Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2019 Showing 651-700 of 1,126

[Sara]

Hi everyone! I’m Sara and I’m currently living in Southern California. I love reading all kinds of books but recently I’ve been very much into Russian classics, surprisingly. Although I am taking a bit of a break with lighter reads.

I found the group because I’m trying to get back into reading a lot more (since school/work/internship/etc. have taken so much of my time, I haven’t gotten to doing as much reading as I’d like and once used to) and thought it would be nice to have challenges to help inspire me to read more. As someone who always enjoys a challenge, this group seemed like the perfect fit, and there were so many wonderful people I just had to join! Currently, my goal is to read at least 24 books this year which may not seem like a lot (and it isn’t!) but I’m trying not to set too high a goal that I get discouraged. Hopefully that number will end up being much bigger once I get into the swing of things.

I have set an “Alphabet Challenge” list (bookshelf A-Z) that I intend to finish this year so I suppose my goal is already more than 24, and having set the challenge for myself has really helped. It’s been a great way to get some of the books out of my “To Read” list and actually read them.

Whew, that got long!

Anyways, more info about me/what things I enjoy can be found on my about page if interested and I’m looking forward to reading with you all!

xx Sara

[Rich]

HI everyone - I saw that some of you were reading 'Stardust,' one of my old favorites, and I joined up yesterday.

My tastes run pretty wide - mostly fiction, but some non-fiction sprinkled in as it strikes my fancy. I'm currently on a book about Einstein's illegitimate daughter, whose existence wasn't even known until relatively recently - a bit of research for a short story I might write.

I am a writer too, currently working in marketing for a promotional apparel company whose clothes you've probably worn at some point. My true love is writing fiction, but I'm happy living in a place I truly love and getting to do something I enjoy.

Looking forward to playing along on the reading challenge with you all!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Sara wrote: "Hi everyone! I’m Sara and I’m currently living in Southern California. I love reading all kinds of books but recently I’ve been very much into Russian classics, surprisingly. Although I am taking a..."

Hi Sara welcome to the group! I think 24 books is a great goal. We are doing an A-Z challenge this year look into it and join us.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Rich wrote: "HI everyone - I saw that some of you were reading 'Stardust,' one of my old favorites, and I joined up yesterday.

My tastes run pretty wide - mostly fiction, but some non-fiction sprinkled in as i..."

Rich it sounds like you are having fun living your best life and book life. I hope you enjoy your time with us and happy reading.

[Michele Lynn]

Hi my name is Michele I'm from Texas and I read a variety of genre, there are only a couple that are just not my taste. I have a weird system for deciding what my next book to read will be so I very rarely know what my next book will be until I pick it. (If I could only speed read). Last year I didn't get as much time to read as I would have liked and hope it will be better this year. I've also been rereading books in order to leave a proper review for them. I have my favorites but the list it much to long to mention. Hopefully I'll be able to share books and authors I've enjoyed with everyone here.

[Eliza]

Hello, I'm from Australia and I like to read non-fiction. Recently I branched out to fiction and I really love it too.

After filling out my reading goals on my profile, I was looking for something else to do on here and found this group.

My reading goal is to read more than five books. For the past two years, it seems like five is the number I always arrive to when the year ends. Last year the goal was too high and I was nowhere near it so, if I just read more than I did last year, I think I will be happy. :)

[Eliza]

Michele wrote: "Hi my name is Michele I'm from Texas and I read a variety of genre, there are only a couple that are just not my taste. I have a weird system for deciding what my next book to read will be so I ver..."

May I ask, what is your system for deciding what to read next?

[Ilona]

Welcome to the group everyone! :)

[anthea]

Hi all,

My name is Anthea. I'm from London, UK and I'm currently at work... bored so decided to do some group browsing and stumbled across this. I'm a little late to the party, but hey ho.

I had a goal of 52 books. 52 in 52 weeks seemed doable but I have a teeny tiny feeling I'll be surpassing that so might just up it in increments. I don't usually set a defined goal for myself, but I like to try and read as much as I can. Or at least more than last year!

I'm really into Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Thrillers & any Contemporary that's deep, dark and will make me cry like a baby. Strictly no romance. I cannot deal with romance books as of recently.

I've been through a pretty shitty time recently so really just looking for people to talk to & connect with about BOOKS :)

[Taran]

Eliza wrote: "May I ask, what is your system for deciding what to read next?"

Michele wrote: "Hi my name is Michele I'm from Texas and I read a variety of genre, there are only a couple that are just not my taste. I have a weird system for deciding what my next book to read ..."

Yes, inquiring minds want to know! :)

[Jamie]

Hi everyone. I am currently living near Phoenix, AZ, US. My goal is to read 75 books this year. I love so many types of books. It usually depends on my mood. My top 5 lean toward dramas, suspense, YA romance, non fiction, and sci-fi.
Some reads from 2019:

Us Against You (Beartown #2)
Broken Beautiful Hearts
Some Boys
Triptych (Will Trent, #1)

[Nana]

Hello, You can call me Nana. It`s my nickname, made by myself. I am quite not confident of myself. Thank you for your understanding.

- Where are you from?
I am from Indonesia, the South region of Central Java Province.

- What kinds of books do you like to read?
I like to read romance book with sad ending before.Nothing wrong with it,right?
But this year I met someone who makes me feel challenged with the wide knowledges he has. I want to be as smart as him.
I always prefer actual book than the virtual because I can`t concentrate while reading online.

- How did you find our group?
Randomly searching on Google

- What's your reading goal?
This year, I set my goal to read nonfiction books.
Starting with Sapiens.

Enlightened me,please.

[Julia]

Hi, all!
I'm (most recently) from New York. I have a wide range of "favorite" genres, usually based on what I'm in the mood to read or what would be most useful for work. For example, I became a YA librarian last fall and have been reading quite a YA lately. I also love fantasy (particularly world building such as Dune, Malazan Bk of the Fallen, Lefthand of Darkness, etc.), mystery, well-written romance, and thought-provoking fiction and nonfiction.

I found this group when I looked at the tab for Community.

I made my reading goal about 14 books (because I actually wasn't reading much the last few years), but apparently I was reading obsessively in January and February and reached 10 already. Maybe I should raise the stakes?

Oh, and I often "read" audiobooks. Right now I am listening to The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, and read by the incomparable Jim Dale.

[Vivek]

Hi everyone,

I'm Vivek from India. I'm mostly into travel, self-help, psychology, biography, adventure, historical fiction and mystery genres but I also like to experiment with other genres - just it should connect well with me.
Talking about my goal. I would like to complete reading 45 books in 2019, so wish me luck.

Happy reading!

[Andreina]

Hello, everyone! My name's Andreina I'm 20 and I'm from Venezuela.
My favorite books to read are romance, fantasy, sci-fi but I'm also getting really into classics lately.
I just came out of the longest reader block ever and I'm so excited to get back at reading.
My reading goal for 2019 is 50 books (hopefully more!)
If anyone's up for making friends you can add me as a friend!

[Michele Lynn]

Tara wrote: "Eliza wrote: "May I ask, what is your system for deciding what to read next?"
Michele wrote: "Hi my name is Michele I'm from Texas and I read a variety of genre, there are only a couple that are ju..."

Fair warning this might get long. Well let's see if I can even explain may weirdness and method. Basically long before I ever found any of the challenges on Goodreads or anywhere else for that matter. Actually even before I found Goodreads, it started back when I got my first Kindle, one of the keyboard types. I went nuts finding every free book I could and before I knew it I had 100's and then 1000's of books not to mention the hard copies I already had sitting at home. I figured I needed to get some kind of system to pick a book. I figured out I could sort my books in different ways so I started a list:

Books bought (oldest to newest)
Books bought (newest to oldest)
Alphabetically by title (symbols to z)
Alphabetically by author (symbols to z)
Alphabetically by title (z to symbols)
Alphabetically by title (z to symbols)
Kindle First books
A hard copy I already owned

But I didn't want to just stick with the freebies so added to the list:

Amazon series (symbols to z) (sorting)
Top 100 by genre to sub-genre
Book made into a movie (alphabetically) Wikipedia helped here
Kindle daily deals
Kindle monthly deals
Book from a series I had already started
A classic
Amazon customer reviews (1 star to 5 star)
Amazon charts most read (week)(year)
Amazon charts most sold (week)(year)

Once I found Goodreads I added more:

Choice awards by year
Best Book by year
Average rating
Random

When I found the challenges I started looking at all the sites that do book awards and realized there was a way to use it as a challenge. Since they list all their previous winners, finalist, semifinalist, long-list, short-list and honorable mentioned (depending on the award) by genre and year this could be broken down in parts:

Year
Genre
Winner
Finalist
and so on depending on that award

I would just see what was next on my list and find the book to read. Between the free books and this process I've found lots of new authors and started several new series. I've been lucky to only have found one book I just hated. You can see by the length of this post why I didn't post it in my "hello I am...," and I didn't post everything.

For hard copies I already have they are shelved so I just take the next in line.

[Amanpreet]

Hi people!!!
I am Aman from India.
I love to read nonfiction books.
I found this group on goodreads only, because i was desperately trying to find such a group : )
The goal for year 2019 is 40 books and i ve read 15 of them. Last year i read 41 books.
Happy to join all of you.

Regards

[Vamsi]

Hi Everyone, I'm Vamsi and I am from India.

I've been on this group for awhile but I was MIA. I am back now and I hope to ready 19 books for 2019. I like to read just about anything but my current fav genres are Historic Fiction, Science and Fiction.

Thanks for having me here!

[Jasmine]

Hi! My name is Jasmine & I am from India. I live in Stockholm currently & work as a food technologist. I have always been an avid reader since my childhood but like many others feel that I don't get the time to read. I love reading fast paced thrillers when I am travelling but more feel good books or books bringing insight into another cultural when I am at home. I found this group as I logged into goodreads today. I would be happy to read somewhere between 15-20 books this year :)

[Carolyn]

My name is Carolyn and I LOVE reading fiction and thrillers most! My challenge will be 40 books this year.

[Sophie]

Hi, Im sophie I dont think I have introduced myself on here yet, I am sophie from england and I am a total reading addict! I set my target for this year pretty low as I am also working and studying so have less time. I love most genres, currently in a bit of a thriller kick but will give any genre a try. If anyone has an recommendations for thriller books, series or authors I would love to know :) hope you are all having a great day and I am looking forward to getting to know you all

[Mercedes]

Hello! My name is Mercedes. I've loved to read ever since I was a little girl, even loved those silly accelerated reader tests LOL!

-I'm from Minnesota (more like Minnesnowta)
-My favorite genre of books is usually paranormal, fantasy, and romance (but I'm trying to reach out and try other genres).
- I found this group because the site had a little list of tips, like joining a group for things like book challenges, and I just really loved the idea!
- My reading goal is to just read more in general. I know that's super vague, but I don't know what number to set just yet. I got through three of the Outlander books last year, so I want to say I can read a good deal more than I thought, but I'm still learning how to balance my time. For now maybe I should say 5 at the least, since I can always change it later.

Thank you Mods for putting this group together, and good luck to everyone and their reading goals of 2019!

[kundavai]

Hello My name is Malathy
--- From Florida.
--At this point of life, i'm into non-faction. I'm trying to cover as much as classics i can. Somehow, literature of the past seems to appeal to my senses.

-- I found this group while browsing for books in Goodreads
-- My reading goal for this year is 20 books but if i read one book that i can never forget for a long time, then i will consider it as achievement.

-- I read books because it helps to understand everything around me a little better -- from the world to the people.

My best wishes to all comrades out there who is trying to accomplish the goals that they set forth.

Thanks !!

[Priyanshi]

Hi everyone, I'm Priyanshi.

I am from India, and will join my postgraduate course soon.
I am a novice reader.
I use to love reading but for the past year I have lost motivation to read?
I joined this group to get motivated to start reading again.
I like simple (?) books. As in with not too much drama and with good character development.
My goal is to read atleast 10 books in my holidays :)

[Rebecca]

Hi! My name is Rebecca, and I'm from the US. I've been an avid reader my whole life, but have just joined goodreads. I tend to get stuck in a reading rut when deciding what to read next. I like any and all genres. I'm looking forward to book recommendations, and accomplishing my reading goal of 50 books this year!

[Jason]

Hi Everyone my name is Jason and I'm from Dallas, TX (great city btw[if you don't mind heat]) I'm in 8th grade and love to read anything I can get my hands on (mostly manga and thrillers at the moment but my interests are constantly changing ) and my reading goal for 2019 is 150 books

[Ice]

Hi there. I'm Ice. You can call me Ice. I am a complete newbie to goodreads. I just signed up last week mainly because I wanted to get more into reading as I have been on a hiatus for so long now and my book hoarding guilt is starting to get to me. I wanted to find a good place to put in my book reviews to hopefully make me more responsible and to be able to keep track of my progress. This year, I am targeting to read a total of 10 books. It might be too few for some, but I think considering that I’m just getting back into reading again, I wanted to set a goal that’s doable. I’m into all sorts of books, both fiction and non-fiction. A few years back, I used to only read fiction, mainly those in the mystery/thriller genre. But as I met more people, I started venturing into non-fiction books as well. I hope to be able to commit to my 2019 reading challenge and gain some valuable insights by joining this group.

[Darlene]

Hello fellow book lovers.

I am Darlene and I am from Maine. I love to read thrillers and horror books, but force myself to read other genres. There isn't a genre I don't like or wouldn't read. Found this group while exploring groups that sounded interesting to join. I love a good challenge, so this is right up my ally. I plan to read 30 books this year. I only read 24 of 30 last year, so pushing myself to get to 30.

[Kristy]

Hi everyone, I'm a little late joining the group for 2019 but here goes my introduction ; )

I am from Ontario, Canada. I mostly read fiction but also try to get in a few non-fiction books every year (generally memoirs or business related books but now parenting...more on that later). My fiction choices are a mix but I love a good historical fiction and sometimes an easy chick-lit or YA as a "palate cleanser" between more serious books.

I actually found the group by browsing through lists and I found the lists for the group first. I have never joined a GR group so I'm a total newbe : )

I usually read between 50 and 60 books per year but this year I am a new mom so I have reduced my challenge to 30 books. My little one was born just before Christmas and I am on maternity leave so I have a bit of time to read but not as much as before that's for sure!

Take care!

[Tamara]

Hi,
I've been on Goodreads for a couple of years, but I just found you.
A little bit about me:

Born in Baghdad, raised in England, and have lived in the U.S. for 40+ years. I'm a retired academic. Was a professor of English for about 18 years, then a dean, then the VP for Academic Services. I retired in 2013.

I have published five books--2 non-fiction (one of which has been used as a text for Women in Religions classes). Since my retirement, I have published three novels. All my books focus on women in mythology.

I have eclectic taste in reading. I love to read the classics, books on mythology (especially the mythology of Ancient Greece and Mesopotamia), re-telling of myths, feminism, and contemporary novels--especially novels by Asians and Africans.

I have set a goal to read 60 books this year, 40 of them by women authors. I've already read 21 books. I'll post the books and reviews in the challenge thread.

I look forward to seeing what other folks recommend because I'm always on the lookout for something new to read.

Thanks and all best.

[Rhea]

Hey guys! I love reading, and recently I discovered audiobooks which are SO much fun to listen to, even when I have less time. So, I thought I’d pop in and try some challenges!

[Ilona]

Hello everyone, welcome to the group! We are so glad to have you here :)

[Julia]

Hello everyone!
First of all, so fun to read your introductions from all over the world, wow, I love internet

Anyway, Julia here from Sweden, I´m new to Goodreads, just found it yesterday and happy to be here. My goal is to read 12 books this year, hopefully more :) I enjoy reading biography and philosophy, but open to every genre.

Mostly Im here hoping to learn something - get introduced to new genres, authors - exchange thoughts, perspectives and ideas,
Can´t wait to get started :)

[Culturleo]

Hi everyone! I'm Carol from Culturleo.

I'm from Spain. I like reading all kind of books. But perhaps, my favourite one is thriller.
I found the group a month ago when I heard about Goodreads.I've started as a booktuber/bookstagrammer because of my love for books. My reading goal this year is to finish 40 books.
I wish to start reading "Before We Were Yours" on April!!!

[Colleen]

Hi my name is Colleen and I live in North Carolina.
I have loved reading since an early age but once I started college kind of stopped reading for pleasure. This year I decided to try and bring back my joy of reading. I like to read sci-fi, fantasy and romance books both YA and adult.
This year my goal is 20 books but that might change if I continue reading like I have been!

[Sophie]

It is so nice to be around so many other enthusiastic book lovers :) can’t wait to talk to you all and share recommendations

[Kim]

Hi!
My name is Kim.
It's often hard for me to find the time to read, but it's something that I love to do, and you'll find piles of books throughout my room.
I've recently got into a lot of sci-fi, but I'm always open to recommendations of any genre really.
I want to read 13 books this year as my reading challenge, but it's all time dependent!

[Bookcasecastles]

My name is Robbie and I'm currently living in the midwest, USA. I've been reading books ever since I was a child and it's been one of my constant loves and hobbies over the years. I enjoy reading almost all genres of books but recently I've been very into Philosophy and Historical reads over everything else. I like to think that our favorite genres are like the moon, they come and go like the phases of the moon cycle. I haven't been able to read as much as I would like this past year but I'd like to read around 25-30 books this year. I wish everyone good luck with their goals!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Happy end of March Everyone! So happy to have you. Whether you are here to start your reading challenge, keep yourself motivated to keep reading, or just here to make friends we are so happy to have you. There are lots of things to do and we love hearing from you so if you have ideas let us know. Welcome again and happy reading

[Shumaim]

hello! my name is shumaim and i love reading sci-fi, mystery, crime fiction, thrillers and fantasy books! my goal for 2019 is to read 25 books at least. (btw i found this group when i was browsing through many different groups here on goodreads. hoping to make good friends!!)

[Rebekah]

Hi,
My name is Rebekah, I am from Pennsylvania, and I love to read!
I am a fast reader, but before Goodreads, I never tracked how many books I read.
My goal for 2019 is 100 books, and right now I think I am on about 35.
My goal from this group is to be able to talk to a bunch of readers at once. I hope to encourage other readers to meet their goals, and, along the way, get some good book recommendations.

ok, that's it....bye

[Blagica , Challenges]

Welcome shumaim welcome to the group happy to have you. I hope you find a book and a challenge to love with us this year.25 books is a great goal I hope you manage to reach it and go beyond.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Katka wrote: "Hi, my name is Kate and I am from Slovakia. My reading goal is to read 20 books this year! :)"

Hi Kate welcome to the group! Happy to have you as well. How much of your 20 books have you read? Or do you have a book you can not wait to start? Welcome again and happy reading.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Rebekah welcome to the group! You are well on your way to 100 we are happy to have you join us and hope to make your reading more fun. Please look around and join the fun.

[Kadijah Michelle]

Welcome to all the new members of the group. We are so happy to have you here! Be sure to check out all of our Yearly Challenges!

[Amber]

Hi! My name is Amber!

Originally from Charlotte, NC, but have lived in CO for over 10 years. 🏔️💗

I enjoy multiple genres of books: Memoir, Suspense, Self Dev, YA, One shot Manga, Classics, Plays, you name it!

My goal for the year is 150 books. Big goals! I think I'm doing well and this is my first challenge.

Excited to be part of the community!

[Temitayomiyoshiseun]

Greeting Good Read 2019 Challengers!!!My Name is Temitayo Miyoshi-Seun a.k.a T.J. I am from California. L.A. I have been following this page since the end of December in 2018, My reading goal is to read 52 books this year all genres and favorite books to read are mystery, true crime, law novels, yet I enjoy all fiction and non-fiction except I don't prefer romance books. Please feel free to suggest some reads I welcome them all.

[Kelsie]

Hello all!
My name is Kelsie and I live just outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
I love to use reading as an escape from the stress of real world things so I primarily read fiction- but all different genres of fiction: romance, suspense, thriller, and mystery are probably my favorites but I'm always open to reading suggestions.
I found this group through the goodreads app and I was excited to have a place and group to help keep me accountable.
My goal for 2019 is 40 books.

[Lauren]

Hi I’m Lauren, 18 from England.
I used to quite like young adult novels but I’m transitioning from that into classics. I love Shakespeare and anything with an intriguing plot really.
I mainly read what I’m recommended though.

I’m currently doing exams and am going to university next year so my reading goals are just to get through the source material and casually read some good novels.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Amber wrote: "Hi! My name is Amber!

Originally from Charlotte, NC, but have lived in CO for over 10 years. 🏔️💗

I enjoy multiple genres of books: Memoir, Suspense, Self Dev, YA, One shot Manga, Classics, Plays,..."

Hi Amber welcome to the group! 150 is a great goal it is actually my goal this year. It looks like you like lots of different genres you will have a blast here. Welcome again and happy reading.