Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2018 Showing 801-850 of 1,368

[Susy]

Kayleigh {K-Books} wrote: "Hi everyone,
My name is Kayleigh and I am a 27 year old full time teacher from England.
I have been blogging over at K-Books since 2011 and I love reading mainly YA books, especially fantasy...."

Welcome to the group Kayleigh! Hope you'll enjoy it and everything it has to offer like all the great challenges, fun and interesting group and buddy reads and much more. If you have any questions just ask!

[Saurabh]

Hello Everyone! I am Saurabh from India. I like to read history, philosophy, business, sci-fiction and motivational books.

I had set a target of reading 20 books in last 4 months of 2017 and was able to read 18 books. Thus I miserably failed. But now, in 2018 I am rejuvenated and would like to set the target of reading 70 books in the year.

I am focusing on reading business and motivational books this year. I have made a list of 14 books and shall keep on increasing the list with time. Please feel free to recommend me books and as well check my list.

Happy Reading :)

[Sheryl]

Hi,

My name is Sheryl. I am 45 years old and have loved reading since a teenager. I am from NJ.

I am a mother of 3 young adult/teenage children. My second (my only daughter) left for college in the Fall and I am struggling to "find myself" again. So I am hoping to get involved in this reading group.

Last year I read 49 books, so I am hoping to get to 60 this year. I read Fiction, but like it to be contemporary, I love Medical based stories and Mystery as well. I also have 4 German Shepherds and love to read books that involve dogs as well. I recently read a book called The Dog Lover Unit that I absolutely loved.

I look forward to the challenges that this group has to offer and I look forward to getting to know some of the fellow members.

I am also interested in doing some Audio books this year. But I don't really know how to do that. Do you guys do them off of your phones? I don't buy books, I use the Public Library. Can I borrow them in a format that I can play on my phone or IPAD?

Thanks for letting me join,
Sheryl

[Susy]

Saurabh wrote: "Hello Everyone! I am Saurabh from India. I like to read history, philosophy, business, sci-fiction and motivational books.

had set a target of reading 20 books in last 4 months of 2017 and was able to read 18 books. Thus I miserably failed. "

Failed miserably??? Just 2 books short of your goal AND 18 books in just 4 months, that's not what I would call "miserably failed" lol

Anyways, welcome to the group Saurabh! Hope you'll enjoy it. Happy reading to you too!!

[Susy]

Sheryl wrote: "Hi,

My name is Sheryl. I am 45 years old and have loved reading since a teenager. I am from NJ.

I am a mother of 3 young adult/teenage children. My second (my only daughter) left for college in the Fall and I am struggling to "find myself" again. So I am hoping to get involved in this reading group.

Hi Sheryl, welcome to the group! You have come to the right place. This is a very active group, so all you have to do is be active yourself and you easily get involved with other group members. Also maybe joining some of the monthly group and buddy reads can really help you get in touch with fellow readers (and it's real fun to read and discuss books together!).

Last year I read 49 books, so I am hoping to get to 60 this year. I read Fiction, but like it to be contemporary, I love Medical based stories and Mystery as well. I also have 4 German Shepherds and love to read books that involve dogs as well. I recently read a book called The Dog Lover Unit that I absolutely loved.

I love dogs (and all animals actually) as well and love to read books and see movies about dogs! I saw the movie A Dog's Purpose and really loved it. Want to read the book too as well as the sequel A Dog's Journey.

I look forward to the challenges that this group has to offer and I look forward to getting to know some of the fellow members.

There are plenty of challenges to choose from and as I mentioned, I really recommend the group and buddy reads as well.

I am also interested in doing some Audio books this year. But I don't really know how to do that. Do you guys do them off of your phones? I don't buy books, I use the Public Library. Can I borrow them in a format that I can play on my phone or IPAD?"

I don't do audio books so I can't help you there. If you post your question in the Let's Chat folder you have a better chance of getting a response as more people read that. Just add New topic in the right hand corner of this folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

Good luck & have fun.
If you have any questions just ask!!

[Sheila]

Sheryl wrote: "Hi,

My name is Sheryl. I am 45 years old and have loved reading since a teenager. I am from NJ.

I am a mother of 3 young adult/teenage children. My second (my only daughter) left for college in t..."

Hi Sheryl. I get audiobooks downloaded directly to my phone from my library, Check with them to see what system they use (there are several) they will be glad to help you out. I also have friends that use audible.com and seem to like it, but I’ve never used it.
Good luck!

[Michelle]

Hi! I'm Michelle, I'm from Canada, and believe it or not, this is the very first Goodreads group I've ever joined, although I've been on the site for a few years now.

I'm not a fan of romance novels or what they call "chick lit' but I do have a soft spot for memoirs and non-fiction (especially when it's about medicine). I'm also a total Stephen King freak and have read everything he's ever written.

I'm looking forward to seeing what others in the group are reading, to see if I can find some new books for my TBR shelf (as though I need any more! *L*)

[Albana]

Hi!
I'm from Canada and I'm currently doing a Master's in Environmental Sustainability. I like to read classic literature, biographies, and basically any page-turner. I'm always open to book recommendations! I hope to use GoodReads more this year, and implement more self-care reading time in the busy student-life schedule.

Still learning the ropes of participating in groups and challenges, but I'm excited to hear from fellow readers in 2018!

[[deleted user]]

Hi everyone! My name is Kate and I’m not new to Goodreads just to this group. But I’m glad to be here and I’m looking forward to chatting books with everyone else and I’m glad to have found buddy reads as well! I haven’t been able to find a group with buddy reads so that will be fun! Anyways, I like YA mostly and I do book reviews on my YouTube Channel. It’s a lot of fun and I hope to be able to read more books this year!

[Shibin]

Hi everyone,
I'm Shibin, I'm from India.
I was not an active Good Reads user lately, I find this place very interesting and would like to share my thoughts on the books I've read here, my initial idea was to track all my books but this community seems to be very strong and sensible.
I prefer fiction and historic fiction more, not much into fantasy yet.
I basically read anything i find interesting.

Thank you for letting me in, I don't know much about how these groups works, I guess i am still figuring it. Hope you guys'd help.

[John]

Hi,

I'm John, from England. Have amassed a significant collection of books over the last few years only to have the majority of them sit and collect dust on my bookshelf, so I'm beginning to whittle down the unreads one by one.

Favourite genre is historical fiction and mystery. The Alienist has personally been the most enjoyable read so far.

Not sure how many books I'll set myself, perhaps one a week.

Anyway, happy reading to everyone!

[Michelle]

Hello everyone! I'm Michelle. I'm from Canada and believe it or not, this is the very first group I've joined here on Goodreads (even though I've been using the site since 2013!)

I am a huge reader and will read just about anything, although I must admit that I'm not a huge fan of what is termed "chick lit". I absolutely love non-fiction (especially memoirs or anything medical-themed) and I am a Stephen King fanatic who has read absolutely everything he's ever written.

I'm looking forward to being a member of the group and seeing what other members are reading. Sometimes I get stuck trying to figure out what to read next, and it'll be nice to get some ideas! :)

[Angela]

Hi! I’m Angela, and my goal in 2018 is 200 books!!! 📚

[Alex]

Susy wrote: "Alex wrote: "Hello group.

I'm Alex, I've actually been haunting around this group for sometime without ever joining in and I've decided to change that.
..."

Sounds good Alex, welcome! Looking for..."

I'm certainly going to check them out. Personally, I'm trying to do the 2018 Pop Sugar challenge. :)

[Susy]

Michelle wrote: "Hi! I'm Michelle, I'm from Canada, and believe it or not, this is the very first Goodreads group I've ever joined, although I've been on the site for a few years now.

Welcome to the group Michelle!
A lot of us joined GR for some years before joining a group. Glad that you did and that you chose us :)

I'm not a fan of romance novels or what they call "chick lit' but I do have a soft spot for memoirs and non-fiction (especially when it's about medicine). I'm also a total Stephen King freak and have read everything he's ever written.

Love SK too. As a teenager it was almost all I read. Until very suddenly I got enough and stopped (and later stopped reading altogether). Last year I picked it back up and started reading SK as well.

I'm looking forward to seeing what others in the group are reading, to see if I can find some new books for my TBR shelf (as though I need any more! *L*)"

Ah yes, the familiar everlasting (and growing) TBR list lol

Hope you have fun here Michelle. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

[Jossie]

My name is Jossie Marie Solheim. I from Cornwall, Uk. Where I live with my husband, 11 year old son and a whole host of pets. I love reading and will give anything a go really. Although there are some genres that generally don't go over well with me, and that erotica, and real life stories. There are always exceptions to the rules though, so I try to keep and open mind.
I've been doing the reading challenge for quite a few years now and love it, but a lot of my friends have busy lives and can't read as much as I can so I thought I might find some kindred spirits here. That said I am setting my challenge fairly low this year at just 75 books. I may up it later, if I don't succeed in my attempts to try and get a few more things done this year, and thus read a little less. But only time will tell there. lol. I look forward to meeting and getting to know you all. Be warned though I am incredibly forgetful and easily distracted so bare with me if I am sometimes slow to reply.

[Susy]

Albana wrote: "Hi!
I'm from Canada and I'm currently doing a Master's in Environmental Sustainability. I like to read classic literature, biographies, and basically any page-turner.
...
Still learning the ropes of participating in groups and challenges, but I'm excited to hear from fellow readers in 2018! "

Hi Albana welcome to the group.
It's really not that hard, but it takes a little time getting to know your way around the group. After that it's real easy. But if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask!
Have fun!!

[Susy]

Kassi ~dragon queen~ wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Kate and I’m not new to Goodreads just to this group. But I’m glad to be here and I’m looking forward to chatting books with everyone else and I’m glad to have found buddy reads..."

Hi Kate, welcome to the group!
Cool that you like the buddy reads!! The monthly group and buddy reads are my favourite part of this group :))
Have fun and if you have any questions just ask!!

[Susy]

AisuKurim wrote: "Hullo...I'm more the lurker type that active social type, but I love to read, and reading challenges add a new fun dimension to it. My current favorite genre is fantasy, but I will always go back t..."

Hi Aisu, welcome to the group!
Fantasy is one of my favourite genres too! I just love to lose myself in a totally different world :)
Hope you have fun participating in this group's challenges!!

[Susy]

Shibin wrote: "Hi everyone,
I'm Shibin, I'm from India.
...
Thank you for letting me in, I don't know much about how these groups works, I guess i am still figuring it. Hope you guys'd help."

Welcome to the group Shibin, glad to have you!
Of course we are always willing to help you out. I think the welcome message probably answers a lot of your questions, but don't hesitate to ask if you need help!

[Susy]

John wrote: "Hi,

I'm John, from England. Have amassed a significant collection of books over the last few years only to have the majority of them sit and collect dust on my bookshelf, so I'm beginning to whittle down the unreads one by one...."

Welcome to the group John!
I think most of us are familiar with those dust bunnies on our shelves. There are just too many great books out there waiting for us. Just like you I want to clear my shelves this year and therefore joined the Clear the Shelves Challenge. You're welcome to join (this and any other challenge of course).
In any case, hope you'll enjoy the group! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

[Susy]

Angela wrote: "Hi! I’m Angela, and my goal in 2018 is 200 books!!! 📚"

Welcome Angela!
Will you be joining any of the great challenges this group has to offer to help you reach your impressive goal?
In any case, hope you'll enjoy the group!

[Susy]

Jossie wrote: "My name is Jossie Marie Solheim. I from Cornwall, Uk. Where I live with my husband, 11 year old son and a whole host of pets. I love reading and will give anything a go really.
...
I've been doing the reading challenge for quite a few years now and love it, but a lot of my friends have busy lives and can't read as much as I can so I thought I might find some kindred spirits here."

Hi Jossie, welcome to the group! I'm sure you'll find lots of friendly book lovers here!
I had to smile when you mentioned setting your goal "low" at 75! To me that is quite impressive! I wish I could read that much!
Hope you'll have a lot of fun here. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

[Charley]

Hello All,

I'm Charley, I'm from Oregon in the US. I love all kinds of books, mostly non-fiction personal growth stuff, but I do enjoy a good fantasy series from time to time.

I found the group when I finally decided to peruse the rest of the features of this site and stumbled on groups. I dig what this group is about so I figured I'd check it out.

My reading goal this year is 50 books. It'll be hard, but I think I can do it. I read somewhere that CEO's read 60 books a year, so ultimately that's what I'm trying to hit, but two years ago I hit 30 books, last year I was going for 40 and hit 52, this year I'm going for 50, next year I'm going for 60. Booyah.

Cheers all.

[Megan]

Hello, my name is Megan and I am from Canton, Ohio.

I read mostly fantasy and historical romance, as well as non-fiction history books. I also enjoy reading the BBC History Magazine.

I am new to Goodreads and I was browsing through groups and just happened across this one.

My goal for 2018 is to read 15 books. I have time to read for pleasure now, so this is totally doable for me. I may even up the number as I complete reads.

Looking forward to spending 2018 with y'all!

[Susy]

Charles wrote: "Hello All,

I'm Charley, I'm from Oregon in the US. I love all kinds of books, mostly non-fiction personal growth stuff, but I do enjoy a good fantasy series from time to time...."

Welcome to the group Charles! Hope you'll enjoy it and everything it has to offer like the great challenges, the fun group and buddy reads and much more. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

[Susy]

Megan wrote: "Hello, my name is Megan and I am from Canton, Ohio.

I read mostly fantasy and historical romance, as well as non-fiction history books. I also enjoy reading the BBC History Magazine.
..."

Hi Megan, welcome to the group! Hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do. Have fun and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

[Eddy]

Good evening reading friends! I'm Eddy (Don't let the profile name fool you! :P Eddy is my nickname.), a university maths student from Sydney, Australia. The rather methodical approach of mathematics can bore a deep hole into my mind from time to time, so literature, among other arts, keep me entertained. I will read anything and everything, but I have a special place for Modernist fiction and poetry. I am also keen to try some Chinese literature to practice my Chinese language skills.

I've made a pledge to read 100 texts with a classic fiction focus. I'm currently 7% through my goal, although I can attribute my speed currently to it being the holidays. Let us hope that I will be able to keep this speed up anon.

I'm also doing the "An Author's Works" challenge with 12 authors at 5 books each, mainly on Existentialist and Modernist writers, because I want to become more acquainted with the historical time period.

[Nancy from NJ]

Hi - my name is Nancy and I hail from NJ, the land of Princeton University, Rutgers College and Tony Soprano's stomping grounds. I a retired senior citizen who taught both at high school and more recently as a substitute teacher in our town. I still do this from time to time. I am married for 47 tears to my husband and we have one married daughter and twin grandchildren - a boy, Henry, and a girl Gabrielle. They are 21/2 and love to get into mischief. But we are lucky we live 15 minutes from our daughter who lived in Manhattan for several years before she married.

I have always been a voracious reader and have been in book groups since I joined America Online in 1994. One of my book activities since I was 9 years old is writing down every book, play, and short story I read by year. I have read as many as 125 books in one year. I am also in 3 face to face book groups.

I look forward to getting to know members of this group and chatting about books

[Chris]

Hi Everyone, My name is Chris. I'm embarrassed to say that I've never been an avid reader, however, I have the desire to be! I just need accountability and I guess a small dose of humiliation. In regards to genre, my focus is nonfiction to start. I like biographies, historical, etc. I also have enjoyed classics and thrillers.
Going out to get the current read TODAY!! Excited to get started!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Welcome everyone! I love seeing so many people from so many different parts of the world coming together for a great hobby like reading. Please look around and join us in the fun. If anyone has questions please don't hesitate to reach out.

[Abhi]

Hello everyone!

I'm Abhinav from India. This is my first ever book club to join and I'm so excited.

I read a lot of fiction genre books, but I'm also into mystery, sci-fi and thriller. Harry Potter series will be my all time favourite. Period.

Lately I've been drowned into Ayn Rand's philosophical world and I think I'm tripping in here. Loving her writing style.

I have been searching for a group book club and when I came across this group, I'm pulled into it just based on the simple group title. That's why I'm here, right? To keep up with my book challenge and also find new suggestions.

This year, I'm challenging myself to finish a minimum of 18 books. I've done this challenge once last year (14 books).

Hope we can all travel together with lots of interesting new books and I can't wait to hear good book suggestions and make some good friends all the while.

Much love x

[Susy]

Naomi wrote: "Hello everyone my name is Naomi I’m from the U.K. Love reading historical fiction, classics, general fiction, fantasy and short novels. My 2018 reading goal is 12 books but when I’ve achieved this ..."

Welcome to the group Naomi! Hope you'll enjoy it. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

[Susy]

Peter wrote: "Good evening reading friends! I'm Eddy (Don't let the profile name fool you! :P Eddy is my nickname.), a university maths student from Sydney, Australia. The rather methodical approach of mathemati..."

Welcome to the group Eddy! Hope you'll enjoy the group, it's great challenges and everything else it has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

[Susy]

Nancy from NJ wrote: "Hi - my name is Nancy and I hail from NJ, the land of Princeton University, Rutgers College and Tony Soprano's stomping grounds....
I have always been a voracious reader and have been in book groups since I joined America Online in 1994. One of my book activities since I was 9 years old is writing down every book, play, and short story I read by year. I have read as many as 125 books in one year. I am also in 3 face to face book groups.

I look forward to getting to know members of this group and chatting about books "

Welcome Nancy, glad you have chosen our group to join! Hope you'll love it as much as you do your other groups. Three face to face groups is quite a lot, isn't it?
Well, have fun and if you have any questions just ask!

[Susy]

Chris wrote: "Hi Everyone, My name is Chris. I'm embarrassed to say that I've never been an avid reader, however, I have the desire to be! I just need accountability and I guess a small dose of humiliation. In r..."

Welcome to the group Chris! I hope participating will help you become the avid reader you wish to become! In any case you will be amongst a lot of enthusiastic avid readers :)
Good luck!!

[Susy]

Abhinav Rupesh wrote: "Hello everyone!

I'm Abhinav from India. This is my first ever book club to join and I'm so excited.
..."

Welcome to the group Abhinav, excited to have you!
Hope you'll enjoy the group and everything it has to offer. Not only can you keep up with your goal and get some recommendations, but there are a lot of great challenges you might like or maybe you'd like to join some of the group and buddy reads (I'm a big fan of those).
In any case, have fun and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

[Harshmi]

Hi I'm Harshmi. I'm from Iowa City, USA. I love reading mystery, thrillers, historical fiction, sci-fi and fantasy. I hope to expand my horizons this year and read non-fiction. My goal this year is to read atleast 12 books.

[Susy]

Harshmi wrote: "Hi I'm Harshmi. I'm from Iowa City, USA. I love reading mystery, thrillers, historical fiction, sci-fi and fantasy. I hope to expand my horizons this year and read non-fiction. My goal this year is..."

Welcome to the group Harshmi!
Hope you'll have fun. If you have any questions, just ask!

[Meghan]

Hi everyone! I'm Meghan and I live in the Netherlands. I have been in love with books and reading ever since I was little, I think it was my mom who passed this passion for books on to me ;) I like to read various kinds of genres, but my absolute favorites at the moment are mysteries, thrillers and historical fiction. When I came across this huge platform of booklovers from all over the world I got extremely excited and signed up right away! Unfortunally, few people in my daily life are as fond of books as I am.. which is why I like the concept of Goodreads so much! One of my general goals for 2018 is to read more and more constantly as well, I hope to have finished at least 20 books by the end of the year

[Amy]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Amy. I am from Saskatchewan, Canada.

I love a wide variety of books, mostly fiction. I like young adult, historical fiction, stories from different places and cultures than mine, romance novels, fantasy, independent novels, mystery and crime, some true crime, epics, series and more. I really don't care for celebrity biographies, political non-fiction or horror. I also haven't really gotten into graphic novels.

I've set a goal for a minimum 200 novels this year. My other goals is to brush up on the classics. I read Tess of the D'Ubervilles , Great Expectations and The Count of Monte Cristo last year and enjoyed those immensely so I plan to read a few more of the classics this year.

I also am a firm believer that life is too short to read books that I don't enjoy so I am not opposed to stopping a book at any point if I don't like it regardless of the hype surrounding the novel.

I'd love to meet new people and get new ideas of books to try.

Here's to a 2018 full of new book adventures!

[Nancy from NJ]

Thanks for my welcome to this group. My face to face groups read very varied topics so it's fun to in each of them.

[Susy]

Meghan wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Meghan and I live in the Netherlands. I have been in love with books and reading ever since I was little, I think it was my mom who passed this passion for books on to me ;) I like..."

Welcome to the group Meghan! Enough book lovers here who love reading as much as you do! Hope you'll enjoy the group and everything it 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!

[Susy]

Sardie wrote: "Hello!

My name is Sardie! I am from the United States. My favorite books include Young Adult, Fantasy, Contemporary. My reading goal for 2018 is 45!"

Welcome to the group Sardie!
Hope you'll have lots of fun here!
If you have any questions, please just ask!

[Susy]

Nancy from NJ wrote: "Thanks for my welcome to this group. My face to face groups read very varied topics so it's fun to in each of them."

Cool Nancy!!

[Ava]

Hi my name is ava legio. I live in Greenwich Connecticut and am in my sophomore year of high school. I love to read it’s one of my favorite things to do. My goal this year is to read at lest 30 books but i have a feeling I’ll beat that goal. I’m kinda a speed reader especially when it’s a good book i won’t stop. I once read a 400 page book in one day because i was so addicted. I love music just as much as reading and I’m never not listening to music. I listen to music to do everything. There’s never a day where i don’t pick up my book and put on a good song and just get in the zone. I’m currently reading rock me by cherrie Lynn i highly recommend it. My favorite kind of books are romance novels and my book shelf at home is full of them. I started getting into reading on the app wattpad in like the 8th grade and just became obsessed with the stories on there. My favorite book After by Anna Todd actually started on wattpad which is where i read it first. I loved t so much i bought the whole series and got into paper back books. So that’s me.

[Susy]

Amy wrote: "Hello Everyone,

My name is Amy. I am from Saskatchewan, Canada.

Hi Amy, welcome to the group!

I also am a firm believer that life is too short to read books that I don't enjoy so I am not opposed to stopping a book at any point if I don't like it regardless of the hype surrounding the novel.

I completely agree Amy. Yet I have a hard time doing so. I'm too afraid the book will get better and that I'll be missing out on something good... Am the same with movies...

I'd love to meet new people and get new ideas of books to try.

I'm sure you will. My TBR list has grown exponentially since joining this group!

Here's to a 2018 full of new book adventures! "

Hear hear! Have fun and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

[Susy]

Ava wrote: "Hi my name is ava legio. I live in Greenwich Connecticut and am in my sophomore year of high school. I love to read it’s one of my favorite things to do....
I started getting into reading on the app wattpad in like the 8th grade and just became obsessed with the stories on there. My favorite book After by Anna Todd actually started on wattpad which is where i read it first. I loved t so much i bought the whole series and got into paper back books. "

Cool story Ava, always love to read people's stories on how they became addicted to reading :)

Welcome to the group, hope you'll have an amazing time. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

[Hasan]

Hi. I am Hasan and i am from Iowa USA. My family is from Pakistan.I currently live in Olathe Kansas. I am planning to complete the challenge this year but there are so many things i currently am and would like to do. I play games, watch wrestling and movies, tv shows,i am studying for my CCNP certification, i have a 4 month old baby but i know i can read 52 books this year :)
As far as favorite genre goes i like reading Crime,Mystery,Suspense and there has to be something interesting that happens in the first 3 chapters
Hope i find some good people here with similar interests. Good to be part of the group.

[[deleted user]]

Hi! I'm Helen and I live in the UK.

I enjoy reading fantasy books, but I'll also read the odd crime thriller, classic or fiction book. I used to read a lot more than I do now, but I'm trying to get back into it hence why I've just joined good reads. I used to just keep track of my reading by writing it in a notebook! I think Audiobooks would be great for me for the work commute, but I've not tried any yet as I still prefer a book in hand.