Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2018!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Jennifer wrote: "Thank you kindly, Blagica! I'm on book #4 since re-joining Goodreads earlier this summer."

Awesome keep it up!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Elleni wrote: "Hi Everyone!
My name is Elleni and I am from Sydney, Australia. I am currently in my second year of University studying a Bachelor of Teaching (Majoring in Visual Arts and Literature). I have alway..."

Hi Elleni welcome to the group! I think this group will expand your reading list and help you be stress free. There is lots to join so go exploring. I wish you first off the best of luck with your degree and your reading. Is there a book you can't wait to read or a challenge you can't wait to sign up for? Enjoy exploring and let us know if you need anything.

[Julia]

Hi everyone!
I'm Julia and from Austria. Soon I'll be 17 years old. I love to read fantasy novel/ series, romance books. Sometimes I also like to read some science fiction and historical books.
My reading goal for this year is only 20 books because I try to read only english books, so I'm slower and I'm abroad for 3 months to work and explore the world abroad.
I'm looking forward to talk with you guys about bookish things.

[mussolet]

Hi everyone!

I'm not new here (in fact I was once on the welcome committee - good job to all of you), but work and stress and life got in the way of me reading almost anything for the past three years or so.

But now I am getting back into it, so I wanted to say hi again, and meet all the new faces :).
It's not the new year, but whatever, no time like the present to start fresh :).

I think I will focus on my personal challenge this year, and then see where I stand with reading next year, so that I know I will be able to do all the reading before committing to a group challenge or read :).

Oh, about my reading habits: I enjoy nonfiction about art, history, travel and culture, magic realism, some fantasy, and literary fiction from around the world.

Nice to meet you all (again) :).

Sovotchka
(formerly SilverRaindrops)

[Lisa]

hi everyone,
my name is Lisa and I am from the Netherlands. I read all kinds of books. If I think I like it, I will read it. I am new on goodreads and I like to be part of this reading comunity. My reading goal for this year is 100 books. I hope that I can do it. I look forward to be a part of this group.

happy reading!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Julia wrote: "Hi everyone!
I'm Julia and from Austria. Soon I'll be 17 years old. I love to read fantasy novel/ series, romance books. Sometimes I also like to read some science fiction and historical books.
My..."

hi Julia welcome happy you decided to hop on board and join our group. You will find that there are lots to do here and lots of friends to be made. 20 books is a great goal I wish you the best. Let us know if you need anything.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Sovotchka wrote: "Hi everyone!

I'm not new here (in fact I was once on the welcome committee - good job to all of you), but work and stress and life got in the way of me reading almost anything for the past three y..."

hi Sovotchka welcome back!!!! We are glad you decided to come back. You are completely right no time like the present to read your books and meet your goal. I think you know we are a work at your own pace kind of group we are all about having fun.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Lisa wrote: "hi everyone,
my name is Lisa and I am from the Netherlands. I read all kinds of books. If I think I like it, I will read it. I am new on goodreads and I like to be part of this reading comunity. My..."

Hi Lisa welcome! I think 100 books is a great goal and you will see that this group has lots to offer to help you reach your goal. Look around and see what looks like fun. We have lots of things that we ask input for so don't be shy get involved and have fun.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Angela wrote: "Hello!

My name is Angela, I’m from London. I have always loved losing myself in a good book. Since having my daughter almost a year ago I’ve struggled to find a balance to get any time for myself ..."

Hi Angela welcome! Congrats on your daughter you know reading books to her can count toward your challenge. I think 24 is a great starting point goals can always be reduced or increased depending on your time. The goal is having fun.

[Melissa]

Hi! My name is Missy and I have made it a goal this year to make more time for reading. Last year, I read only 2 books and so I decided to challenge myself to read 12 this year.

I mostly enjoy historical fiction, but love modern fiction as well.

I love recommendations and have read several this year that others had recommended. I’m going to exceed my goal, as I’m up to 11 already. I’m so glad that I’ve made the change to put down my phone and get lost in a book more often.

Thanks so much for the welcome!

[Blagica , Challenges]

hi Missy welcome! 11 out of 12 books is great! if you are looking for a recommendation Believe Me is awesome! I think you will find that this group has lots to offer look around join what looks like fun and happy reading

[Kiet]

Hi guys, My name is Kiet, I'm from Vietnam. Like all of you here, I love reading, both Vietnamese and English books. I set my challenge for this year is 10 books. I like spiritual, science fiction and sefl - development books. I already finished 4. I am reading 'Man's search for meaning' and 'Storytelling with data' and try to finish them this month.

I glad to join with you guys and get suggestions from you.

P/S: My English is not really good so if I have some mistakes, please forgive me and give me a little advice. Thank you so much.

[Mel]

Hi!

I'm Mel. I live in Canberra, Australia.

I joined GoodReads a week ago when I got a Kindle, and I love it. This year my goal is to read 12 books. Thought I would start a little easy since I haven't been reading that much the last couple of years.

I enjoy Crime both fictional and true, but I am open to other genres and stories as well.

I will have to try and join in on some conversations in here.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Kiet wrote: "Hi guys, My name is Kiet, I'm from Vietnam. Like all of you here, I love reading, both Vietnamese and English books. I set my challenge for this year is 10 books. I like spiritual, science fiction ..."

Hi Kiet welcome to the group!! You are off to a great start having read 4 books. I actually speak Macedonian but I can't read it so I find it impressive when people can read more then one language. There are group reads and buddy reads so look around and see what you want to join. Welcome again if you need anything just ask.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Mel Bicket wrote: "Hi!

I'm Mel. I live in Canberra, Australia.

I joined GoodReads a week ago when I got a Kindle, and I love it. This year my goal is to read 12 books. Thought I would start a little easy since I h..."

Hi Mel welcome! Happy to have you most of the new kindles have good reads on there glad it helped you find you way to us. 12 books is a great goal the good thing about it is you can always increase or decrease. if you are looking for recommendations my go to this month is. Believe Me look at the challenges they also have suggestions. Welcome and happy reading.

[Lubia]

Hello,

My name is Lubia and I am from Brazil.
I love reading, specially historical fiction and misteries.
I've been in Goodreads for a while, but it this is the first group I've joined. My expectation is to engage with other reads to get suggestions about good books, and even exchange impressions.
My challenge for 2018 is 15 books, 13 so far... :-)

[Hannah]

Hi everyone!

I'm Hannah, 25 from the UK.

I'm a literature graduate and so typically, have really sped up with my reading now I've finished my studies!

A fan of the classics e.g. Wilde, Austen, Bronte, Orwell, Tolstoy. Fantasy e.g. Tolkien, Pullman, Pratchett. Historical fiction e.g. McEwan, Atwood, Gregory, Sansom. I'm recently getting more into non-fiction - currently reading Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge (Hola Our Shared Shelf!) and also Guns, Germs and Steal by Diamond, Jared (Would definitely recommend if you're interested in social evolution/geography/microbiology).

Currently in a bit of a rut and unable to settle on one book so end up flitting between 3-4, not finishing any of them! Usually I'll keep doing this until one sticks so I'm hoping a few challenges will get me to finish a few on my 'currently reading' list.

So happy to have found Goodreads! By far one of the most positive communities on the internet.

I look forward to getting more involved and connecting with my fellow readers ( feel free to add me! ).

All the best!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Lubia wrote: "Hello,

My name is Lubia and I am from Brazil.
I love reading, specially historical fiction and misteries.
I've been in Goodreads for a while, but it this is the first group I've joined. My expect..."


Hi Lubia welcome to the group! So happy to have you join us I am in the same boat I love a great mystery and this was also my first group years ago and trust me it will feel like home quick! There is lots to do and lots of people to meet look around have fun and happy reading.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Hannah wrote: "Hi everyone!

I'm Hannah, 25 from the UK.

I'm a literature graduate and so typically, have really sped up with my reading now I've finished my studies!

A fan of the classics e.g. Wilde, Austen, B..."

Hi Hannah I hope you enjoy your time with us. There is lots to do here and tons of challenges to get you rut free. It looks like you have a great range of books you like to read should make picking books for challenges much easier. Do you have a book that you can''t wait to read or that you would read again? Welcome again let us know if you need anything we are here to help.

[Christine]

WELCOME EVERYONE!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Chelsea wrote: "Hey guys I’m from the northeast and I love to cuddle up with a cup of hot chocolate, blankets and a book of course in the winter. My reading goal this year is 50 books and I think I will meet it!(h..."

Hi Chelsea welcome! Happy you decided to join us. I completely agree with your winter plans. How many books have you read so far? Are you enjoying your books? I look forward to seeing how you finish out your year good luck!

[Manoj]

Hi. I am from India and I am starting to join groups. Found this group happening. I read 2 murakami’s books back to back and I was looking for my next book. A book that would be easy and relaxing :) I honestly can’t keep up to others’s pace. But I think I should be doing at least a book a month. Thanks.

[Keith]

Hi all, my name is Keith.
I've only joined the challenge in the last month.
Currently I am in a cycle of reading non-fiction and historical books. Although I have Pillars of the Earth bookmarked some of the way through it.
I always find novels a bit of a trek to get through.
How is everybody doing with their challenge and what has been the greatest thing reading has taught you about yourself, or the world, this year?

[Christine]

WELCOME EVERYONE!

[Michele]

Keith wrote: "Hi all, my name is Keith.
I've only joined the challenge in the last month.
Currently I am in a cycle of reading non-fiction and historical books. Although I have Pillars of the Earth bookmarked s..."

hello keith!
i'm michele. i started reading in earnest this year after finding g.r. my challenge is 40 i think and i'm nearly there!
because of reading, i have discovered new ways to approach problems.
my vocab has increased.
i find i think about and refer to my books all the time.
books are making me a better person and more knowledgable.
i am choosing MAINLY books that have won literary prizes so i know they are good. some others i just like the authors or i like the series.
i have a collection of books, many hardcover, in good condition, i bought cheaply second-hand for a rainy day some years ago. well i was diagnosed with 'the dreaded' in 2015 so the rainy day is here.
i like contemporary and historical fiction so far. a little fantasy but not much. i read loads of art books because i am an artist.
happy reading keith. michele xx

[Ilona]

Welcome everyone, we are so excited to have you here!
Have a look around, and feel free to join any activities that interest you. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions, we are happy to help! :)

Happy Reading!

[Urpita]

Hii everyone i m urpita from Delhi, India i love to read mystery romance,high school/college love ,thrilling story and paranormal romance books i m looking forward to read some new paranormal romance books this year i would like to discuss these books someday
I like to connect with you gyus 🙌

[Christine]

WELCOME EVERYONE!

[Chandan]

Hello All
This is Chandan from Bengaluru, India
I have joined this group recently.
I work as a consultant and I also run two NGOs’. One focuses on the primary education in the rural areas of India. The other is about mental health awareness and healing via proven methods by partnering with local communities. I read books about non fiction, science, auto biography, sci-fi, and business.

[Christine]

WELCOME CHANDAN!

[Danni]

Hi everyone, I’m Danni and I live in South Cumbria, just a short drive from the beautiful Lake District. I’ve been a member of Goodreads since December 2015 and love using the app to track my reading challenge! I love being able to track all the books I want to read; my list is so long that goodreads keeps me organised, haha!
I use the Goodreads app more than the website so I didn’t know how to join groups for a good while... I’ve invested some time in using the website instead and found there are so many groups I was spoilt for choice!
My favourite books are psychological thrillers, crime, mysteries, romance and contemporary fiction. I’ll read pretty much anything but I have to admit, I *do* tend to judge a book by its cover so if there’s something that catches my eye, it goes on the TBR list!
My reading challenge for this year was supposed to be a book a week but life gets in the way so I’m not completely on track. Now instead of reading a book a week, I’m sticking with 52 books for the year. I’ve just started my 44th so making good progress but this is the part of the year where it starts to get busy and I have less time to read!
Looking forward to catching up with other members and making some friends on here! Thank you for having me!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Urpita wrote: "Hii everyone i m urpita from Delhi, India i love to read mystery romance,high school/college love ,thrilling story and paranormal romance books i m looking forward to read some new paranormal roman..."

Hi Urpita welcome to the group! So happy to have you join us. I think you will find this group has lots to offer. I think your reading tastes will make it easy or at least more fun to pick books for challenges if you decide to join them as far as paranormal romance theres Trina M. Lee Fantasy Lover and Guilty Pleasures to get you started if you haven't read any of them let me know if you need more or have your own suggestions they are welcome!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Chandan wrote: "Hello All
This is Chandan from Bengaluru, India
I have joined this group recently.
I work as a consultant and I also run two NGOs’. One focuses on the primary education in the rural areas of Indi..."

Hi Chandan welcome those are very honorable I wish you luck with all that and your reading.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Danielle wrote: "Hi everyone, I’m Danni and I live in South Cumbria, just a short drive from the beautiful Lake District. I’ve been a member of Goodreads since December 2015 and love using the app to track my readi..."

Hi Danni welcome to the group happy to have you! It takes some time to figure out how groups work. You will find we are very active and supportive. I think you are doing great with your goal, remember it is all about having fun. Welcome again and happy reading.

[Christine]

WELCOME DANIELLE!

[Veda]

The intro topic was closed this am when I tried to post or so it keep telling me:

I am Veda a/k/a MoonChild63 I'm from the Mid-West (born & raised) served the country during peace-time, mother of two (beautiful/grown) daughters & GG (Gorgeous Grandma) of four (1 girl, 2 preemies - thriving now, though 1 has Autism) & Moose (not his real name) who is the attention seeker of the bunch, as well as a reader!

Love many genres, yet Lt. Eve Dallas is a character that I would put any book down for! Maria Snyder 'Study' & 'Glass' books, Agatha & all things Sherlock, history, politics of true "patriots" (that is) books, books & more 📚's

My favorite Twilight Zone episode is Burgess Meredith's 'Time Enough at Last,' but with stashed readers - as a 21st century ending 😘

I look forward to making friends, new reads & whatever else Goodreads & grp have to offer. Ciao for now, happy reading!

[Carolyn]

Hello guys !
My name is Carolyn and I'm from New York City. I love being able to dive into a book and enter a new world. I hope I'm able to find new, fun, and inspiring books through you guys. My reading goal before the year ends is to read a 100 books. So far I haven't gone too far because of work but fingers crossed.
Can't wait to take this reading journey with you guys!

[Veda]

Carolyn wrote: "Hello guys !
My name is Carolyn and I'm from New York City. I love being able to dive into a book and enter a new world. I hope I'm able to find new, fun, and inspiring books through you guys. My r..."

Hi & welcome! New to the grp & goodreads (yet not good reads 😄) myself, good luck on your 2018 Reading Challenge!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Welcome to you both! I hope your book journeys are fun. How much of your goals do you have completed? Any stand out books?

[Veda]

Blagica wrote: "Welcome to you both! I hope your book journeys are fun. How much of your goals do you have completed? Any stand out books?"

LOL 4 so far & waiting on & (JK Rowland's psuedonym) both due out in Sept. - then more heavy

[_marloes_81]

Hello there,

My name is Marloes. I'm 36 years old and I'm from the Netherlands. I read books in dutch or english... and like prettymuch most genres. I will read basically anything!
But I do find myself getting caught up with life, family en work. And when I read, I often grab the same authors or genres. I hope that by joining this group I can get out of my comfort zone and expand my horizon.
I set the challenge to 52 books in 2018. I started in may and are already halfway there :)
Any suggestions?

[Blagica , Challenges]

Veda wrote: "Blagica wrote: "Welcome to you both! I hope your book journeys are fun. How much of your goals do you have completed? Any stand out books?"

LOL 4 so far & waiting on [bookcover:Leverage in Death|3..."

Doing Great!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Hi Marloes welcome to the group! I love that you can read two languages. I think 52 books is a great goal and wish you luck if you are looking for a recommendation Believe Me. Let me know what you think. Look around let us know if you need anything.

[Kimberley]

Hi :) I recently moved from Cardiff to Yorkshire and am hoping to start reading more again.

Thought I would drop by and introduce myself and see if anyone can recommend any good reads?

I have just finished “Ragdoll” by Daniel Cole and have just started “the innocent man” written by John Grisham (it was highly recommended to me)

[Andrew]

Hello everyone! Been around Goodreads for a while but just to use the catalog and reviews to find new and interesting books. I was born and raised in Seattle, WA. Though I have traveled a lot for work and vacations, I have never lived anywhere else.

I have been reading a lot of "postmodern mysteries" lately after reading The New York Trilogy in March and I have been having a lot of fun exploring that genre. I am currently finishing Noir and find it hilariously entertaining.

I always love a good thriller/mystery book and I have several series that I keep up to date on. Jonathan/Faye Kellerman, Mark Dawson, and JA Jance are some of my favorite authors when I am looking for something entertaining instead of something challenging.

My big goal this year is to read Infinite Jest over the fall/winter. If anyone is interested in a buddy read I would love some company. My wife is my usual recipient of thoughts and opinions on my current book and though she is lovingly tolerant I think she might get sick of feedback on 1000 pages.

Happy reading!

[Shawnda]

Hi everyone my name is Shawnda, and I live in Indiana. I am a married mother of 3 children and 1 spoiled dog. I work as a librarian and my job is not going to lie the best job in the whole wide world especially if you love to read. I will read anything and everything seriously just give me something to read. I mostly I go by recommendations from friends and patrons, but I am not going to lie I check out a few books with covers I find appealing, and every once in awhile I find a diamond in the rough by accident. I also just started joining groups this year and have never completed my past reading challenges, so this year I am looking to exceed my goal and I am so close to doing it so I am excited. I also would love to add some buddy reads as I love to discuss books after I am done reading them so if anyone wants to team up with me I would love that.
My reading goal is 40 books this year which I am more than halfway finished as I am currently reading my 29th at this moment.

[Veda]

Welcome everyone - Shawnda met Andrew

Buddy read problem resolved 😄

& there is the TBR Twin Read challenge here in 2018 Reading Challenge grp.

📚

[Yvette]

Hi all,

I'm Yvette and I live in Antwerp, Belgium. Like all of you, I love to read. I read almost anything I can get my hands on but have a preference for thrillers, historical fiction and fantasy.
Although my mother tongue is Dutch, I prefer reading in English and Spanish.
I've been on Goodreads for a couple of years but was looking to join some groups in order to get some recommendations and exchange views on all the great books which are out there.
When I saw Zappa's quote on "so many books ..." I just knew I had to join as at beginning of August I happened to change my profile photo to a picture with the same text. My 'to read' list is 2 thirds of my 'read' list in number and as I'm 52, I'm starting to panic :-)
My reading challenge 2018 is the same every year: 52, a book for every week.

[_marloes_81]

Blagica wrote: "Hi Marloes welcome to the group! I love that you can read two languages. I think 52 books is a great goal and wish you luck if you are looking for a recommendation Believe Me. Let m..."

Thanks for the suggestion, it sounds good. I put it on my wishlist!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Veda wrote: "The intro topic was closed this am when I tried to post or so it keep telling me:

I am Veda a/k/a MoonChild63 I'm from the Mid-West (born & raised) served the country during peace-time, mother of ..."

I could have swore I welcomed you so sorry! Welcome to the group! I think you will find that many of the members like the same types of books that you like. I look forward to seeing how your book journey continues.