Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2019 Showing 151-200 of 1,126

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Lulua wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is Lulua.
I've joined this group because I love reading but at times I get carried away with my phone and my dear book strives in loneliness... I'm sure you lovely people o..."

Rachel wrote: "Hi Everyone, I'm Rachel, I'm in the UK
I joined this group yesterday as I really want to do a reading challenge to get myself to read more this year and clear some of my bookshelves. I've been on G..."
Welcome to you both. I find the best way to put down the phone is to find an author you love or just read on the phone. I think You both will have a blast here many of our challenges are very flexible so you can read what you like while meeting goals. welcome again and happy reading.

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SANDYE wrote: "Blagica wrote: "SANDYE wrote: "Hello! I'm Sandye, originally from Pittsburgh, PA, now living in Philadelphia, PA.

My favorite genre to read tends to be cozy mysteries or romantic comedies. I have..."

Glad to hear =) You are so welcome

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Alison wrote: "Hi there
I'm Ally, this is my first Goodreads group. I live in England at the moment but after Brexit that may change!
I'm here for help with my 2019 challenge. I'm trying to read 100 books in a ye..."

Alison welcome to the group! I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I think that is a very sweet goal. There is tons to help you reach your goal and i am only a message away for recommendations or a cheering pick me up.

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Kelly wrote: "Hi All! Just joined today. I live in Denver, Colorado. LOVE books and can never seem to join an in-person book club, because my work schedule is nuts. (I'm the head of the theatre arts & dance depa..."

Hi Kelly welcome! I think that is an awesome job to have. I hope you find plenty of time to join a challenge or 10. As long as you are having fun thats what counts.

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Amy wrote: "Wow I love signing up for new things last minute and promptly getting overwhelmed oh boy

I'm Amy, been living and working (in publishing!) in NYC for 6 months now. I'm currently developing my tast..."

Amy welcome happy to have you join us. You sound like you have a blast juggling life I hope that translates well for you in the group can't wait to see what you read.

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Hi, my name's Clare, I'm from Cork, Ireland and will be 36 in a few weeks. This is my first time joining a group but I'm hoping it'll give me a push to get out of my major slow down with reading.

I like to say I read a bit of everything but definitely in the last few years I've leaned more towards books that I know will give me a happy ending (not necessarily romance) I'm usually looking for escapism so I try to avoid too much melodrama or doom and gloom (though i do still have a soft spot for some of those dystopian stories!)

I'm hoping to join one of the challenges to help clear my bookshelves and will hopefully do some of the group reads as well, think I'm right in saying Ready Player One is up for January and that's been on my list for a while so fingers crossed

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Hi Everyone welcome! Happy new year to you all that have hit midnight and Happy almost new year to those of you still waiting can't wait to start this reading journey with all of you.

[Ally]

Hi! I’m Ally from Indianapolis, IN! My goal for 2019 is to get lost in books instead of social media (joined this group and deleted my Facebook this past weekend). Ideally, I’d like to read at least 25 books: nonfiction, romance, and mystery are my go to’s.

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Ally welcome to the group and goodbye face book! If you are looking for a mystery in 2019 tryBelieve Me it is one of my stand outs. I look forward to seeing how your year shapes out.

[Ilona]

Welcome to the group and best wishes for 2019, everyone!

[Vikki-Booksie]

Hello all! Looking forward to another challenge this year, last year I managed 31/30 books and hoping to push it to 40 this year. I love historical fiction/non fiction, theology and reading books with my children which I count in my total too.

Would love some goodreads friends too to support each other and inspire with book ideas!

[Laura]

Hi all! My name is Laura and I’m from the U.S. (Pittsburgh, PA for those in the states). My goal for the year is to read 85 books! I read 82 to last year so I think I’ll be able to do it.

My taste in books are all over the map, I read or reread a few classics each year. Topping my list are probably historical fiction books and suspense/thrillers.

I’m excited to join you all! It looks like there are a lot of worthy challenges!

[Sam]

Hello all,

I'm Sam, nearly at 30, nearly at Brexit. I leave those to do with as you will.

Technically I joined this group last year with the full intent of reading fewer books, with greater attention, and writing more about them on Goodreads and elsewhere. Then there was a death in the family, and reading stopped for awhile. When it started again, I was neither writing nor even reading with a careful eye, but thankfully, it remained a comfort, and the love of it was not lost.

Very much hoping that this year I'll read more - my target stands at forty books, with George R. R. Martin's 'Fire & Blood' being the first book I'll finish and Shirley Jackson's 'The Haunting of Hill House' the first I'll start in 2019 - and that I'll write more, particularly on these community pages.

Happy New Year, everyone!

[Deepthi]

Hi everyone, my name's Deepthi and I'm from India. It's the second time I'm in for the Reading Challenge

[Renee]

Hello (again!) everyone. This is a re-introduction; this group helped me really expand my reading in 2016 & 2017, and then life got in the way in 2018, so now i really want to get back to it. I've loved to read since forever, and hopefully the challenges can help me expand my reading universe even more!

Now, for these questions:
- Where are you from? - Born in the Netherlands, I now live East of Los Angeles, CA, and spend a lot of time on airplanes!

- What kinds of books do you like to read? - all of them, although i'll admit to a preference for scifi, world building and NOT a lot of navel gazing...

- How did you find our group? - i don't even remember, although this time around, i found it again!

- What's your reading goal? - 52 books this year (one per week!) but we'll see how this goes...

Best of luck to everyone with their reading challenges!

[Gemma]

Hi All, my name is Gemma and I am from Liverpool in the UK. Been on goodreads for awhile but never set myself a challenge before. Want to get back into reading, going to aim for two a month. Happy for any suggestions x

[aub.downtherabbithole]

Happy 2019 and good luck with accomplishing your reading goals!

My name is Aubrey.
I've been using Goodreads for about a year and was excited to use the 2018 Reading Challenge. I just barely reached my goal by finishing my last book yesterday night. This year, I intend to read more, especially as a stress reliever and because I got a new job at Barnes and Noble (which helps with my new book obsession).

I am boldly accepting a 2019 Reading Challenge of 50 books and hope to use this group to encourage me and to help me expand my genre of reading.

[Alina]

hello everyone and happy new year! ❤

my name is alina and I'm from germany. i've only just recently made an account on goodreads so I'm still trying to figure things out!
one of my new years resolutions is to start reading more again – i barely read anything last year so i set a realistic goal of 20 books for now :p i enjoy reading fantasy, contemporary and YA novels but i definitely also want to try out different genres

good luck with your reading challenges <3

[Sydney]

Happy New Year, everyone!
My name is Sydney (Syd for short), and I'm really excited to be joining this group this year! I live in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. I like to read all kinds of books, but I spent a lot of time in the crime/thriller/mystery genre last year. I found this group by a random search of reading challenges, and I am so encouraged by the warm welcome I've received so far! This year, I would like to read 100 books. I am going to try to follow some prompts in order to spice up the variety of my reading. I am also endeavoring to re-read all 7 Harry Potter novels, finish the Game of Thrones series (as it stands), and try a new genre this year.

So excited to get to know you all! Happy reading!

[Ronda]

Hi (again). I am an old member but I have come back after a two year break. I thought that an introduction might be in order.

My name is Ronda. I am married to a truck driver, mom of two boys, one is married and has made me a grandmother (there is NOTHING better in this world), and my oldest passed away in 2001. I work in IT, and am addicted to crafting.
I am also the mom of 5 canine furbabies.

- Where are you from? South Central Kentucky
- What kinds of books do you like to read? Non Fiction, Chick-Lit, Self-Help, Young Adult, Southern Fiction, Historical, and SO many more
- How did you find our group? I don't remember because I have been a member for a long time.
- What's your reading goal? 100 books, I have some serious catching up to do.

[Stephanie]

Hello! Stephanie from the Sunshine state. I have been a member of Goodreads for awhile, but first time group member. I enjoy reading fiction, non-fiction, autobiographies, YA. I recently challenged myself to read more minority authors. What brought me to this group is the PopSugar Reading Challenge. More reading less screen time for me!

[Justin •••]

Justin here. Came up well short of my reading goal last year after a horrid Spring and abysmal Summer... let's hope I can avoid a similar fate. I'm aiming for 150 books in 2019. I'm also aiming for a lot more new releases: last year I read maybe 4-5, and this year I'm hoping for something closer to 20-25. I'm also planning on taking a deep dive into exploring an author, Kurt Vonnegut, which (when including secondary literature) will probably account for another 25-30 books. And who knows, maybe this'll be the year I finally read the Harry Potter series!

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Jennifer wrote: "Hi all!! I’m Jennifer, from Pittsburgh. I love to read obviously, but find that my schedule as a nurse does not allow for a more traditional book club!! I’m looking to keep on track with my reading..."

Hi Jennifer welcome! I think being a nurse is very commendable. You are right however I understand why you dont have much time. As far as helping you grow your TBR Pile Believe Me one of my stand outs for 2018.

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Cyndi wrote: "Hi, all.

My name is Cyndi, and I've been hooked on reading since I was a small child. I love to tell people about the books I read, and to discuss them with others.

My goal for 2018 was 120 book..."

Hi Cyndi welcome so happy to have you tag along. I think you will find many people here who love to talk about books. We have 15 yearly challenges to help you reach your goal please look around and let us know if you need anything.

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David wrote: "Heyo!

I've been in this group for awhile but I've been quiet in here for about a year so I figured I may as well introduce myself again. I'm from Los Angeles.

My main goals for this coming year ..."

Hi David welcome. I love the idea of starting with a small goal and upping as you go. I want to let you know we have a challenge designed for big books this year and that we are still doing TBR Twins. You might also want to look into buddy reads. Wishing you all the best in the new year welcome again.

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Vikki wrote: "Hello all! Looking forward to another challenge this year, last year I managed 31/30 books and hoping to push it to 40 this year. I love historical fiction/non fiction, theology and reading books w..."

Hi Vikki welcome to the group happy to have you. Do you have a favorite author or a book that you can't wait to start? I hope that getting to 40 is a blast for you and you have lots of fun.

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Laura wrote: "Hi all! My name is Laura and I’m from the U.S. (Pittsburgh, PA for those in the states). My goal for the year is to read 85 books! I read 82 to last year so I think I’ll be able to do it.

My tast..."

Hi Laura so happy you looked around and the challenges look like fun. we take ideas from members so feel free to be creative, I think 85 is a great goal but as long as you are having fun that is what matters.

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Samuel wrote: "Hello all,

I'm Sam, nearly at 30, nearly at Brexit. I leave those to do with as you will.

Technically I joined this group last year with the full intent of reading fewer books, with greater atte..."

Hi Sam welcome or welcome back from the sounds of it very happy to have you back. I did not realize that the haunting on hill house was a book. Did you watch the Netflix show. I hope you have a good time reaching 40 I am glad that things have settled for you some that you can enjoy books.

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Caley wrote: "Hello 👋 my name is Caley and I am 30 years old. I used to be an avid reader but have not been for a long time. I’m diving back into my love for reading this year 😊"

Hi Caley welcome I love your name. I am so happy that you are jumping back into reading and have decided to do it with our group,

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Deepthi wrote: "Hi everyone, my name's Deepthi and I'm from India. It's the second time I'm in for the Reading Challenge"

Welcome happy to have you!

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Renee wrote: "Hello (again!) everyone. This is a re-introduction; this group helped me really expand my reading in 2016 & 2017, and then life got in the way in 2018, so now i really want to get back to it. I've ..."

Hi Renee happy to have you join us again. I have a hard time picking sifi books so I am always amazed by people who love them. Do you have a favorite author of the genre? Please look around and join the fun again.

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Gemma wrote: "Hi All, my name is Gemma and I am from Liverpool in the UK. Been on goodreads for awhile but never set myself a challenge before. Want to get back into reading, going to aim for two a month. Happy ..."

Hi Gemma welcome happy to have you! What kind of books do you plan on reading? I would be happy to suggest. I hope you look around and have a blast with us. Welcome again and happy reading.

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Aubrey wrote: "Happy 2019 and good luck with accomplishing your reading goals!

My name is Aubrey.
I've been using Goodreads for about a year and was excited to use the 2018 Reading Challenge. I just barely reach..."

Hi Aubrey welcome! You will find that this group is full of great people with tons of suggestions I tend to look and see what people are reading for challenge prompts and just add to my pile. I hope you find at least one book to love in 2019.

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Alina wrote: "hello everyone and happy new year! ❤

my name is alina and I'm from germany. i've only just recently made an account on goodreads so I'm still trying to figure things out!
one of my new years reso..."

Alina welcome and happy new year to you! 20 books this year sounds like a great plan. Do you know what author or book you will start the year off with or in this case started. looking forward to seeing what you read have fun.

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Sydney wrote: "Happy New Year, everyone!
My name is Sydney (Syd for short), and I'm really excited to be joining this group this year! I live in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. I like to read all kinds of books, bu..."

hi Syd welcome happy to have you join our group. I am so glad you found us. 100 books is a great goal we will have to compare authors I love thrillers.

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Annie wrote: "Hello! I am a new member as of today, my personal goal for the year is to read at least 1 book a month. I tend to be a slow reader and have fallen out of the reading habit after while in school (ou..."

Hi Annie Welcome! It has been so long since I have read the Name of the Wind I am so glad you enjoyed it. I hope you find tons of treasures in all your books this year.

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Ronda wrote: "Hi (again). I am an old member but I have come back after a two year break. I thought that an introduction might be in order.

My name is Ronda. I am married to a truck driver, mom of two boys, one..."

Hi Ronda welcome back I hope you have a blast reading your hundred books with us this year. There is still tons to do so please look around and join us.

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Stephanie wrote: "Hello! Stephanie from the Sunshine state. I have been a member of Goodreads for awhile, but first time group member. I enjoy reading fiction, non-fiction, autobiographies, YA. I recently challenged..."

Stephanie so happy you found us. Yes the Popsugar is one of our favorite ones to do as a group! I hope you join another though there are 15 yearlies to choose from.

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Justin wrote: "Justin here. Came up well short of my reading goal last year after a horrid Spring and abysmal Summer... let's hope I can avoid a similar fate. I'm aiming for 150 books in 2019. I'm also aiming for..."

Hi Justin welcome the first thing I want to say is that Harry potter is being read by a few people as a buddy read so join in. my goal this year is 175 I look forward to seeing which books make your list from the new releases.

[Tobias]

My name is Tobias but I prefer Toby
I'm from Houston, Texas
I'm really open for all kinds of books but I always find myself reading Young Adult Urban Fantasy.
I found this group when I was scrolling for new groups to join and this one will help me probably stick to me reading goal too.
Also speaking of my reading goal, I want to read at least 15 books this year.
Feel free to message me too if you wanna talk (doesn't have to be just books it can be for anything else ).

[Cherecwich]

Hi everyone my name is Chantelle I am from Centerville Utah. I love to read really any kind of book that is put in my hand I found this group really from scrolling thru the feed.. my reading goals have been big every year.

Happy reading.

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Tobias wrote: "My name is Tobias but I prefer Toby
I'm from Houston, Texas
I'm really open for all kinds of books but I always find myself reading Young Adult Urban Fantasy.
I found this group when I was scrolli..."

Hi Toby welcome glad scrolling helped you find us! What is your go to author for YA? There is lots to do here so depending on your reading speed you will get to 15 in no time while having fun.

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Chantelle wrote: "Hi everyone my name is Chantelle I am from Centerville Utah. I love to read really any kind of book that is put in my hand I found this group really from scrolling thru the feed.. my reading goals ..."

Hi Chantelle welcome so happy to have you join us. The amounts of different people that join this group always surprise me I hope you have a blast with us and reach all your goals.

[Shiruji]

Hello~
I'm a 28 years old, female, Sagittarius, from Norway. Looking forward to join you all with discussions etc. in this group :)

I found this challenge on Emily Fox's page. I'm a fan of her youtube videos, you see ^^.

I want to read at least 20 books this year, and I want to read more classical books (in general and classics by Norwegians authors).

I love the genres of adventure, history fiction/facts, fantasy & magic, and a happy ending (chick literature haha).

Some of my favorite books/authors are Jack London, Jane Austen, the Sherlock Holmes series, the Harry Potter series, Diana Gabaldon, Captain Frederick Marryat, Lisa See, the Norwegians poet Herman Wildenvey, Kate Morton and Lisa Jewell etc.

[Mikayla]

Hey all, I'm Mikayla from TX.

I'm a committed hard-copy reader (the only exception being an unfortunate summer vacation in 2016 where I only brought one book and unavoidably ended up reading half of the Game of Thrones series on a relative's Kindle). I suppose I have started some controversy and would love to chat about the strengths/weaknesses of books vs ebooks. I've wavered a bit in my commitment these last couple years, mostly because I travel at least once a month. I'd love to hear some feedback from people who have made the switch and love it!

I used to read 50 books in a year easily, but now that I'm out of school it's tougher. Last year my goal was 1 book/month, and having hit that, I'm going for a 50% increase to 18 books in 2019 . Joining Goodreads for some accountability, because who doesn't like to track their goals?

Genres I like are contemporary fiction (a new one for me), fantasy, biographies, and classics (especially British classics-my emphasis in college). In all genres, I'm picky. Recent reads I've loved are Uprooted by Naomi Novik, The Way We Weren't by Jill Talbot, and All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.

[Ketty]

I joined the group last year, but I thought I would introduce myself for new people and all that. Hi, I'm Ketty! I read a wide range of stuff, but not really because it is all fiction. I read to get away from life not have it jammed into my brain ;). My goal this year is to read 35, but I am hoping for 40+, I just am trying to be realistic considering I have Song of Ice and Fire on my TBR for the year.

This year I want to be more involved with my blog and I am even starting a bookish bullet journal, trying to keep myself out of the hole that is depression by using cheap therapy.

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Shiruji wrote: "Hello~
I'm a 28 years old, female, Sagittarius, from Norway. Looking forward to join you all with discussions etc. in this group :)

I found this challenge on Emily Fox's page. I'm a fan of her yo..."

Shiruji welcome to the group! 20 books is a great goal for 2019 and it looks like you like lots of variety. There are tons of things to do around here and we love challenge ideas from members so be creative if you feel the creative bug. I hope to see you jump in welcome again

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Mikayla wrote: "Hey all, I'm Mikayla from TX.

I'm a committed hard-copy reader (the only exception being an unfortunate summer vacation in 2016 where I only brought one book and unavoidably ended up reading ha..."

Hi Mikayla welcome! You and I can talk books at some point this year. up until 2013 I was like you now I go from ebook to audiobook to paperbacks/hard covers. I hope your 18 is a blast.

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Keturah wrote: "I joined the group last year, but I thought I would introduce myself for new people and all that. Hi, I'm Ketty! I read a wide range of stuff, but not really because it is all fiction. I read to ge..."

Keturah welcome again I hope you had a great year with us. I hope all your goals are a blast with us this new year.

[Morgan]

I’m Morgan and I live in the US.
My favorite genres are fantasy, historical fiction, history non-fiction, classics and thrillers. I found this group through a booktuber. I’m getting back into reading since I started watching booktube, it’s a great way to find new books. My 2019 goal is to read 50 books and read my first Stephen King novel!