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Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2018
John wrote: "Hello! I'm John from the Philippines. I'm hoping to get to know a lot of people in this group!My preferred books to read have evolved through time. Up until I was 18, I had read only YA books. Th..."
Welcome John so glad that you have joined us. The challenges here make the reading interesting I hope to see you jump.
Carrie wrote: "Hi there! I’m so excited to be part of the group. I’m originally from Kansas but currently live in Washington state with my husband and two boys. My favorite books are classic novels and history ..."'
Hi Carrie welcome to the group! I hope you enjoy your ear in books this year. Do you have a classic that you read every year?
Bri wrote: "Hi there! My name is Brianne and I am from Ontario, Canada. I joined Goodreads a few years ago to simply get new book ideas but haven't actually utilized the site until now! This group seemed the m..."Hi Brianne, welcome to the group! I think you've chosen a great group to join. I joined at the beginning of this year and have had a lot of fun with several challenges, awesome group and buddy reads and super friendly group members who are always willing to help and encourage you. I hope you will have the same experience!
Ashlee wrote: "Hi there! My name is Ashlee and I'm from Northwest Georgia in the United States. I joined Goodreads a while ago but just started using it again recently. I just finished up my Master's in Instructi..."Welcome to the group Ashlee! Hope you will enjoy some of the challenges it has to offer. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Raviteja wrote: "Hello, My name is Raviteja, and I live in Bangalore, India. Apart from reading, I also love photography (amateur), travelling, good conversations, watching movies and series...."
Welcome to the group Raviteja!
I would love to do more with photography, just can't seem to find the time! Also love travelling, watching movies and series.
As to reading together, you may want to join some of our buddy reads or perhaps the monthly group read! I'm a really fan of those. It's great reading together and discussing the amazing stories.
Anastasia wrote: "Hi all!My name is Ana and I’m from upstate New York in the US. I’ve had a goodreads account forever but just started using it. I’m really into young adult fantasy right now, but I also lie Dark fa..."
Welcome Ana, I hope you'll have a great time participating in this group. Have a look around at what it has to offer. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Sara wrote: "Hi, everyone! My name is Sara, and I’m from California. *waves*I found this group because I’ve been in search of as many ideas for reading challenges that I could find, and this here is exactly w..."
Welcome Sara!! *waves back from The Netherlands*
Sounds you have found just the group for you! Hope you will have a great time choosing and completing your challenges! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Hello all, My name is Leona and I live in Minnesota but was raised in Texas. I like to read historical fiction, especially Christian historical fiction. By reading I can always learn something. I also do genealogy, needlework and crochet.
Mani wrote: "Hi all, my name is Mani from UK. This is my very first time in joining an online group. I love reading but haven't been able to read as much as I used to which was usually 2 books a week. For 201..."
Hi Mani, welcome to the group!
Those are my favourite genres too next to fantasy! Hope you'll find some amazing reads. Maybe we get to read some of them together and discuss them at the buddy reads!
Abigail wrote: "Hallo, I'm Abigail. I live in New Jersey but I don't like to admit it. I like all kinds of books, provided they don't head-hop and the characters are usually sensible. I'm working on the 52 books..."
Hi Abigail, welcome to the group!
Yes, if you like lively discussions of books (and other stuff, see the Let's Chat thread) you have come to the right place. Hope you'll enjoy the group as much as I have in the past year! Maybe we'll get to (buddy) read and discuss some amazing reads together.
Joey wrote: "Hey there people... God I hope you are people... I am from a small town in Central Washington, USA. No...not that Washington, get a map, thats not even a state...look left...further left...now go u..."Welcome to the group Joey!
I must say, I don't have kids but even then, the Pet Sematary's cat is one cat I will never forget!
Victoria wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is Victoria and I am from England.Some of my favorite types of books to read include pretty much anything which is young adult but over the next year I am hoping to read m..."
Hi Victoria, welcome to the group!
That certainly makes sense!! Hope you'll enjoy the group and everything it has to offer while reaching your goal. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Soy un gato wrote: "Howdy you all,I'm from Spain. If I had to choose between one genre or another, it'd be a tough thing to do: drama, adventure, historical, scifi, horror, Victorian... I can't go for just one. I try..."
Welcome! Hope you'll enjoy the group as much as I have this past year. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
John wrote: "Hello! I'm John from the Philippines. I'm hoping to get to know a lot of people in this group!My preferred books to read have evolved through time. Up until I was 18, I had read only YA books. Th..."
Hi John, welcome to the group! If you participate actively I have no doubt you'll end up with a lot of friends who all love to read and discuss books together. Have a look at the challenges or maybe you would be interested in joining the monthly group read or some of the buddy reads! Just have a look around and see what interests you. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask!!
Carrie wrote: "Hi there! I’m so excited to be part of the group. I’m originally from Kansas but currently live in Washington state with my husband and two boys. My favorite books are classic novels and history ..."
Excited to have you Carrie! Hope you'll have a great time in this group! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Leona wrote: "Hello all, My name is Leona and I live in Minnesota but was raised in Texas. I like to read historical fiction, especially Christian historical fiction. By reading I can always learn something. I a..."Welcome to the group Leona! Hope you'll enjoy it as much as I have!
Hi, I'm Gem. I'm not new to the group, I joined in 2016 however due to some health issues and an unexpected surgery this past year I haven't read much the last have of the year. I vastly reduced the number of books for my annual reading challenge and didn't complete the other ones. I'm going to try again this year and hope I don't fall off the bandwagon again. I wanted to say thank you to the mods and members who so kindly showed me encouragement as I began setting up my member corner and goals for 2018. Your encourage means a lot.
We are happy to have you Gem. We will keep you from falling off the wagon don't you worry just give anyone here a shoot. I am glad you are doing better and I hope you enjoy your books this year.
Blagica wrote: "We are happy to have you Gem. We will keep you from falling off the wagon don't you worry just give anyone here a shoot. I am glad you are doing better and I hope you enjoy your books this year."Thank you!
Hi, I'm Aly. I've always enjoyed reading since I was little. I love fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal romance novels and my reading goal for 2018 is 25 books! I look forward to diving into books with other book lovers!
❀✿ Gem ✿❀ wrote: "Hi, I'm Gem. I'm not new to the group, I joined in 2016 however due to some health issues and an unexpected surgery this past year I haven't read much the last have of the year. I vastly reduced th..."Hi Gem, I'm glad to hear you're back. I really hope 2018 will be a better year for you, reading and health wise. If you need any encouragement, we'll be here! Are you interested in doing some group and buddy reads? They really have helped me rekindle my passion for reading after being in a reading slump for years.
Aly wrote: "Hi, I'm Aly. I've always enjoyed reading since I was little. I love fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal romance novels and my reading goal for 2018 is 25 books! I look forward to diving into b..."Hi Aly, welcome to the group! Hope you'll have an amazing time in this group! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
Susy wrote: "❀✿ Gem ✿❀ wrote: "Hi, I'm Gem. I'm not new to the group, I joined in 2016 however due to some health issues and an unexpected surgery this past year I haven't read much the last have of the year. I..."Fortunately I haven't lost my passion. I had surgery on my dominant hand and couldn't hold a book or my tablet comfortably. I am doing multiple group reads (and leading a few). I'm open to buddy reads but the selection would have to fit into my reading plan for the year.
Hi Everyone :) My name is Julia from West Lombok, Indonesia.
I'd like to read sci-fiction, romantic, thriller, mystery and psychology. I always trying to buy a book, b'cos if I borrow it, it's really hard for me to give it back :D
I find this group by search at Community menu on top, and this is my only and my first group. I want to meet and discus to people who talking to new book and who have many book target to read.
This year, I try to read a book per month, and for next year I want to read 2 books per month which is means 24 book for 2018.
Nice to meet you guys ^^,
Hello! I'm Cassie, a full time teacher from New Hampshire. I most enjoy reading historical fiction and/or non-fiction but have been known to thoroughly enjoy young adult fiction as well. I am trying to branch out of my normal reading habits a bit and try some new topics or genres. I recently joined a book club at the school I work at, so hopefully that will help keep me on track with my reading goals!My goal for 2018 is to beat my number in 2017 (9 so far, I might hit 10 before New Years). I would like to read at least one book per month, but that doesn't always happen during the school year.
Cassie wrote: "Hello! I'm Cassie, a full time teacher from New Hampshire. I most enjoy reading historical fiction and/or non-fiction but have been known to thoroughly enjoy young adult fiction as well. I am tryin..."hi Cassie welcome! First off I want to thank you for teaching one of the most unappreciated jobs around. That being said I wish you the best of luck with your goals this year, the challenges tend to help me with my yearly goals have a look around.
Margaret wrote: "Hi, I'm Margaret from southside Virginia (that means I can walk to the North Carolina line from my house).I've been in this group for a while, but seldom post. I'll try - again - to be more activ..."
Hi Margaret! Welcome to the group once again, I am so glad to see you being active. We have challenges that deal with nonfiction I hope to see you join.
Julia wrote: "Hi Everyone :) My name is Julia from West Lombok, Indonesia.
I'd like to read sci-fiction, romantic, thriller, mystery and psychology. I always trying to buy a book, b'cos if I borrow it, it's ..."
Hi Julia, welcome to the group! If you want to discuss books with people who also have a love for reading, then you have come to the right place! I hope you will enjoy it as much as I have. Have a look around at all the group has to offer and see what interests you. If you have any questions, just ask!
Cassie wrote: "Hello! I'm Cassie, a full time teacher from New Hampshire. I most enjoy reading historical fiction and/or non-fiction but have been known to thoroughly enjoy young adult fiction as well. I am tryin..."Welcome to the group Cassie! If you enjoy reading and discussing books together with other people, you might enjoy our monthly group and buddy reads. Have a look around, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Margaret wrote: "Hi, I'm Margaret from southside Virginia (that means I can walk to the North Carolina line from my house).I've been in this group for a while, but seldom post. I'll try - again - to be more activ..."
Hi Margaret, welcome back! Hope you'll have lots of fun participating. Will be looking out for your posts :)
Hi everyone, my name is Hannah and I am from Horsham in West Sussex, UK. I love reading but always want to read more so I set my own personal challenge in 2017 of 50 books, I am two away from meeting my target. I wanted to build on this for 2018 and I came across this group which I hope will help but I also wanted to chat with like minded bookworms about books I am reading and join in the monthly challenge.
I love reading the classics, crime and detective fiction and historical romances. My favourite books include (but not limited to), The Moonstone, Jane Eyre, His Dark Materials trilogy, War and Peace, The Mysterious Mr Quin, Persuasion, The Infernal Devices trilogy, The Portrait, The Paris Winter, The Daughter of Time, Shades of Grey, The Woman he Loved Before.
I hope to discuss lots of books with everyone going forward.
Hannah xx
Hannah wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Hannah and I am from Horsham in West Sussex, UK. I love reading but always want to read more so I set my own personal challenge in 2017 of 50 books, I am two away from mee..."
Hi Hannah, welcome to the group! It sounds like you have come to the right place. We love to read and discuss books together. Check out our monthly group and buddy reads; you can also sign up for Twin reads. Sounds like you have a broad interest in books/genres, so I think there will be lots of possibilities.
Just have a look around and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
Hi, My name is Muna and I'm a trainiee teacher from London. I started my reading journey when I was 15 years old and since then, I have read a variety of books. I found out that I have an eclectic taste when it comes to the kind of books that I like to read. I haven't really met anyone who likes to read as much as I do which is a shame really.
I've come across this page today and I thought that it would be really great to meet some like minded people to share book reviews with and recommend some great books to each other!
I look forward to all future discussions.
Take care :)
Hey guys so I thought I would introduce myself, my name is Ashleigh and I am a student from Scotland. I adore both movies and books and read a mixture of everything however I tend to read more fantasy and romance to anything else. I do also have a wordpress blog in which I post full book reviews and my thoughts on them. My goal for 2018 is to read 25 books as well and in a wide range of styles
Muna wrote: "Hi, My name is Muna and I'm a trainiee teacher from London. I started my reading journey when I was 15 years old and since then, I have read a variety of books. I found out that I have an eclectic..."
Hi Muna, welcome to the group! I think you have come to the right place and that you'll find a lot of people in this group who love to read as much as you do! :)
Hope you will have a lot of fun participating. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Ashleigh wrote: "Hey guys so I thought I would introduce myself, my name is Ashleigh and I am a student from Scotland. I adore both movies and books and read a mixture of everything however I tend to read more fant..."Hi Ashleigh, welcome to the group! I love both movies and books as well, have an unlimited pass for the cinema, so I go quite often.
Hope you'll enjoy the group as much as I did this past year; have a look around and see what interests you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Kim here from Cheshire, England (just between Manchester and Liverpool). Married with two teenage books and a pain in the rear husband who cut into my reading time.In 2017 I read just over 200 books so I'll aim for that next year. I read anything that takes my fancy though love sci fi, paranormal, cozy mystery and crime. I read mainly on my Kobo which goes everywhere with me.
I'll try to update regularly but won't promise.
Susy wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Hey guys! I'm Lisa and I'm from the NetherlandsI don't really have a favourite genre. But I mostly like contemporary fantasy and basically just any story with an interesting plot/sto..."
Where abouts in the NL. I love Delft and try to get there as often as possble and I have a friend who lives in the north of the country.
Dodau wrote: "Kim here from Cheshire, England (just between Manchester and Liverpool). Married with two teenage books and a pain in the rear husband who cut into my reading time.In 2017 I read just over 200 boo..."
Welcome to the group Kim! Wow, over 200 books read while your husband and kids cut into your reading time... Wonder how much you would read otherwise! Quite impressive I must say!
You don't promise to update, does that mean you won't be joining any of the challenges? Or the monthly group/buddy reads?
Wishing you good luck on your goal & happy reading!
Dodau wrote: "Where abouts in the NL. I love Delft and try to get there as often as possble and I have a friend who lives in the north of the country. "I live in Amsterdam :)
Laurie wrote: "Hi all! After graduating back in 2015 with my Master's in English Lit, I was so burnt out that I stopped reading completely. I desperately want to get back into reading so I'm joining the 2018 chal..."Hi Laurie, welcome to the group! After having been in a reading slump it is always a challenge to get back to it. I believe you have come to the right place though! This group has so much to offer to help you get back into it: a lot of great challenges to choose from, interesting and fun group & buddy reads and super friendly fellow readers who can really encourage you to hang in there. It helped me a lot in this past year and I have become a real fan of this group :) I hope you'll have the same experience.
Just have a look around and see what interests you. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask!
Hi I am from Nevada. I love all kinds of fiction, but love a good mystery. I also read history (especially WWI) and enjoy a good autobiography. I joined the 2017 reading challenge in the late summer and rushed to get 25 books read. I didn't want to miss out this upcoming year so I searched the Good Reads website until I found the 2018 group. I would like to read 50 books this year (okay, still flexing my reading muscles)
Hello Everyone! I am Kaleigh and I am from Ottawa, Canada. I have been on Goodreads for a long time but this is the first time I have really joined a group. I joined the group because I was interested in expanding into a more diverse range of books to read in the new year and people suggested the Popsugar 2018 challenge. I looked up the challenge and it brought me to this community.
I like to read basically everything, I go wherever my mood takes me. I am a huge comic book nerd though, my interests there are mainly surrounding female protagonists. Last year my reading goal was 46 books and I surpassed that, this year I hope to read 61 books.
Hello Everyone. My name is Juliet, and I am from Belize in Central America. I just love reading just about everything. In 2018, I wanted to expand into some of the areas that I have been reading much of - such as science fiction/fantasy, books from foreign authors (especially about countries I would like to know more about), and some classics. I came across this group while browsing goodreads. I was looking for a group on reading challenges that I could join to keep motivated, as well as keep track of what I've read. My goal is to read 150 books in 2018. I already see that several others have the same goal, so I am pretty excited.
Best of luck everyone! Looking forward to hearing about the books you all are reading.
Kristin wrote: "Welcome, Jill! Like you, I discovered the joy of audiobooks on my long work commute. I no longer commute to work, which has been nice, but I admit I miss my audiobooks. I wish you a year of great r..."Hi Kristin, You sound a lot like me. Audiobooks became a way for me to keep up with books, especially during long commutes. I also plugged in when exercising too.
Hello fellow readers! I'm Rekha from London. I just joined the group yesterday and added my 52 book challenge to the challenge board. Already I'm very glad that I joined as I've had some great supportive comments from others :-) So thank you for having me!
I actually started reading a book a week in September and I blog about it every Monday on my book review blog www.52goodbooks.com Do drop by to see what I'm up to. I look forward to seeing what everyone is reading in the coming year!
All the best everyone,
Rekha
Hello, I'm Loay from Egypt. I like to read lots of different genres but mainly mystery, drama, history-related and science books. My 2018 challenge will be to read not less than 30 books. Hopefully, I will be able to do so as I have a lot of free time on my way to and from college.
I joined this group to get motivated about achieving my goal and getting to know new friends.
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I'm from Spain. If I had to choose between one genre or another, it'd be a tough thing to do: drama, adventure, historical, scifi, horror, Victorian... I can't go for just one. I try..."
Good luck in 2018! I wish I could talk all those languages with you but only speak English and Macedonian.