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Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2018!
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Hey guys I’m Brandy from upstate New York. I have been on Goodread for a while now. I love to read fanfics a lot but I also love teen and books about the royal family and biography books. I hope to chat with you guys a lot
BAHAR wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Bahar and I’m from Iran.Luckily I found this application accidentally first of 2018 and I joined in this challenge which really inspire me. Actually I like all of genres es..."
Hi Bahar welcome to the group so glad you decided to join our group! I am sure you will make great friends here we all love books and love to talk about them. I like the way you choose your books do you have a stand out? I look forward to seeing what books complete your challenge. welcome again and good luck
Brandy wrote: "Hey guys I’m Brandy from upstate New York. I have been on Goodread for a while now. I love to read fanfics a lot but I also love teen and books about the royal family and biography books. I hope to..."Hi Brandy welcome happy to have you join us. I am a big fan of bios we will have to talk books soon. There is lots to do here enjoy and have fun.
Hello there!I am Dan, from the U.K.
It is a pleasure to be here.
I am enjoying the challenge so far, and want to find some inspiring new suggestions and engage with like-minded readers.
Hi, I'm Harsh from India. I love Thriller, Fantsy, Adventure books mostly and all other genres too.. this is first time I'm doing a reading challenge.. for 2018 i've decided to read ~70 books. it's been 6 months and I have just finished ~10. I have to speed up.
Dan wrote: "Hello there!I am Dan, from the U.K.
It is a pleasure to be here.
I am enjoying the challenge so far, and want to find some inspiring new suggestions and engage with like-minded readers."
Hi Dan welcome to the group happy to have you. I think suggestions and friendship is a must here we are all super friendly.
As far as recommendations I think our buddy reads might be right up your alley. Welcome again and happy reading,
Harshvardhan wrote: "Hi, I'm Harsh from India. I love Thriller, Fantsy, Adventure books mostly and all other genres too.. this is first time I'm doing a reading challenge.. for 2018 i've decided to read ~70 books. it's..."Hi Harsh welcome to the group! You seem to like lots of genres that must make your reading fun. I think reading at your own pace and enjoying what you read is more fun. Remember slow and steady wins the race.
Hi everyone!I'm Gina, 26 and live in New Hampshire, USA. I've always loved reading but ever since having kids and working an hour away, reading has not been a priority until recently. (With the exception of reading bed time books to my girls.) I enjoy reading thrillers, psychology and self-help books but will occasionally pick something else up for spontaneity. I found this group by searching for the term challenge as I want to set a reading goal for the year and have a support system and a way to keep my self accountable. I would like to read a total of 30 books this year and so far have read 4. (I have some work to do!)
Excited to be here!
Thank You
Hi guys! I am Josh and 16 years old and from England. I have always enjoyed reading but never taken it as a hobby, just a thing on the side. However I am now looking to read all the time. I like fantasy, sci-fi, and historical books (fiction or non-fiction) especially around WW1/2, Medieval or Romans. My reading goal is 10 just to get into the swing of things, although I am expecting to surpass it. Thanks for reading, I hope I will be beneficial to the group :)
Gina wrote: "Hi everyone!I'm Gina, 26 and live in New Hampshire, USA. I've always loved reading but ever since having kids and working an hour away, reading has not been a priority until recently. (With the ex..."
Hi Gina welcome to the group happy to have you here! I think life has a way of making us work hard to find time to read. Do you have a favorite author that pulls you out of your slow times? I think you will find our group has lots to do to keep you motivated and moving look around and join us if you need anything let us know.
Blagica wrote: "Gina wrote: "Hi everyone!I'm Gina, 26 and live in New Hampshire, USA. I've always loved reading but ever since having kids and working an hour away, reading has not been a priority until recently...."
Thank You! I live for John Saul books. I'm excited to jump in.
Hello Everyone!I go by April and I am very new to Goodreads. I just found out about it and I love it! I am from New Hampshire. I have always loved to read, but over the past few years I have become far too busy to do any serious amount of reading. I set my reading goal to 20 books for this year(I know, I know...such a small amount) I may change it later on as in the past I have read far more than 20 books in one year. I found out about this group after I found out about Goodreads; I came across goodreads because I really wanted to give an author some feedback. I love all kinds of books but especially Fiction, Historical fiction, Fantasy, fantasy, and fantasy again.(haha ;p) I do enjoy some romance novels if they are clean. The most recent book I read and loved is called The Queen's Rising by Rebecca Ross. I absolutely love this book and I finished it in one day it was so good!(I should have been doing homework). Being in college and having a very busy life will not allow me to be as active on here as I would like, but I look forward to getting to know you all!~
Joshua wrote: "Hi guys! I am Josh and 16 years old and from England. I have always enjoyed reading but never taken it as a hobby, just a thing on the side. However I am now looking to read all the time. I like fa..."Hi Josh welcome to the group! You are in great company we are all readers here. 10 books is a great way to start have you read your first book? There are 15 yearly challenges look everything over and see if you want to join anything. I look forward to seeing how you spend your year in books.
Blagica wrote: ...have you read your first book?...In the process of reading 'A Game Of Thrones' :)
Hello everyone, I'm Tim. New to the group though I've been working on the challenge sine the start of the year. My challenge for the year is at least 53 books (to keep up at least one a week idea) and my side goals are 12 Agatha Christie novels and 12 Japanese novel (trying to do one a month, but I may double up on some months so as to not be required to each month). I tend to have somewhat odd tastes in books, being a fan of classics, horror, fantasy and mysteries... but I read a bit of everything and am always looking for suggestions.
Gina wrote: "Hi everyone!I'm Gina, 26 and live in New Hampshire, USA. I've always loved reading but ever since having kids and working an hour away, reading has not been a priority until recently. (With the ex..."
I'm from New Hampshire too. Good to see someone close on this Web-site. I tend to read at Lunch and a little bit before going to bed. I wish that I had more time for reading, but I try to get in a little everyday. Good luck with your goals.
April wrote: "Hello Everyone!I go by April and I am very new to Goodreads. I just found out about it and I love it! I am from New Hampshire. I have always loved to read, but over the past few years I have becom..."
April I am so sorry it looks like I skipped you welcome to the group! Don't ever look at 20 as a small amount someone who leads a busy life 20 is a huge amount. I think that once you get comfortable and find your footing you will love Goodreads and our group you will have a blast.
Gina wrote: "Blagica wrote: "Gina wrote: "Hi everyone!I'm Gina, 26 and live in New Hampshire, USA. I've always loved reading but ever since having kids and working an hour away, reading has not been a priority..."
do you have a book of his you would recommend?
Joshua wrote: "Blagica wrote: ...have you read your first book?...In the process of reading 'A Game Of Thrones' :)"
First book? I hope you enjoy!
Amlugnor wrote: "Hi! I’m from Norway and got introduced to both Goodreads and this group by my friend @Winter <3I’ve been on Goodreads since 2015, but I’m afraid I’m way better at just reading all the books than r..."
Hi Amlugnor welcome glad Winter brought you over to join us! That is one thing i struggle with is organizing my books maybe you can give me some pointers. As far as you joining challenges that sounds splendid we have monthly quarterly and yearly look at everything and jump on in. Welcome and happy readding!
Tim wrote: "Hello everyone, I'm Tim. New to the group though I've been working on the challenge sine the start of the year. My challenge for the year is at least 53 books (to keep up at least one a week idea) ..."Hi Tim welcome to the group! 53 books is a great goal and a great way to read and not be stressed/ Do you have a favorite book so far this year? I don't think your taste is strange I think you just like variety and that is awesome. There is lots to do here look around and happy reading.
Blagica wrote: "Do you have a favorite book so far this year?"So far it would either be Kill Creek by Scott Thomas which is one of the creepiest horror novels I've ever read or Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio by Pu Songling which is a short story collection published in the 1700s (though most likely written in the 1600s), all of which are Chinese tales dealing with weird events. Not all are horror, some are actually rather silly slice of life stories just with something very strange happening... though most do contain elements of fantasy or horror.
Hi I’m Kendall. I’m from Cincinnati OH and I like fantasy/fiction/YA usually. Occasionally I’ll read a spiritual boom or science fiction.
My goal for 2018 is 20 books but I know I will surpass that so once I get there I plan to change it to 50. I feel like starting small motivates me more and I feel more accomplished each time I finish a book because it doesn’t feel too far fetched. I just recently found good reads and I started my goal a week ago so I do have to make up for the first half of the year 😂.
I had no idea this community existed so I’m pretty pumped about it. For a long time I felt like I was lame for loving YA and Fantasy books because I didn’t know anyone else that liked them as well but then I started looking for people on YouTube and through here and here we are!
Blagica wrote: "Gina wrote: "Blagica wrote: "Gina wrote: "Hi everyone!I'm Gina, 26 and live in New Hampshire, USA. I've always loved reading but ever since having kids and working an hour away, reading has not be..."
Black Lightening has been my favorite by him!
Hey everyone! I know I'm jumping in on this kinda late, but I'm Saige. I'm a student from Illinois, and I love all books! Fantasy and sic-fi are my favorites, but I've read some pretty fantastic non-fiction books too. I also like things with a bit of romance. My reading goal for this year is 9 a month, and I'm really happy because I'm on track with it so far. I'm excited to get to know everyone and read together this year!
Kendall wrote: "Hi I’m Kendall. I’m from Cincinnati OH and I like fantasy/fiction/YA usually. Occasionally I’ll read a spiritual boom or science fiction. "
Welcome to the group Kendall! This is a lovely community full of people who want to share their love of books, so it sounds like you are in the right place. :) Good luck with your goal!
Saige wrote: "Hey everyone! I know I'm jumping in on this kinda late, but I'm Saige. I'm a student from Illinois, and I love all books! Fantasy and sic-fi are my favorites, but I've read some pretty fantastic no..."Hi Saige, welcome to the group! We are excited to have you here, and you are not late at all, you can join this group or set a reading goal at any time! Can I ask you which non-fiction books you liked? I have a long term goal to read more non-fiction (that is not work related).
Hello everyone. My name is Justine and i live in Connecticut. I LOVEEEEE reading, and buying books lol. I have a BIG PROBLEM with buying books! I enjoy reading Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary, YA, Middle Grade, Horror, Thrillers, some Fantasy, and i'm starting to like some Historical Fiction.
I do not like any Detective mystery, or any kidnapping involving little children. I am a mother, and reading it gets my anxiety up.
I'm looking forward to interacting with everyone in the group.My reading goal this year is 54. I can do it!! :)
Welcome Justine! :) And good luck with your goal!
I think I’ve introduced myself before but I am getting back into this after having been gone for awhile. Life has been very busy lately! Anyways, my name is Sarah. 5 months ago I had my first child, a baby boy named Colin. I have just recently picked up reading again and I look forward to getting to know you guys and this group.
Hi Everyone. I’m Sofie from Sweden. I just stumbled om this challenge by accident and Had to check it out. Summer holiday is starting and I Hope that I Will find time so read some of the books I have lying around. A challenge and prompts might help me get through all the piles. My favourite genre is feel-good and historcal novels. I try to read in many genres But if the book gets too deep and too complicated i usually don’t finish the book. I need books to be an easy escape.
See you around!
Hello All,I am Kavitha from Melbourne, Australia. I love books and reading. I read fiction mostly, but do read from other genres when someone suggests a book.
I aim to read around 30 books this year, done 8 so far.
Thanks!
Sarah wrote: "I think I’ve introduced myself before but I am getting back into this after having been gone for awhile. Life has been very busy lately! Anyways, my name is Sarah. 5 months ago I had my first chi..."
Hi Sarah welcome congrats on the baby boy!!! Thats awesome have fun reading to him and reading. I look forward to seeing what you read and getting to know you.
Sofie wrote: "Hi Everyone. I’m Sofie from Sweden. I just stumbled om this challenge by accident and Had to check it out. Summer holiday is starting and I Hope that I Will find time so read some of the books I ha..."Hi Sofie welcome to the group so glad you stumbled our way! there are 14 yearly challenge two monthly and two quarterly each quarter to get you moving please look around and join whatever looks like fun.
Kavitha wrote: "Hello All,I am Kavitha from Melbourne, Australia. I love books and reading. I read fiction mostly, but do read from other genres when someone suggests a book.
I aim to read around 30 books this ye..."
Hi Kavitha welcome so happy to have you join us I hear it is Winter where you are so I hope that you find a book and some books to stay warm with.
Justine wrote: "Hello everyone. My name is Justine and i live in Connecticut. I LOVEEEEE reading, and buying books lol. I have a BIG PROBLEM with buying books! I enjoy reading Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contempora..."Hey,I live near you! Welcome to the group
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Hi All! I’m Gosia from Warsaw, Poland. I have a long way to work which I travel by metro what gives me so much time to read <3 I think I can achieve my goal in this year - 52 books :) I am a huge fan of non-fiction books. I’ve started to read them also in english to improve my language skills and build more confidence when it comes to speaking or writing in english. I feel that I”ll enjoy this group :)
Nicole wrote: "Hello everyone!My name is Nicole. I was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro for 12 years before moving to Florida, where I've been living for soon to be 3 years.I love books of all kinds, but I've a..."
Hi Nicole welcome so happy to have you! 150 books is an impressive goal how much have you read already? I think you will find our group very friendly theres lots to join and lots to do it looks like the challenges will keep you busy please look around and have fun. Happy Reading and welcome again.
Malgorzata wrote: "Hi All! I’m Gosia from Warsaw, Poland. I have a long way to work which I travel by metro what gives me so much time to read <3 I think I can achieve my goal in this year - 52 books :) I am a huge f..."Hi Gosia welcome so happy to have you! 52 books is a great goal and I completely agree it will help with your english which is great by the way! I think you will love it here if you have questions please reach out.
Hi all!My name is Rachel and I live in Wisconsin. I am a University Student so school and work have been my priorities for the last four years, but going into my fifth year I am considering becoming an English teacher after I graduate with my teaching degree so I'm trying to get back into the reading habits I had when I was in high school!
I love all types of fiction by Historical Fiction is my favorite. I also enjoy a good fantasy novel and anything else interesting.
My favorite authors are Fredrick Backman, Neil Gaiman, and Tracy Chevalier.
My goal this year is 10 books because I hope to read all of them over the summer, but I hope to surpass that goal during the whole year!
Rachel wrote: "Hi all!My name is Rachel and I live in Wisconsin. I am a University Student so school and work have been my priorities for the last four years, but going into my fifth year I am considering becomi..."
Hi Rachel welcome glad you decided to join us! Summer reading is always fun between all the great challenges, buddy reads and group reads we have i hope that 10 is a breeze and you enjoy every page you turn. Welcome again and have fun!
Hi, Everyone!I’m Dessie from Southern California. I’m a special education teacher and graduate student. I’m completing my fourth master’s degree and applying to doctorate programs. You can probably tell that I really enjoy learning new things :-). However, working and going school has caused me to fall behind in my reading. So, I have decided to join a reading group to get me back on track. I love reading all types of books especially classic literature, contemporary fiction, history, science, sci-fi, and fantasy. When I’m not reading, I love to play video games, craft, and exercise. I joined this group because I’m interested in doing buddy reads. Does anyone form Google Hangouts groups and chat while reading the book? I’m looking for a partner or small group to chat with as I read. My goal is read 50 books.
Dessie wrote: "Hi, Everyone!I’m Dessie from Southern California. I’m a special education teacher and graduate student. I’m completing my fourth master’s degree and applying to doctorate programs. You can probab..."
hi Dessie welcome to the group! You sound like you love to learn you will fit in great here, we have group and buddy reads to help you reach your goal look around and join the fun!
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