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Introduce Yourself Part Two
Akiema wrote: "Favorite Book(s): Hop on Pop Favorite Book Genre: I don't have one
Favorite Author: Hmmm.... too many to list
Favorite Color: I love all colors!
Favorite Food: Pizza
If I could live anywhere in th..."
Do you have kids or has Hop on Pop been your favorite since childhood? My kids haven't gotten into Dr. Seuss so much yet but I imagine they will.
Hanna wrote: "Hiya :)I joined this group for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I was trying to decide which of the six books to get after qualifying for an Amazon promo ( http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/browse.htm......"
Hello :) We'll be glad to have you join our reads. The more the merrier. It's fun to find lots of new books that you haven't heard of.
Hey Everyone!I'm Lucy :) Hope everyone is having a good day!
Birthday: July 19th, 1992
Favorite Book: This must be a joke. I can't narrow that list down. Well... I don't particularly have a favorite. But if I were to put a temporary book on the top of head that I think is quite exceptional would be Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Favorite Genre: YA DYSTOPIAN <3 #hearteyes
Favorite Author: hmm... I don't have one. But I do seem to like Kimberly Derting books.
Favorite Color: Purple <3
Favorite Food: I LOVE ALL FOOD. Food is bae. One of my nicknames is BP (BEE,PEE) which stands for "Bottomless Pit" because I eat constantly, it's a wonder I'm not obese.
If I could live anywhere in the world: Too far off, haven't thought that far, but somewhere warm constantly. I strongly dislike the cold.
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because I'll go out of my way to walk to the public library to borrow books, in fact, I'm at the library right now, I'm adding to my to-reads list every couple of days, and I've skipped a couple classes before because I was too into a book.. please shh.. don't tell my parents. LOL
Wellpp, that's me, have a lovely Thursday evening, or day if you're from a different time zone <3
Lucy wrote: "Hey Everyone!I'm Lucy :) Hope everyone is having a good day!
Birthday: July 19th, 1992
Favorite Book: This must be a joke. I can't narrow that list down. Well... I don't particularly have a favor..."
Welcome Lucy :)
If you're obsessed with adding things to your to-read list you should head over to our RPG challenge. You'll meet many likeminded individuals in the tavern.
Birthday: January 12
Favourite Book: no way could i pick one as my favourite. But the first one I could think of now is Lord of the Rings
Fav genre: again, not just one. I mostly go for classics, fantasy and romance.
Fav author: Kalki, Tolkein, Carl Sagan, Richard Dawkins,Rowling and th elist goes on
Fav color: right now..the pinks and whites of bougainvillae
Fav food: everything vegetarian
If I could live anywhere in the world: doesn't matter where, but i'd love to live in a quaint little cottage with a nice kitchen, filled with books, music and surrounded by a beautiful garden
I know I'm a book addict because that's who I have been since before i can remember. Books are my everything, I would not survive without books. I need to read more than I need to breathe
Favourite Book: no way could i pick one as my favourite. But the first one I could think of now is Lord of the Rings
Fav genre: again, not just one. I mostly go for classics, fantasy and romance.
Fav author: Kalki, Tolkein, Carl Sagan, Richard Dawkins,Rowling and th elist goes on
Fav color: right now..the pinks and whites of bougainvillae
Fav food: everything vegetarian
If I could live anywhere in the world: doesn't matter where, but i'd love to live in a quaint little cottage with a nice kitchen, filled with books, music and surrounded by a beautiful garden
I know I'm a book addict because that's who I have been since before i can remember. Books are my everything, I would not survive without books. I need to read more than I need to breathe
Hi all! Ben here. I'm first a husband, second a dad (7 kids), third a friend, and fourth a new author. I love YA Fantasy novels and have those stories in my head frequently. I finally decided to get one out of my head. Thus, "Forests of Farallon" was born. Check it out if you have a chance. My favorite books are Chronicles of Narnia, Hunger Games, The Harry Potter series, Ender's Game, and several maritime history novels about shipwrecks and rescues at sea. Great stuff!
Welcome Ben! Wow, 7 kids! When do you have time for anything else?
Hello everyone! My name is Erica and I'm 27. I'm originally from southern California but recently moved to Colorado Springs with my 2 year old daughter and husband! Birthday: August 13
Favorite Book(s): Girl Unmoored, The War that Saved My Life, The Bungalow, A Snicker of Magic, Peony in Love, & anything by Kate Morton
Favorite Book Genre: Memoirs, Historical Fiction, Bestsellers
Favorite Author: Kate Morton
Favorite Color: pink and purple
Favorite Food: Anything and everything! (Especially Asian food: Thai, Japanese, Indian, Vietnamese, Filipino, etc)
Any Pets: A cut name Lucille.
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Maybe Paris.. or Venice, Italy.
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... reading and books are on my mind every second of my day!
Welcome to the group Sahithya, Ben & Erica ☺
Really don't think I can choose one book or author :) I love a mixture of genres at the moment I am reading Ashwood House and have not long finished The year of taking chances and The Lion,The Lamb, The Hunted.
Welcome to the group Laura ☺Hope you'll have fun here with us
Welcome, Jessica. I hope you have a great time here!
Birthday: April 3rdFavorite Book(s): Game of Thrones. Cliche but true.
Favorite Book Genre: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Classics, Mystery/Thriller, Historical Fiction.
Favorite Author: CSLewis, GRRMartin, and JKRowling.
Favorite Color: Greens.
Favorite Food: All things covered in cheese.
Any Pets: 2 cats, Lucy Pevensie and Luna Lovegood, 1 snake, Asteria, and my boyfriend's dog Brody.
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Scotland or Hawaii. I can't make up my mind about what weather I want.
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because there's always a book/kindle (or both) in my bag.
Birthday: January 8 Favorite Book(s): Harry Potter, Sherlock Holmes, The Eagle of the Ninth
Favorite Book Genre: fantasy, adventure, dystopia, sci-fi, mystery
Favorite Author: JK Rowling, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie
Favorite Color: red
Favorite Food: carbonara
Any Pets: no
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Netherland or Germany, USA :D also UK or Ireland
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because my TBR pile is taller than myself
Welcome to the group Alyssa & Katherine. ☺Hope you'll have fun here with us
Birthday: 17th DecemberFavorite Book(s): Perfume, Sherlock Holmes, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Wesley the Owl, And then there were none, The mysterious affair at Styles,Dancer, Russka and more..Lots more!!!! lol
Favorite Book Genre: I mostly like Thrillers, Non Fiction, Who-dunnits, Mysteries, Family Sagas, Historical Fiction, Good Fiction,
Favorite Author:There are too many to mention!
Favorite Color: Turquoise, Purple and Blue.
Favorite Food: Chinese, Chocolate, Italian.
Any Pets: 4 cats that are my babies!
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: South England, Verona, Greek Islands, or..French Countryside
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because....My "To Read" pile keeps growing and growing!!!
Welcome Alyssa and Ro! Hope you have fun here!
Birthday: September 26Favorite Book(s):This is too mean - I can't pick just one, or even just a few!
Favorite Book Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Family Sagas
Favorite Author:Phillip Pullman, Georgette Heyer, Barbara Kingsolver, Robin Hobb and many more!
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Cheese!
Any Pets: Nope
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: UK or New Zealand - luckily I have lived in both!
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because I have my kindle app on every device I own so that I can never be without a book!
Welcome to the group Qiongyin & Kitty. ☺Hope you'll have fun here with us :)
Hey guys :D I'm Lan!Birthday: 15th Sep, 1997
Favorite Book(s):there are just too many...
etc.Favorite Book Genre: Dystopian, Fantasy, Fairytale retell,
Favorite Author: Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer, Jodi Meadows...
Favorite Color: currently green :D
Favorite Food: my mom's pancake, milktea, fried gimbab, PIZZAAA!!!
Any Pets: a fluffy kitty that acts a lot like a dog :p
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: New York, Paris, anywhere in Finland
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because....I can't go to sleep without my daily dose of reading :D
I'd love to make some new Goodreads friends, so if you happen to have some same interests, please add me :D
Hey hey! I'm AlissaBirthday: 8/17
Favorite Book(s): Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Favorite Book Genre: YA and Urban Fantasy
Favorite Author: Sarah Kay (poet)
Favorite Color: Purple/Blue
Favorite Food: Sushi
Any Pets: no, but I want a dog!
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: if I could find a place that had a forest, a beach and a mountain... with southern california weather... I'd live there :D
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I bring books to work :o
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Hello:) This is so new to me...Birthday: 27th October
Favourite book: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Favourite book genre: I like trying new genres and broadening my horizons.
Favourite author: Too many, too little time.
Favourite colour: Terracotta or aqua.
Favourite food: Anything Japanese.
Pets: 3 cats, a giant african land-snail called Shelldon (get it?!) and many fish. I used to have mice and frogs!
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Nowhere for too long, I like to keep moving.
I know I'm a book addict because: I had the chance to meet Joey Essex but declined as I was halfway through a chapter, and there are pretty much more books than dust particles in my bedroom.
Birthday: August 11Favorite Book(s): Can't fill the list yet.
Favorite Book Genre: Romance , Thriller, Fantasy
Favorite Author: I like certain books of certain authors and not every book of any author.
Favorite Color: Pastel Colors
Favorite Food: Anything that wouldn't bite me back
Any Pets: 2 parrots :)
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: London. I kind of admire everything about London
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because that is the one thing I buy everytime.
Welcome to the group Mia and Anu!Hope you'll have fun here with us :)
Hello my name is Anna I am new, obviously I am in the introduce yourself discussion. Birthday month is May my favorite genre in books right nowis the young adult angel/fantasy. I also love romantic suspense I hate scary books.I also love to write poetry and short stories in would love the feedback if anyone would be willing to read my stuff. Thank you so much for reading my introduction hopefully I will be hearing from you beautiful people later
Hello group!I'm Doug. I guess the most notable things about me, at the moment, is that I've been travelling the world with my wife for the past year, mostly by bicycle. I spent 13 years writing videogame strategy guides (think travel guides for fictitious places) and 7 of those 13 saving up my money for a mid-life mini-retirement of sorts.
This trip gives us a lot of time to read. I usually read books either about where we're headed or by authors from those regions. Here are a few of my favorite books that I've read in the past year: Her Privates We, For Whom the Bell Tolls, The Art of Fielding, and Shōgun
An aspiring novelist and travel writer, avid mountain biker, life-long video game player, and lover of dogs, my wife, good beer, and better steaks.
Nice to meet you Doug but I think you should put your wife book for dogs
Welcome to the group Marquetta & Doug ☺Hope you'll have fun here with us.
Doug, we have part of the group for author's promotion so you could stop by there and tell us more about your writing.
With the imminent departure of my eldest for college next year, and his brother hot on his heels in a very short two years later ... This mom might actually have some free time to read (not to mention, inundation in books will help me deny that I'm empty-nesting it!)!On a work note, I edit all day for a medical journal -- the downside is not having a whole lotta time to pleasure-read. The upside, a love of words, that I deal with every day, shored up by an every-other-Sunday job at the library!
Great to be here -- I'm Paulette. About to start Girl on a Train.
Birthday: August 10
Favorite Book(s): Many on the list
Favorite Book Genre: Suspense
Favorite Author: Again, many
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Steak and baked potato
Any Pets: 2 dogs
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Ireland/Scotland
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... Even with five minutes to spare in the morning, just before I leave for work, my nose is buried in a book.
Hello all!I'm Chris and I'm from Greece (which rhymes by the way).
This is the first time I join a book club. I would like to learn about foreign writers and books since they aren't often translated in my country. Some of my favorite books are "the house of sleep", "the stranger" and "blindness". I haven't been a book addict for long and suggestions would be more than welcome.
Thank you for your time!
Hello Chris! It's so awesome to meet you my name is AnnaI think it is awesome that you are from Greece! I will add you as a friend on here.as far as book suggestions what exactly are you into I really love young adults right now that is what I am into right now A really popular series right now that is on a lot of the threads is the lunar Chronicles by Marissa Mayer there is for they are; cynder Scarlet cres there is one more coming out I think it will be called winter.q this series based on fairytales the first is Cinderella the second is little red riding hood I believe the third is Rapunzel not sure about the fourth
Marquetta wrote: "Hello Chris! It's so awesome to meet you my name is AnnaI think it is awesome that you are from Greece! I will add you as a friend on here.as far as book suggestions what exactly are you into I rea..."Well, thanks a lot! Nice to meet you! :)
Didn't get everything I recommended the lunar Chronicles series is a good book for you to read there is three in the series so far there's one more to come out later but it seems to be very popular
Hi Everyone! I am brand new to this group, so I am excited to start my journey to read more and hopefully gain a few friends in the process. I grew up in Maryland and moved to San Antonio, TX when I was 22 with my boyfriend, and shortly thereafter ended up moving to Tampa, FL for a job. I live here with my boyfriend and our two cats, and my mom lives not too far away. I have not made any friends here b/c the people I work with are much older and I do go to school but never really talk to classmates. Anyway, here are my answers to the questionnaire:Birthday: June 19
Favorite Book(s): This is hard for me, but books that stuck with me would be the Harry Potter series, Wuthering Heights, & the Hunger Games series {pretty basic I know, lol}
Favorite Book Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Thriller
Favorite Author: JK Rowling
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: French fries & sushi
Any Pets: Nala, Marley, & Xio [2 cats & a snake]
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Ireland or Scotland
I don't consider myself a book addict at the moment, I used to read ALL the time, but I got busy. Now I am trying to get back into it because I would like to write a book one day and I could use some inspiration!
Hi guys! I just got invited to this group by my best friend. I love to read but tend to get distracted by my everyday life. I just recently quit my full time office job in order to pursue something better and more fulfilling so it's safe to say I have more time on my hands!Birthday: June 15
Favorite book: This is extremely hard for me. I'm going to pretend this question says "last book you read" and say Gone Girl :)
Favorite book genre: I like YA, fantasy, psychological thrillers. I will read almost anything!
Favorite author: I don't think I've explored enough books written by one single author. Maybe that'll change though!
Favorite color: Many shades of blue. Some purple here and there.
Favorite food: French fries, sushi, and Mac and cheese.
Any pets: No, but I will get at least one dog as soon as I possibly can! I'd love a Siberian husky or a shiba inu.
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: I would love to travel everywhere in the world and someday be able to properly answer this question but my favorite place I have been is probably Madrid, Spain.
Welcome to the group Editusrex, Chris, Jessica and Angie ☺We all have different tastes and what we like, but one thing we all have in common here is our love for reading.
If you are looking for your next read or someone to read a book with, I suggest checking our Books of the month and Buddy Reads threads.
We also have some great challenges, so if that's what you like, check them out. But I have to warn you they can become addictive. :)
At the moment we have one team challenge going on - Wheel-a-thon so if you are interested in trying that out, we are always looking for new players. (It doesn't matter how much you read, everyone is welcome). Team challenges are great place to meet other members and maybe discover your new favorite books and authors.
Anyway, I hope you'll have great time here with us, no matter what you choose to do. :)
Hi, I'm Amy. This is my first time joining a reading club on GR, so I'm really excited to start reading and getting to know some people. I'm 21 and was born in Canada, I just started my first contract job so I've been looking for something that can help me relax and really enjoy my down time now that I'm working full-time. Plus I love reading!!
Birthday: July 29
Favorite Book(s): First Test, Page, Squire, Lady Knight, The Mists of Avalon. this is such a hard question!
Favorite Book Genre: Fantasy
Favorite Author:Tamora (Author); Pierce
Favorite Color: Dark Blue
Favorite Food: Salt & Vinegar chips (they are so bad for me, but I love them)
Any Pets: Harley, he's a boxer/bulldog mix puppy.
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Australia
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because the place I go to relax and escape the world is my books. They've always been able to help me when I needed them.
Birthday: July 29
Favorite Book(s): First Test, Page, Squire, Lady Knight, The Mists of Avalon. this is such a hard question!
Favorite Book Genre: Fantasy
Favorite Author:Tamora (Author); Pierce
Favorite Color: Dark Blue
Favorite Food: Salt & Vinegar chips (they are so bad for me, but I love them)
Any Pets: Harley, he's a boxer/bulldog mix puppy.
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Australia
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because the place I go to relax and escape the world is my books. They've always been able to help me when I needed them.
Welcome to the group Amy. ☺Hope you'll have fun here with us.
And congrats on the new job :)
❀Tea❀ wrote: "Welcome to the group Editusrex, Chris, Jessica and Angie ☺We all have different tastes and what we like, but one thing we all have in common here is our love for reading.
If you are looking for ..."
Thank you for the intro!! :)
thanks for the welcome, glad to be here. Already looking forward to May's BOM's
Hi! I'm Jim Vuksic.Formerly: Seminarian (4 years), U.S. Marine (Vietnam Veteran), Professional Musician (8 years), Husband (35 1/2 years), Management Career (H.J. Heinz Co. - 33 years)
Currently: Retiree (14 years), Widower (10 years), Father ( 4 Adult Children), Grandfather (4 Grand Children...so far), Avid Reader (All Genres), Published Author and Blogger (4 years).
I look forward to sharing opinions and ideas with all of you.
Welcome to the group Jim. ☺That's quite a resume :)
I saw you already found Author's part of the group. Thank you for letting us know about your blog and book.
Hope you'll have fun here with us.
Hi everyone my name is NatalieBirthday: 28 October
Favorite Book(s): don't know it changes every day
Favorite Book Genre: ya
Favorite Author: Darren Shan
Favorite Color: changes every day but today it's orange
Favorite Food: Bacon sandwich
Any Pets: no
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Nigeria
Welcome to the group Natalie. ☺Glad to have you here with us. :)
Why Nigeria? Haven't seen that one before
Welcome Natalie! :)
I love the Darren Shan series actually, read all of the books!
I love the Darren Shan series actually, read all of the books!
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Favorite Book Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian, Fantasy, Thriller, Feel-good chick lits,...
Favorite Author: I can't pick j..."
Hi Gina :) You read as many genres as I do. It's fun to skip around since there's so many good books in all the genres. The BOM reads are a great way to find books you wouldn't normally have found.