting to figure out what I want to do with my life. I think I will definitely surpass my goal but, at the moment, I am keeping it small! I am excited to use this platform to motivate me to read!
Bri wrote: "Hi All! My name is Bri, like the cheese! I am a teacher living in New Jersey, but grew up near the Canadian border in Upstate New York. I've always loved reading and spend most of my free time reading...I decided to find an online book group to branch out and have a means of discussing the stories I read. I have never been involved in any book clubs before but this seems like a good place to start! "
Hi Bri (love the cheese lol), welcome to the group. I think you have come to the right place! It's an awesome group with a lot of great challenges, the monthly group and buddy reads are soooo much fun and the group members are all so friendly, supportive and encouraging. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do.
Have fun!!
Liel wrote: "Hi everyone!!I'm from BC, Canada.....
I joined this group because I want to challenge myself to read more. Being in high school, its hard to find time to read anymore...."
Hi Lief, welcome to the group! I think you have come to the right place! Joining the group last year has really helped me to read more. I particularly enjoy the monthly group and buddy reads; it's real fun reading and discussing books together. But there are also a lot of great challenges that can help you reach your goal. And if you actively post your updates, you'll notice that the group members are really supportive and encouraging.
Have fun!!
Prateek wrote: "Hello, Ola, Namaskar, CiaoI am Prateek Ladwal and i am from India.
...
Frankly speaking i join this group randomly because i have never been on any group before, i hope will make some good friends here and share my taste with fellow members...."
Olá Prateek, welcome to the group! Glad that you (randomly) picked our group to join :)
I'm sure you will make some good friends. Everybody is very friendly and supportive, at least that has been my experience in the year that I have been a member. Hope it will be the same for you.
Have fun!!
Mackensi wrote: "Hello! I am Mackensi and I live in Texas, USA. I read YA but I’m trying to delve more into adult fiction this year. My 2018 goal is to read 20 books this year. Last year I had the worst reading slump of my life..."Hi Mackensi, welcome to the group!For me, joining this group in 2017 was a real help to get me to get back into reading after a reading slump of many years. I started out with a tentative goal of 12 books, upped it to 24 during the year and ended up reading 46 books!!! All thanks to this group, the great challenges, the awesome group and buddy reads and last but certainly not least, the amazing group members who were always supportive, motivating and encouraging. I hope you'll have a similar experience. I think it is really motivating to start small and experience succes!
Hope you'll have fun participating. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
This thread grew quickly! Welcome everyone! We're so exited to have you join us this new year ! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask them. It's a lot at first, but feel free to jump into anything that interests you! :)
Hi, my name is Beverly and I joined the group because it sounded intriguing and I like challenges. Being on Goodreads is so much fun and I hope to meet more readers and expand my mind.and have many more wonderful adventures with books.
Hey y'all,I'm Cal, from England, about to work myself to death by setting a goal of 250 books this year.
I'm an activist so I mostly read political works, biographies and diaries and all that. Mist of what I read will tie into 20th century British socialism in some way or other. So if you've any political/leftie recommendations, shoot 'em my way folks!
(Better go create that challenge thread now)
Susy wrote: "Lynda wrote: "Hi I am Lynda from Norfolk. I am an avid reader ..."Hi Lynda, welcome to the group! Hope you'll enjoy this group as much as I do! Have fun!"
Aw Thank you Susy. I am really looking forward to this challenge!
Hi! I’m Mariana and I’m from Cochabamba, Bolivia.The language we speak here is Spanish so I’m sorry if my English is not that good.
I don’t remember exactly how I found out this group, but I know that I joined it because the name sounded interesting.
I like to read since I can remember and I mostly read classics, fantasy, science fiction and young adult books.
This year I would like to read 15 books and I hope to reach that goal.
Hello everyone, I'm Ruth and I'm from the south coast of England.I mostly read YA fantasy/sci-fi but this year I'm planning on branching out more into different genres.
My reading goal is 52 books in 2018.
:)
Hello my name is Kylie Alvey and I am 21 years of age and I study animal care at college (on my third year). I am British and I live in the UK. I’m an Aquarius 😍.I am a blood donor (random fact)
I first started goodreads last year, I found goodreads due to (ironically) hunting for books😀.
I read all sorts of books and all sorts of genre. If a book interests me then I’m down. I am part of a book club at my local library.
My goal for 2018 is 600 books because I love to challenge myself. I read everywhere and anywhere. I’m the college bus, walking home etc...
I am also a huge film/ tv show buff and again I watch anything at all . My favorite authors include Jojo Moyes, Michael Grant and lots more.
I am in love with the 80s and I really love shows like outlander (very historical). I would love to read plenty of historical books but they are hard to find.
Cal28 wrote: "Hey y'all,I'm Cal, from England, about to work myself to death by setting a goal of 250 books this year.
..."
Welcome to the group Cal!
Ruth wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm Ruth and I'm from the south coast of England...."
Welcome and have fun Ruth!
Kylie wrote: "Hello my name is Kylie Alvey and I am 21 years of age and I study animal care at college (on my third year). I am British and I live in the UK. I’m an Aquarius 😍.I am a blood donor (random fact)
..."
Welcome to the group Kylie!
How in the world are you able to read 600 books ánd watch movies and tv shows ánd study ánd ..... etc?????? (always looking for good tips)
Kylie wrote: "My goal for 2018 is 600 books..."Wowzers! I wonder if I've read 600 books in my lifetime hahaha. Good luck for 2018!! That'd be an amazing achievement in my opinion :)
Beverly wrote: "Hi, my name is Beverly and I joined the group because it sounded intriguing and I like challenges. Being on Goodreads is so much fun and I hope to meet more readers and expand my mind.and have many..."Welcome Beverly :)
Hi Everyone! I'm Laura from San Diego, California. I'm excited to start this year's challenge and to have some new reading buddies to cheer me on. I've let myself get distracted from reading over the last couple of years, but I'm ready to recommit. I mostly read fiction- literary, historical, science fiction, etc.- but also read historical non-fiction from time to time. I usually read on my tablet, but I just started listening to audio books while I exercise, and I find that's motivating me to read AND exercise!
Mariana wrote: "Hi! I’m Mariana and I’m from Cochabamba, Bolivia.The language we speak here is Spanish so I’m sorry if my English is not that good.
I don’t remember exactly how I found out this group, but I kno..."
Welcome to the group Mariana! Glad that you found us somehow and decided to join!
Laura wrote: "Hi Everyone! I'm Laura from San Diego, California. I'm excited to start this year's challenge and to have some new reading buddies to cheer me on. I've let myself get distracted from reading over t..."Welcome Laura, always nice to have a new reading buddy! Will you maybe be joining our monthly group and buddy reads? :)
Hi my name isn’t Gloria and I live in New York. I love to,read books. I have different likes. It depends on my mood. I read from romance to thrillers to books that someone would recommend. Looking forwarding to being part of this group
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Hi Mirella, welcome to the group! Great to hear that you are having more time for yourself and for reading now that your kids are a bit older. Hope that participating in this group will contribute to your fun in reading!