Devour Your TBR discussion
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INTRODUCING: Our group, ourselves and our members!
Thanks for the invite, Destiny! This will be so much fun and very helpful - I have hundreds of unread books on my shelves...!!Hi everyone, I'm Tanvi from India. I love reading YA fantasy (will be trying some adult fantasy soon!), historical fiction, adult romantic suspense or anything by Linda Howard and Nora Roberts/JD Robb.. <3 My other favorites are Sarah J Maas, Marissa Meyer, Diana Gabaldon, Tahereh Mafi etc.
My hobbies include reading, writing, bookstagramming, listening to music and watching shows. :p Also, bookshopping, bullet journaling (2 years and counting - so excited to start setting up my bujo for 2019!) and painting!
I can't read books with sad endings or basically where I know some character is going to die at the end. I need my books to end on a happy note, that's why romantic suspense is one of the best things ever - the couple has to have happy ending (also the steamy romance, chemistry and the danger!) - and same with fantasy series - you know that good will win in the end even if there are some losses along the way. Still trying to get over Kingdom of Ash.. :(
Looking forward to making new friends and reading a bunch of books! :)
Hello fellow bibliophiles! I'm Rini, I'm from Indonesia. I'm studying English Language Education in a public univrsity. I read many genres but mostly ya fantasy books and mangas, you can see that in my profile hehehe. Apart from reading, I like writing poetry and short story, also I love running and hiking. I join a martial art club from Indonesia, it's called Pencak Silat. That's all from me. It's nice being here. ☺
Hi! Thanks for the invite!I'm Keeana, an English major and Japanese minor from Jamaica (The Caribbean). My favourite genres are Fantasy, Paranormal, Contemporary and Romance. My favourite authors are Elise Kova, Holly Black, Jay Kristoff, Becky Albertalli, Maggie Stiefvater, Sarah J. Maas and Laini Taylor.
Other than reading books and sharing my thoughts on them, I also like to watch anime and listening to k-pop and j-rock. my fav genre of music is rock and heavy metal and I'm a huge lover of tattoos and piercings. I like to dye my hair and my fav colour is purple. I have 3 cats; Neko, Cyclops and Flash.
And that's it!
Hi everyone! My name is Rachele and I'm super excited to read great books with y'all! I'm a part-time college student (senior this year, woohoo!) and co-own a wedding video business with my dad when I'm not at school! I can be found beating the high-score on the newest video game, or watching a movie with my boyfriend and cat! I read many genres, but I mostly gravitate towards YA, including fantasy (all types!) and contemporaries. I also read all types of fiction, from adult romances (teehee) to historical fiction and the occasional thriller or maybe even a non-fiction now and then! Looking forward to tackling my TBR with you all and making some new book-reading friends along the way!
Hi All!I'm Heather, From the USA, a Leo...
I run the book blog, NightlyReadingsince about 2011. I feel like reading was the first thing I mastered as a young child. I would read anything & everything I could get my hands on!
I have 2 daughters, one a college sophomore and one a sophomore in high school...yes! I am old:) 43 to be exact.
My favorite genre is YA... I adore Dystopians and Post Apocalyptic reads especially zombies. I also like Contemporaries or psychological thrillers.
I joined this group because my massive TBR from 2018 has taken over my life and I feel like I will need the whole year of 2019 to rein it in.. seriously...no joke. So here I am and will be starting off trying desperately to knock 25 books off my TBR in the month of January:)
Hi, my name is Hazel. I love astronomy, language arts, traveling, swimming and so many other things. At the moment I am reading Stalking Jack and Ripper and Circe for entertainment, and I am almost finished The Landing of the Pilgrims for school.
Hello everyone! My name is Tiffany! I'm 31, almost 32 (Dec 22nd). I am an ONLINE International ESL teacher, and I use many of the YA and children's books I blog and review in my classrooms. I love it! I am a book blogger, OBVI, and book hoarder extraordinaire! I am obsessed with finding books as cheap as possible, and I've only paid full price for 6 individual books (and the book box subs I occassionally grab).
I live in Colorado, with my wife and our 3 dogs and cat. When I'm not reading, I love to write, create anything, from crocheting to painting to puzzles and recently digital painting.
I'm excited to get to know everyone!
Hey y’all! I’m super excited to be in this group! I’m Courtney. 22 years old from Virginia, I’m currently in school full time doing a double major in Paralegal Studies and Social Sciences to hopefully become a lawyer someday in the future!
As for reading tastes, I’ll read anything you put in front of me but I prefer YA fantasy and historical fiction with my favorite authors being Victoria (V.E) Schwab, Sarah J Maas, Cassandra Clare, and Kerri Maniscalco.
Besides reading, My hobbies include my baking, travelling; I’ve been to England, Scotland, and Ireland with plans to travel to Iceland in the very near future!
At home I have a dog who is my first born and I treat him like he’s my child lol (he’s very very spoiled and loved), I also have a cat who I absolutely adore
::waves:: Hello! I saw this over on Kathy's blog.What genres do you prefer reading? - Usually YA (often fantasy). Sometimes nonfiction, history. I like lots of genres though.
Do you have a favorite author? - Marie Lu
What are your hobbies? - Writing, reading. Hmmm... I haven't scrapbooked in a long time but I like it. Oh, and language learning.
Do you go to school? Work? - For now I go to work. When we refinance our home I'm going to be a full-time homeschool teacher and writer.
Do you have any pets? - My daughter has a cat that lives with us. I also have two fish, Speck and Soul.
Thank you, Kathy, for inviting me to this amazing group. :)My name is Dax (short for Daccari), I'm 25 and live in the East of England with my fiance Samuel and our puppy, Sam (it's a coincidence they share the same name.)
I love the fantasy, thriller, mystery, and horror genres but also have a soft spot for some romantic suspense novels, dystopian, and steampunk reads.
If I chose two favourite authors, they would be Garth Nix and Terry Goodkind, each masters of Fantasy.
When I'm not reading or playing with my puppy, I love being out in nature, studying social psychology, drawing, listening to music, playing retro video games, or writing my own books. :)
It's nice to meet you all. :)
Hi! Thanks for inviting me! I'm Avid Reader for short on GR (Avid Reader and Geek Girl) from Wisconsin, USAFav Genres YA, NA, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Mystery/Thriller
Fav Authors Dean Koontz, Ellen Hopkins, Marissa Meyer
Hobbies Reading, adult coloring, cross stitch, playing The Sims 4 and swapping/making/ doing pages in deco books
School or Working Neither, I'm disabled
Pet aka Furbaby I have an emotional support pup named Jedi, he's a bichon and mini poodle mix.
It's nice to meet everyone.
Hello everyone!I'm Amy - 30 - USA - Gryffindor
I'm so excited about joining thing group. My TBR is gigantic overwhelming and I never know where to begin (and publishers are jerks who keep putting out new books...)
So a little about me:
What genres do you prefer reading?
I read a little of everything. I read mostly YA (you're never too old). I love contemporary, fantasy, and thriller/mystery the most.
Do you have a favorite author?
I don't know if I have a favorite author, but I have several I consider "auto buys" - Cassandra Clare, Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, VE Schwab,
What are your hobbies?
I read mostly, but I also really love to cook and bake. I really enjoy bookstagram and taking photos for that! Though life gets in the way of this one a lot...
Do you go to school? Work?
While I wish my whole life revolved around books (it kind of does..) but for my day job I am a Quality Assurance Software Analyst... Which means I test software.
Do you have any pets?
I have 1 cat named Tilly. She's 10 years old, super lazy, and super fat (regardless of how many toys I try to ply her with.)
hi everyone, thanks for the invite to this group. So excited to be apart of it :) my name is Miriam I just turned 22 last week and Sagittarius.
I live in the U.S. and interested in writing. I have several stories published on wattpad and some on my blog. I mostly enjoy reading ya, but have recently started reading adult and new adult books. I generally don't read horror novels but am willing to give some a try.
Hey guys! My name is FefeWhat genres do you prefer reading?
Thriller, ya fiction, adult fiction, fantasy
Do you have a favorite author?
Rick Riordan, PJO series was my childhood and made me fell in love with Greek Mythology
What are your hobbies?
Watching movies/tv shows, listening to music
Do you go to school? Work?
I'm a junior at college
Do you have any pets?
No, but I love dogs!
Hiya, I'm Grey! I'm 25 next month and from Australia. I love YA fantasy, contemporary and thrillers!
My #1 author is V.E. Schwab but I also love Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black, Keirsten White, Mackenzi Lee, Tess Sharpe and Taylor Jenkins Reid!
I like to read, write (though I never seem to make the time), watch TV and movies and apparently, I like to exercise now too??? Who am I????
I work casual at an information desk in a shopping centre in my nearby city where I give people directions despite being directionally challenged and being an introvert who hates small talk.
You do what ya gotta do to pay the bills right?
I have a very anxious ginger cat named Charlie (from Perks of being a Wallflower) who has been by my side through the worst times in my life. He is my child and I will not tolerate any hate towards him.
I'm also queer, probably far too into astrology (Capricorn sun, Libra moon and Aries rising), I love talking absolute nonsense with my mum and watching far too much Youtube.
Hi everyone! Thanks so much Kathy for inviting me to this group! You and Destiny are the best! <3Preferred Genres to Read:
YA fantasy, sci-fi, and contemporary!
Favorite Authors:
Too many if I'm being honest, but I love J.R.R. Tolkien, Leigh Bardugo, Maggie Stiefvater, V.E. Scwhab, Sarah J. Maas, Neal Shusterman, and Marissa Meyer!
Hobbies:
Reading, playing piano, listening to musicals, anime binging, and watching movies!
Do you go to school? Work?
I currently attend my local community college. My major is Dental Hygiene, and I'm drowning in these science classes! Haha. I also work part time as a server and barista at a Boba cafe!
Do you have any pets?
Does my eight year old sister count? If not, then no. :)
What genres do you prefer reading?I will literally read anything that doesn't move. As long as it sounds interesting, I'll pick it up. :D
Do you have a favorite author?
I have a ton. Douglas Adams, R. A. Salvatore, James Patterson, Tess Gerritsen, and so many more.
What are your hobbies?
Baking, cooking, gardening, writing, being a dork.
Do you go to school? Work?
I work as a receptionist/secretary/human resources manager (it's a darn small company) for a plumbing subcontractor.
Do you have any pets?
We have two cats - a 6 year old ragdoll named Nayla, a 5 month old kitten named Sunny, and an approximately 19 month old red bearded dragon named Sampson (the only animal that doesn't give me a headache, really).
Thanks to Kathy's blog post directing me here. :)
Hi everyone! My name is Kiralee (but most people call me Kira), and I live in Melbourne, Australia. This year was my final year of high school (I completed VCE), and a few days ago I received my results. I am looking forward to starting a Bachelor of Arts next year, with a major in Psychology, as well as Indonesian! As it says in my biography on my profile, my favourite genre is Young Adult Fiction. In particular, novels that focus around the complexities of mental illness. Since I was a child, my favourite author has always been Jacqueline Wilson. However, from reading her latest novels, I feel as though her traditional writing style is slowly diminishing...
Since school has finished, I have been able to get back into reading again. The last time I had the proper chance to read a book was in August. I have been deprived for that long! Hence, at the moment I am living and breathing books! Reading is now my main hobby currently, but I also enjoy other things, such as walking, cooking, writing, and many other things that I can't think of right now!
I am currently unemployed, and am hoping to get part-time work to go alongside my degree at university! In terms of pets, my beautiful Labrador Retriever passed away in late July, and I miss him dearly. I was 4 years old when we got him. It doesn't feel like Christmas without him being here...
I look forward to talking to some of you, and getting to know you! Let's get started and devour our to-be reads!
Hi everyone! I'm Angela, and I'm so happy to be a part of this group. I primarily read Young Adult fiction and am especially fond of fantasy and retellings (especially of fairy tales). My favorite authors include Maggie Stiefvater, Megan Whalen Turner, Michael Grant, L.A. Meyer, Sarah Rees Brennan, and Pierce Brown.I have a Bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in Professional Writing, and I work as a senior analyst in the electricity industry. I know those two things seem totally unrelated, but my job involves a lot of writing/editing, and I absolutely love what I do. :-)
In addition to reading and blogging, I enjoy dancing, movies, theater, and anything to do with history. I live in Pennsylvania with my husband, Mike, and our two gorgeous dogs, Maya and Bella.
Hi guys my name is Briony :)I am from Sydney, Australia.
I am 20 years old and am so happy to be apart of this lovely group. It was not too long ago that I embraced my love for books and now I am never looking back!
I am also a pop vinyl collector and find that my love for pops and books run hand in hand so I love photographing them together for my bookstagram (@booksandcolour)
I am studying Nursing and plan on becoming a midwife in the future. I am halfway through my degree and cannot wait to see what the future holds for my career.
I love watching netflix and absolutely adore animals (especially my cats and dogs). If I could be an animal, I definitely think i'd chose the cat life :P
Even though I may not find a whole lot of time to read I find it my escape and I love it SOOO much...
Not only do I love reading but I love knowing that there are so many new adventures to go on in each book I pick up!
Thanks for reading and I hope to make friends with some of you! :)
Hey everyone. It's about time I pop in here and actually start being an active member of the group. My name is Sam, but online I'm known as Danielle Thamasa and I run/blog on mousaibooks.com. You can call me Sam or Dani; I answer to both. I've had my pen name for I want to say 13 years now, so that's cool.Anyway, I will read just about anything if it sounds interesting, but I primarily read fantasy/sci-fi, and I've been really getting into manga and graphic novels the past couple years. There are a large number of authors I enjoy, but just to name a few I will say Rachel E Kelly, Jim C Hines, V.E. Schwab, C.E. Murphy, Richelle Mead, Brandon Sanderson. Other than reading and blogging, my hobbies include Dungeons & Dragons, writing, zoo trips with my fiance, cooking/baking, and binge-watching shows and movies.
Hi guys!It's taken me waaay too long to finally introduce myself. My name is Kerine, and I'm a 23 Jamaican book blogger and bookstagrammer!
Favourite Genres: YA, Fantasy, Mystery/Thriller, Contemporary
Favourite Authors: Fredrik Backman, Seanan McGuire, Ayobami Adebayo, Han Kang
Hobbies: Reading, excessive planning, excessive sleeping, drink hot chocolate or iced tea.
School or Working: Work-from-home Content Creator
Pet(s): All the stray cats in my complex
Hey everyone! I'm Molly from Minnesota. My reading tastes vary, but I guess my favorite genres are: Urban Fantasy/ Fantasy, Si-Fi, Crime/Thrillers and Historical Fiction. I work in a Jail which can be very interesting. My hobbies include reading (of course), crafting, especially beadwork and making wine glasses, and watching murder shows like 48 Hours or 20/20. Currently my fur babies consist of 2 Pomeranians, a ragdoll and tabby cat, and a crazy cockatiel.
Hi everybody! I'm Shala.What genres do you prefer reading? I love mysteries, cozy and traditional, thrillers, and historical fiction the most.
Do you have a favorite author? Not really. I have read a lot of Mary HIggins Clark.
What are your hobbies? I scrapbook and love live theater.
Do you go to school? Work? I'm a high school teacher.
Do you have any pets? I have a shelter puppy that we adopted in September.
Hi everyone! I'm Amber and I reside in MD. I'm 28 and an Aquarius. I have my Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature and work as a Sales Administrative Assistant for a car dealership.
My favorite genre include YA, romance, and Christian, but I'm not opposed to giving other genres a try. I have too many favorite authors to name them all, but I really enjoy books by Becky Albertalli and Fredrick Backman. My all time favorite book is To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
Besides reading and writing, my hobbies are attending live shows, baking cookies, and watching reruns of One Tree Hill.
I have one dog (Molly), one cat (Mr. Buttons), and a turtle (Bubbles).
I'm really excited to be apart of this group and I can't wait to tackle my TBR :)
Hello! Im Audrey, I am 21 years old, and I live in California. My favorite author is Sarah J. Maas and Neal Shusterman. I love reading and watching Marvel movies. I am currently a fulltime student, i am a senior and my major is psychology. I am open to all genres of books and my TBR pile is huge, and gets bigger by the week. 😪
Hi!I live in South Africa, and my favorite writers are: Sarah J. Maas, Cassandra Clare, and Rick Riordan.
Lately, it feels like my TBR list just keeps growing but my Read list stays exactly the same.. I joined this group in hope that it will change!
Hi!I live in South Africa, and my favorite writers are: Sarah J. Maas, Cassandra Clare, and Rick Riordan.
Lately, it feels like my TBR list just keeps growing but my Read list stays exactly the same.. I joined this group in hope that it will change!
Hi guys! I've been a member for awhile now and I haven't had the chance to introduce myself yet because I've been quite busy. So, here goes...I'm Erica, a 20 year old book dragon from the Philippines! I'm a cancer, and taking up my last 3 months in uni! I've also just finished my internship and I can't wait to graduate and work my ass off!
I fell in love with reading when I was 12 and my favorite genres are YA Fantasy, SciFi, Contemporary and Mythologies. I love reading books with kickass women, lovely anti-heroines (yes, how ironic) and asian references! Some of my favorite authors are Jenny Han and Julie Dao!
Aside from reading and blogging, I love binge-watching series and cheesy romcoms. We live with 5 furbabies. 4 cats and a dog!
Hi, my name is Peter, I live in Ireland and work in the Healthcare Technology Industry.Find Me: Blog - Twitter - Facebook
Favourite Genres: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Thrillers, Fantasy
Favourite Authors this Year: John Boyne, Elaine Powell, Cara Hunter, Laini Taylor + Loads of Indie Authors
I have loved reading all my life but only started participating in book reviews and blogging from Jan this year. It has given me a new perspective on books and authors, and enabled me to deal directly with them at all stages of producing and promoting their books. What a wonderful creative industry this is :):)
Many thanks for the invite to join this group and I love the opportunity to reduce the TBR list that I really should have read in 2018. I have a number of book commitments each month but I'm hoping this group will enable me to read those I want to read but keep putting on the long finger.
Look forward to participating.
Hey y'all, I'm Mac from Ohio and I'm a 24 year old butch lesbian (she/her). I had to take a break for a while, but I was majoring in history, with a focus on LGBT history (no specific era/area) and the Vietnam Conflict. Ask me about my thesis and the growing list of books I should be reading for it, lol!Like almost everyone here, I love reading and my fave genres are YA & juvenile fiction, horror, LGBT lit, and magical realism. I also greatly enjoy reading graphic novels of various genres.
My hobbies include performing in drag, embroidery, fantasizing about working on my thesis, drawing, listening to scary podcasts, and playing video games.
I'm looking forward to interacting with everyone here and hope we all make some decent progress on our tbr piles!
Hi there!I discovered this group a while ago and can't wait to get started with all the challenges for 2019. My TBR really needs this ;)
So, my name's Feli and I am from Germany, 30 years old and a-mother-to-be (so be patient if I will vanish for a while in May/June. I hope to get my reading done before that and later this year).
My favorite genres are Horror & Fantasy, but I love a Psychological Thriller or Sci-Fi once in a while. I am also reading some classics, really the only thing I can't deal with is Romance.
YA (sometimes, but mostly adult. It depends on my mood).
My favorite authors are Stephen King and some German Fantasy authors. But I love to get read books by new authors I didn't know before, too :)
I'm really looking forward to participating in this group!
Hi, my name is Abbie, I am currently located in the USA in the Dallas Texas Area.What genres do you prefer reading? Mystery/ Thrillers and True Crime
Do you have a favorite author? Stephen King
What are your hobbies? besides reading I love to hike
Do you go to school? Work? Of course I work, I cant support my Reading Habit otherwise!
Do you have any pets? 2: Fox, my German Shepard & Phineas, My Beagle
Hi all!Fave genres: literary fiction, historical fiction
Hobbies: reading, gardening, baking
Work: semi-retired, maybe, due to chronic pain and illness; professional background in heritage preservation and writing and editing; library board volunteer
Pets: 2 young cats
2019 main reading goals:
- Read less maybe; do a bit more of other things. 😯
- The Reading Women Challenge
- Local library book club
Twitter: @MaynardLara https://twitter.com/MaynardLara
Instagram: lara.maynard https://www.instagram.com/lara.maynard/
Goodreads: Lara Maynard https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...
Lara
Hi! I'm Meg. 21, Philippines, Sagittarius.Wordpress and bookstagram: @ofstrangerworlds
Twitter: @gomaegango
Favorite genres: High fantasy, science fiction, anything that thinks and explores outside the box
Favorite authors: V.E. Schwab, Leigh Bardugo, Roshani Chokshi, Claire Legrand
Hi yall! Thanks so much for inviting me! <3 I'm Ayla, I'm 22 years old and from The Netherlands. I'm currently not very active on my blog or Bookstagram since I'm really busy with college and I've decided to change some things about my blog in the new year. It's kinda funny how I've decided to join this group, since my TBR is SUPER tiny. Like... if I don't add any new releases, I could finish it before summer, hahah!
Anyway, my favourite genre is definitely Young Adult Fantasy. I barely read anything else (although I do try)! My favourite author is definitely Victoria Schwab, and I really love Sara Raasch and Jodi Meadows.
My hobbies obviously include reading, and I love to watch movies and tv shows. I'm absolutely obsessed with music and the only reason I got the Apple AirPods is because I knew I couldn't lose them as they're ALWAYS in my ears, hehe! This might sound kinda funny, but I'm kind of looking for a new hobby! Maybe like a sport or other activity that's not just sitting down... ;-)
As I said, I'm quite busy with college. I study Communications and I LOVE it. I'm genuinely happy studying, although it is busy. I also work in a drugstore as a sales assistant since December 2017. I've been there for little over a year now and getting that job is one of the best things that's happened to me. My life is super busy because of all this and I don't have much reading time left, but it's not that bad as I really enjoy both things.
I have one dog! It's a black Shih Tzu called Gismo and I love it with all my heart. We used to have two, but the other one passed away in November at almost 13 years old...
Sorry if my introduction got a little long, hehe! I'm really looking forward to chatting with you all more. I haven't really been active in Goodreads groups before, but I'll try my best! <3
Hello everyone I'm Heba, 23, Book blogger you can find me on : WordPress and Instagram
I love Ya fantasy, Historical Fiction and Contemporary books in ya and NA, my favorite authors are Sarah J.maas, kristin Hannah and Jenny Han . i will join January jam jar readathon with you and i will post my tbr list tomorrow on my blog .
So I'm Lotte and I have a big pile of books that just won't get any smaller, so this group invite came at the right time ^^ Thanks Kathy! I love fantasy and magical realism, but contemporary is really cool too, mostly YA but I read adult fiction as well. Favorite authors include, J.R.R. Tolkien, Maggie Stiefvater, Sarah Addison Allen, Sarah Dessen, Patrick Rothfuss, Nina LaCour, Naomi Novik and probably more :P Besides reading I love to write (fiction and on my book blog), draw and play/listen to music. Another hobby (which actually started out at a need because I can't eat most breads) is baking bread, and baking in general! And I love gardening, but we only have a balcony (although it's pretty big) but I like to grow vegetables in containers. I don't technically go to school, but I do a long distance study at home (English lit and Creative Writing) because my health is shit :P And I have three cats! Once upon a time I had seven (long story, but most of them were kittens). It's quite a lot of cats, but they're small so it's all right. They're called Emma (who is the Mom of the others), Roishieen and Kleintje (which is Dutch and translates to "little one", because she is the smallest)Annnnnd then here are all the places I blab about books :P
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Hi everyone, I'm Sarah and I have a home interiors blog (occasionally including book reviews when I remember...).
I love a psychological crime thriller, or a murder mystery. I'll read most things, apart from romance novels or hardcore fantasy novels. My favourite author is probably Stephen King: I love most of his books and find I can't put them down.
I love blogging, cooking, playing the piano, and obviously reading. I currently work in digital marketing for an agency, and I really enjoy it. I have a cat, called Lily, who we rescued a couple of years ago.
My TBR is CONSTANTLY growing, and it's out of control.
Helloo everyone! I'm so excited to be in this group! I go by Flynn. I'm 21 years old living in the south, sadly. Dreaming to one day move up north, hopefully after I finish college. I am going to school to get my Elementary Education degree. I want to be a 2nd grade teacher! I am currently a fulltime Kindergarten aide. Loving every minute of it.
I enjoy reading YA fiction, and Science Fiction and horror.
Some of my favorite authors are Darren Shan, Neal Shusterman, J.K. Rowling and Richelle Mead.
When I'm not reading, I'm painting or walking my pup or binge watching shows on Netflix!
I have a 8 month old Morkie named Olive. She is like my child, since I don't have any of my own. SO SPOILED.
Anyway, super excited to be a part of this group. My TBR pile is piling high! Higher every month it seems...
Hey All!Kara - 40 - Phoenix metro area
Mother of three girls (ages 11-15), wife of one husband (together since we were 17), adopter of one cat. I work full time in an office. I read a lot. I watch too much Netflix.
What genres do you prefer reading?- I read anything, but I love chick-lit, dystopian fiction, and sci-fi
Do you have a favorite author?- Not really. But there are authors who I'll read anything they write- Elisa James, Julia Quinn, Barbara O'Neal, Terry Pratchett (RIP)
What are your hobbies?- Don't have time for much beyond reading
Do you go to school? Work?- Office manager for a mid-sized company
Do you have any pets? A cat. The current one is a female about 5 years old, who we think is mostly Russian Blue. She looks like the cat on the Sheba cat food cans and is devoted to our youngest daughter.
My TBR has 194 books in it, some going back 3 or more years...
Hi guys, I'm Lacy! :DWhat genres do you prefer reading?
I love love love historical fiction (medieval times, tsarists Russia and WW2) and dystopia (hunger games, the testing) but I'll read just about anything as long as it sounds good.
Do you have a favorite author?
Aden Polydoros, Danielle Steel, Robert K Massie, Philippa Gregory, Alison Pataki and Alison Weir to name a few.
What are your hobbies?
I love playing video games. Currently I am into Overwatch. I am a tank/healer main. I can play D.Va, Roadhog, Zarya, Orisa, Mercy, Zen and Moira proficiently. I also do photography as well where I love shooting macro (zoomed in) shots of flowers. I also shoot my sister frequently.
Do you go to school? Work?
I do have a bachelors in psychology and human services. I work with individuals with mental health issues such as schizophrenia along with addiction. I help them get back on their feet after a mental break/relapse. It's incredibly rewarding and I love it.
Do you have any pets?
I have my mom's pup, Suzie Bear. She is my love and I love everything about her.
Hey!I just stumbled upon this whilst looking for a reading challenge group and this one seems fantastic and really friendly.
My name is Abi and I'm from the UK. I'm an occasional reviewer though I'm so terribly behind at the minute because my general TBR list has just gotten that big. I mainly read YA though I like adult fantasy and contemporary as well.
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WELCOME TO ALL! I hope you enjoy the reading challenges and they help you tackle those TBR monsters! :D
hi im bryce sorry for joining this group late but only found it today and it sounds fun. i currently have a daunting tbr list due to adding all the books in several seriesWhat genres do you prefer reading?
all, my criteria for a book is well read, interesting or unique plot points. this means i will read anything from ya fantasy to adult genre blends. the only genre i avoid is pure comedy or life dramas that are overly realistic.
Do you have a favorite author?
dont have a particular one since it regularly changes on a regular basis. the authors that rank highly at the moment are diana gabrialdon, sebastien de castiell, jodi taylor and sarah j maas.
What are your hobbies?
reading, videogames, volunteering.
Do you have any pets?
yes, no pictures but have about 20 fish, 4 birds and one dog
Hi everyone! I'm Mélanie, from France.
Since my TBR books started to take too much place in my new little bookcase, I decided that in 2019 I had to stop buying more books and finish the ones I already had. Of course, February has just started and I've already bought at least 10 new ones....(Just couldn't help myself! hahaha)
That's why this group is perfect for me *o*
What genres do you prefer reading?
I read a bit of everything, but mainly Fantasy
Do you have a favorite author?
Just to name a few: David & Leigh Eddings, Philip Pulman, Diana Wynn Jones, Robin Hobb, Toni Morrison, Jane Austin...
What are your hobbies?
Cooking, Cinema/TV Series, hiking and reading of course!
Do you go to school? Work?
I work at an artisanal bakery's shop
Do you have any pets?
I used to have a beautiful siberian husky
Hi everyone,Well, it's been ages, but I finally have some time to write an introduction. My name is Marco and I'm a 25-year-old from the Netherlands who at the moment has only just gotten out of a reading slump.
- What genres do you prefer reading?
I love reading fantasy, sci-fi, LGBTQIA+, and horror the most. I have been dabbling in the other genres more and more though.
- Do you have a favourite author?
I absolutely love Brandon Sanderson, Maggie Stiefvater, and Maria v. Snyder currently.
- What are your hobbies?
I love reading, gaming (ps4), playing board games, movies, and just having lazy days with some friends every now and again.
- Do you go to school? Work?
I'm currently taking a break from studying to become an English Teacher due to a burn-out. I do still work 2 days a week as a factory worker. Bills and such don't stop, haha.
- Do you have any pets?
I have no pets, nor am I planning on owning any in the foreseeable future. I'm not really a pet-having kind of guy.
If you're curious about my blog or me:
https://twitter.com/BarelyABlogger
https://barelyablogger.wordpress.com
xoxo,
Marco
Yeah, why not do the intro since I signed up to do some March Madness TBR pruning. Much more enjoyable than the sportsball variety to me. I have already checked out several horror books on my list from the library, ready for 3/1/19. What genres do you prefer reading? -Fantasy (a mix of classic, pulp/escapist, and contemporary), horror, other stuff if I must
Do you have a favorite author? -Newest favorite is Grady Hendrix. He writes very satisfying, cinematic endings and solid female characters, IMO. Longer-term favorite: Terry Pratchett.
Other questions - blah blah blah, need to spend more time reading than lurking here so I will get back to it.
Hello fellow bookworms!!! My name is Sharon. Favorite main genre is YA but I will read other genres if the mood strikes. Favorite author is Victor Villaseñor. Favorite hobby is of course reading. But I do love to journal so that started my addiction to pens 🖊. I have 3 different pen cases that I take to work (I work at a bank) with me. Everyone at work knows not to take pens off my desk....ever! Lol 😂. No pets as of yet. Still trying to see what kind of job my pet could get that would enable him/her to pay the pet rent my apartment complex charges. 🤣 I’m an introvert and I have anxiety so it’s difficult for me to make friends. The goal I set for myself this year was to tackle my massive TBR pile. Due to space restrictions I have 1 bookcase that it stuffed to the max (yet I still buy more books 📚 🤷🏽♀️). I listen to audiobooks I borrow from the library at work so I’m able to do more reading as well. But I have been getting through a lot of my own so super proud of myself. I honestly have no ideas how many books I own. Due to moving I have about 14 containers of books in storage (sad I know). Just in my apartment I probably have about 200 unread books. 😱🤫. So joining this group was perfect to help me reach my goal. At the very least drop it down some because we all know we’ll always add to the TBR. But hey at least maybe now it won’t be so daunting. Sorry for the long winded introduction/rant. 🙃
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My favourite genres are YA, Contemporary, Fantasy and Sci-Fi, and Rachel Caine is my favourite author by far (though Adam Silvera is up there too).
Aside from reading and reviewing books I'm an artist and, more recently, a blogger. When I manage to get time off from work and my own projects, I love to play video games and chase around my dog - a Jack Russell named Pip.