Hello to all my Fellow Booklovers!

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Hello everyone!

I'm a new member of Goodreads and of this group.I was browsing through the Groups Page when I noticed TNBBC and decided to join because the discussions and the theme of the group seems interesting.

My name is Joyce and I'm 21 years old (turning 22 this August 28). I reside in the Philippines I'm a BS Economics graduate and I'm currently working as an Investment Banker for Deutsche Bank.

I love reading books and I enjoy variety in my book choices. Book shopping (if there is such a term..Haha) is my therapy especially after the long hours of work. I'm currently reading The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger and after that, North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell.


Aside from books, my other interests include sports. I religiously follow Formula One, Tennis and European Football. I'm also into photography and traveling.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to wonderful discussions, building friendships, and a lot of book recommendations from you guys.

Have a wonderful day!

[Catamorandi]

Hi Grain de Beaute. Welcome to TNBBC. We are a friendly group here, and your TBR list will go way up because of all of the recommended books we have.

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Popularandi wrote: "Hi Grain de Beaute. Welcome to TNBBC. We are a friendly group here, and your TBR list will go way up because of all of the recommended books we have."


Thank you for the warm welcome. ♥ Yup, I see it. I love reading about the discussions you guys have here. This group feels homey. I'm really looking forward to all the book recs from you guys! ;)

[Sharon]

Dear Grain. I am just so interested in your name!
I have not heard such a name in America. Are you in another country? Is there something you are looking at through your telescope? May I know what you see?
Is that Big Ben? Are you holding a camera? Grain, you are quite the beaute in your photo and you have a good tan it appears on your arm.
hope to hear soon,
:)Sharon the Curious

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Sharon wrote: "Dear Grain. I am just so interested in your name!
I have not heard such a name in America. Are you in another country? Is there something you are looking at through your telescope? May I know ..."


Hi Sharon,

Grain de Beaute means beauty spot. It's actually the first French word I've learned during French class back in college. I'm actually a Filipino. ^_^ As for the picture, I found that in one of the stock photo websites I frequent. I love the theme of the picture because it reflects so much of what I loved to do which is Photography and Travel.


Thanks for the warm welcome Sharon! ;) So happy to meet you.

[Suzanne]

Hi Joyce and welcome!!!

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Hi Suzanne!

Thanks for the warm welcome.♥

Hope to talk to you soon. ;)

[Avigail]

Welcome Graine de Beaute or Joyce. Well get ready for a lot of recommendations your TBR list will grow everyday with books and authors that you never heard.

[Sharon]

Hi Grain of Beaute, Yes I took Fench also, two years in High School. Are you in the Phillipines now? I aslo really love photography and have so many photos!
What do yu like ot photograph? People? Still life? Nature pictures?
Good to meet you too!

[Lisa Julianna]

Hi Joyce,

Welcome to the group!!!

[Petra on hiatus, really unwell]

Hi there Joyce, I like your screen-name very much.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Hi Joyce, welcome to the group. The Time Travelers Wife is currently one of our group reads and we have a great discussion going on about it, if you have the time to check it out!!!

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Avigail wrote: "Welcome Graine de Beaute or Joyce. Well get ready for a lot of recommendations your TBR list will grow everyday with books and authors that you never heard. "

Thanks Avigail. ;) I'm preparing for it! ;) Hahaha

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Lisa Julianna wrote: "Hi Joyce,

Welcome to the group!!!"


Hi Lisa! Thanks for the warm welcome. ;♥

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Petra X wrote: "Hi there Joyce, I like your screen-name very much."


Thank you Petra. ;) Nice to meet you.♥

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Lori wrote: "Hi Joyce, welcome to the group. The Time Travelers Wife is currently one of our group reads and we have a great discussion going on about it, if you have the time to check it out!!!"


Hi Lori!

Thanks for creating such a wonderful group. ;) It feels so homey and I feel welcomed by everyone. I love The Time Traveler's Wife. And I've read the thread that you guys have here. ;) I'm also excited for the September group reads. I've read The Little Women and can't wait to read Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book.

It's so nice to meet you! ;)

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Sharon wrote: "Hi Grain of Beaute, Yes I took Fench also, two years in High School. Are you in the Phillipines now? I aslo really love photography and have so many photos!
What do yu like ot photograph? Peopl..."

Hi Sharon!

Yes, I'm in the Philippines. ^_^ How about you? Where do you live?

Oh, I love photography!!! I like to take pictures of everything! But I love taking pictures of places and people. Somehow, I can feel that I'm watching a story unfold just by watching people while I take pictures of them. ;)

[Edith]

Hi Joyce! I'm not a huge F1 fan but absolutely love Mark Webber. Who's your favorite driver?

Welcome to the group :)

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Welcome to our group!

[Jennifer]

Hi Grain de Beaute welcome to the group!!!