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[Cheryl]

Hi, Victoria! You are in luck. Our Genre Challenge for December is Fantasy or Adventure. You might want to check it out. (A shark book would fit in with the Adventure category, if you're interested.)

[Marjorie]

Hi All,
My name is Marjorie or Margie. After reading a lot of the introductions, I think I am the old lady of the group (just turned 50). I am the assistant manager at a subsidized housing complex. I am married with 7 adult children and 7 grandchildren. Reading is a passion. I usually have three books going at a time. I enjoy different genres. I am looking forward to discussing books with everyone. I also enjoy sewing, cross stitch, hiking and the ocean.

[Marjan]

Hi everyone!
I’m Marjan, tomorrow 20 years old, from Holland, now living in the south of Germany with my boyfriend and cat:) Fantasy books are the ones I tend to enjoy the most. My reading goes with ups and downs so I hope I’ll be able to find more motivation here when I’m in a reading slump. At the moment my reading is going great and I’m enjoying it very much.

[Cheryl]

Welcome, Marjan and Marjorie! We welcome people of all ages here. (Men, too.) I am in my fifties, but that hasn't stopped me from enjoying the group.

[Marjorie]

Thank you Cher. I am looking forward to it.

[Victoria]

Cheryl wrote: "Hi, Victoria! You are in luck. Our Genre Challenge for December is Fantasy or Adventure. You might want to check it out. (A shark book would fit in with the Adventure category, if you're interested.)"
Yes now to find a Jaws book series

[Heena]

Mere wrote: "Hello, I'm Mere! I'm 25, and going to be 26 next month! I'm a Children's Assistant at my local library, so I'm pretty much in my element all the time there!

I love reading, especially fantasy, hi..."

Hello Mere, welcome to RMFAO. We have Fantasy as our December month feature, so I hope that you'll join us! I also look forward to your recommendations.
Also, we have a buddy-read coming up in December of Caraval, do join us if you want to participate :)
Circe sounds just like my cats - Eva and Katie (Eva is a year old and Katie is just shy of 6 months.)

[Heena]

Victoria wrote: "Hello, I'm Victoria Maye. I love fantasy and horror books. Most people say I'm obsessed with sharks. I can go through a stack of books (with 800 pages or more) that weighs 30 lbs in less than a wee..."

Welcome to RMFAO, Victoria. I'm also a horror and fantasy fan. Looking forward to discussing books with you. And wow, you draw characters! That's really cool.
See you around.

[Heena]

Marjorie wrote: "Hi All,
My name is Marjorie or Margie. After reading a lot of the introductions, I think I am the old lady of the group (just turned 50). I am the assistant manager at a subsidized housing complex...."

Hey Marjoriw, welcome to RMFAO. Age is no bar here, just like geography isn't. We all are here to read and share and read some more, so we heartily welcome you :)

[Heena]

Marjan wrote: "Hi everyone!
I’m Marjan, tomorrow 20 years old, from Holland, now living in the south of Germany with my boyfriend and cat:) Fantasy books are the ones I tend to enjoy the most. My reading goes wit..."

Hi Marjan, welcome tot he group. I understand about the ups and downs in reading; I go through it a lot myself. And being here really helps. Hope to see you around in the discussion threads.

[Rebecca]

Hi. I'm Rebecca. I'm in the US. I like sci-fi and fantasy best, but I take breaks for the occasional mystery, horror or really good tear-jerker. I just moved to the capitol and there are millions of people around but none of them seem to read! Hoping to get my fix of book chat here.

[Louis]

Hello. I'm Louis Weber. I'm a sophomore in High school. I been writing since 5th grade. i would love some writing advice from my group members. Thanks.

[Cheryl]

Hello, Louis and Rebecca!

[Marjorie]

Rebecca wrote: "Hi. I'm Rebecca. I'm in the US. I like sci-fi and fantasy best, but I take breaks for the occasional mystery, horror or really good tear-jerker. I just moved to the capitol and there are millions o..."

Hi Rebecca,
I have the same problem around me.

[Marjorie]

Louis wrote: "Hello. I'm Louis Weber. I'm a sophomore in High school. I been writing since 5th grade. i would love some writing advice from my group members. Thanks."

HI Louis!

[Marjorie]

Dagny wrote: "Marjorie wrote: "Hi All,
My name is Marjorie or Margie. After reading a lot of the introductions, I think I am the old lady of the group (just turned 50). I"

Not even close, Margie! I'll be 75 nex..."
Thanks!

[Marjorie]

Heena wrote: "Marjorie wrote: "Hi All,
My name is Marjorie or Margie. After reading a lot of the introductions, I think I am the old lady of the group (just turned 50). I am the assistant manager at a subsidized..."

Thank you!

[Marjorie]

Heena wrote: "Marjan wrote: "Hi everyone!
I’m Marjan, tomorrow 20 years old, from Holland, now living in the south of Germany with my boyfriend and cat:) Fantasy books are the ones I tend to enjoy the most. My r..."

Hi Marjan

[Chris]

Hi everyone! My name is Chris, I am a research librarian. I've always loved to read, it has been my escape since I was a kid. I'm married, have no children, and love animals (but sadly, only have one---an ornery pug!).

[Heena]

Rebecca wrote: "Hi. I'm Rebecca. I'm in the US. I like sci-fi and fantasy best, but I take breaks for the occasional mystery, horror or really good tear-jerker. I just moved to the capitol and there are millions o..."

Hello Rebecca, so good to have you here. My reading tastes are much like yours so I'm pretty sure we'll have a lot to talk. We have really amazing group members and mods so I'm sure you'll get your fill of book talks! Feel free to check out our year-long challenges and buddy reads (we have one this month itself - Caraval by Stephanie Garber.)
See you around :)

[Heena]

Louis wrote: "Hello. I'm Louis Weber. I'm a sophomore in High school. I been writing since 5th grade. i would love some writing advice from my group members. Thanks."

Hello Louis, welcome to the group. I'm a writer too (though I started writing a bit later than you.) This si not exactly a writing group but the reading experience the members have here would definitely help you a lot. See you around.

[Heena]

Chris wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Chris, I am a research librarian. I've always loved to read, it has been my escape since I was a kid. I'm married, have no children, and love animals (but sadly, only have o..."

Hello Chris, welcome to RMFAO. We have a lot in common - reading was an escape for me too as a kid, and I'm also married with no kids and I too love animals! I have two pets - both cats :)
Do join us for next month's fantasy challenge and buddy read of Caraval.

[Chris]

Heena wrote: "Chris wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Chris, I am a research librarian. I've always loved to read, it has been my escape since I was a kid. I'm married, have no children, and love animals (but sadl..."

Thank you, Heena! I absolutely love kitties. I put Caraval on hold at the library, but I am 22 weeks away from getting it...we'll see if I can get it in time! :(

[Cheryl]

Welcome, Chris!

[Chris]

Thank you, Dagny and Cheryl! Dagny, I was able to find Caraval on audiobook at another library available right away, so I'll be able to join the discussion on time yay!!! I'm sorry you got it too early. :(

[Fran]

Hello. My name is Fran and I'm a homeschooling mama of 4. We use a literature based approach, which means we read ALOT. Before I could read I was introduced to "story tapes" (remember cassette tapes) and after learning to read, books became my oxygen. My reading preferences are mysteries, thrillers, and historical fiction, although if you check out my shelves I clearly will read anything. At the very least I rate all my books. I just joined good reads and am looking forward to reading new books and making new friends.

[Cheryl]

Fran,

So glad you joined the group! Take a look around. Our various reading challenges can be found here:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

We generally repeat this every year. We also have a group Buddy Read throughout the year.

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Errin wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Hi all!

I'm Ashley, and I've just joined Goodreads on the recommendation of some fellow book fans.

I'm a Canadian teacher (I teach at a Francophone school), and I basically spend ..."

Bonjour Errin! I've been trying to control myself with cookbooks or I'll never try the recipes! (Yum & Yummer is my most recent - chicken pot pie chowder??? YES PLEASE!)
À tantôt!

[Heena]

Fran wrote: "Hello. My name is Fran and I'm a homeschooling mama of 4. We use a literature based approach, which means we read ALOT. Before I could read I was introduced to "story tapes" (remember cassette tape..."

Welcome to the group, Fran!

[Errin]

Ashley wrote: "Errin wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Hi all!

I'm Ashley, and I've just joined Goodreads on the recommendation of some fellow book fans.

I'm a Canadian teacher (I teach at a Francophone school), and I ba..."

XD!

[Fran]

Thanks Heena

[Fran]

Since I'm very new to reading groups and good reads in general, can someone please explain how the discussions work? I put Caraval on hold and should have it in a few days.

[Heena]

Fran wrote: "Since I'm very new to reading groups and good reads in general, can someone please explain how the discussions work? I put Caraval on hold and should have it in a few days."

Sure. Just pop in on the threads (which you can find here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...) and after reading the ongoing conversation hop along. Feel free to discuss/ask/share anything you might have regarding the books that you're reading. In case of Challenges, share about the books you're planning to read or are reading for that particular challenge (say we have Fantasy for December, so we all share about what fantasy books we are planning to read, or are reading or have just finished reading and what we think about them. You can even ask or give recommendations.) Just do what you feel like, there are no restrictions :)

For Caraval's buddy read, drop in here to join the conversation: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[XG]

Hi!
I'm Xi, or XG if you like initials.
Just finished medical school. I feel like I deserve a break from all my medical textbooks so here I am! Also have a part time job at a bookstore before I start residency next year. I love sci-fi and mystery, but I read everything. Glad to be part of a group!

[Cheryl]

Hello, Xi! It sounds like you really earned your reading break. We're so glad you decided to spend it with us.

[Scott]

My name is Scott Aguirre and like everyone here, I love to read. I'm 29 years old and work as a substitute teacher. I love what I do because I have so much time to sneak in a chapter or two at work. I tried Nanowrimo and got punched in the mouth. I'll learn from the obstacles faced and do better next year aha. I also love playing video games in addition to reading and writing. I hope I'm not too crazy over Super Smash Ultimate this coming week and get a handful of books read by the end of the year!

[Cheryl]

Hi, Scott! We're so glad you joined the group. Take a look at our message boards. We have alot of different reading challenges, and have a Buddy Read for the month of December.

[Arno]

Hello everyone,

My name is Arno and I am a 23 years old student from Belgium. When I have the time I like to read or plan my next holiday. This year my goal is 15 books and next year I want to read 24 books so I joined this group to keep me motivated and give me some reading recommendations/goals.

I try to read a lot of different genres but I tend to gravitate towards Fantasy, Sci-Fi (only recently) and History/Historic Fiction. This Year I also focussed on reading some classics like Dracula, Dune, Around the world in 80 days, Frankenstein... This is probably something I'm going to continue doing in 2019.

[Cheryl]

Welcome, Arno! Please look at our message boards to see all of our reading challenges . Since you are starting to read classics, you might be interested in the Classics Catchup Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

We also have a Genre Reading Challenge:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

A good way to get recommendations: look at these posts and see what books other members have read. I get many recommendations that way.

[Errin]

Arno wrote: "Hello everyone,

My name is Arno and I am a 23 years old student from Belgium. When I have the time I like to read or plan my next holiday. This year my goal is 15 books and next year I want to rea..."

Hi Arno - If you liked Dracula and Dune, you might also enjoy Stranger in a Strange Land (classic) and The Last Werewolf (newer). :-)

[Ardhi]

Hello everyone. I'm Ardhi and the main genre that I enjoy reading is psychology (though I also read some science or pop science among other things). Pleased to have found this group :)

[Arno]

Thanks Cheryl and Errin I'll look into the reading challenges and your recommendations!

[Heena]

Hello, Xi, Scott and Arno. Welcome to RMFAO!

[inactive]

Heylo! I'm Heli, late twenties, Finnish. I'm genderqueer, pan, and polyamorous, in other words not a very conventional person. I'm on disability because of mental health issues and have been all my adult life, which means I have time to read. A lot.

I like magical realism, science fiction, speculative fiction, contemporary lit fic, urban fantasy, both adult and YA, but I often wander outside of my preferred genre limits. I read nonfiction too, currently mostly theoretical physics and philosophy, also love neuroscience and LGBTQ+ studies. I love picking up books that I never thought I'd like to see if I am surprised. Currently reading Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan. My page is a mess and overdue an update on my TBR and categorizing stuff, never mind that, I excel in procrastination.

[Heena]

Heli wrote: "Heylo! I'm Heli, late twenties, Finnish. I'm genderqueer, pan, and polyamorous, in other words not a very conventional person. I'm on disability because of mental health issues and have been all my..."

Hey Heli, welcome to the group. We all are bibliophiles, so we all are unconventional as it is, so I'm sure you'll fit right in. I also have a couple of mental health issues, though people around me try to act as if they (my issues) don't exist (mostly my parents.)
You've got a really wide range of preference in genres so I'm looking forward to your book recommendations. Also, do have a look around. I think you'll love the Genre Challenge we host every year. For this, we have a different genre (sometimes 2) every month. This month is Fantasy and Adventure and January will be Sci-Fi.

BTW, is Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan the one on which the new Netflix series is based on?

[Dominic]

Hello. I'm Dominic. Just joined the group last month. I read a little of everything. Fiction/Non-Fiction. Just fiction, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, adventure, pulp fiction (kind of a fanatic here), classical literature(is that a thing?). History, science, biography. Can't think of everything that read, am reading, and want to read. Looking forward to the genre challenges.

[inactive]

Heena wrote: "Heli wrote: "Heylo! I'm Heli, late twenties, Finnish. I'm genderqueer, pan, and polyamorous, in other words not a very conventional person. I'm on disability because of mental health issues and hav..."

Ta! Yes, the genre challenge seems intriquing! Maybe next year :D I recently bought 15 books and banned myself from buying more until January because my god. Also, yes, Altered Carbon on Netflix is based on Richard Morgan's book! I actually watched that and wanted to read it afterwards, it's a trilogy, and I think... continued by two more Takeshi Kovacs books after that? Not entirely sure. Neither am I sure if the series was based on the trilogy or the first book. Sorry you have mental health problems, especially that they aren't being taken seriously *sends hugs*

[Victoria]

Sydney wrote: "Hi I'm Sydney and I'm 15, I'm a gamer and the most antisocial extrovert that you'll probably ever meet. And as of right now I'm on my high school battle of the books team (I don't have a lot to say..."

Hi Sydney, I do Battle of the books too. What books are for your schools B.O.B. ?

[Cheryl]

Welcome Heli, Liz, Dominic and Sydney!

[Nilendra]

Hi everyone,

I'm Nilendra! I'm from Sydney Australia :)

I've been a life long reader and writer (and occasional filmmaker). I really can't get enough of storytelling in any form. Thanks for having me in the group, I'm looking forward to diving into books I may not have come across otherwise and discuss them with the community. Really looking forward to being involved!