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Hi!! I'm from Indiana, USA. I love YA realistic fiction, fantasy, horror, and some romance. I love books on mental illness. My favorite author right now is Ellen Hopkins. When I was little I read all the original Goosebumps books and the whole Series of Unfortunate Events. I'm reading IT right now and it's taking me forever. I also write short stories!
Hi everyone!My name is Anna and I'm from Virginia, USA. I'll read almost anything, but I'm partial to epic fantasy and poetry. My current fix is Steven Erikson's Malazan series and I plan on reading the entire thing this year. I'm also going to try to read two or three biographies.
A bit about me - I'm 27 years old and I'm the director of music and liturgy for a Catholic church. When I'm not piano-ing or directing, I love to read, play video games, and build Gundams.
hi everyone!i love reading challenges so i'm excited to be here :) i'm Rachel, I'm 33, I live in NYC and I'm a lawyer. I like to read and write in my spare time, I also like photography. My favorite genres for movies and books are horror, thriller and sci-fi.
i have a lot of reading goals this year, i'd like to read at least 125 books this year and one of my goals is to read more ebooks. i just bought a kindle so i hope that'll make achieving my book goals easier!
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Hi Everyone,Been on Goodreads for awhile but just getting my act together and becoming more involved! Realizing also I need to be more structured in my approach to reading and break out of my reading habits, genres, etc. Currently am reading Middlemarch at the encouragement of another Goodreads member and best friend. Am almost done! Haven't read a book this long in decades, particularly a classic! Very excited to participate in a reading challenge and break out of my reading rut.
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Hey guys c: I'm Sarah and this year I'm attempting to read 50 books! I am a very busy person however, and am still in school, so I have no idea if I'll actually be able to reach this goal but I'm going to give it my best shot- and I think joining this group will definitely help with encouragement! I live in the south island of New Zealand and I have way too many favourite books to count, but my favourite genres are fantasy and contemporary (I also love the odd historical fiction novel and contemporary) so majority of the books I read will be from those.
Super excited to become involved with this group!
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You are certainly far away from where I live, in Toronto, Canada.
Hi! My name is Gina. I've been using Goodreads casually for a while, but this is my first time joining a group. I live in Ohio in the US. I like to read a little of everything, from classics to biographies to alternative lit. I thought this group would be a good way to find some new reads and maybe even have some discussions. I'm happy to be here :)
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Hello everyone! Prepare to become a mini-challenge addict!
Hi!My name is Mariana, I'm Portuguese and 26 years old.
I've been lurking this site for a while, but haven't really been involved in the community much, I decided to change that this year.
Hello all,Much the same as Mariana above me, I've been a member of GR for a while but never properly joined in with the community. I joined a group or two a couple of weeks back and saw their challenges. Bad. Very bad. I'm a sucker for any kinds of achievements, badges, challenges and their like.
So, naturally, I've been seeking out more and found this group. The happiness is real.
Hi Ophelia,
Welcome - I also been a member for the awhile but also never properly joined - I am very excited to have joined and become a part of this special community. I enjoy reading what everyone posts and it has become part of my early morning routine. Enjoy and welcome. Happy Reading
Welcome - I also been a member for the awhile but also never properly joined - I am very excited to have joined and become a part of this special community. I enjoy reading what everyone posts and it has become part of my early morning routine. Enjoy and welcome. Happy Reading
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Welcome to everyone that has joined this wonderful group. if anyone is looking to make a friend or two to discuss what we are currently reading feel free to shoot me a friend request. I would love to conversate with anyone an everyone about everything books. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
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Renee, I just saw this question. Definitely start with Assassin's Apprentice, and then follow the publication order of the rest of her trilogies.
There are two different series tracks that you could read separately but they do inform each other, so reading them in publication order gives you the best understanding of what's going on. See Realms of the Elderlings for the reading order.
Hi everyone I'm Katie. I am a photographer/jewelry designer. I spend most of my time reading and making art. My favorite fiction book is The Princess Bride. This is the only group I'm in, and hoping for lots of book loving fun. I have been reading since I was about four, and reading books like the Redwall series at age six. I am definitely the big book lover in my family.
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Rosemarie wrote: "Welcome to the group, Katie. I hope you have a lot of fun with our challenges."Thank you
Hey! My name is Abbey and i love Colleen Hoover, Cassandra Clare, and Brandon Sanderson:)
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Hi! My name is Lisa and I am from Palm Springs, CA and have been in Maui, Hawaii for the past 13 years but have relocated back to California a year ago. I loved reading as a child but got away from it as I was older. My New Years resolution was to start reading again and feed my mind instead of watching TV! :) Have a wonderful day! :)
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Rosemarie wrote: "Hi, Lisa. Welcome to the group. We have a lot of fun challenges to get you reading more."Thank you! :)
Hello, I am Priyank from Mumbai (India). I am looking forward to read as many books as I can in this year. I like the following genre:
1. Fiction-Paulo Coelho's work mostly.
2. Mystery - Agatha Christie's few books.
3. Non Fiction (Mostly, Motivational).
I would like to explore Science fiction/Fantasy areas as well, and love to hear some suggestions/recommendations for the same.
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We have a challenge for Science Fiction on right now called Reach for the Stars, if you want to check it out.
hello , I am joe from tamil nadu(INDIA),i just started reading books,i like reading mystery and thriller books
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Hello,I just joined joined goodreads not too long ago and decided to join this group to get more ideas about what to read.
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Rosemarie wrote: "Welcome to our group, Priyank. We have lots of fun challenges to give new ideas for books to read. We have a challenge for Science Fiction on right now called Reach for the Stars, if you want to c..."
Thank you Rosemarie, I will definitely check that out, once my current book is done.
Hi! I'm Jenna, from the USA. I've been a casual GR observer for a while but decided to jump in this year and become more active in the community. My favorite genres are Fiction, Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery, and YA, but I read a little bit of everything and I'm willing to try pretty much any book. I'm looking forward to participating in this group!
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Hi, I'm Maegwin from Yorkshire in the UK. I'm new to Good Reads but really need to get my TBR down. It's several book cases big. I've challenged myself to read 100 books this year and also not to buy more than I read. I read pretty much anything but at the moment I'm leaning more towards fantasy which is where my username comes from (Memory, Sorrow and Thorn by Tad Williams). I also like some literary fiction and some historical fiction.
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It takes a while to figure out goodreads, as I know from personal experience, but it is a great place to talk about books.
Your goal is the same as mine-to read more of my own books.
Our fun challenges should help you to do that. ☕️📚
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Hi, I'm Katherine or Kath for short. I'm from the UK. I love to read and My goal this year is to read 500 books.My favourite books/series are:
- Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
- Welcome to Hell by Eve Langlais
- Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan
- Across the Stars by Ruth Ann Nordin
- Brides of Beckham by Kirsten Osbourne
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
- Prairie Brides by Kit Morgan
- Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
- Caverns and Creatures by Robert Bevan
- Better Date than Never by Susan Hatler
- Discworld by Terry Pratchett
- Zombie Fallout by Mark Tufo
- New Species by Laurann Dohner
- Oz by L. Frank Baum
- Ever After High by Shannon Hale
- Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
- How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell
- The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman
- The Grimm Diaries by Cameron Jace
- Deadlocked by A.R. Wise
- Don of the Living Dead by Robert DeCoteau
Yes, I'm obsessed and I have WAY too many favourite authors.
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Hello, Im from Olympia, WA.
Im currently trying to read as many books that mix prose and recipes, think “Like Water for Chocolate”. So to clarify they are not just books talking about food but have recipes in how to make the food described.
My challenge for this year is 40 books. I just started my first book last night 😊.
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HelloI am Ashy,from SIngapore
Love most genres except non fiction,biography,autobiography,horror
Currently halfway through with the hunting prince dracula by kerri maniscalo
started reading since i was 4
hope to get to know everyone better and to read with yall :)
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This is the first time I'm joining a group, so that's exciting!
My name is Annika (pronounced like Anakin, if you're a Star Wars fan), and I'm a college student from Michigan. Reading is one of my favorite things in the whole wide world to do. If I'm not studying, spending time with family, or cruising on my laptop, I'm reading. (I do eat and sleep. :D)
My favorite genres: historical fiction, almost anything YA, mystery, romance if there is some character development, and anything else that has a solid plot line.
I'm really happy to be on this epic reading journey with everybody! :)