Welcome Thread & Introductions

[Cyn]

Hello everyone :) My name's Cyn, i'm 22 next month. I'm an avid reader and thankful that my younger sister shares the hobby^^ I've lived in the same house in California my whole life and have never traveled outside the US .-. My favorite genres are post-apocalyptic and YA distopian but I'll read most anything! Nice to meet y'all

[tiffany]

Cyn wrote: "Hello everyone :) My name's Cyn, i'm 22 next month. I'm an avid reader and thankful that my younger sister shares the hobby^^ I've lived in the same house in California my whole life and have never..."

hi dere! i wish my brother actively liked reading too 😂 he's more of a gamer i guess :/

[Nikki ~ The Nocturnal Bookworm]

Cyn wrote: "Hello everyone :) My name's Cyn, i'm 22 next month. I'm an avid reader and thankful that my younger sister shares the hobby^^ I've lived in the same house in California my whole life and have never..."

Welcome to the group Cyn.

[Ainhoareadsbooks]

Hi I’m Ainhoa and I live in Spain. I’m a feminist, book lover and I love to draw. My favorite book is the book thief by Markus Zusak, my favorite movie is Mrs. Doubtfire and my favorite show is Stranger things

[Ainhoareadsbooks]

BTW my favorite genres are fantasy/magical realism , contemporary and mysteries. I also enjoy historical fiction if it’s good

[Laura]

Hi, everyone! I love videogames, korean drama and books.
My favorite genres are romance, fantasy and thriller.
I'm Italian and I'm learning english, reading native books help a lot, but I'm taking class too. Please forgive my mistakes!

[Teresa Faliq ☼]

Hi all! my name is Teresa and I live in Florida. My favorite genres are fantasy/sci-fi/contemporary... but I also want to explore new books and genres :)
this group looks like a lot of fun and I’m excited to be joining! ^^ besides reading, l like to write, do art and sing :3

also, thank you kazually for inviting me to join this group!

[Nikki ~ The Nocturnal Bookworm]

Welcome to the group Ainhoa, Poia, and Teresa!

Teresa wrote: "Hi all! my name is Teresa and I live in Florida. My favorite genres are fantasy/sci-fi/contemporary... but I also want to explore new books and genres :)
this group looks like a lot of fun and I’m..."

I'm glad you joined! Exploring new genres is fun!



Poia wrote: "Hi, everyone! I love videogames, korean drama and books.
My favorite genres are romance, fantasy and thriller.
I'm Italian and I'm learning english, reading native books help a lot, but I'm taking..."

I think your English is great! It's really cool that you are working on learning a different language, I've always wanted to learn a new language. I took some Japanese in college but didn't really have anyone to practice with outside of class and have forgotten most of it :/



Ainhoareadsbooks wrote: "Hi I’m Ainhoa and I live in Spain. I’m a feminist, book lover and I love to draw. My favorite book is the book thief by Markus Zusak, my favorite movie is Mrs. Doubtfire and my favorite show is Str...
BTW my favorite genres are fantasy/magical realism , contemporary and mysteries. I also enjoy historical fiction if it’s good"

Mrs. Doubt fire is a great movie! I also love it! What are some of your favorite magical realism books? I've wanted to branch out into the genre but have had trouble finding where to start.

[[deleted user]]

Hello everyone! I’m dashofmagic and I love all books, but especially Fantasy and YA. Kazually invited me (thanks btw!) and I’m excited to be here!

[Nikki ~ The Nocturnal Bookworm]

dashofmagic wrote: "Hello everyone! I’m dashofmagic and I love all books, but especially Fantasy and YA. Kazually invited me (thanks btw!) and I’m excited to be here!"

Welcome to the group :D

[Hana]

Welcome everybody!!

I'm Hana, I'm from the US, and I'm 21.

I read a little bit of everything, but I particularly love horror, womens fiction, literary fiction, contemporary fiction, sci fi, fantasy, lgbt+, science nonfiction, & poetry!!

Besides reading, I like to blog, sleep, watch vines, & play games!

Happy to be here! <3

[Nikki ~ The Nocturnal Bookworm]

Hana wrote: "Welcome everybody!!

I'm Hana, I'm from the US, and I'm 21.

I read a little bit of everything, but I particularly love horror, womens fiction, literary fiction, contemporary fiction, sci fi, fan..."

Welcome to the group Hana! What type of games do you like to play?

[Kally]

Hello, all! I'm Kally, 28, from the Pacific Northwest(top left corner), USA.

When faced with an entire bookstore, you'll find me in the arts & crafts or sci-fi & fantasy sections. However, at a library, I will randomly wander the shelves. I DO judge books by their covers and thus have read all kind of things. I enjoy dabbling in most genes.

I am a crafter, snailmail fan, duck-owner, traveler, museum-worker, cusping Gemini-Taurus girl. I also enjoy board/video gaming and someday hiking if my sprained ankle ever lets me.

[Nikki ~ The Nocturnal Bookworm]

Welcome to the group Kally! What kind of museum do you work at (art, history, children’s, science, etc)? I loooooove museums and have always thought it would be cool to work at one.

[Kally]

Nikki (Nyx) wrote: "What kind of museum do you work at ?"
It's a local community museum, so it's a little of everything; generally history, though. I enjoy working here because I get to do a little bit of everything and the oddest/most interesting people visit museums.

[Leandra]

Hi! I'm Leandra. I grew up on sci fi/fantasy books and still primarily reads that along with more non-fiction (alot of true crime and science stuff), mystery, and literary fiction.
My other book group sort of fizzled out, and this looked like a great one to join :)

[Nikki ~ The Nocturnal Bookworm]

Welcome to the group :D

I’ve been wanting to start reading more true crime myself lately, especially after listening to a lot more true crime podcasts over the past year.

[Jenny]

Nikki (Nyx) wrote: "Welcome to the group :D

I’ve been wanting to start reading more true crime myself lately, especially after listening to a lot more true crime podcasts over the past year."

I read Mindhunter recently, which the Netflix series was based on. If you have not read or seen it, I recommend doing so. It is about the beginning of the FBI behavioral science unit.

[Nikki ~ The Nocturnal Bookworm]

Jenny wrote: "Nikki (Nyx) wrote: "Welcome to the group :D

I’ve been wanting to start reading more true crime myself lately, especially after listening to a lot more true crime podcasts over the past year."

I r..."

I’ll hve to check it out I’ve been meaning to watch the Netflix series once work stops eating my life. But reading is a little more easy for me to squeeze in.

[Leandra]

Nikki (Nyx) wrote: "Welcome to the group :D

I’ve been wanting to start reading more true crime myself lately, especially after listening to a lot more true crime podcasts over the past year."

I'll be Gone in the Dark is very topical (they just caught the guy!), and is excellently written

[iluvstrangerthings]

hi, my name is angie. :)) i’m thirteen years old, and i’m currently almost done with my eighth grade year at school. next year i’ll be attending high school, which i’m not too excited for..

i enjoy reading young adult books. my favorite books i’ve read would have to be the fault in our stars, the hunger games trilogy, and the outsiders.

i don’t read as much as most people here, but i do enjoy it. i also like watching netflix, especially stranger things lol, and i dance. :))

[Nikki ~ The Nocturnal Bookworm]

Hi Angie! Welcome to the group :)

[S Roberta]

Jenny wrote: "Hello all. My name is Jenny, I am 52, and live in Phoenix, AZ, where I own a picture framing shop.
I read mainly fiction in any genre as long as it is well written and engaging. I have been readin..."

At 63, I am probably the oldest here. My name is Roberta and I am a special education teacher in Tucson, AZ.

[Jenny]

Hi all!
I have not been on this thread for a few months- sorry.
Welcome to the new members, young and not as young!
Susan, you may be the oldest here, and I am probably the second oldest. All that means is that we have more books to recommend to everyone else!

Also, is it as disgustingly hot in Tucson as it is here in Phoenix? Not planning any outdoor activities today.

All new members, please join a challenge or two. There are a couple of pretty easy ones in this group. The Genre exploration challenge is looking for more members, for example. It is a spell it out challenge that follows a different genre every month. Not that you have to only read the books from that genre, there are just point benefits if you do.

Also, We read all the pages, is silly fun. As a group, among those who have posted, we have read a ridiculous amount of pages so far this year.

Anyway, have fun, and again, welcome.

[S Roberta]

Jenny wrote: "Hi all!
I have not been on this thread for a few months- sorry.
Welcome to the new members, young and not as young!
Susan, you may be the oldest here, and I am probably the second oldest. All that..."
Thank you. I doubt that I will join any reading challenges since I have over 400 books on my 'to read' list. I just added another one today. I usually read a few pages in bed before going to sleep and sometimes I listen to audio books in my car. I've gone to the Tucson Festival of Books ever since it started and allow myself to buy one book each year, which I never read. They're for when I get stranded on a small tropical island with no library. Cheers.

[Nikki ~ The Nocturnal Bookworm]

Susan wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Hello all. My name is Jenny, I am 52, and live in Phoenix, AZ, where I own a picture framing shop.
I read mainly fiction in any genre as long as it is well written and engaging. I ha..."

Welcome to the group, and hey that challenge could be incentive to attack your to read list! You wouldn't have to be adding books just looking for books on your existing to read list that would fit the challenge if you wanted :)

[Ian]

Hello, I'm Ian...I live in Australia...often find myself picking up stray dogs....and love reading.
I'll probably post random links to music I love and maybe talk about books a little.
I mostly read romance and I guess 90% of the books I read are written by women and about women. I avoid books that are overly violent (which is why I tend to read romance).

I hate the word "very" but I love ellipses.

[Saraya]

Hello, my name is Saraya (or Raya) and I live in Australia. I have been reading since I could talk practically. I love any genre of books, but especially fantasy, YA, mystery, historical fiction and contemporary. Which is pretty much every genre, I now realise. 😋 Looking forward to being a part of this group!

[Elizabeth]

Hello, my name's Elizabeth and I'm 22. I live in western North Carolina, and I just graduated from college, so I'm still looking for a job!

This book club is perfect for me because I love to read a bit of everything, but my favorite genres are sci fi, fantasy, historical fiction, contemporary fiction, YA, comics/graphic novels, memoirs, nonfiction and travel memoirs. I really do love everything! Reading has always been my escape, and I love to learn, so I try to mix it up.

I spend the rest of my time keeping up to date with movies/TV shows, updating my bookstagram, thrifting, hiking, baking, writing, exploring, and volunteering at my local library. I'm excited to start participating in this club!

[Nikki ~ The Nocturnal Bookworm]

Welcome, Ian, Saraya, and Elizabeth! Glad to have you :D

[Nikki ~ The Nocturnal Bookworm]

Hb wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm HB☺ I like to read a little bit of everything and I've never joined a book club or group of any kind. I have so many books I have not yet read but I still often have a difficult ti..."

Welcome HB, So glad you decided to join! I'm the same way so very indecisive about what to read next.

[Julia]

Hello, my name is Julia and I love to read almost any genre. My favorite fiction genre is horror, and my favorite nonfiction genre is history. I love gardening, crafts, the great outdoors, music, and way too many other fun things that take up more of my time than they should.

I routinely double-shelve all my books and I'd thought that was weird of me until I found out almost everybody else does it too, lol.

[Mystic Orange]

Welcome Julia.

[Julia]

Thanks!

[Nikki ~ The Nocturnal Bookworm]

Julia wrote: "Hello, my name is Julia and I love to read almost any genre. My favorite fiction genre is horror, and my favorite nonfiction genre is history. I love gardening, crafts, the great outdoors, music, a..."

Welcome Julia, we are actually doing horror for october and I just put the polls up if you want to get in your vote :) I alos love reading non-fiction history as well if you ever want to buddy read anything let me know sounds like we like similiar stuff!

[Julia]

Thanks, Nikki!

[Arin]

Hi guys, I'm Arin! I'm a freshman at a small women's college in Virginia where I'm planning to double major in history and classical studies. I'm a total Latin nerd and have a special place in my heart for well done mythology retellings. I mainly read YA, but I am trying to read more genres, so I figured this group would be perfect for me. I can't wait to read and discuss with you guys!!

[Nikki ~ The Nocturnal Bookworm]

Arin ⭐ wrote: "Hi guys, I'm Arin! I'm a freshman at a small women's college in Virginia where I'm planning to double major in history and classical studies. I'm a total Latin nerd and have a special place in my h..."

Welcome to the group! Glad you joined and look forward to discussing books with you as well :)

[Sam]

Hi, I'm Sam. I'm 29 and live in Wisconsin. I work full time for my local government and in my free time I read, make candles, cook, and make booktube videos. I mainly read sci-fi, some fantasy, classics/modern classics (especially banned books), show biz stories, and comics. I'm married to someone I've known since high school and I'm a proud cat mom.

[Nikki ~ The Nocturnal Bookworm]

Sam wrote: "Hi, I'm Sam. I'm 29 and live in Wisconsin. I work full time for my local government and in my free time I read, make candles, cook, and make booktube videos. I mainly read sci-fi, some fantasy, cla..."

Welcome to the group :) I also love to cook, what are some of your favorite things to make?

[Shelby]

Hello! My name is Shelby. I'm 26 years old and reside in Napa, California with my boyfriend and black cat.

I'm not picky about book genres, but would have to say I most enjoy Historical Fiction, Memoirs, and Thriller/Horror. Oh and anything involving vampires really. :)

[Danni The Girl]

Hi!
Thanks for adding me to join the group

I’m Danni I’m from England.

I’m kinda new to all this stuff. Can you explain to me how it all works. Looks like you have chats within chats?

It doesn’t help that I’m terrible with technology 😂 I literally live in the Stone Age

[Amber]

Hi! I'm Amber I'm 29 years old and live in Texas. I'm currently a stay at home mom and i love to read! I usually read just about everything! I have 7 children and two dog, Coco and Godzilla.

[Nikki ~ The Nocturnal Bookworm]

Shelby wrote: "Hello! My name is Shelby. I'm 26 years old and reside in Napa, California with my boyfriend and black cat.

I'm not picky about book genres, but would have to say I most enjoy Historical Fiction, M..."

Welcome to the group Shelby! Next month is actually horror so if you haven't voted yet I would check out the polls :)

Danni The Girl wrote: "Hi!
Thanks for adding me to join the group

I’m Danni I’m from England.

I’m kinda new to all this stuff. Can you explain to me how it all works. Looks like you have chats within chats?

It doe..."

No problem! The main things is we have books of the month every month and there is a specific genre every month. But there are also various challenges and fun bookish discussion if you want to join in on those. This guide to the group thread has links to all the major things in the group with a description of what they are if that helps.

Amber wrote: "Hi! I'm Amber I'm 29 years old and live in Texas. I'm currently a stay at home mom and i love to read! I usually read just about everything! I have 7 children and two dog, Coco and Godzilla."

Welcome to the group. I was actually born in Texas and lived there almost my whole life. I've been in Louisiana for about 2 years but may be moving back in the near future.

[Alissa]

Hello! My name is Alissa and I live in Buffalo, NY but my family and I are planning a move to Florida in the next few months. I'm a married 36 yr old nerd =) I have 2 girls (5 &3), a 9 yr old Puggle and a 5 yr old pain in the butt orange cat. I work in the banking industry (zzzzzz)

I am a huge Potterhead, as well as Friends, Buffy, Disney & all things Stephen King. He and Kristin Hannah are my favorite authors. Other than that, I love reading psychological thrillers, horror, YA, chick lit, cozy mysteries, true crime, memoirs, nonfiction, magical realism.... pretty much everything!! =) The only 2 genres I'm iffy on are romance and sci-fi but I will give any book a chance if its recommended highly enough.

Glad to be here!

[Nikki ~ The Nocturnal Bookworm]

Alissa wrote: "Hello! My name is Alissa and I live in Buffalo, NY but my family and I are planning a move to Florida in the next few months. I'm a married 36 yr old nerd =) I have 2 girls (5 &3), a 9 yr old Puggl..."

Welcome to the group! Hope things go smoothly with your move. I'm about to be moving myself.

[Yara]

Hi there! I'm Yara, 20 years old and I'm from Ukraine. Reading is my hobby since teenage years, I like different genres. I also really enjoy watching movies, especially horrors and art house movies and I'm currently learning digital drawing.

[Mystic Orange]

Welcome Yara. I love your name by the way.

[Yara]

Thanks, Rumell!

[Nikki ~ The Nocturnal Bookworm]

Yara wrote: "Hi there! I'm Yara, 20 years old and I'm from Ukraine. Reading is my hobby since teenage years, I like different genres. I also really enjoy watching movies, especially horrors and art house movies..."

Welcome to the group! Glad you joined :)