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Introduce Yourself Part Two

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@Marc, could you please stop by our Author Self Promotion and tell us about your book. Thanks :)
Hi, I'm Analeese!
Birthday: July 16.
Favorite Book: AAAAAHHH SO MANY! Throne of Glass series, Dorothy Must Die trilogy, Snow Like Ashes, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, Willow Falls, Howl's Moving Castle, Anne of Green Gables, Counting By 7's, etc.
Favorite Book Genre: Dystopian and Fantasy.
Favorite Author: Sarah J Maas, Danielle Paige, Diana Wynne Jones, Rick Riordan, Sara Raasch, Wendy Mass, etc.
Favorite Color: Purple, black, I can't choose between those two!
Favorite Food: Pizza!
Any Pets: I've got a cat who was playing with a cockroach early tonight...okay maybe that was too gross...now I'm the gross girl with a gross cat...
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Waterton Village in Alberta, Canada. Or a different world. ;)
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because when I get started talking about any book I can't stop!
Birthday: July 16.
Favorite Book: AAAAAHHH SO MANY! Throne of Glass series, Dorothy Must Die trilogy, Snow Like Ashes, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, Willow Falls, Howl's Moving Castle, Anne of Green Gables, Counting By 7's, etc.
Favorite Book Genre: Dystopian and Fantasy.
Favorite Author: Sarah J Maas, Danielle Paige, Diana Wynne Jones, Rick Riordan, Sara Raasch, Wendy Mass, etc.
Favorite Color: Purple, black, I can't choose between those two!
Favorite Food: Pizza!
Any Pets: I've got a cat who was playing with a cockroach early tonight...okay maybe that was too gross...now I'm the gross girl with a gross cat...
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Waterton Village in Alberta, Canada. Or a different world. ;)
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because when I get started talking about any book I can't stop!

Hope you'll have fun here with us.
Analeese Evil (That Moment) wrote: "I know I'm a book addict because when I get started talking about any book I can't stop! "
I know. *sigh* Especially if you live surrounded with non-readers and then find someone who actually read a book lately.

My favorite colors are: Blue, Purple, Gold, and Pink
As of right now I do not have any pets, but I am staying with my sister for a bit and she has a cat.
I know I am a bookworm because A) My Facebook, Pintrest, and some Instagram is covered with stuff about reading and books 2) I have lots of books checked out from the library 3) Have over 16,000 books I want to Read thanks to Goodreads and 4) I own a lot of books and need a lot of space for them


My name is Dewi and I'm from the Netherlands, which means English is not my first language. However, I love reading English books. I'm 17 years old and still in school. My favorite book is 'The Help'. There isn't really a genre that I could call my favorite, because I like a lot of different things. Sooo I hope that this group will inspire me and encourage me to read more, exciting books!
Andddd I hope to make some new friends :)
Xx Dewi
❀Tea❀ wrote: "Welcome to the group Analeese :)
Hope you'll have fun here with us.
Analeese Evil (That Moment) wrote: "I know I'm a book addict because when I get started talking about any book I can't stop! ..."
Thanks Tea! Ikr, I keep trying to get one of my younger brothers to read but not very many books interest him. And my other brother still won't red a book if it doesn't have pictures in it.
Hope you'll have fun here with us.
Analeese Evil (That Moment) wrote: "I know I'm a book addict because when I get started talking about any book I can't stop! ..."
Thanks Tea! Ikr, I keep trying to get one of my younger brothers to read but not very many books interest him. And my other brother still won't red a book if it doesn't have pictures in it.


I've been reading fiction books since I was eight and found the puzzling and intriguing world of the mystery genre. I grew up reading Martha Grimes' and a bunch of thrillers that I find tiring these days but used to bring such suspense in my grade school years.
I'm into fantasy these days. Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, Robin Hobb, Chris Moriarty and the suspenseful novels of Stephen King. My most favorite novel ever is To Kill a Mockingbird, followed closely by Terry Pratchett's Night Watch.
I'm into fantasy these days. Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, Robin Hobb, Chris Moriarty and the suspenseful novels of Stephen King. My most favorite novel ever is To Kill a Mockingbird, followed closely by Terry Pratchett's Night Watch.

Hope you'll have fun here with us. :)
Happy birthday Cheyenne!
@Dewi, no worries. Plenty of us non-English speakers here :)

Birthday: 5 November 1981
I read a LOT, and have such a big to-read list (and ARC pile) that I'm always looking for additional incentive to bump books to the top of the list. Hence, joining this group for challenges and such.
I read pretty widely, but I've been reading mostly speculative fiction for the past couple of years.
I'm also a library professional IRL. :)
I know I'm a book addict because....
I have a massive number of books that I own but haven't read yet, I'm usually reading at least 3 books at a time (often in different formats, like 1 ebook, 1 print book, and 1 audiobook!) though I'm trying to cut down because I feel like I'm giving myself ADD. As soon as I finish a book I immediately start another one. I'd usually rather read than do anything else -- much to the chagrin of my family -- and I can't wait until my kid is old enough to read, because there are so many books that I want to share!

I should probably warn you that your big to-read list is going to get even bigger after hanging here with us :)
We have plenty of challenges (I saw you already joined one ☺), so you should find something you like.
As for reading more books at the same time, I never done it before I joined here. Now I have 1 audio, 1 on reader and another one on tablet (because why would I have same books on both readers?! :P) And I totally understand that rather read than do anything else

Favorite Book(s): I don't have any idea, it could be... Harry Potter and prisioner of Azkaban.
Favorite Book Genre: Horror, Fantasy
Favorite Author: Edgar Allan Poe
Favorite Color: Brown, Gray, any color.
Favorite Food: Sushi
Any Pets: A little dog
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Russia
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because I was diagnosed when I was six years.

AH wrote: "I know I'm a book addict because I was diagnosed when I was six years. "
*snikers*
Love it!

Favorite Book(s): oh wow, way too many of them and it changes constantly
Favorite Book Genre: historical romance, paranormal, fantasy, horror, thriller, true crime, young adult, sci-fi...
Favorite Author:again, too many to list, sorry
Favorite Color: green ☺
Favorite Food: chicken n dumplings, biscuits and gravy, homemade lasagna, steak, shrimp cocktail, and cheeseball with townhouse crackers.
Any Pets: lol, have quite a few cats...and 1 dog ☺
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: where I already live :)
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because....no matter where I go I always have at least 2 books with me. The second book is so in case I finish the first one, I will have another to get started on. ☺

Hi! /wave
Birthday: May 12 1985
Favorite Book(s): many, many, many books - will pick Harry Potter series and the Green Rider Series
Favorite Book Genre: Fantasy
Favorite Author: many - will buy anything from Maria V. Snyder
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Food: pizza :)
Any Pets: my wonderful kitty Munchkin
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: England
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because I'm currently involved in ~40 different book challenges. Oops :)

Birthday: May 31. This year was my golden birthday-31 on the 31st!
Favorite Book(s): Usually the most recent book I've given a 5 star rating. I'm fickle like that.
Favorite Book Genre: Fantasy
Favorite Author: Patricia C. Wrede
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Food: raspberry pie
Any Pets: A dog named Winnie the Poodle. I had chickens and named them all Billina. If you get that reference I love you. No one in real life gets it.
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Does it have to be in THIS world?? :-)
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because when I have a really good book, I can't go to bed until I finish it. Sometimes this means I go to bed at 5 am when I know my kids will wake me in two hours.

Favorite Book(s): Pride & Prejudice, The Host, and a few more.
Favorite Book Genre: Anything
Favorite Author: Jane Austen, Bronte sisters, James Dashner, Sarah J Maas, Rae Carson, and more.
Favorite Color:Pink
Favorite Food: Chocolate
Any Pets: None, allergic to most pets
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: In the book I'm currently reading.
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because I can't come up with just one favorite book, genre or author, I love them all.

Favorite Book(s): The Count of Monte Cristo and like several other books.
Favorite Book Genre: I mainly read Mystery but I have started reading more historical fiction lately.
Favorite Author: Brad Thor, Patricia Cornwell, Karin Slaughter are just a few of many.
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Food: Wingstop Wings and Fries
Any Pets: One Dog named Bounty. She is an Akita/Lab mix
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Scotland or Ireland
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because....when I walk into a Barnes and Noble or any other bookstore, I feel like all my worries just disappear.
Feel free to send my a friend request if you read this.

Brittney wrote: "Favorite Author: Brad Thor, Patricia Cornwell, Karin Slaughter are just a few of many."
Haven't read Brad Thor *goes to check*
But Patricia Cornwell and Karin Slaughter have good books

Brittney wrote: "Favorite Author: Brad Thor, Patricia Cornwell, Karin Slaughter are just a few of many."
Haven't read Brad Thor *goes to check*
But Patricia Cornw..."
Brad Thor is an amazing author. I have read all his books and loved every single one of them. His main character is Scot Harvath. Scot is a retired secret service agent who gets caught up with protecting America from terrorists. Read his first book. I think you would enjoy it.
Hi everyone! I'm Peyton, an art enthusiast and coffee addict. I love art, the rain, books, music, cooking, painting, and ice skating. My favorite series is The Infernal Devices, but I enjoy reading other genres too!

Birthday: Feb 8th
Favorite Book(s): The Fever Series 5-Book Bundle: Darkfever, Bloodfever, Faefever, Dreamfever, Shadowfever Embrace
Favorite Book Genre: Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Paranormal
Favorite Author: too many to name!
Favorite Color: Pink / Orange
Favorite Food: Fruit
Any Pets: Lucky - my kitty cat. :)
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Ireland
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I would read above anything else and my house is filled with books!
I am excited to join this group. I love different challenges which help me read books I may not have on my own.

Birthday: I'm a October baby!
Favorite Book(s): Oh dear, that's like choosing between children. But ok, favorites of ALL TIME would have to be Never Let Me Go, Looking for Alaska, Anne of Green Gables (childhood fav!) and any book that I just wanna hug upon the end of reading them :) which is most....
Favorite Book Genre: Contemporary, YA, Fiction, Plays, I also enjoy a good thriller!
Favorite Author: cannot. choose. I'm obsessed with the talent of all!
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Food: cupcakes. I'm a happy girl while eating cupcakes. :)
Any Pets: A very old golden retriever, and I work with about 60 horses between the few barns I work at, and love them all!
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: oooh I have wanderlust so bad this is a hard one. I would say Italy or Australia. or Ireland. Or Kentucky because I'm dying to open a therapeutic horseback riding center there one day.
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because…I'm struggling to come up with a witty response because my book is currently staring at my begging to be read and upon finishing this post, guess what I'm gonna do....:)
can't wait to discuss and learn from all you amazing readers! feel free to add me as a friend, and have an awesome day!

Birthday: I'm a October baby!
Favorite Book(s):..."
Welcome Jessi!! I think you will enjoy this group. It has been a blast for me so far.

Favorite Book(s): Pride and Prejudice, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, And Then There Were None, Great Gatsby, Chronicles of Narnia
Favorite Book Genre: Dystopian or anything from the Romanticism/Gothic movements
Favorite Author: Poe, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Austen, CS Lewis
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Pancakes
Any Pets: Athena (Pitbull/Hound Mix Breed)
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Either Barcelona, somewhere in the English Countryside, or a mountain cabin
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because....at any given time, I have double digit checkouts from the library with double digit hold requests.

Favorite Book(s): Pride and Prejudice, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, And Then There Were None, Great Gatsby, Chronicles of Narnia
Favorite Book Genre: Dystopian or anything..."
Welcome Richard :) I know how you feel about the checkouts from the library. My eyes for books are always bigger than my ability to read them in time.

We have many different challenges here for all types of different readers. I'd like to highlight the Role Playing Game Challenge. It's an overarching challenge where you level up your own hero by completing mini challenges, leveling up your weapons and fighting monsters.
Feel free to head over to the tavern. All our heroes are willing to answer any questions you may have about it.

*shakes head*
You need to work on your subtlety :P
Welcome to the group everyone! ☺

That's the scariest (and most fun) challenge we have at the moment. You could have started with something simpler like Gladiator Games and then build it up to RPG.
See?! :P


If we join the Role Playing Game Challenge do we start with the current quests or can we back date to the beginning?

If we join the Role Playing ..."
You can backdate your books to the beginning of the year but you can only do quests that are currently active unless you use gift cards or timewalker potions to re-activate old ones.
There's more quests added each month so I don't think you'll be at risk of running out.

So not the point :)
But we managed to mention Gladiator Games and RPG several times now :P
Speaking of new quests... *runs away*
Birthday: April 18th
Favorite Book(s): Necromancer Chronicles, Dresden Files
Favorite Book Genre: Urban Fantasy
Favorite Author: Jim Butcher, Amanda Downum
Favorite Color: Not really sure.
Favorite Food: Pizza.
Any Pets: None.
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: ...Japan, if I had a choice.
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because....I read more than I've watched television, though I'm picky.
Favorite Book(s): Necromancer Chronicles, Dresden Files
Favorite Book Genre: Urban Fantasy
Favorite Author: Jim Butcher, Amanda Downum
Favorite Color: Not really sure.
Favorite Food: Pizza.
Any Pets: None.
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: ...Japan, if I had a choice.
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because....I read more than I've watched television, though I'm picky.

My name is Kanika Dhameja. I’m an avid reader and also a writer :)
I’ve written a lot of blogs. Lately I’ve written a novel for young adults titled “You are my Wonderwall” which is going to hit the stores pretty soon. It’s a story about unrequited love and I’m sure people will be able to relate to it.
I really hope to find the right audience here :)
Please watch the book trailer for my debut novel “You are my Wonderwall” here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_WNL...
Thanks :)

Kanika, could you please use our author's promotion or blog promotion to tell us about your writing.
Same goes for R. if you want to share your writing with us. :)


Birthday: 1988
Favorite Books: So many, but Harry Potter and Pride and Prejudice top the list.
Favorite Book Genre: I read many, but fantasy is my favorite.
Favorite Author: Laini Taylor, J.K. Rowling, Jane Austen, Patricia Briggs, Terry Pratchett
Favorite Color: Green!
Favorite Food: Chocolate. And pasta.
Any Pets: A five-year-old labradoodle named Jasmine.
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: Hogwarts
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... Long before I could read, I refused to take a nap without books in my crib. I can be happy almost anywhere with a good book.
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Favorite Book(s): The Final Empire
Favorite Book Genre: YA and Fantasy so far
Favorite Author:Brandon Sanderson
Favorite Color: dark blue
Favorite Food: KFC haha
Any Pets: my 2yo cat mr. cat
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: hawaii seems pretty fun
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because even thou i'm just a begginer in the reading world, i just can't get enough of it