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[Armand]

Hi, I'm Raymond from Manila. This is the first tine that I'll be joining a book challenge ever so I'm really pumped up. I plan to finish 55 books this 2019. I have a lot of projects at the moment, but I'm positive that I shall achieve this. So glad to see so many bibliophiles here.

[Neptunalia]

Hi Everyone!

I'm from the United States and have been an avid reader since childhood. My favorite fiction genres are mystery/thriller and Batman comics/graphic novels. I tend to read more non-fiction than fiction and enjoy history, science, and literary criticism.

My official 2019 Challenge goal is 50 books, but I normally read about 100 books per year. I joined this group to track my unofficial challenge: read (at least) 5 books in Spanish, 1 in Japanese, and 1 in Latin. (I'm a native English speaker so my reading ability is greatly diminished in foreign languages.)

[Richard]

Neptunalia wrote: "Hi Everyone!

I'm from the United States and have been an avid reader since childhood. My favorite fiction genres are mystery/thriller and Batman comics/graphic novels. I tend to read more non-fict..."

I did a Latin A level at school in England nearly 40 years ago. At the age of 15 I was translating chunks of Virgil, Sallust, Julius Caesar, Cicero, Tacitus, Livy, and both Plinys. What I most enjoyed was translating Lucretius's De Rerum Natura, and also the rudeness of Juvenal's Satires.

[Neptunalia]

I envy your Latin skills. :-) I'm going to attempt the Latin translation of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone -- I figure that since I've read it many times in English and once in Spanish I won't be completely lost.

[Richard]

Neptunalia wrote: "I envy your Latin skills. :-) I'm going to attempt the Latin translation of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone -- I figure that since I've read it many times in English and once in Spanish I won..."

A whole book - that's an ambitious undertaking, and almost certainly requiring the coining of a lot of neologisms. But it's good to have ambition, and I wish you the best of luck with it.

My Spanish is pretty basic, but I speak good French, having lived in Paris for a while a few years ago.

[Kathren]

Good Morning, My name is Kathren. I live in MN - yes it is really cold here however, we are having a mild winter (which I am grateful for). I love reading non fiction, mystery, action & adventure and bio's. I am excited to be part of this group!
Big Hugs:)

[Mohamed]

Hi I’m Irshad from Abu Dhabi , UAE
I love reading books. I’m more interested in non fiction and books that tell us about something really which is not the norm.

It’s been a quite a long time infact it’s been years since I last read a book especially due to face book and what’s app.

I intended to revive my love for books once again and I hope I get the motivation by joining this group.

Ciao

[Myo Thura]

Hi everyone, my name is Thura and I'm 20. I'm from Myanmar. I love self-help books, books about social skills and some light novels about teenagers and college life.
- My goal for 2019 is to finish at least one book every month. So, it will make at least 12 books by the end of this year. This is neither a task or obligation, I just want to enjoy the pleasure of reading books.
- I am up for this challenge to find answer for these questions through reading
(1) How do I control my bad emotions such as short temper and feeling empty?
(2) How do I learn to love myself and improve my self-esteem?
(3) What can I do as a young adult to improve myself and my society?
- I am completely starter in reading. So, it would be kind of you if you could drop some book recommendations. Thank you.

[Haley]

Hello, I'm Renee, originally from Texas but I live in Scotland. I'm trying to do 30 books this year, I usually read more than my goal but this year I'm doing a few more music things than usual, so we'll see! I like to read mysteries/classic (including modern)/YA/sci-fi/everything (half jk). Your group looked super friendly so I decided to join!

[Ketutar]

Hi! I'm Ketutar, a middle-aged (will be 50 this year! YAY!) woman, married, no children, two cats, and fibromyalgia, so I'll be in bed most of the days. Plenty of time to read :-)

- Where are you from?
I'm from Finland, originally, but live now in Sweden

- What kinds of books do you like to read?
Books with covers and pages between them ;-)

My favorite is middle grade fantasy with a strong, independent, intelligent and kind female protagonist. Lyra in Golden Compass was almost perfect, and then Philip wrote the second book and spoiled it for me :-D
I love fairytales and epic fantasy, Tolkien was my favorite author for many years. I love C.S.Lewis - haven't yet read a book by him I didn't like. Though Narnia's Last Fight comes very, very close... There are some redeeming bits in it, though.
I love magical realism.

- How did you find our group?
Somebody mentioned doing a goodreads challenge and reading 300 books, and I am a sucker for challenges - the bigger the better. 300 books a year? Count me in! YAY! So I googled "goodreads reading challenge" and found this group.

- What's your reading goal?
150 books. I plan on making the body of easy, quick reads, and having some more challenging, slow reads sprinkled in between the easy ones.

[Birte]

Hello everyone! :)
I am Birte, 25 y.o. and from Germany! :) I love to read. It's a chance to dive in different worlds, different characters, different lifes.
In the last years I had no free time to read, what made me really sad. But now I want to change it and my goal for this year are 80 books (sounds much, but there will be a lot of mangas ^^').
I love all kinds of stories, especially thriller, romance and history.
Also I am a huge fan of mangas.<3
Wish you a lot of joy with reading your books and I look forward to find reading inspirations in this group! <3

[Nora]

Hi! I'm Nora and I'm from San Francisco, but hopefully next year I'll be studying in Paris! :) I'm a big fan of fiction in general, but my comfort genre is slice-of-life and romantic comedy, and I go out of my way to find books with LGBT+ themes and/or characters. In general I adore in-depth character development, and so psychological novels or character studies are very fun for me, too.
I've been meaning to get more involved with the Goodreads community because it seems that NONE of my friends have time to read or WANT to read (perfectly understandable of course, I know it's not for everyone!), and I love to discuss books and especially characters but have no one really to ramble to about them. I've loved reading my whole life, because it provides a wonderful escape from reality, and I've been hoping to steadily get back into it despite being very busy with school.
My goal for this year is 25 books! Last year I overestimated myself and tried for 60 and that was a terrible idea haha, so I'm starting slow this time. Anyway thanks for having me :)

[Satin]

Hi everybody! My name is Satin ( pronounces: Sat in) and I love reading!!! I was a part of the 2018 Challenge group, but I wasn’t as active as I wanted to become. Hopefully I can be very active this year! I usually read in the YA genre, but I’ll really try anything that sounds interesting. I’m looking forward to trying challenges for this year. I’m so excited to join this group!!!!

[Venice Debra]

Greetings! Debra here.
I recently retired after 22 years holding elected office in California - a satisfying but completely unexpected second career. It provided little time for reading that wasn't work-related, and I am making up for that now. To paraphrase Mark Twain, books, cats, so little time... I am happy to have other avid readers helping me separate wheat from chaff.
My list-toppers include history, fiction, historical fiction, science fiction, and books such as Blink and Freakonomics, which I don't know how to categorize. Japanese fiction is also a favorite, but alas, there aren't many translations, and my Japanese is only good for ordering beverages, finding a bathroom (in that order) and polite chit chat.
Happy to join you...

[Venice Debra]

PJ wrote: "Hello all,
I am PJ, In this year I want to read as much as possible, I am primarily a student of International relations but I love reading fiction, My goal is to read 25 books at least but go beyo..."
Hurray! Another Murakami fan. Pleased to meet you.

[Venice Debra]

You are reading in Japanese? I am thoroughly impressed.

[Venice Debra]

Neptunalia wrote: "Hi Everyone!

I'm from the United States and have been an avid reader since childhood. My favorite fiction genres are mystery/thriller and Batman comics/graphic novels. I tend to read more non-fict..."

You are reading in Japanese? I am thoroughly impressed. Your memory must be stuffed with kanji :-p

[Hailee]

Hi! My name is Hailee, I’m from the Pacific Northwest region of the US. I joined this group to encourage me to not only stick to my reading goal but to also interact with other people reading similar books as me or the book of the month chosen by the group. I enjoy mostly nonfiction, memoirs, and thrillers, but am open to reading just about anything. I just graduated, so I’m trying to take as much advantage of being able to read for fun as I can. My goal for the year is to read 26 books. I’m not sure if that’s a high goal or if I’ll blow it out of the water because it’s been a long time since I had time to read for fun. I’m excited regardless!

[Joshua]

Hello. I just joined this group today as a way to see what types of books other people enjoy reading. I am currently in college and enjoy reading both historical fiction, Christian fiction, and some action/fantasy novels.

My goal is to read somewhere between 5-15 books by the end of the year.

[Jorge]

Hey, Im from Mexico, i really like classics but always try to read business and how-to-be-better books. My reading goal is 15 books this year. :)

[Delta]

I'm Delta! I'm from the States, lovee reading and writing (the former more than the latter) and can't wait to make some new friends on this site. :) My goal is 80 books and I'm 4 books in!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Sophia wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Sophia and I'm 24 from Los Angeles, CA. I'm new to this group, I'm currently reading Lord Of The Flies by William Golding and I finished reading The Picture of Dorian Gray b..."

Hi Sofia welcome to the group! I hope you have a good time with us reading your 25 books. it looks like you like your classics do you branch out often?

[Blagica , Challenges]

Chanel wrote: "Blagica wrote: "Chanel wrote: "Hello! My name is Chanel and I am from Illinois. I'm an undergrad student graduating at the end of this year and soon to be preparing for the GRE (please wish me luck..."

Sadie is on my list for this year as well we will have to compare notes =)

[Blagica , Challenges]

Nicole wrote: "Hello! I'm Nicole, and I hail from sunny Singapore!

I'm an avid reader - I'll always have a book on hand no matter where I am! I'm also brand new to Goodreads, (wow trying to organize my shelf is..."

Hi Nicole welcome I apologize for my delayed welcome I have gotten my first cold of this winter. After reading your introduction I think you may like our Buddy Reads. Please look around and let us know if you need anything.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Raymond wrote: "Hi, I'm Raymond from Manila. This is the first tine that I'll be joining a book challenge ever so I'm really pumped up. I plan to finish 55 books this 2019. I have a lot of projects at the moment, ..."

Hi Raymond welcome to the group! Happy to have you join us. Yes many liked minded people here you will have fun getting to your 55 books here.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Neptunalia wrote: "Hi Everyone!

I'm from the United States and have been an avid reader since childhood. My favorite fiction genres are mystery/thriller and Batman comics/graphic novels. I tend to read more non-fict..."

Welcome to the group happy to have you join us. I never really got into graphic novels my nine year old nephew is trying to change my mind we will see what happens. I am trying to learn to read in Macedonian we will see how I do. Wishing you the best of luck.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Kathren wrote: "Good Morning, My name is Kathren. I live in MN - yes it is really cold here however, we are having a mild winter (which I am grateful for). I love reading non fiction, mystery, action & adventure a..."

Kathren welcome to the group. I wish you all the best with your reading and your time in our group! There is lots to do look around and join a challenge and have fun.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Mohamed wrote: "Hi I’m Irshad from Abu Dhabi , UAE
I love reading books. I’m more interested in non fiction and books that tell us about something really which is not the norm.

It’s been a quite a long time infac..."

Irshad welcome to the group! I can see how facebook can be evil and keep you away from books. I hope that you revive your love of books with our group.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Myo Thura wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Thura and I'm 20. I'm from Myanmar. I love self-help books, books about social skills and some light novels about teenagers and college life.
- My goal for 2019 is to finish..."

Thura welcome to the group! I am not sure what recommendations to give you but goodreads has lists for almost anything and I am sure you will find something. Look around and see if any of our challenges can help you reach your 12 books.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Renee wrote: "Hello, I'm Renee, originally from Texas but I live in Scotland. I'm trying to do 30 books this year, I usually read more than my goal but this year I'm doing a few more music things than usual, so ..."

Renee welcome to the group I am so glad you thought our group to be friendly because we really are. I tell many people it is not about the number of books you read but about having fun.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Ketutar wrote: "Hi! I'm Ketutar, a middle-aged (will be 50 this year! YAY!) woman, married, no children, two cats, and fibromyalgia, so I'll be in bed most of the days. Plenty of time to read :-)

- Where are you ..."

Ketutar wishing you all the best of luck with your reading. I think 150 books is a great goal and I hope that you have a blast with us, we have 15 yearly challenges along with monthly and quarterly challenges. I hope you find one book and challenge to love this year.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Birte wrote: "Hello everyone! :)
I am Birte, 25 y.o. and from Germany! :) I love to read. It's a chance to dive in different worlds, different characters, different lifes.
In the last years I had no free time t..."

Birte welcome to the group happy to have you. I think that you will have a blast here. I hope you look around and find something to keep your interest. Do you have a favorite author? I look forward to seeing what you read.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Nora wrote: "Hi! I'm Nora and I'm from San Francisco, but hopefully next year I'll be studying in Paris! :) I'm a big fan of fiction in general, but my comfort genre is slice-of-life and romantic comedy, and I ..."

Nora welcome happy to have you. I think you will find many people to talk books with we all love them here. I think that 25 books is a great goal and with everything we have been going on you should get there in no time.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Satin wrote: "Hi everybody! My name is Satin ( pronounces: Sat in) and I love reading!!! I was a part of the 2018 Challenge group, but I wasn’t as active as I wanted to become. Hopefully I can be very active thi..."

Satin welcome back to the group! I wish you a much more active year in 2019. I hope your challenges and books are all a success.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Venice Debra wrote: "Greetings! Debra here.
I recently retired after 22 years holding elected office in California - a satisfying but completely unexpected second career. It provided little time for reading that wasn'..."

Debra welcome to the group! Happy to have you. I wish you a happy retirement and reading. There is lots to do here and hope you have fun with us.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Hailee wrote: "Hi! My name is Hailee, I’m from the Pacific Northwest region of the US. I joined this group to encourage me to not only stick to my reading goal but to also interact with other people reading simil..."

Hi Hailee welcome to the group! I hope that the group does all you need to get you to be successful! I hope your 26 books are a blast and you make many friends here.

[Blagica , Challenges]

KC wrote: "Hi! My name is KC and I am from Texas. I joined this group because I wanted a little more community with my reading challenge this year.
My goal is 75 books and I have finished 6 so far, but since ..."

KC, welcome to the group! Reading between semesters can be fun. I would look and see which challenges spark your interest. There are lots to be done here I look forward to seeing you succeed this year in all your goals.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Joshua wrote: "Hello. I just joined this group today as a way to see what types of books other people enjoy reading. I am currently in college and enjoy reading both historical fiction, Christian fiction, and som..."

Wishing you the best in your reading goal welcome!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Jorge wrote: "Hey, Im from Mexico, i really like classics but always try to read business and how-to-be-better books. My reading goal is 15 books this year. :)"

Welcome! I hope you have fun reading your 15 books.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Delta wrote: "I'm Delta! I'm from the States, lovee reading and writing (the former more than the latter) and can't wait to make some new friends on this site. :) My goal is 80 books and I'm 4 books in!"

Welcome happy to have you both reading and writing! I wish you the best with your 80 books.

[Alex]

Oi! My name is Yve Ackerman.
I am from PA. I am open to any and all books. Decided to sign in to GoodReads after 4 years. I really want to start reading books again. Thought joining a group would help. My reading goal is a small one, but to read at least something and enjoy it.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Yve Welcome to the group so happy to have you join us. I am glad you are using Goodreads and our group to help you get back into things. Wishing you all the best.

[Lisa]

Hi I’m Lisa and I’m from Illinois. I’m in my 50s and have been reading forever. I joined Goodreads at the end of last year after deciding I was in a reading slump (lots of re-reading and looking for new authors) and joined my first challenge as a way to make myself branch out and try new things (so far very successful).

I found this group after complaining on Facebook yesterday that Goodreads has taken over my life and I keep finding new challenges to join. So of course someone, helpfully, pointed me towards this group as her favorite challenge! Very helpful! Now I’m stopping- this will be the LAST challenge I join this year!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Lisa wrote: "Hi I’m Lisa and I’m from Illinois. I’m in my 50s and have been reading forever. I joined Goodreads at the end of last year after deciding I was in a reading slump (lots of re-reading and looking fo..."

Hi Lisa welcome to the group. Glad someone was kind enough to direct you to us. How many books do you plan on reading this year? There is lots to do around here please don't be shy and join what you like we are here if you need us.

[Isabelle]

Hey!!! My name is Isabelle, I am 27 years old and am from Montreal, Canada. I'm a fan of Fantasy and Horror books but really I will read anything that interests me! I am new to BookReads so I am still learning my way around but I'm excited to be a part of this group!

[Tamarah]

Hi! My name is Tamara, and I’m a retired SpecialEducation teacher, though I’m not sure how long retirement will last. Lol. I like mysteries, horror, crime drama. I hope to read 30 books this Year! Go, me!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Isabelle wrote: "Hey!!! My name is Isabelle, I am 27 years old and am from Montreal, Canada. I'm a fan of Fantasy and Horror books but really I will read anything that interests me! I am new to BookReads so I am st..."

Hi Isabelle welcome to the group and Goodreads! I am slowly dipping my toes into fantasy. Do you have a favorite author? What about horror? I look forward to seeing what you read

[Blagica , Challenges]

Tamarah wrote: "Hi! My name is Tamara, and I’m a retired SpecialEducation teacher, though I’m not sure how long retirement will last. Lol. I like mysteries, horror, crime drama. I hope to read 30 books this Year! ..."

Hi welcome to the group. Happy retirement for now at least. I wish you the best of luck with your reading. There are lots of books to read and lots of things to do hear. Wishing you the best this year in all things.

[Randi]

Hello everyone!!

My name is Randi!! I’m from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦.
My favourite genre’s are YA fantasy, historical fiction, psychological thriller and contemporary!
I’ve only set a goal of 20 books for this year but I hope to surpass that!

[Kadijah Michelle]

Welcome everyone to our group! We are so happy you have found us!