2025 & 2026 Reading Challenge discussion
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Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2018!
Jaime wrote: "Hi Everyone! I'm Jaime, I live in Michigan (Ypsi/Ann Arbor area). I started my own book club to motivate myself to read more, but not all of the members are on Goodreads, which I love. So, I though..."HI Jamie welcome to the group! If you need motivation for your 100 reads you came to the right place you are surrounded by great people who love books and talking books. We have buddy reads and all our group reads are voted by our members. I hope you find a book and challenge to love this year.
Hi! I'm Kyla, from Melbourne, Australia. I've set my Reading Goal to 160 books this year, but after much deliberation and many, many books, I've increased it to 200!
Hi All,My name is Liv and I'm 19 yrs old and from Australia. I have only just discovered goodreads this year (shame on me) and just love it. I have just come out of a massive reading slump that I went throw towards the end of high school. The book that got my out of the slump was six of crows :) I just loveddd the book. My reading goal is 50 books (which I am already 10 books behind) and I am currently on the 7th book. The challenge is going pretty slow cause the books I keep choosing are just meh. Meaning I am always up to hear reccommendations!
Feel free to add me :)
Olivia
kayla wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Kayla and I'm from Ohio (US). I've been an avid reader since I was little but I only rekindled my passion this year. I recreated a GR's account but I used to have one a few ..."Hi Kayla!
I also just re-started reading this year :) and my goal is 50 books too, but I'm already 10 books behind (whoops) glad someone else was able to start their passion for reading again :))
Cler wrote: "Hello! I am Clara and I am from Barcelona. I absolutely adore reading and, although I have been moving around goodreads for a while I still don’t know how the groups and comments work (it has taken..."Hi Clara! I'm up for making friends too!
Olivia wrote: "Hi All,My name is Liv and I'm 19 yrs old and from Australia. I have only just discovered goodreads this year (shame on me) and just love it. I have just come out of a massive reading slump that I..."
Hi Olivia welcome to the group! I am so happy to have you join our group! I am so glad you discovered goodreads and our group, they say that it is better late than never. I think 50 books is a great goal, I hope you find a book to love this year and that your unslumped reading continues.
Blagica wrote: "Olivia wrote: "Hi All,My name is Liv and I'm 19 yrs old and from Australia. I have only just discovered goodreads this year (shame on me) and just love it. I have just come out of a massive readi..."
thankssssssssss xx
Kyla wrote: "Hi! I'm Kyla, from Melbourne, Australia. I've set my Reading Goal to 160 books this year, but after much deliberation and many, many books, I've increased it to 200!"Hi Kyla welcome to the group! There are tons of challenges to help you reach your 200 books please look around and join the fun. If you have questions please don't hesitate to ask. Welcome again and happy reading.
Hi everyone! My name is Michelle and I am from Canada. I am a huge book worm and loved YA novels, psychological thrillers, mysteries and other fiction novels. My goal is 50 for this year and I am catching up pretty quickly! Looking to meet new people and discuss books with others. Feel free to add me as a friend! :)
Hope to chat soon,
Michelle
So glad to have found this group- always looking for people to discuss literature with and to gather recommendations from!Mr name is Brittany and I am a junior high teacher in NY. I will try just about any book, as long as it is some type of narrative. I tend to read a lot of YA to connect with my students, but I tend to gravitate most towards fantasy and sci-fi in my personal reading.
I usually use Goodreads on my phone- I happened to log on on my desktop today and found this group while exploring the features! Lucky find!
I am repeating my goal of 25 books that I set and just missed last year. While I used to read much more throughout the year, time has been hard to find recently. As a teacher, I do more reading during the summer months, so I expect that is when I will be the most active in terms of participation in this group.
I look forward to engaging with you all!
Blagica wrote: "Owain wrote: "Hey, Been on Goodreads for a number of years but have only been regularly recently.
I'm from the UK (Wales) and this is the first time taking part in the challenge. Set my target i..."
Thanks for the welcome.
I've set it to 20 books but will up it to 50 at some point, as I'm about to hit it.
Christine wrote: "WELCOME EVERYONE!":)))
Ilona wrote: "Welcome to the group everyone!!":))))
Hi everyone!My name is Emily and I am a Librarian in the Chicagoland area in the States. I, of course, love to read. I love challenges; they get me to read outside of what I might otherwise. I tend to get so excited about the new book that just came out that I might forget about that excellent book that came out a few years ago.
I read a bit of everything, but I will always read a book set in the UK, Gothic, Fantasy with a strong female lead, Literary, dealing with LGBTQ+ characters or history, or written by Zadie Smith, John Boyne, or referencing Virginia Woolf in some way.
I read ALOT, so this year, my yearly goal is 275. Goodreads tells me that I am on track. I am sure that some of the challenges here will help with this.
Thank you! And I can't wait to get started in this group.
Hi Everyone! My name is Jess, and I am Canadian. I have just recently fallen back in love with reading and I thought that joining goodreads would be a good way to connect with people who love books.
I am interested in historical fiction, fantasy and YA. Since I am just getting back into reading I set my goal of the year to 20 books, but I am sure I will be raising it as I am already halfway to my goal.
Michelle wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Michelle and I am from Canada. I am a huge book worm and loved YA novels, psychological thrillers, mysteries and other fiction novels. My goal is 50 for this year and I am c..."Hi Michelle welcome to the group! I think you will have lots of fun reading and joining things here with us. You and I will be fast friends I love a good thriller. Happy reading and welcome again.
Brittany wrote: "So glad to have found this group- always looking for people to discuss literature with and to gather recommendations from!Mr name is Brittany and I am a junior high teacher in NY. I will try just..."
Hi Brittany welcome to the group. First off I want to commend you on teaching I think that is fantastic. I can completely understand the not having time for personal reading and hope the summer is a reading success for you. Don't worry about joining everything jump in where you like.
Owain wrote: "Blagica wrote: "Owain wrote: "Hey, Been on Goodreads for a number of years but have only been regularly recently.
I'm from the UK (Wales) and this is the first time taking part in the challenge...."
Awesome good luck.
Emily wrote: "Hi everyone!My name is Emily and I am a Librarian in the Chicagoland area in the States. I, of course, love to read. I love challenges; they get me to read outside of what I might otherwise. I te..."
hi Emily welcome to the group so happy to have you join us. We have tons of challenges so you came to the right place. We have monthly, quarterly and yearly. Jump in and join the fun we love seeing what everyone reads.
Books&Tea wrote: "Hi Everyone! My name is Jess, and I am Canadian. I have just recently fallen back in love with reading and I thought that joining goodreads would be a good way to connect with people who love boo..."
Hi Jess welcome! Books%tea love the name although for me I think it's coffee. 20 is a great goal congrats on getting so far. There are tons of people here who also love these genres you are in great company. Happy reading and best of luck.
Hi hi hi! I'm Taasia and I'm from Malaysia and I love YA and am a sucker for a good contemporary. I found this group through my Goodreads friends and am so happy I did as I needed a place/thread to track my 2018 in reading. My reading goal is 100, but I put it as 72 as a placeholder on gr because I don't want to let reading stress me out.
Where are you from?- What kinds of books do you like to read?
- How did you find our group?
- What's your reading goal?
Hi everyone, I'm Vicky, a 32 year old accountant and post-grad student from Wales in the UK.
I live near Swansea in the valleys of South Wales.
I like to read all sorts, although I tend to stick to lit fic, speculative fiction, historical fiction and horror/thrillers. My favourite authors are Sarah Waters, Emma Donoghue, Joe Hill, Margaret Atwood and Michel Faber. I'm currently writing my dissertation, which is on Michel Faber.
I found this group from just perusing and finding out more about Goodreads and what you can do here.
My reading goal is 45 books, which at the moment I'm smashing, but I'm expecting things to slow down in the next couple of months because I'm going to be so busy!
Hi everyone!My name is Steph and I live in North Carolina (US). I am fairly new to goodreads and I have just recently fallen back in love with reading. I thought that joining this group would help hold me accountable and provide for some great conversation about books and I'm excited to be a part of it!
I am interested in contemporary fiction, historical fiction, mystery/thriller, but I'm going to try my hand at reading more nonfiction and more literary classics. Since I am just getting back into reading I set my goal of the year to 20 books, but hopefully I will be raising it!
Hi all,I’m a bibliophile through and through. I’ll read anything, but my fav author is Stephen King. I’m part of a f2f book club, but I still want more of a reading challenge. I expect to read 250 books this year.
I’m an avid fitness junkie and a trained PoundPro. I’m a literacy coach at a high school in the great state of Iowa where I always get to share books!
Thanks for welcoming me!
Hello out there to the Goodreads 2018 Reading Challenge community! I'm from Ontario, Canada and I enjoy reading fantasy (Patrick Rothfuss), teen fantasy (Harry Potter), psychology (Malcolm Gladwell). My reading goal for this year is 52!!! So 1 book a week! Woot woot! ^_^ I hope to be able to connect with fellow readers on this platform.
Taasia wrote: "Hi hi hi! I'm Taasia and I'm from Malaysia and I love YA and am a sucker for a good contemporary. I found this group through my Goodreads friends and am so happy I did as I needed a place/thread to..."Hi Taasia welcome to the group we are so happy to have you join us. I think that you will do great here. There are tons of challenges and books to read so you are in great company. I think 72 is a great goal, how far along are you? Please look around and join what you are comfortable with.
melancholia wrote: "Hi there!I'm from Switzerland and I joined Goodreads in December last year, because I wanted to start reading regurarly again and since I love keeping track of movies and tv shows I watch, I thou..."
Hi welcome to the group we are happy to have you. I think you will find this group lots of fun and not restrictive. There are tons of challenges to keep you busy. Dig Deeper challenge might break you out of your reading shell. Here is the link
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Vicky wrote: "Where are you from?- What kinds of books do you like to read?
- How did you find our group?
- What's your reading goal?
Hi everyone, I'm Vicky, a 32 year old accountant and post-grad student from..."
Hi Vicky welcome to the group! Congrats on all your school success. I think this group is just the right group to pass the time when you need a break. I think 45 books is fantastic and stress free, Have fun and happy reading if you need anything please let us know.
Steph wrote: "Hi everyone!My name is Steph and I live in North Carolina (US). I am fairly new to goodreads and I have just recently fallen back in love with reading. I thought that joining this group would hel..."
Hi Steph welcome to the group and to good reads. So happy to have you. I think after reading your introduction I think you would love our group and buddy reads. I love thrillers myself so we will be fast friends. Welcome and happy reading.
Buddy reads
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Laura wrote: "Hi all,I’m a bibliophile through and through. I’ll read anything, but my fav author is Stephen King. I’m part of a f2f book club, but I still want more of a reading challenge. I expect to read 250..."
Hi Laura welcome! I am so happy you decided to join our group! I think it is commendable that you are a literacy coach I loved books when I was in school but not many high school students enjoy it now a days. We have the perfect challenge for you I will link it below. I am also a huge King fan have you read Sleeping Beauties yet? I hope you have lots of fun here with us welcome again and happy reading.
Quarterly challenge https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Leah wrote: "Hello out there to the Goodreads 2018 Reading Challenge community! I'm from Ontario, Canada and I enjoy reading fantasy (Patrick Rothfuss), teen fantasy (Harry Potter), psychology (Malcolm Gladwell..."Hi Leah welcome to the group! That is an awesome mixture of authors you like. I actually just finished The name of the wind for the second time. 52 books is a fantastic goal and there are tons of challenges to help you along the way. I am positive you will make tons of connections and talk books with many wonderful people. Welcome again and of course reach out if you need anything.
Hi everyone, My name is christiona I'm 22 years old. I'm originally from New Jersey but have just recently moved to Louisiana. I have always been a bookworm growing up, but once I went to college and started working I fell into reading slump. Well if you call 5 years a slump. But last month I started picking up books again and I've literally fallen madly in love with YA books again and hoping to continue discovering more books and people in the community
melancholia wrote: "Blagica wrote: "Hi welcome to the group we are happy to have you. I think you will find this group lots of fun and not restrictive. There are tons of challenges to keep you busy. Dig Deeper challen..."if you need help please ask.
Christiona wrote: "Hi everyone, My name is christiona I'm 22 years old. I'm originally from New Jersey but have just recently moved to Louisiana. I have always been a bookworm growing up, but once I went to college ..."
Hi Christiona welcome to the group! I think slumps can last as long as life gets in the way lol. I am actually living in NJ. I hope that our challenges and this group keeps you slump free!
Hello hello! I am Samantha from Wisconsin. I like Romance, Young Adult, Romantic Suspense, Mystery, Fantasy kinda books. My favorite is the books that kinda have it all. I am new to Goodreads, I stumbled about the site (a few days ago) while reading a review for a book I was interested in. Then I just stumbled across page in the suggested area of groups and thought it'd be fun to join in.
My book goal for 2018 is to read 24 books this year. I have just completed my 8th book today. I started a little behind this year reading. I used to read a lot in high school but fell back and decided I would finally pick the habit back up as a way to relieve stress and it's been really helping. I just love how a book can just wipe away my worries.
I look forward to learning how to navigate this site and getting to know more fellow book lovers!
Samantha wrote: "Hello hello! I am Samantha from Wisconsin. I like Romance, Young Adult, Romantic Suspense, Mystery, Fantasy kinda books. My favorite is the books that kinda have it all. I am new to Goodreads, I s..."
Hi Samantha welcome to the group and to goodreads! There are tons of challenges to keep you having fun and everything is done with your comfortable with. 24 is a great goal I am sure you will have lots of fun here. Please look around and let us know if you need anything.
Hi, I'm Jesica and am from Virginia. I've always been an avid reader, although I went through a bit of a slump after college, but I'm back to my bookworm self these days :) My favorite genres are fantasy and literary fiction but I do enjoy most things I read, regardless of the genre. My goal started at 52 books but I'd met that by early April, so now my goal is 100 books. I'm sure I'll increase it as I go! Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Jesica wrote: "Hi, I'm Jesica and am from Virginia. I've always been an avid reader, although I went through a bit of a slump after college, but I'm back to my bookworm self these days :) My favorite genres are f..."Hi Jesica welcome to the group and welcome back to bookworm land. I think you will find that the challenges here help you meet your goal. Please look around and join our fun and ask questions if you have them.
hello all! my name’s chelsea and i’m new here, thought i’d introduce myself. i’m from pennsylvania—close to the pittsburgh area. i used to read a lot while in high school but have recently gotten back into it and want to read even more.
i want to be a writer of some sort for my future career and i figured reading could be my best teacher 😊
i’ve kept track the books i’ve read on here for a while but only just now decided to join some groups on here because i want to get into more involved discussions about certain books 👍🏻
i like fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, true crime, mystery, etc. i’m pretty open to read anything!
Chelsea wrote: "hello all! my name’s chelsea and i’m new here, thought i’d introduce myself. i’m from pennsylvania—close to the pittsburgh area. i used to read a lot while in high school but have recently gotten ..."
Hi Chelsea welcome so happy to have you join us! Our group is filled with amazing people who love to read and talk about books. I think being a writer is a great future goal and look forward to talking books with you. There are tons of books to talk about and even more challenges to join. Please look around and join the fun. welcome again and happy reading
Welcome to the group everyone! Take your time finding your way around the group and join the challenges and group reads when you feel like it :)
Please don't hesitate to ask any questions and happy reading!
Hey there!I am Hannah, 20 years old and from Germany. Like all of you I'm a bookworm and I recently started using Goodreads.
Currently I am travelling around the world by myself (it's been 9 Months now) and sometimes it can get pretty lonely but I have some good books with me to keep me company :)
Although I love travelling it doesn't leave me a lot of time to read. There's always something to see or do. Thats why I'm planning to read only 32 books in 2018, keeping my goal low :)
I'm mostly reading YA and Fantasy but I have a collection of Classics I want to read once I'm back home. I prefer reading in english instead of german.
Oh and I'm dreaming about having my own cozy library in my house, but who doesn't dream about that?! ;)
Cheers, Hannah
Hannah wrote: "Hey there!I am Hannah, 20 years old and from Germany. Like all of you I'm a bookworm and I recently started using Goodreads.
Currently I am travelling around the world by myself (it's been 9 Mon..."
Hi Hannah welcome to the group and Goodreads! I think you will find that you are in great company with this group! Wow 9 months of travel do you have a favorite spot yet? I don't think 32 is a low goal I think that if you are having fun that is what counts.Look around and let us know if you need anything.
Hi there!I'm Ginny and I currently live in southern Arizona by way of the Texas Hill Country via extreme southern California desert.
I don't really have a favorite genre. I'm kind of all over the place. I like history, historic novels, a little fantasy, science fiction, science non-fiction, and, on occasion, books that are just silly.
I decided a few weeks ago that I really need to read all those books that people say I need to read. So, I'm using GR to keep me organized. I started my list with some Classics (ancient Classics), some modern novels, and a whole slew of books, essays, and plays in between.
I've given myself a goal of 50 books this year. I started late; however, several pieces are just essays and not whole books. I think that's doable.
Hi! I'm not a new member but I've basically been on hiatus the last couple years reading War and Peace. Not much to comment on. Now that I'm finally done with it I can read other books on my nook!I'm from Lincoln, NE and really excited to get back into reading something else. I've finished 3 books on my nook since I finished War and Peace in February. Hope to talk to everyone more.
Welcome to the group everyone.Make sure you read your Welcome Message and our Monthly Message so that you can easily navigate our group!
Ginny wrote: "Hi there!I'm Ginny and I currently live in southern Arizona by way of the Texas Hill Country via extreme southern California desert.
I don't really have a favorite genre. I'm kind of all over the..."
hi Ginny welcome! They say better late then never! I think 50 books is great, remember it's about having fun! There are tons of challenges and things to do join what you like and let us know if you need anything.
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Hi Archana welcome to the group! I have to say your style of reading sounds like fun stress free reading. We have tons of challenges to help you reach your goal and wonderful people. Best of luck and happy reading.