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[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

Hi, Cherie. Welcome to the group. I live in Canada and love to read too. I tend to read the classics so I joined this group to learn about more modern books, and to have fun with the challenges.

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

Cherie, hi! I'm from the US too so dont worry lol! There will be plenty of fun challenges as the year goes on, as well as the year longs, this months challenges and our monthly themes! Feel free to jump in wherever!

[Yvonne]

Hello, my name is Yvonne and I'm from the USA. I don't really have a favorite book or genre I read a wide variety of books. I love challenges and am currently doing a creative challenge, goodreads, Rory Gilmore and popsugar reading challenge, and photo-a-day challenge. :)

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

The group is registered as being founded in the UK because the person who started it had the declare a place. However, there are people here from all over the world. We're a wonderful variety here!

[John]

My name is John, and I'm from the US. Lately I've been reading a lot of sci-fi and fantasy, but I also enjoy history, biographies, science and technology, and general action/adventure (both fiction and non-fiction). I'd like to read 500 books this year.

[Allison, Quest Hound]

Lucas wrote: "Hi guys, I'm Lucas, from Manchester in England! I decided to join this because after being a bookworm throughout my childhood, I hadn't been reading as much as I had liked over the past few years a..."

Hey Lucas, I grew up in Manchester and my parents still live there!

[Allison, Quest Hound]

Welcome, everyone. Hope to see you all in the challenges.

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

Hi, John. Welcome to the group. I am rediscovering science fiction but I like to read almost anything except horror and graphic mysteries. Good luck on your challenge.

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

Welcome everyone!

[Cherie]

Wow John that is a hefty book goal! I'm impressed, I'm trying to read 200 this year and I don't know how I'll manage that!

Thanks for the clarification on the groups origin! That makes so much more sense haha

[Fiveredapples]

Hello, Everybody, my name is Carlos from the USA (California, specifically).

I'm determined (I use that word loosely) to read all the books I've always wanted to read and the ones I think I should read to be a well-read or well-educated person.

My main interests are the Great Books, economics, politics, biographies, Black History/Harlem Renaissance, Jewish History/Middle East, and a little philosophy.

I'm looking forward to (possibly) having a discussion with people here, but just sharing challenges will serve me well.

Iron sharpens iron, so I'm glad to join this community of readers.

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

Carlos, welcome! I am sure you will find many people here to chat with!

[Fiveredapples]

Thanks for the welcome, Jenny.

[Wolf (Alpha)]

Hi everyone, my name is Tura. I love reading and my goal for 2017 is 550 books. I like YA books, vampire, romance, and action books. I love doing challenges and plan on doing as many as I can. I am active and love chatting with new friends.

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

Hi, Tura. Welcome. The challenges in this group will help you reach your amazing goal. Happy reading.

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

You're welcome Carlos! Hello Tura! That is a very high goal, but I have no doubt you'll acheive it! We have quite a variety of challenges, all quite fun!

[Glennis]

Happy New Year from Northern California! I can be an avid reader, but somehow I've fallen way off the past year. Favorite authors include Stephen King (haven't read a lot of his newer material), favored genre is non fiction - true crime, memoirs, etc. But I love a good mystery novel too! I've been looking for a group...think I may have found one!!!

[Shirley]

Hello. My name is Shirley. I see my friend is a member of this group.I Seen him in the Challenge and it like fun,

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

Welcome Glen and Shirley, glad to see you here!

[Darrell]

Hello my name is Darrell

I like to read almost everything. If it keeps me reading then it is a good book.

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

Hi, Darrell. I like your definition of a good book. Welcome to the group.

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

Good for you, Andrea! I gave up cable tv and Internet in my home a few years ago. It is one of the choices that has helped increase my time for reading. (And other things)

[Astrid]

Hello, My name is Astrid and I am from Oxford (UK) joining because I have read an insane amount of books and I love discovering new authors to read.

I am really sad in that I will read just about anything and am in no way a book snob... although my current love is fantasy/sci fi and probably my favorite although my greast reads don't reflect that as have been read since well ever..

I weirdly don't want write to my own books I just love being part of a great adventure /love story etc and to be in the mind of author and escape into the heart of the characters for the time it takes to read from end to end.

Favorites:
Animal Farm - Still effects everytime I read it
Pride and Prejudice - I love the individuality and flaws of the characters
A Brave New World - Makes me think
All Ilona Andrews books - She is just a great author
Farseer Trilogies - Love flawed characters
Vicious - A great love story

I literally could go on and on but I will stop.. hmm me thinks I could be too excited.. but hey what is life for.. if not that.. looking forward to challenge..

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

Hi, Astrid. Welcome to the group. I like reading a lot as well, almost everything, except horror. I learned about a lot of good books since I joined goodreads about a year or so ago.

[Astrid]

Excellent... and I agree with the horror, not really for me either..

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

Astrid, so glad to have a fellow sci fi fan here! I love it as well!

[Ashley]

hi my name is Ashley

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

Hi, Ashley. Welcome to the group.

[Ashley]

thank you jenny i like sci fi too a little bit

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

Ashkey, yay!! Lots of sci fi fans now :)

[Ashley]

ya but i like it a little bit if you want you can call me ash or ace

[Talita]

Hi! My name is Talita and I'm from Brazil... I love Tolkien's "The Hobbit", Neil Gaiman's Sandman series, Jack London's "White Fang, Huxley's "BNW", and basically anything by Douglas Adams I've read thus far (I'm finishing the Dirk Gently's series). I'm currently also reading 1984 and World War Z and some psychology -which I'm majored in - books. I really wish I could finish a book before starting 3 others xD

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

Ok Ash! So, what books do you want to read this year?

[Ashley]

lots

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

Talita, welcome! 1984 is a very good book, I hope you are enjoying it!

[Ashley]

world war z is a book and where do you find it

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

World War Z can be found in the young adult section of pretty much any book store. (I believe Young Adult at least)

[Ashley]

thank you Jenny
about how much would you say it is costs

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

That depends on if it is a paperback or not. You can probably get it at the school library, Ash. The librarian could help you and it is free.

[J.]

Hi! I'm Jilia, and I'm from New England. I love reading all different genres and discussing books. I'm looking forward to participate in some challenges to broaden the scope of my reading this year.

[Sean]

Hi, I'm Sean.

I'm from Sydney, Australia (we moved here around two years ago).
I have been reading since I was basically a toddler and it has become one of my passions now.

My favourite genres are classics, YA, mystery, thriller, fantasy, biographies, basically anything of my interests.
(I am not really a big fan of the word 'favourite genres' as I feel like it makes you limit yourself from other amazing genres and it is always okay to widen your perspective on books and explore deeper into different genres. That is the beauty of reading.

I joined Goodreads about three months ago, in the hope of interacting with new people as well as opening myself into a wide range of new books.

My challenge for this year is to read 40 books :)

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

Hi Sean and Jilia. Welcome to the group. I joined this group last September and have become hooked on the challenges- which has really expanded my range of reading. And it's fun.

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

Welcome Jilia and Sean! We have lots of challenges to help meet goals, and lots of places to discuss books, or even just relax and chat a bit! Have gun here with us!

[Nathalia]

Hi guys, my name is Nathalia and I am from São Paulo Brasil. I'm 18 I'm going to go to journalism college in May (:
My favorite saga is Harry Potter, but lately I'm in love with Anna Carey's books.
I'm attending a summer marathon (it's summer in Brazil, by the way) and until the 21st I plan to read five more books counting on what I'm reading: two boys kissing, six impossible things, invisible, links and azeitona(a Brazilian book) And I've read three.
I do not have a preferred gender and I dream of publishing a book one day.
I found this group fantastic and I'm excited to participate in all the challenges
Kisses

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

Welcome Nathalia! I hope you enjoy our group!

[Rexbookworm]

hi guys!
I'm Mukesh and i'm from Kathmandu, Nepal.i haven't been reading from few months but i think this is the year where i can change that.so basically one of my resolution for this year is to read at least 50 books. Numbers are looking good for now. lest's hope i can stick to the plan. Reading books is always been therapeutic for me and i always liked to read in various genre.
This is the first time for me to this kind of group and it's pleasure
to be around so many bookish people.its going to be hard for me to pick few favorite boos of all time. so, i am only writing my favorite books from last year.

Brave new world
Siddhartha
waiting for snow in Havana
The thousand splendid suns
The god delusion

I'm currently reading Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier and Fellowship of the rings.

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

Mukesh, I loved Brave New World as well! Welcome to our group!

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

Hi, Mukesh. Welcome to the group. I have read Lord of the Rings at least three times. I hope you are enjoying it.

[Miranda]

Hi I'm Miranda and I live near Southampton in England. I'm new to the app and book groups but hoping they will inspire me to read more as I really enjoy reading but often don't make enough time for it! I like all kinds of books but mainly pop science as well as fiction.

[Rosemarie, Obsessive Reader]

Hi, Miranda. Welcome. You'll have fun learning about new books in this group.