Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2018!

[Catspjamas]

Blagica, I read a wonderful book, "Love Saves the Day". It's written from the perspective of Prudence, a cat, who lived with Sarah, the lady who rescued her. One day, Sarah doesn't return home, and Prudence goes to live with Sarah's daughter, Laura and her new husband. I highly recommend it, even though it made me cry at times.

[Christine]

WELCOME EVERYONE!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Catspjamas wrote: "Blagica, I read a wonderful book, "Love Saves the Day". It's written from the perspective of Prudence, a cat, who lived with Sarah, the lady who rescued her. One day, Sarah doesn't return home, and..."

That sounds good thank you for the recommendation!

[Jenny]

Hi my name is Jenny. I'm a mother of 2 year old twin girls which take up most of my time lol. But I try to make time to read everyday after they go to bed. I'm from Kentucky. I started a small book club for me and my friends which I'm really proud of. We all take turns choosing a book for the group to read and then discuss so we all end up reading books that we probably would not have read on our own. Every year I set a reading goal of 25 books because a long time ago I either read or heard somewhere that if a person reads at least 25 books a year, they are considered well read.

[Michele]

hi
i just joined a few weeks ago and i'm working out how to navigate this site. not that easy!
anyhow, i'm returning to reading after many years and many health problems but now i can focus on my books although my health problems persist - grrr
yah for reading! great website. i choose my books for winning literary prizes; also some on the gr challenge list. it is lovely to 'meet' you all!

xx

[Blagica , Challenges]

Jenny wrote: "Hi my name is Jenny. I'm a mother of 2 year old twin girls which take up most of my time lol. But I try to make time to read everyday after they go to bed. I'm from Kentucky. I started a small book..."

Hi Jenny welcome to the group super excited to have you join us. I will say that while reading is important enjoy your time with the girls my niece is three and I always feel like there is so much to miss. I think 25 is a great goal do you have a book you can't wait to read? There is lots to do so join the fun and happy reading.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Michele wrote: "hi
i just joined a few weeks ago and i'm working out how to navigate this site. not that easy!
anyhow, i'm returning to reading after many years and many health problems but now i can focus on my..."

Hi Michele welcome to you. You will find that this site is easier to navigate once you give it some time. If you need help let us know. I am sorry that your health gives you a hard time I hope it gets better. Please join what looks like fun to you and take your time and ask questions if you need to. Welcome again best of luck with your goal.

[Brittany]

Jenny wrote: "Hi my name is Jenny. I'm a mother of 2 year old twin girls which take up most of my time lol. But I try to make time to read everyday after they go to bed. I'm from Kentucky. I started a small book..."

Welcome to the group. Have you thought of listening to any audiobooks? Might get you some extra “reading” time while you’re driving or doing things around the house. I just got into listening this year and even though I still physically read more than I listen I’ve found that I enjoy them quite a bit.

[Jenny]

Brittany wrote: "Jenny wrote: "Hi my name is Jenny. I'm a mother of 2 year old twin girls which take up most of my time lol. But I try to make time to read everyday after they go to bed. I'm from Kentucky. I starte..."

Yes I like listening to audio books while I drive. I travel to 5 counties for my job so I spend a lot of time on the road. I go through spells of listening to music all the time and then getting tired of that and listening to audio books. I find that I have to really like the narrator's voice though to make it through an audio book.

[Cam]

Good evening all!

My name is Cameron, and I'm 22 from southern Texas. I like to read anything I can get my hands on, preferably fiction but I also enjoy a good nonfiction if the topic interests me. That means though that I'm also open to any recommendations from anyone!

I was looking for a book club in which I could relentlessly talk about books at length, I'm a slight bookaholic, and I found this group through the book club tab on the group page.

My current reading goal for the year is 120 books, meaning reading 10 books a month. Life got a little crazy a month ago and put me about 15 books behind though, so this is also me currently playing catch up.

It's good to meet y'all and I hope that we can talk book soon!

[Christine]

WELCOME EVERYONE!

[Paris]

Hello everyone! I realize I'm late to the 2018 reading challenge but I do set a reading challenge every year and am thrilled to find others who do as well. I live in New York City and read on average 100 books a year, which is always my yearly goal too. I'm making progress towards my goal this year and am fully confident I'll reach it. I read a lot of fiction but like nonfiction too if it grabs me and isn't too dry. As I'm starting a business in 2018 I have been reading a lot of business books this year which is a whole new category for me but I love learning something new.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Cameron wrote: "Good evening all!

My name is Cameron, and I'm 22 from southern Texas. I like to read anything I can get my hands on, preferably fiction but I also enjoy a good nonfiction if the topic interests me..."

Hi Cameron welcome to the group happy to have you. I Just finished Fail Until You Don't it is nonfiction/self help but really funny. We have lots to do here. If you want to talk about books on top of our challenges we have group and buddy reads. Please look around and join us. As far as being behind I wouldn't worry about the number as long as you are having fun.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Paris wrote: "Hello everyone! I realize I'm late to the 2018 reading challenge but I do set a reading challenge every year and am thrilled to find others who do as well. I live in New York City and read on avera..."

Welcome Paris! I will say that it is better late then never. I find that nonfiction is easier to read if the author is reading it. How far along are you with your 100 books? I hope that you have a blast here with us please let us know if you need anything.

[AJ]

Hello! I had an informal reading challenge since January of this year, so I'm glad to be active on Goodreads and a part of this group! I'm from South Carolina and love all types of books, but have a soft spot for fiction (historical fiction), nonfiction (memoirs/biographies) and thrillers. This is my first time joining a group so I'm excited to link up with other book lovers. Open to absolutely any recommendations as I pursue my 51+ book challenge.

[Christine]

WELCOME PARIS AND ARIANA!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Ariana wrote: "Hello! I had an informal reading challenge since January of this year, so I'm glad to be active on Goodreads and a part of this group! I'm from South Carolina and love all types of books, but have ..."

Hi Ariana welcome to the group so happy you found us! I think you will have tons of fun here with us we are all a friendly bunch here. I see that you like recommendations I just finished Fail Until You Don't and Bring Me Back both good. Please look around join the fun and let us know if you need anything.

[AJ]

Blagica wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Hello! I had an informal reading challenge since January of this year, so I'm glad to be active on Goodreads and a part of this group! I'm from South Carolina and love all types of b..."

Thank you for the recommendations and warm welcome! :D

[Li'l Owl]

Hello everyone, I'm Owl.
I'm a challenge junkie. There, I said it! 😊
Like many of you I'm passionate about everything books, especially doing challenges as it gives me a plan as to what to read next from teetering tower of tbr books!
A tiny bit about met that isn't in my profile: I'm a lighthearted owl with a keen sense of humor, the upbeat clean, sometimes silly, and fun type, not the other kind, whatever it's called. I really enjoy sharing all things books with other readers and enjoy seeing what everyone else is reading (this is partly why I'll still have books to read when I'm 101 years old.

This group looks very fun and is stacked with delightful challenges. It's nice to meet you! 🦉

So once I'm cleared for take off by the moderators, I'd like to sign up for some challenges!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Ariana wrote: "Blagica wrote: "Ariana wrote: "Hello! I had an informal reading challenge since January of this year, so I'm glad to be active on Goodreads and a part of this group! I'm from South Carolina and lov..."

My pleasure

[Blagica , Challenges]

Li'l Owl wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm Owl.
I'm a challenge junkie. There, I said it! 😊
Like many of you I'm passionate about everything books, especially doing challenges as it gives me a plan as to what to read ne..."


Welcome let me be the first to tell you you are cleared join what ever you like. We have 14 yearly challenges that you still have time to jump in on. Humor is always welcome we are all super friendly please look around and let us know if you need anything. Best of luck with your reading and welcome again.

[Li'l Owl]

Thank you so much, Blagcia! We've got lots of books in common! How do you pronounce your name? It's very different!
=o)

[Courtney]

Hi everyone! My name is Courtney and I am from Utah. I love to read so I looked around for some different group suggestions here on Goodreads and came upon this one! It sounded kind of fun, so I decided to join. I like reading all kinds of different books and don’t have a specific favorite genre. However, lately I have mostly been reading fiction and psychology books! My gpa for this year is to read at least 60 books and I am almost halfway to that goal.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Li'l Owl wrote: "Thank you so much, Blagcia! We've got lots of books in common! How do you pronounce your name? It's very different!
=o)"

Most welcome!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Courtney wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Courtney and I am from Utah. I love to read so I looked around for some different group suggestions here on Goodreads and came upon this one! It sounded kind of fun, so I de..."

Hi Courtney welcome! So glad suggestions have brought you here this is actually the first group I joined when I started exploring good reads so I know you will have lots of fun with us. There are lots of challenges to do and lots of fun to be had. I love psychological thrillers and majored in psychology in college so recommendations are welcome. Happy to have you here welcome again and happy reading!

[Eryn]

Hi everyone! I'm Eryn and I'm from the Midwest-ish US (I moved around a lot). I love reading, but I'm a pretty slow reader and get distracted really easily – I can't read if there's pretty much any distracting noise around, or if my thoughts are too loud. But I'm trying to get back on track!

I used to be really into Fantasy, but lately I've been getting more into detective Thriller/Mystery books. I also like Sci Fi and science books, especially about animals and birds.

I'm actually doing a summer challenge – I have 12 books for the challenge, and if I don't finish it this summer I'll continue reading them after. If I do finish them in time, I might add some more books, we'll see. I just wanted to join something where I can talk to other readers and maybe get some encouragement with my challenge. :)

[Blagica , Challenges]

Eryn wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Eryn and I'm from the Midwest-ish US (I moved around a lot). I love reading, but I'm a pretty slow reader and get distracted really easily – I can't read if there's pretty much any..."

hi Eryn welcome! Very glad to have you join us. There is lots to do around here so I am sure you will have fun. 12 books is a great goal do you know which 12 it is going to be? I love thrillers if your looking for a good one The Girl Before was great. Please look around and happy reading!

[Eryn]

I already have 7 or 8 of them planned, I'm not sure about the others. They're up under "Eryn's Challenges 2018". ^^ And I'll definitely check that out, thank you!

[Tosin (tosmeabook)]

Hello Everyone,

I Hope your all doing well

My name is Tosin, I'm from London, ill ready anything Literally ANYTHING! (actually, that's a lie I'm not a fan of romance novels- apart from the Roise projet and the Roise effect or if it is Victorian/ Tudor/ historical romance with other elements then I'm all in- I'm open to recommendations!)

I started this In January but haven't been able to take part until June ( Law school and internship got in the way). I hope to read 40 books this year and as I'm already behind its time to catch up !.

Hopefully ill take part in some challenges and have some awesome conversations about books!

(sorry that my introductions really long I promise I don't talk this much in real life- well mostly because I'm either working or reading )

[Blagica , Challenges]

Eryn wrote: "I already have 7 or 8 of them planned, I'm not sure about the others. They're up under "Eryn's Challenges 2018". ^^ And I'll definitely check that out, thank you!"

You are welcome!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Tosin wrote: "Hello Everyone,

I Hope your all doing well

My name is Tosin, I'm from London, ill ready anything Literally ANYTHING! (actually, that's a lie I'm not a fan of romance novels- apart from the Roise ..."

Hi Tosin welcome to the group! Do not worry about talking too much we like to talk here. Congrats on Law School sorry life has kept you so busy. I hope that you enjoy your reading time. There are tons of yearly challenges monthly and quarterlies please look around and join the fun. Welcome again and happy reading.

[Li'l Owl]

Tosin wrote: "Hello Everyone,

I Hope your all doing well

My name is Tosin, I'm from London, ill ready anything Literally ANYTHING! (actually, that's a lie I'm not a fan of romance novels- apart from the Roise ..."

Welcome, Tosin! I'm a talker, too, so it's all good!

[Li'l Owl]

Eryn wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Eryn and I'm from the Midwest-ish US (I moved around a lot). I love reading, but I'm a pretty slow reader and get distracted really easily – I can't read if there's pretty much any..."

Hi, Eryn! Welcome and good luck!! You can do it!

[Li'l Owl]

Courtney wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Courtney and I am from Utah. I love to read so I looked around for some different group suggestions here on Goodreads and came upon this one! It sounded kind of fun, so I de..."

Welcome, Courtney! Your on your way to finishing! Well done!

[Lauren]

Hi everyone,

My name is Lauren and I'm from Nova Scotia. I love to read mystery/thriller novels, or anything with a little suspense.

My reading goal is currently 50 books, and now that summer's here, I'm hoping to relax on the beach and do more reading when I'm not at work!

[Cory]

Hi everyone! I am Cory, and I am fairly new to goodreads. I'm an avid reader and love Young Adult, Comedy, and Fiction. I also love dystopian books -- and one of my all time favorite series ever is the Red Queen Series! I'm from California, and my hope is to finish 50 more books by the end of the year, and find some new great books. Currently reading "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine." So that's a bit about me!

[Vanessa]

Hello everybody my Name is Vanessa I have been on goodreads about 2 years . I love reading all kinds of books. And iam from the UK and want to read 50 books this year

[Blagica , Challenges]

Lauren wrote: "Hi everyone,

My name is Lauren and I'm from Nova Scotia. I love to read mystery/thriller novels, or anything with a little suspense.

My reading goal is currently 50 books, and now that summer's..."

Hi Lauren welcome! I am happy to have you here. I also love thrillers. I hope you enjoy your summer reading. There are lots to do around here look around and join the fun.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Cory wrote: "Hi everyone! I am Cory, and I am fairly new to goodreads. I'm an avid reader and love Young Adult, Comedy, and Fiction. I also love dystopian books -- and one of my all time favorite series ever is..."

Welcome Cory! Great to have you as well. Looks like you have a variety of books that you like to read. I look forward to seeing what you read this year. Welcome again and happy reading

[Timothy]

Good Day,
I am David,
I am happy to be here, I really don't have the energy to read more than 20 more books for the remainder of the year. I have a huge back log that I built up working on a degree. Thats done, back to fun stuff again.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Timothy wrote: "Good Day,
I am David,
I am happy to be here, I really don't have the energy to read more than 20 more books for the remainder of the year. I have a huge back log that I built up working on a degree..."

Good Day to you and welcome David happy to have you. Congratulations on your degree and happy reading. Do you know which book you want to start with? There is lots to do here look around and let us know if you need anything I wish you the best with your 20 books .

[Li'l Owl]

Hello and Welcome!
Lauren!
Cory!
Vanessa!
David!

[Camille]

Hello, my name is Camille and I am from New York. I am reading mostly non-fiction, with the occasional novel thrown in. I love reading non-fiction as I love to learn new things. I am also a Librarian. My challenge is to read 50 Books in 2018. So far, I have read 23. If I make that goal and possibly surpass it, that would be great. Thanks for this group. I look forward to seeing what other people are reading.

Camille

[Blagica , Challenges]

Camille wrote: "Hello, my name is Camille and I am from New York. I am reading mostly non-fiction, with the occasional novel thrown in. I love reading non-fiction as I love to learn new things. I am also a Librari..."

Hi Camille welcome happy to have you join us! I am seeing more and more that people are reading Non-Fiction that is impressive but I tend to read non-fiction but only biographies and memoirs. I would love to do your job librarians have such an awesome personality. I hope you jump in a challenge or 2 to help you reach your 50 welcome and happy reading.

[Sanjana]

Hey I'm Sanjana from India . I'm new at goodreads .
I'm a little bit confused of how this works . So can someone tell me what exactly to do . Im not an avid reader . Most books I read are romance and spirituality . But I want to explore new genres and cultivate reading habit . My reading challenge would be 2 books in a month since i am a slow reader.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Sanjana wrote: "Hey I'm Sanjana from India . I'm new at goodreads .
I'm a little bit confused of how this works . So can someone tell me what exactly to do . Im not an avid reader . Most books I read are romance ..."

Hi Sanjana welcome to the group and to Goodreads. What are you looking to do? You will get a message from our welcome committee if you need anything else if we can help we will. I wish you the best of luck welcome again and happy navigating

[Satin]

Hello everyone! I’m Satin and this is the first group I’ve joined on goodreads! I’m obsessed with reading and I love to keep up with my books. I enjoy reading different subjects but tend to stick to a specific genre, which is why I’m excited to participate here! This group looks really fun. I’ve been looking for a community for readers and I think I found the one! I’m looking forward to participating with you all! Have an awesome day!

[Ann]

Hello, I'm Ann from South Florida. I've been on Goodreads for awhile, but this is the first group I've joined since, starting my first challenge a few days ago. I chose 52 books to read by years' end.

My favorite genres are historical fiction, non-fiction (everything), contemporary, book club, thriller, mystery and classical literature.

[Erin]

Hi readers! I’m Erin—mom of two teenage boys and a 4th/5th grade teacher from Maine. I spend a lot of time chatting with kiddos about their reading, so as a result I trek across thousands of pages of children’s book/YA each year. When I can read for myself, contemporary fiction is always on deck on my kindle.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Satin wrote: "Hello everyone! I’m Satin and this is the first group I’ve joined on goodreads! I’m obsessed with reading and I love to keep up with my books. I enjoy reading different subjects but tend to stick t..."

Hi Satin welcome to the group! You have come to the right place we are a fun group. What is your favorite genre to read. I think if you are looking to think out of the box look into our Dig Deeper challenge. I wish you the best of luck with your journey exploring Goodreads and our group.