Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2018!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Andrew wrote: "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 w..."

Andrew wrote: "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 w..."

hi Andrew welcome to the group! Happy your exploration led you here. I find your list of Authors is very good I look forward to seeing what you read. The group is actually reading Infinite Jest

Here is the link for you!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Happy Reading to you!

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Kimberley wrote: "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 j..."

Hi Kimberly welcome! I recommend two things checking out the what are you currently reading thread to see what people are reading to get some suggestions. Also I always go back to my favorite author and hope it sparks something.

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Shawnda wrote: "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 wor..."

Hi Shawanda welcome to the group! I can imagine you having the best job do you have a favorite author? Which diamonds have you found? I love thrillers but you might like Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls let me know what you think =)

[Veda]

Blagica wrote: "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-tim..."

I think I beat the email & I thought I had done it, but tech & I have a love + hate relationship 😲😄 so I erred on the presumption I had messed up, yet thanks it is nice to meet you again!

[Dessa]

Hi everyone,

I’m Dessa and I'm from Kosovo and I'm part of Goodreads since last year, and this is the first group I've joined! I’m looking forward to connecting with all book lovers here!

I absolutely can say I'm addicted to books, I'm a very fast reader ( I hate myself sometimes for it) so I read a lot in a year.
My goal for this year is to read 400 books, but since I'm almost there I think I'm gonna have to change it...

Look forward to hear from you all!!
Hope your weekend is all booked....

[Veda]

She-wolf wrote: "Hi everyone,

I’m Dessa and I'm from Kosovo and I'm part of Goodreads since last year, and this is the first group I've joined! I’m looking forward to connecting with all book lovers here!

I absol..."

Hey Dessa - 400 📚's WOW! & Welcome, I will be 'following' you!

[Dessa]

Veda wrote: "She-wolf wrote: "Hi everyone,

I’m Dessa and I'm from Kosovo and I'm part of Goodreads since last year, and this is the first group I've joined! I’m looking forward to connecting with all book love..."

Hello Veda, thank you, I'll be following you too :)

[Markie]

Hey, hey everyone!
My name is Markie, I'm from Fayetteville, WV. I read a lot of horror/mystery/thriller books and young adult. I found this group under the community group page and it looked like it would be interesting to join. My reading goal for this year is 75, and I'm hoping that I can clear out my bookshelf at home. I'm a serious book hoarder and I get new books much quicker than I can read them.

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She-wolf wrote: "Hi everyone,

I’m Dessa and I'm from Kosovo and I'm part of Goodreads since last year, and this is the first group I've joined! I’m looking forward to connecting with all book lovers here!

I absol..."

Hi Dessa welcome to the group! I thought I was ambitious with my goal hats off to you! I think you will find that the challenges and group reads will help you reach your goal sooner. Do you have a stand out author? I won't ask book because I know you read lots I hope you look around and jump in.

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Markie wrote: "Hey, hey everyone!
My name is Markie, I'm from Fayetteville, WV. I read a lot of horror/mystery/thriller books and young adult. I found this group under the community group page and it looked like..."

Hi Markie welcome! Are you a Stephen King fan seeing how his books touch on horror? I think he is by far my favorite. How much of your goal have you completed? I look forward to seeing what you read. Welcome again and have fun.

[ren]

hello all!
i'm new here, just started reading again after a long time off. this is the first group i've joined so apologies in advance if i post things in the wrong place!
i'm 25 and moved to australia 3 years ago from the united kingdom.
my reading goal is to read a book a week, i posted about it in the challenges section! i'm currently behind and have been in this group for a few months. i figured i should start posting to motivate me to read more!
i'm not very fussy with books and just enjoy the act of reading. my favourite books growing up were Harry Potter and the His Dark Materials series.
lately i've been reading everything by Gaiman and completely fallen in love with his style! it's so lovely to find an author that makes you feel the magic you felt when you read as a child!
nice to meet you all :)

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Hi lorena welcome to the group! How long of a reading break have you taken from reading? A book a week is a great goal. Do you have a favorite author that you go to? There are tons of challenges so look around and join the fun welcome again and happy reading.

[Veda]

lorena wrote: "hello all!
i'm new here, just started reading again after a long time off. this is the first group i've joined so apologies in advance if i post things in the wrong place!
i'm 25 and moved to aust..."

Welcome & I hope you get there 🎉

[Kat]

Hey everyone,

I'm Kat, actually Katrin, 34 and from Germany. I read every genre actually, but mostly historical stuff (fiction & non-fiction), fantasy, classics and biographies.

My reading goal for this year is currently 150 (started with 100, raised to 175, realized that makes me ignore the bigger books on my TBR, reduced it again...) and I finished 95 so far, currently reading 11 (I just constantly have to have different options to read...)

Grateful for joining this group and looking forward to good times here :)

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Kat wrote: "Hey everyone,

I'm Kat, actually Katrin, 34 and from Germany. I read every genre actually, but mostly historical stuff (fiction & non-fiction), fantasy, classics and biographies.

My reading goal ..."

Hi Kat welcome to the group! What a great way to make sure you read bigger books I like that idea. What draws you into historical? I think you will find that this group has a challenge for all types of readers. Good luck finishing your 11 books and happy reading.

[Ikram]

Hi!! I'm Ikram from Morocco. I'm 17 years old. I'm sadly not a good reader, maybe because I can't read all genres, wich means I need to choose so carefully the book I'm going to read so that I Don't get bored easily. My current favourite genres are fiction and fantasy maybe historical too. One of the reasons that brought me to GOODREADS was the fact that I've never acheive any reading goal, because I'm unfortunatly so lazy, so instead of reading the book, I Watch It's movie. I'm glad I joined this group because I feel you are going to cheer me up and encourage me to enhance my reading skills. And finally, what are the books you recommand me to read?? HAPPY READING EVERYONE!!

[Veda]

Ikram wrote: "Hi!! I'm Ikram from Morocco. I'm 17 years old. I'm sadly not a good reader, maybe because I can't read all genres, wich means I need to choose so carefully the book I'm going to read so that I Don'..."

Hello, Ikram & "Welcome" I see you are reading about Anne Frank -who for one whose accomplishments were stolen - she was/is an awesome & amazing human being.

Practice, practice, practice is my advise for slow to no or overcoming an aversion to reading - I 💞 loved 💞 reading as a little girl, my mom encouraged it & then she was gone, yet my love of reading helped keep her alive & after it was 'escape!'

Given your taste for non-fiction, I say 'Jesus and the Disinherited' by Howard Thurman. It was a book Dr. Martin Luther King carried everywhere and its "thesis" premise will serve you in good stead as a life - light, beacon of hope & it is 'compact' only 112 pages.

Many goodreads await you & I am "following" you & your 📚 progress✌

[Ikram]

Veda wrote: "Ikram wrote: "Hi!! I'm Ikram from Morocco. I'm 17 years old. I'm sadly not a good reader, maybe because I can't read all genres, wich means I need to choose so carefully the book I'm going to read ..."
Oh! Thank you so much, I will work harder to improve myself and be a better reader!! I really appreciate your help!

[Veda]

Ikram wrote: "Veda wrote: "Ikram wrote: "Hi!! I'm Ikram from Morocco. I'm 17 years old. I'm sadly not a good reader, maybe because I can't read all genres, wich means I need to choose so carefully the book I'm g..."

You're very welcome Ikram & again "Welcome to 2018 Reading Challenge" Grp.🎉🎊🎆

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Ikram wrote: "Hi!! I'm Ikram from Morocco. I'm 17 years old. I'm sadly not a good reader, maybe because I can't read all genres, wich means I need to choose so carefully the book I'm going to read so that I Don'..."

Hi Ikram welcome! There is no such thing as a bad reader we all read at our own pace. If you want to try something different maybe try and listen to a book. if You are a fantasy reader try The Name of the Wind. I can''t wait to see what you think. I will have no issue cheering I am only a message away. Look around and just have fun.

[Ikram]

Blagica wrote: "Ikram wrote: "Hi!! I'm Ikram from Morocco. I'm 17 years old. I'm sadly not a good reader, maybe because I can't read all genres, wich means I need to choose so carefully the book I'm going to read ..."
Thank you so much Blagica. I will definitly try your recommandation. I will share with you my point of view right after finishing it. I'm already having so much fun here!!

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good!

[Shawnda]

Blagica wrote: "Shawnda wrote: "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 th..."
I wouldn't say I have a favorite author I have authors I adore like Mr. King, Sherrilyn Kenyon, and J.K. Rowling. I have found several diamonds that I wouldn't have read unless they had come across my desk like they did. Firstly "Horns" by Joe Hill, "The Dinner" by Herman Koch, "The Wonder" by Emma Donoghue who also wrote the fabulous "Room", "I Let You Go" by Clare Mackintosh, "The Arrangement" by Sarah Dun, and "The Kind Worth Killing" by Peter Swanson. Honestly I could go on all day. I picked all of these up on a whim or because of a book club meeting and most of these way before they were movies. I see more things I add to my reading list in hopes that they will be as good as these were.

[Li'l Owl]

Have been on vacation so I'm really far behind on welcoming all our new members! So....

Welcome one and all to the group!!!

[Isaiah]

Hi, my name is Isaiah. I am from Houston. I plan on reading 20 books, for starters. I found the group just scrolling thru the group finder page. I like tto read mysteries, fiction, and survival books.

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Isaiah wrote: "Hi, my name is Isaiah. I am from Houston. I plan on reading 20 books, for starters. I found the group just scrolling thru the group finder page. I like tto read mysteries, fiction, and survival books."

Hi Isaiah welcome! I am so glad that the search button brought you to our group. How far into your 20 books are you? Is there a book you can't wait to start? If you like mysteries give Believe Me a look it was awesome.

[Anna]

Hi, I'm Anna and I'm from Katowice, Poland. I'm new on Goodreads and this is my first post ever on this platform :) My goal is to read 36 books this year. I mostly read in Polish but this year I've finally decided to start reading in English to develop my language skills. Above all I love fantasy, sci-fi and horror.

[Veda]

Anna wrote: "Hi, I'm Anna and I'm from Katowice, Poland. I'm new on Goodreads and this is my first post ever on this platform :) My goal is to read 36 books this year. I mostly read in Polish but this year I've..."

Hello Anna & welcome. Your goal etc sounds 😎 (cool) wishing you the best. I'm sure - I will be seeing you around!

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Anna wrote: "Hi, I'm Anna and I'm from Katowice, Poland. I'm new on Goodreads and this is my first post ever on this platform :) My goal is to read 36 books this year. I mostly read in Polish but this year I've..."

Hi Anna welcome to the group happy to have you here! I think it is great that you read in two languages and English will come easier with books. Is there a book you can't wait to read? Like for me it's the new Stephen King book. Please join any challenge that looks like fun and let us know if you need anything and happy reading.

[Maida]

Hi, I am Maida from Tanzania. I've joined goodreads last year but I've been passive until this month. I'm usually not a reader but I am hopping to change. My goal for this year is to read 4 books
I am happy to be part of this community and I hope to learn a lot from all of you.

[Sandra]

Maida wrote: "Hi, I am Maida from Tanzania. I've joined goodreads last year but I've been passive until this month. I'm usually not a reader but I am hopping to change. My goal for this year is to read 4 books
I..."

That is great! This is also my first year being active on the site and I find that it's motivated me to read more. Happy reading!

[Jade]

Hello, my name is Jade! I have decided to try and read 30 books this year. Only 10 more to go! I would have liked to have read more but am at university (does that count as reading books haha!). My favourite books are thrillers. I am excited to be a member of the community

[oshizu]

Hello.
I was born in Japan then raised and lived in California and Tokyo.

My favorite genre is world literature. I realize that's not a "real" genre but I enjoy learning (in a non-fictional way) about different cultures. I also really enjoy historical fiction but read a lot more sci-fi and murder mysteries. After devouring Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom last month, I'm a new convert to Fantasy as well. I read in both Japanese and English, but more often in English these days.

I joined Goodreads around June, I think. I'm doing my first-ever reading challenge this year and wanted/needed moral support, hehe.
While reading a review for a possible read, I found a group discussion on that particular book. Clicking it led me to this group.

I'm trying to complete the 2018 PopSugar Reading Challenge, so this year's aim is 52 books.
The group member's high activity level and the mods' degree of support are both super attractive.
Also, all of the various challenges motivate me to try to finish PopSugar early so I can dip my toe in something else. :D

[BRINDA]

Hello everyone,

I'm Brinda, I'm from India but currently living in San Francisco. Reading books used to be my favorite childhood hobby but I had somehow lost track with other busy stuff in live. I'd like to start reading books again and enjoy escaping the reality as I used to. I enjoy reading historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, and chick-lit. I randomly came across the group when looking at a Friend's home page and I'm happy to have found it.

You guys are doing an incredible job. It's motivating and I'm all set to work in my 2018 Reading challenge, though I'm far behind.

I'm looking forward to reading and connecting with you guys!

[Lea]

Hi everyone, I'm Lea from Manila, Philippines. I have no particular favorite genre, I just enjoy Fiction in general. I want to push myself though, to appreciate non-fiction some more :)
I've been a member of Goodreads since 2010 and have set reading goals ever since 2013. I've been a bookworm for a long time.
I joined this group to get new ideas and maybe friends who'll support my reading goals. This year and the past, I've had, what you call the reading slump. I've lost motivation on reading new books (I don't know what happened.) So for the past year and this year, I just reread all the books I've read before. I just went back to one of my first loves, and all time favorite: The Harry Potter series.

Here's hoping that I'll surpass this slump and start rediscovering the beauty of new books!

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Maida wrote: "Hi, I am Maida from Tanzania. I've joined goodreads last year but I've been passive until this month. I'm usually not a reader but I am hopping to change. My goal for this year is to read 4 books
I..."

Hi Maida welcome to our group! I think once you look at everything you will see that 4 books will be just a stepping stone because there are so many challenges to join you won't be able to resist. Either way as long as you are having fun that is what is important. Welcome and happy reading.

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Jade wrote: "Hello, my name is Jade! I have decided to try and read 30 books this year. Only 10 more to go! I would have liked to have read more but am at university (does that count as reading books haha!). My..."

Welcome Jade! 30 books is a great goal when i was in school i totally counted the books i read for classes toward my goal. You are more than halfway there keep going. We are a tight community here if you need anything give us a shoot.

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oshizu wrote: "Hello.
I was born in Japan then raised and lived in California and Tokyo.

My favorite genre is world literature. I realize that's not a "real" genre but I enjoy learning (in a non-fictional way) a..."

hi oshizu welcome! You have come to the right place for support we are an awesome group for that amongst other things. My go to for fantasy is either A Game of Thrones or The Name of the Wind have you read either? I encourage you to join a challenge because they really do help with goals. Welcome again and happy reading.

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Brinda wrote: "Hello everyone,

I'm Brinda, I'm from India but currently living in San Francisco. Reading books used to be my favorite childhood hobby but I had somehow lost track with other busy stuff in live. ..."

Welcome Brinda I have always loved reading like you so i am glad you found us. Have you set a specific goal this year? I always say it's about having fun not about being ahead or behind. I really do hope you have a good time here. Look around and join whatever looks like fun.

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Lea wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Lea from Manila, Philippines. I have no particular favorite genre, I just enjoy Fiction in general. I want to push myself though, to appreciate non-fiction some more :)
I've been a..."

Hi Lea welcome! I am hopeful our group will get you slump free with all the creative challenges we have. There is no harm in rereading favorites maybe use the goodreads browse feature. We also have a what are you currently reading thread where I myself get ideas. Welcome again =)

[Lewis]

Hi my name is Lewis and recently I’ve picked up reading as a habit and I’m absolutely loving it. I was more into video games when I was younger and saw books more as chore then recreation (big mistake because my dad actually had a huge library of books that he had to give away before we moved). I’m 21 now and have been reading for about a month straight everyday, no matter what responsibilities I have, I try to sneak in 30-60 minutes of reading. I have mostly read action book from authors like Vince Flynn and Tom Clancy although I have been branching out to other areas, I’m trying to expand my library because it is rather new and sometimes I don’t have the money to purchase books at times, but I’ve gotten a couple classics (super excited to read Don Quixote) and I want to read more horror and thriller based books. I hope to make friends on here, get new book recommendations and have discussions of different books :)

[Mayke ☕️]

Hey everyone. It's so nice to meet all of you. I'm Mayke, 24 and I'm from the Netherlands. I read about every genre. Recently I've gotten very much into contemporary fiction. My kind of basis genre is thriller. Also love some good classic. My goal is to read 75 books this year, which I'm already failing at miserably (12 books behind schedule....). Going to make it work though in some way (I love a challenge). Hope to have a great time in this group. :)

[BRINDA]

Blagica wrote: "Brinda wrote: "Hello everyone,

I'm Brinda, I'm from India but currently living in San Francisco. Reading books used to be my favorite childhood hobby but I had somehow lost track with other busy ..."

Hello Blagica,

I've set my goal to 25 books this year. I'm on track now, hoping to finish the challenge soon. I'm sure it's going to be fun!

[Ildan]

Hi! everyone, nice to meet ya
I'm ildan from Indonesia, i'm prefer reading non fiction books like science-self help books but i wanna read fiction books too if theres nothing left non-fiction books thats i liked. :)

in searching for one day one book community im find this group with massive member in one purpose, my reading goal is about minimal 50 books in one years, sounds crazy for amateur reader like me but this community challenged me so much to finish my books, thanks!

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Lewis wrote: "Hi my name is Lewis and recently I’ve picked up reading as a habit and I’m absolutely loving it. I was more into video games when I was younger and saw books more as chore then recreation (big mist..."

Hi Lewis so happy to have you join us! I think setting aside an hour a day to read is a great idea. I have never really been a fan of video games but am trying to break free of Netflix a bit. If you haven't done so try some Stephen king for horror he is amazing. I look forward to seeing how your reading journey progresses welcome again and have fun.

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Mayke (thecozyfort)☕️ wrote: "Hey everyone. It's so nice to meet all of you. I'm Mayke, 24 and I'm from the Netherlands. I read about every genre. Recently I've gotten very much into contemporary fiction. My kind of basis genre..."

Hi Mayke welcome welcome. We have lots of members from the Netherlands so I am sure you will make tons of friends from all over. I think Goodreads says I am about the same number behind. I will say with this group that it is more about having fun and not really about a number. Look around we have lots to do. I hope you find a challenge to love and a book you can't put down this year.

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Ildanfl wrote: "Hi! everyone, nice to meet ya
I'm ildan from Indonesia, i'm prefer reading non fiction books like science-self help books but i wanna read fiction books too if theres nothing left non-fiction books..."

Hi ildan welcome! You joined at such a great time this months challenges are going to be all Science you will be in your own blissful paradise. I hope you join other things to but don't forget to have fun. Let us know if you need anything and of course happy reading!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Brinda wrote: "Blagica wrote: "Brinda wrote: "Hello everyone,

I'm Brinda, I'm from India but currently living in San Francisco. Reading books used to be my favorite childhood hobby but I had somehow lost track ..."

I will keep my fingers crossed for you you can do it!

[Fallon]

Hi everyone, my name is Fallon! I am from Rhode Island and I recently started to get back into reading for fun/ for a hobby. I loved reading when I was younger, but during and even a little bit after college I did not enjoy it. After looking into some newer books that caught my attention, I decided to get back into it! I am trying a personal goal of reading 2 books per month. I recently finished Big Little Lies and Sharp Objects. I truly enjoyed both! I am currently reading Baby Teeth. My genre preferences are thriller, crime, mystery, and the classic best selling fiction novels that everyone else is reading so I stay in the mainstream loop! I have a bunch of books lined up to hopefully meet my goal, and I welcome any suggestions as well!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Hi Fallon Welcome to the group and back to book land! Have you started watching the shows for both those books? I think 2 books a month is a great way to get back into the swing of things. I hope you look around and join what looks fun welcome and happy reading!