Hello! And an introduction?

[Kylie]

I am so pleased to have come across this group via Instagram. Hope it’s okay that I’m introducing myself here?
And would love to find out a bit more about others in the group?

I am a kiwi mum to 4, my eldest is 11 (nearly 12) and youngest is 1. I am raising book loving children - and I am so pleased at this! Getting lost in the pages of a book is a magical thing.

I have been reading YA for a few years, but now that my tweenager is reading YA it makes it that bit more exciting as we can discuss together! I only wish that there was more of this genre when I was that age, instead I was sneaking into my mums book case and reading Danielle Steel!

Looking forward to finding out more about Turning Pages, the discussions, new books and hopefully some read alongs. I have recently found a library book club for myself, and my 11 and 10 year olds are desperate to go along to one, so a virtual book club that all 3 of us can read together would be amazing!

[Naomi]

Kylie wrote: "I am so pleased to have come across this group via Instagram. Hope it’s okay that I’m introducing myself here?
And would love to find out a bit more about others in the group?

I am a kiwi mum to 4..."

Hi Kylie! Good to have you here and love hearing about mums spreading the book love to their kids.

Definitely stay tuned for a read-along, we have something in the works for next week!

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Kia ora. I'm Rebekah - I'm a Mum of two preschoolers, a journalist and I also review for NZBooklovers. I've always loved YA and even more so if it's Kiwi. There's something special about seeing ourselves reflected back in a book. I'm super lucky to have a job where reading is an absolute requirement. Excited to see this space grow.

[Maddie]

Ooohhh what's your job Rebekah? I didn't know that! XD

[Shar]

Hey! I'm Shar and I'm 19. I'm originally from the Waikato but have sinced moved to Palmerston North where I am currently studying at Massey University and majoring in Creative Writing.

[Michelle]

Kia Ora. I’m Michelle, 24 years old and I am a primary school teacher in Auckland. I have a life long love of reading and I love to share this with others around me, incl my students 😊

[Vicki]

Kia Ora! I’m Vicki - living in the mighty Waikato with my husband and furry and feathered friends! I love most genres including YA and am looking forward to getting to know you as we travel along here together 💕

[Bex]

Hi! I'm Rebekka, I'm 25 and I'm a software developer in Hamilton. And because I'm a massive Harry Potter fan, and this is a book group, I feel it makes sense to say I'm a Ravenclaw too!

Along with YA, I love crime, chick lit, the odd bit of non-fiction and comics/graphic novels too. I'm super excited for Turning Pages because I love YA, and it's what I read when I need to escape from reality, so I'm excited to have a place to talk about it with like-minded bookworms!

Aside from reading, my hobbies are crafting, baking and playing with my adorable fluffball of a Puppy.

[Sophie]

Hiya!

I’m Sophie, a 24 year old graphic designer from Wellington. When I’m not at work I’m usually doing one of my many side projects; blogging over at sofilly.com, hosting a podcast Rants and Reviews, or doing hand lettering for @sofillyletters on Instagram.

When I’m not doing any of that I’m all about the books! While I may not be classed as a young adult (what’s the cut of these days??) it’s still the genre I read most followed by fantasy and a cheeky romance or two.

[Anjali]

Greetings, fellow bibliophiles!

I'm Anjali; blogger (This Splendid Shambles blog), writer, podcaster (Rants and Reviews with Sophie), photographer, traveller, Huffledor-Gryffinpuff (long story), and of course, reader.

I mostly read YA, but also love fantasy. Lately I've been getting into comics and graphic novels too, so if you have any suggestions ... !

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

Hi I'm Carol, power house reader & hopeless Goodreads addict.

I'm a lover of NZ books. I would love to read some Kiwi YA - I also have a weakness for American High School YA.

[Mon]

Hey everyone! I'm Mon, 29 and from Auckland. I've just recently started dedicating time to reading again after full-time adulting took over my life and am super excited to dive back into some YA! Can't wait to discuss books with you all :)

[Shardae]

Hey! I'm Shardae, 18, and I live on the West Coast of the South Island! I'm currently just looking for work and then will hopefully be joining a Wedding Planning/Styling course next year! I'm a Ravenpuff

[Bland Boring Jessica]

Hi! I’m Jess and I came across this group on my bookish instagram and man am I glad! I’m from the UK originally but now reside in Auckland and I genuinely love this country so much! My fave genre is, of course, YA but I especially love all things fantasy and sci-fi. Books make me feel like I’m at home anywhere and genuinely inspired me to start this Kiwi adventure in the first place! I loved all of the superproof peaks in the turning pages box and can’t wait to read them all as they are released ☺️

[Leyton]

Hello! I am very new to Goodreads and discovered this community just recently. It looked like my kind of discussion group, and I was wanting to know if we can still join even if we are from another country?

[Debbie]

Hi all! I'm Debbie, from the (currently not-so) sunny Hawkes Bay. I'm Mum to a fiery 7yo girl and work at the local library so my #tbr pile is huge! I read fairly widely, but have a soft spot for YA, paranormal romance, fantasy and crime/thrillers. Also travel writing/memoirs, cookbooks, old books..yeah, I'm just going to stop now!

[Lily]

Hi everyone! I’m Lily, I am 16, and I live in a small West Coast town in the South Island. I am currently still at school and I love to read. I have 3 siblings aged, 14, 7 and 4 so my house is always busy. I am a Gryffindor! I also received the first Turning pages box with Invisible Breathing as the book featured and loved it!

[Savannah]

Hi everyone! I'm Savannah, I'm 23 years old. Due to studying and work my reading kind of took a break but I am getting back into it now. I do social media for a book store as well, so constantly surrounded by books! I love cooking, so cookbooks are high on my list but I love YA, thrillers, horrors, fantasies and the odd memoir! Looking forward to getting into some more reading!

[Maquaela]

Kia ora everyone!

I’m Maquaela, I’m nineteen and I’m a History and Media student at the University of Auckland. I’ve been reading ever since I can remember!

[Brooklynne]

Hello everyone!

I'm Brooklynne and American born Transwomen who has lived in Lower Hutt for the past 13 years and have started my own book blog! I read all kinds of books but mostly magical realism, thrillers, and anything Young Adult. If you re keen my blog is in my profile, I'd love honest opinions on what people think, and can't wait to get to know you all!

Thanks!

[Kelly (Diva Booknerd)]

Hi readers! My name is Kelly and I'm Australian living in Australia, I hope that won't be held against me.

I've been blogging for over six years on my blog Diva Booknerd and also run the AusYABloggers group, which supports young adult bloggers and readers from Australia and New Zealand. I love meeting new readers from around our region so don't be shy, please say hello or give me a shout on Twitter where I usually hang out pretending to be one of the cool kids.

[Allyssa (Book Ally)]

hey everyone! I'm ally, I am 32 and live in chch. I am a bookworm (obviously), an artist and a new mum. I have just started a booktube channel called book ally, if anyone wants to check it out.

[Bridget]

Hi, I'm Bridget, I work in a boys school in Dunedin in New Zealand. I'm a pretty big reader and I will have a go at most things but particularly I love YA, thrillers and fiction. This is my year of non-fiction and I'm trying to up my game in that genre. I've been involved in school libraries for a really long time now and love working with young people. I have a blog, I'm active on Goodreads and Instagram. I'm involved with a Writers and Readers Festival and generally have a bookish life, it is pretty nice!

[Alex]

Hi everyone - here is my little intro! I'm Alex, live in cambridge & work as an early childhood teacher! like everyone one in this group I love reading and try post my current reads and reviews on my Instagram (alexndranicolereads) and my blog on wordpress - feel free to follow me.

Apart from reading in my spare time I love heading to the gym & going to boxing.

[Joanna]

how do I keep forgetting to do this!
Hi everyone! I'm joanna (jo), I'm 25 and I live in Auckland. I'm a huge reader, and basically it has kept me going over the last few years (have a few chronic illnesses and wasn't able to do much else)
But now I am just about to start my first job in 5 years as a librarian :) YAY

[Toni-Emma]

Hello! I am Toni-Emma. I am 27, a stay at home mum, and an avid reader. You can find me posting about all kinds of things, including books, on instagram @bookandbloom

[Mikayla✨]

Hii my name is Mikayla! I am from Nelson, 19 years old, and I Iove everything books! I just started a YouTube channel where I talk about books so definitely check that out! :) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl71...

[Assiel]

Hello everyone! I’m Assiel. I’m 21. I live in Auckland.
I’m almost finished with my degree in psychology and English, and have no idea what I’m doing when I’m done.

[Gabrielle]

I’m Gabrielle, 28 and living in Auckland. I have a very stressful job so reading is my escape! I love YA fantasy and have just recently joined bookstagram which is fun! I’m always looking for new reads!

[Emma]

I'm a bit late to the game, but hi everyone! My name is Emma and I run the blog A Few Chapters 'til Love with my friend Bruno, although he is on a temporary hiatus at the moment. I am a dedicated Slytherin who is still attending high school, and I love YA more than anything! I have two dogs, and 5 cats, who get along surprisingly well. I self-taught myself basic html and css code, and I live in Auckland, and really want to get into the publishing industry when I leave school :)
https://afewchapterstillove.blogspot.com

[Hayley]

Hi everyone!
My names Hayley and I am a book lover from New Zealand!
I read a lot of YA and am always on the lookout for my next favourite book! I write a blog called 'Not Just a Pretty Face' where I review books, write essay type posts, travel and beauty content.

I would love to have the opportunity to review books, and I have always wanted to publish one of my own so getting my writing up to scratch, and being able to read a hell of a lot to be able to become the best writer I can is important to me!
Can't wait to have some great discussions within this community! x

[Cas ♛]

Hey everyone, I just found this group! I’m Cas, a high schooler in Dunedin :) when not overloaded with assignments you can find me over at https://daydreamingink.wordpress.com. I’m looking forward to being part of this group!