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Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2018
Hello, readers!My name is Maria, and I am from a small town in southern Pennsylvania, USA. I like to read almost anything, but my favorites are books involving magic or history (or both!). I also really like to read biographies because I have a weird interest in knowing about the lives of people throughout history. I found the group in search of a way to read books with other people and discuss thoughts and feelings about it. I also really want to diversify my reading this year. I have a reading goal of 50 books, but I have already read 5 books so far, so hopefully, I can read more, but we will see!
Looking forward to getting to know you all!
Hi Maria welcome! You have come to the right place. Have you found a book that combines magic and history well? If you like to discuss books our TBR Twins or Buddy Reads might be right for you. Fantastic start to your goal I hope you find great reads and great friends here. TBR Twins for February
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
I am not sure if it is too late for January but just in case
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Buddy Reads Sign up
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Blagica wrote: "Hi Maria welcome! You have come to the right place. Have you found a book that combines magic and history well? If you like to discuss books our TBR Twins or Buddy Reads might be right for you. Fan..."I have indeed found a couple of books that have blended magic and history well. I particularly remember loving A Shadow Bright and Burning by Jessica Cluess.
Thank you for the warm welcome! I am really enjoying discovering all of the threads in this group.
I am glad to hear that on both counts. If you have questions don't hesitate to reach out.
Hello! I am just another avid reader living here in Charlotte, Michigan, USA. I also enjoy audio-books and I read about 98% as E-readers, usually Kindle. No hate on the other software, I just happened to go to Kindle first, so that is the one I know best. I belong to a book club in real life and enjoy our monthly meetings very much. I am taking this challenge to increase my reading genre. I tend to get stuck in a rut and read the same type of book over and over. However; one guilty pleasure that I am not willing to give up is that every summer - I re-read (audio) the entire Harry Potter series. Our library has shorter hours and doing this gets me through the summer without my usual infusion of audio books. I average 5 audio books a month and three hand held (e-books) in that same month. I love sci-fi (minus dystopian, not a fan of gloom and doom) also enjoy a good mystery, history, biography/ autobio/ memoirs, and even young adult lit. I don't do spooky horror scary books. Books with a happy ending are awesome, but books that you hate to see end are even better.
I have two adult children, three adult granddaughters, three young great grandsons and one beautiful long term loving partner. Looking for getting ideas and seeing other opinions from all of you.
Hi Dawn welcome I am so happy to have you join our group. I see that you have a very elastic taste in books and that is fantastic you will fit right in. I have yet to find a book club in my area and have fallen in love with listening to books in the last few months. Have you decided on how many books you will read or listen to in 2018? We have a great number of things to join, if you have questions or need anything let us know. Happy reading and best of luck with your reading endeavors this year.
Hi everyone! I'm Katie, and I'm really excited to have found such an active and encouraging group! I've signed up for a few challenges this year, but I really appreciate how open-ended this one is. I recently completed a master's in public administration, and now that grad school is done I finally feel like I should make a much bigger effort in my reading for leisure. I own so many books I have never read! Most of my TBR list is historical nonfiction, classical literature, or political science-related, which does not typically work well with structured challenges. My reading goal is starting pretty low, at 25 books, but I hope to go well beyond my goal. Just trying to be realistic! I look forward to getting to know people here.
hi Katie welcome! Firstly congratulations on finishing school that is impressive.I wish you the best of luck with your reading for pleasure. Look around and join the fun. Happy reading!
Katie wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Katie, and I'm really excited to have found such an active and encouraging group! I've signed up for a few challenges this year, but I really appreciate how open-ended this one is...."Welcome to the group Katie, we’re excited to have you!
Next to the general open ended challenges we have a lot of other, more specific (yearly, quarterly and monthly) challenges you might like to join. Just have a look around and see what interests you. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask!
Thanks a bunch! I'm checking them out right now
Katie wrote: "Thanks a bunch! I'm checking them out right now"You’re welcome, hope you’ll find something to your liking!
Blagica wrote: "Asad wrote: "Hi everyone, I am from Peshawar, Pakistan. I was an avid reader when I was kid, I gave up reading because my school books were a mess, though I only got not only good but great grades ..."I am starting no The Book Theif
Hello all!Robbin and Maria! What's up neighbors? How are you enjoying the snow? I hope you love living in South Central PA as much as I do!
As always, I am overwhelmed by how international our group has become, and every time I log in, I can't believe how many members from India join our group. Goodreads must be very popular there. I'm very interested in knowing what the reading cannon is there because I'm sure it is much broader than the Western reading cannon. I'm married to a Palestinian and my best friend is Punjabi, so I've been fortunate to expand my reading horizons just from knowing them...I would love to expand them even more from knowing all of you! Welcome to the group! Please let us know your favorite books from your local cannon.
To all of our new members, I hope you find something in this group that will challenge you to become a better reader.
Hello there!I'm Dawn and I'm from Michigan, now residing in New Jersey.
I'm a wife & a WAHM of 2 precious blessings & 5 fur-babies (cats) that were all rescues.
I enjoy reading fiction, historical, crime, mystery, and more.
I found this group by searching reading groups.
My current reading goal is set to 15 (15+ on my thread), because I'm hoping to read more.
I'm looking forward to meeting/making friends, and sharing our love of literature.
God bless!
Hi Dawn welcome to the group! I am also in NJ. I wish you the best of luck with your 15 books. Do you like true crime or is it all crime you enjoy? I hope you find a challenge to reach your goal. Happy reading and welcome one again.
Ilona wrote: "Welcome, new members! Please stop in and introduce yourselves. We're looking forward to getting to know you.If you don't know where to start, feel free to answer these questions:
- Where are you ..."
Hello all, or in my NY voice (What's good!?) I'm from Brooklyn NY (Williamsburg) to be exact. I'm also NEW to the goodreads site! So I'm looking for friends!! I'm a 48 year old mother of 4 ages 26, 23, 20 and 14 (Divorcee) no grandchildren yet I'm patiently waiting lol. I work for the Department of Education/ 11 years, and am in full-time ministry at my church (Dance Ministry). I hardly have time to breathe let alone read. But here I am!!!!
So if you enjoy reading Romance, Self-development, History, Christianity, Sci Fi and Educational books. We can be friends! Feel free to add me!
I found this group on my page when I signed up. It was the first group I joined.
My reading goal this year is 24 books. 2 books per month due to my busy schedule. Every year I'll add another book to the month!
Happy reading all !
Hi Paulette welcome! I am so glad that goodreads brought you to us. it looks like you read a variety of books that is great. We have lots of things for you to join please look around and jump right in. Happy reading and have fun.
Blagica wrote: "Hi Paulette welcome! I am so glad that goodreads brought you to us. it looks like you read a variety of books that is great. We have lots of things for you to join please look around and jump right..."Thank you Blagica!
Dawn wrote: "Hello there!I'm Dawn and I'm from Michigan, now residing in New Jersey.
I'm a wife & a WAHM of 2 precious blessings & 5 fur-babies (cats) that were all rescues.
I enjoy reading fiction, historica..."
Hi Dawn! Welcome I'm new too, good luck on reaching your 2018 goal!!
Katie wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Katie, and I'm really excited to have found such an active and encouraging group! I've signed up for a few challenges this year, but I really appreciate how open-ended this one is...."Hi Katie, I'm new to goodreads and this was the first group I came across as well!
Good luck with your goals this year! Mine is 24 books!
Kadijah Michelle wrote: "Hello all!Robbin and Maria! What's up neighbors? How are you enjoying the snow? I hope you love living in South Central PA as much as I do!
As always, I am overwhelmed by how international our g..."
Hi , I'm new here ! Welcome and have fun!
Maria wrote: "Hello, readers!My name is Maria, and I am from a small town in southern Pennsylvania, USA. I like to read almost anything, but my favorites are books involving magic or history (or both!). I also..."
Hi Maria, I'm new to both goodreads and this group! welcome and I hope you reach your goal!
Cecilia wrote: "Hello! I'm Cecilia and I'm from Ohio. I just saw this group when I was browsing and ended up joining on impulse. I picked up reading again a couple years ago after not really doing so for a few y..."
Hi Cecilia, I'm new to both goodreads and this group! welcome and I hope you reach your goal!
Ray wrote: "Hey! My name is Victoria/from Sweden...and I've started (renewed my account on Goodreads) in december 2017, and I'm planning to read at least 50 books in 2018. I can read more but I think 50 is goo..."Hi Victoria , I'm new to both goodreads and this group! welcome and I hope you reach your goal!
Weaverannie wrote: "Hello everyone. Today I found his group and have been reading messages. I must say I'm a bit overwhelmed by the number of messages, and don't expect I'll be able to read them all. But I'll try to k..."Hi , I'm new to both goodreads and this group! Wow 111 books Amazing!
Susy wrote: "Weaverannie wrote: "Hello everyone.Hi Weaverannie, welcome to the group!!
Today I found his group and have been reading messages. I must say I'm a bit overwhelmed by the number of messages, and ..."
Thank you for your message, Suzy. I'm receiving individual notifications, but think I'll change that te digest. I'll try to take part in the turning pages group (I've kept track of the number of pages I've read for several years now) and the ABC group.
I plan to read at least 70 books, bur probably that number will be increased.
There isn't always so much time to read, because I'm also a weaver (hence my 'weaverannie' name), spinner, dye fibers and yarn, make bobbin lace, knit and do a few other crafty things. Many of them I teach, so I'm kept busy.
Paulette wrote: "Weaverannie wrote: "Hello everyone. Today I found his group and have been reading messages. I must say I'm a bit overwhelmed by the number of messages, and don't expect I'll be able to read them al..."Yes: quite a lot, isn't it? More than ever before. These groups make you want to read more and more!
Hello everyone! My name is Judith and I am from Madrid, Spain but I live in the U.S. -Midwest.I love reading murder mystery and historical fiction. I also like romance novels... sometimes :)
I am glad to be here!
Where are you from? I am in North Carolina. What kinds of books do you like to read? I like a wide variety of topics, however, due to limited time I have resorted to listening to audiobooks during my daily commute to/from work and all in between. So far, so good.
How did you find our group? Tooling/Fooling around on Good Reads.
What's your reading goal? This year I set it for 15 books, but will more than likely up the goal because listening to audiobooks is a faster way to "read."
Hi, I'm Hana from Prague, Czech republic.I just found this group today while browsing on random people's profiles. To be honest I am usually not super active group member, especially if it's a giant group like this one, because the number of posts is just overwhelming. But I decided to give it a try anyways, I am especially interested in the buddy reads (last year I tried to find me a buddy and didn't know where to turn to).
I've been going through a massive reading slump for years while in Uni, I basically went from reading over hundred books to reading maybe 5 in a whole year, but finding goodreads, booktube and the community as a whole really helped me go from around 20 books (in 2014) to 60 books in the last years challenge. This year I put my goal to 40 books just to be on the safe side. Don't want to stress too much :).
I used to be a huge fantasy reader and I still ocasionally read fantasy/sci-fi, but more often from the YA genre, even tho I am not in the age group anymore for a few years (sue me :D). I read a lot of contemporary, but I'm trying to reach out to other genres as well. One day I want to read a book from every country in the world, but I am not working on this challenge for real tbh. It's more of a bucket list thing.
Shout out to those who read till the end :D
TLDR: Hana, 25, Czechia, YA, fantasy, here for the buddy reads.
Judith Echano Medina wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is Judith and I am from Madrid, Spain but I live in the U.S. -Midwest.I love reading murder mystery and historical fiction. I also like romance novels... sometimes :)
I am glad to be here."
Welcome to the group Judith! We're glad to have you. I hope you'll enjoy the group and everything it has to offer, like all the great challenges, the awesome group and buddy reads and much more. Just have a look around and see what interests you.
Have fun! And if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Judith Echano Medina wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is Judith and I am from Madrid, Spain but I live in the U.S. -Midwest.I love reading murder mystery and historical fiction. I also like romance novels... sometimes :)
I am..."
Hi Judith welcome! I love a good Mystery novel myself! I hope you find a challenge to love this year. We are so very happy to have you join us.
Spicedmama wrote: "Where are you from? I am in North Carolina. What kinds of books do you like to read? I like a wide variety of topics, however, due to limited time I have resorted to listening to audiobooks durin..."
Hi Spicedmama welcome to the group! I see you like to listen to books that's great. Do you have a favorite book you have listened to this year? There are tons of things to jump into, I hope you have a great time reading with all of us happy reading!
Spicedmama wrote: "Where are you from? I am in North Carolina. What kinds of books do you like to read? I like a wide variety of topics, however, due to limited time I have resorted to listening to audiobooks durin..."
Welcome Spicedmama!
How I wish I could listen to audiobooks! That would certainly help me get more books read. But (maybe because English isn't my first language) I can't concentrate on what they're saying, often don't even know what they're saying but most books I'm interested in aren't available in Dutch...
I hope you'll have fun participating! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask!!
Blagica wrote: "Spicedmama wrote: "Where are you from? I am in North Carolina. What kinds of books do you like to read? I like a wide variety of topics, however, due to limited time I have resorted to listening ..."
I am just jumping into audiobooks and so much of what I have been listening to are books I am revisiting [previously read]. Commuting early mornings, I am drawn to mysteries right now. They keep my attention well enough. Thanks for asking!
Hanča wrote: "Hi, I'm Hana from Prague, Czech republic.I just found this group today while browsing on random people's profiles. To be honest I am usually not super active group member, especially if it's a gia..."
Hi Hana welcome to the group! We are happy to have you join us. I am sorry to hear you have been in a reading slump but you have definitely come to the right place. There are Challenges, buddy reads and , group reads to keep you motivated and moving. Look around and don't hesitate if you need anything. Happy reading and best of luck to you
Spicedmama wrote: "Blagica wrote: "Spicedmama wrote: "Where are you from? I am in North Carolina. What kinds of books do you like to read? I like a wide variety of topics, however, due to limited time I have resort..."
you are welcome!
Hanča wrote: "Hi, I'm Hana from Prague, Czech republic.I just found this group today while browsing on random people's profiles. To be honest I am usually not super active group member, especially if it's a giant group like this one, because the number of posts is just overwhelming. But I decided to give it a try anyways, I am especially interested in the buddy reads (last year I tried to find me a buddy and didn't know where to turn to).
Welcome to the group Hanca! (I don't know how to write the right "c", sorry....
Buddy reads, I looove buddy reads!
Have a look at the buddy reads that are planned for this year:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...#
And if you want to suggest a book for a buddy read, you can do that here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
We also do twin reads where you get paired with 1 other member and you choose a book that is on both your TBR lists. You can sign up for February here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
And here are some general rules and questions about twin reads:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
I've been going through a massive reading slump for years while in Uni, I basically went from reading over hundred books to reading maybe 5 in a whole year, but finding goodreads, booktube and the community as a whole really helped me go from around 20 books (in 2014) to 60 books in the last years challenge. This year I put my goal to 40 books just to be on the safe side. Don't want to stress too much :).
Same here!
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.
I used to be a huge fantasy reader and I still ocasionally read fantasy/sci-fi, but more often from the YA genre, even tho I am not in the age group anymore for a few years (sue me :D).
I think everybody should read what he or she enjoys most so no, I won't sue you lol
Besides I think YA can be interesting for all ages (including mine ;p)
I read a lot of contemporary, but I'm trying to reach out to other genres as well. One day I want to read a book from every country in the world, but I am not working on this challenge for real tbh. It's more of a bucket list thing.
Shout out to those who read till the end :D
Shout back lol
TLDR: Hana, 25, Czechia, YA, fantasy, here for the buddy reads. "
Hope to see you at some of the buddy reads!
Have fun and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!!
Hi. My name is Ashley and I from Massachusetts in the United States. I read a lot of fiction mainly crime and murder and thrillers. Sometime I read other stuff. I set a number of books I wanted to read this year for the 2018 challenge and found the group by a link that showed up. I am planning on reading 53 books and so far I have read 4.
Ashley wrote: "Hi. My name is Ashley and I from Massachusetts in the United States. I read a lot of fiction mainly crime and murder and thrillers. Sometime I read other stuff. ..."Hi Ashley, welcome to the group! Lucky the link showed up when you entered your reading goal for the year. Glad to have you on board!
I read all kinds of genre but I really do love crime and thrillers (and mystery and horror and .... lol)!
Have a look around at everything this group has to offer and see what interests you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Hi everyone! My names Kaitlyn and I'm from New Mexico. I love reading from a lot of different genres like dystopian, fantasy, history, YA, thriller, horror, etc.I am new to Goodreads and wanted to join some groups to maybe make some friends and discuss our love for books as a lot of people around me don't read or find it boring. But I realized how many books are out there and couldn't help but be really excited to read as much I can. My current main interests in fantasy and history because I love the surrealism both of them that come from a new world and what use to be our world.
My current reading goal is 50 books because I want to make a dent in the number of books I own ^^;
Of course, I hope to surpass that goal and read as much as I can while developing better habits to read and enjoy the books I read.
I hope we all reach our goals and it's nice to meet all of you!
Kaitlyn wrote: "Hi everyone! My names Kaitlyn and I'm from New Mexico. I love reading from a lot of different genres like dystopian, fantasy, history, YA, thriller, horror, etc.I am new to Goodreads and wanted to join some groups to maybe make some friends and discuss our love for books as a lot of people around me don't read or find it boring. ... I hope we all reach our goals and it's nice to meet all of you!"
Hi Kaitlyn, welcome to the group! It's nice to meet you too!
I hope you'll enjoy the group and make lots of new friends to discuss your favourite reads. Won't be hard with over 15000 group members :)
Have fun and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!
Hi, I'm new here (apparently), as a reading addict I've always heard about Good Reads.
I look forward to conversing and making friends over here :)
Hi fellow readers,My name is Laura (everyone calls me Hutchy though). I'm from Wellington, New Zealand. I am huge fiction and classics fan but I am aiming to read beyond these genres this year.
My reading goal this year is 12, which is small compared to most members but I'll get there :) I read 10 last thinking after setting a goal of 17 so I'll see how I go.
All the best everyone!
Hutchy
Hello all. My name is Stacha, I live in the United States. I'm a full time student pursuing a Master's in professional writing (my undergrad was in creative writing). I love reading but really fell away from it in the last several years and am hoping to make time for it again. I joined the group as a way to hold me accountable to my goal of 52 books this year. I enjoy YA fiction the most, especially fantasy, but I also read memoirs, some non-fiction and science oriented, as well as fiction.
Sara wrote: "Hi, I'm new here (apparently), as a reading addict I've always heard about Good Reads.
I look forward to conversing and making friends over here :)"
Welcome Sara! I am so glad you decided to join our group. I think you are in great company with addicts alike. I hope you enjoy every book you read this year.
Hutch wrote: "Hi fellow readers,My name is Laura (everyone calls me Hutchy though). I'm from Wellington, New Zealand. I am huge fiction and classics fan but I am aiming to read beyond these genres this year.
..."
Hi Hutchy welcome to the group. if you are looking to branch out in different genres I suggest a yearly challenge that makes you Dig Deeper.
Here is the link
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
There are others you could join please have a look around if you have questions don't hesitate to ask and happy reading!
Stacha wrote: "Hello all. My name is Stacha, I live in the United States. I'm a full time student pursuing a Master's in professional writing (my undergrad was in creative writing). I love reading but really fell..."Welcome to the group Stacha! I wish you the best of luck with your Masters and your reading. I love memoirs in the last few years do you have one you would recommend?
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