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[Hadaesia]

Hey, I realize I'm super late to the party, but I'm still figuring out Goodread's user interface, lol. Uh, yeah, I use screennames because my real name is common, but I love to let other people know what I can come up with off the bat! I'm a newly-minted Texan, but don't hold that against me! :) I read a lot of fiction, and some nonfiction, and I'm just getting my reading groove back, so I think I'd like to read the two books I've purchased recently, and rework my goals from there! I stumbled across this group by accident, and would love to chat more with people in this group because y'all sound awesome! Ciao and thanks!

[Ruthie]

Hadaesia wrote: "Hey, I realize I'm super late to the party, but I'm still figuring out Goodread's user interface, lol. Uh, yeah, I use screennames because my real name is common, but I love to let other people kno..."

Hi! That's awesome! Welcome to the group! I've gotten to know so many other readers through this group and by participating in the TBR Twins and Buddy Reads.

[Hadaesia]

Thank you for having me! Hopefully I'll make some friends here! :)

[Hadaesia]

@Tracey Griffith Sorry if this doesn't go through, I'm still learning the ropes. Hi! I have a great respect for teachers, what subject(s) do you teach?

[Blagica , Challenges]

Welcome everyone so happy to have you! There is still plenty of time to get some awesome books read. The Mods and I are busy planning things for 2021 can you all believe it! Please look around and join what looks fun and let us know if you need anything.

[Ruby]

Hi there, I am Ruby from Germany. I love reading, but rarely get around to it. There‘s always so much other stuff to do... ;-) My new resolution is to read more and catch up on stuff I always wanted to read and also find some new interesting books. I like cozy mysteries, crime, thriller, romance, adult romance, history - lots of stuff. I found this group on goodreads trying to find a group suitable for me.
I‘m looking forward to a lot of good reads, meeting new people and exciting discussion. :-)

[Blagica , Challenges]

Welcome Ruby! We love buddy reads here i am sure you will make tons of friends

[Chasity]

Im Chasity from Texas, USA. currently i'm catching up on all the horror i have missed out on and am reading Shirley Jackson's, Dark Tales. I bought my first Anne Rule book so i'm gonna try out true crime. I've only read one other true crime novel. I also read some fantasy including Game of Thrones and other. i found your group just scrolling threw groups and thought id try it out and my reading goal currently for the 2020 challage is 72, im on 59, got a lot of reading ahead but its moving fast.

[imchexini]

hi everyone^^ i'm Pel , from Turkey. majoring in mathematics. still i interested in fundamental sciences , in all these theorems >.< , i love having break while reading. i mostly read classics or modern classics. i adore classics but kinda feel like stuck on same realm. i wanna try read some horror/crime or really good non-fiction books. ( just don't like fictions at all but i'm open for them too.) this introductions goes so long and mixed so better cut it of here i guess. i'm looking for a friend who can suggest new gender book to me - or their favorite classics!- and would like to accompany me. also we can be study-buddy and motive each other if you're around my age ,-,
if you read until here , sorry for stealing your time. i would like meet you all!

[Chasity]

Huckleberry finn is a really good classic as well as charles Dickens since you like classic classics

[Jackie]

Hi everyone!

My name is Jackie and I’ve lived in MN for almost my entire life! My favorite book definitely depends on the day, but recently it’s been mysteries. I also just purchased the Game of Thrones series so I’m excited to get started on those as well! I’m currently studying for my Certified Public Accounting exams so finding time to read has been hard, but I’m hoping by joining this club it will motivate me to set aside some time for myself to get back to doing what I love! :)

[Alexallen8]

Hi, my name is Alex, I'm from Georgia. I used Goodreads for at least
a few weeks now. I love reading fiction, romance, and fantasy.
my goal is to read 10 books this year.

[Ilona]

Welcome to the group, everyone! :)

[Iman]

Hello everyone, I am Iman and I am from Pakistan,
I only recently joined goodreads and have been looking to be part of some community so I can experience the full essence of this wonderful app and connect with book lovers from all over the world.
I am a huge fan of mystery and anything psychotic but then again I have my fair share of fantasies

[Blagica , Challenges]

Welcome to the Group!

[Y Thủy]

Hi there,

I am Y Thủy (pronounces “E Twee” ;p), from Seattle USA.
Still navigating and looking for a monthly book challenge on this application. I need to do a better job logging my books, unfortunately, cannot recall quite a few titles & authors. I remember the stories however.

I love books, and have been engrossing with material translations in English or Vietnamese or Chinese, from historical novels to poetry to science fiction and non fiction.

Currently, I have a series of books to read by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color writers).

“So many books, so little time”!

[Christy]

Greetings All,
I'm Christy and live in San Jose, California, U.S.A. I've been on Goodreads since about 2012 when Shelfari users were bumped over. I've not joined any book groups until know since I mainly use Goodreads to track my own reading and books and see what friends are reading. I'm looking to enjoy some joint reads and discussions as I did that years ago, both on Shelfari and as part of in-person book groups a few times (OH...I MISS IN PERSON GATHERINGS!)

I'm currently unemployed and looking for work. I primarily do executive administrative work as well as occasional ministry and teaching. (I graduated from a Unitarian Universalist seminary so read a lot of world religious/spirituality books, but am doing some caregiving for elderly family and not pursuing ordination at this time).

Book-wise, I'm all over the place. I love fiction, non-fiction, sci-fi and fantasy, mystery, poetry, kid's books and spirituality. A good cookbook or art book makes me happy and I'm as game to read a graphic novel or memoir. A bit of humor and travel or a thoughtful essay all have their place on my shelves. Perhaps the only areas I'm not as keen on are horror/suspense and have just never pursued westerns.

I've already met my goal for this year (currently on 88 of 75) and will it up it for next year since some of those are short reads or kids books. I look forward to getting to join in.

[Sunny]

Welcome to the group!

[Ushashi]

Hello everyone!
I'm Ushashi, from India. I was suggested this group by Alyana Pearl. I love literary fictions, thrillers and dystopia, but I read other genres too.
I really enjoy discussing about books. The buddy reads threads here look really interesting to me. Hoping to join in on a few. :)

[Alyana]

Ushashi wrote: "Hello everyone!
I'm Ushashi, from India. I was suggested this group by Alyana Pearl. I love literary fictions, thrillers and dystopia, but I read other genres too.
I really enjoy discussing about ..."

Yaaayy!! Welcome Usashi! :)

[Endive]

Hi. I'm Endive. It's not a pen name but I just really prefer anonymity. I'm currently a college student from the Philippines and is also an editor in our school publication.

To be honest, I am quite new here on Goodreads and is still learning how to move around the app a bit. I enjoy reading any kind of book and has no prejudice against any type of writing(I know how hard it is to finish writing a whole novel and I really applaud every author out there). But that said, it doesn't mean that I refrain myself from commenting in their works because we only get better through getting feedbacks from our readers.

This year, I strive to read a total of 100 books. Which I hope I'll be able to accomplish through all my academic paperwork.

So, yeah! I really am so fond of reading and writing groups and I am happy to have found this one!

[Dubhease]

I'm from Ottawa, Canada

Mostly, I read Classics, YA, mysteries or thrillers, and spiritual books.

I generally do a modified version of the PopSugar reading challenge where I pick the 12 most interesting prompts (in my opinion) and try to read one a month.

I've been working at home this year. Without a long commute I have more time for reading and I'm always open to a new reading challenge.

My reading goal for the year was 20 books, but I finished that in October, so I guess I'll have to up it for next year.

[Suzanne]

Hi I'm from West London UK I joined last year, unfortunately I had a very dramatic year in 2019 when my father passed away from a heart condition and of course 2020 has been great either with this Pandemic.
I'll say no more about it moving on and moving forward to what I only hope will be a more Positive, Brighter future in 2021 as I hope to kick start my reading challenge for the coming year head.
I'm very excited to meet fellow readers and share books and reviews.
All the best.

Suzanne

[Suzane]

Hello, I’m Suzane from Indiana, US. I love to read, but have gotten away from it in recent years. I would like to rediscover my reading mojo, as they say, and this group sounds like a good place to start! I like historical and literary fiction, fantasy and science fiction, British style mysteries, humor, books about travel, and cookbooks. I think I am finally gaining an appreciation of poetry after a lifetime. It’s nice to meet you all!

[Niyah]

Hi, I'm Niyah and I'm from Arizona, USA. I love all books that I can learn something from and be entertained by. My personal favorite genres include mystery, thriller, historical fiction, and classic literature. I've read 13 books this year which is okay since I didn't set a goal or try to read more about 6 months into this year. I'm new to Goodreads and would love to make some friends and receive some recommendations. :)

[Blagica , Challenges]

Welcome everyone! We are so happy to have you. There is still time to finish your goals! We have so much planned for 2021 can't wait to read with you all.

[Nilufer]

Hello! My name is Nilüfer and I am from Turkey :)

I am still figuring out the kind of books I like to read. I like reading non-fiction and learning about real people's lives or books like Slow Days, Fast Company: The World, the Flesh, and L.A.: Tales that have female protagonists who are in their twenties trying to figure out life and love. But I am open to exploring new genres like fantasy and mystery! I just love words.

I found the group as I stumbled back on to Goodreads because I've been trying to bring books back into my life, especially starting in 2021.

My reading goal is to read at least 21 books in 2021, and I want most of these books to be in Turkish. I am trying to make a head start already, I am currently reading Suzan Defter

I am super duper excited for 2021's reading challenge and feel lucky to have found this group!

Horray!

[Kimberly]

Hi all!

I'm Kim from NJ and I found the group by searching for reading challenges. I love reading challenges. My reading goal this year is to read 30 books and I have 12 more to go! I enjoy reading all types of genres, but really like romance, history (both fiction and non-fiction), and biographies. Looking forward to participating!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Welcome to you both happy to have you!

[Habiba]

Hello!
This is habiba from Egypt, you can call me bibi, it's nice to join you guys, i am a fan of crime fiction stories and a managa lover, i love fantasy and clasics, i am also a beginner writer, i love to write fantasy and mystery as well, it's a great pleasure to read with you!

[Susan]

Hello! I am Susan from Chicago. I have been a member of Goodreads for a long time and done Cozy Mystery and the Popsugar Annual Challenges until this year. I have just joined this group to start again with the 2021 challenges. I love mysteries but read in a variety of areas. I am looking forward to the 2021 challenge.

[Isgea]

Hii! I was just browsing the groups because I recently discovered the feature on goodreads and well, here I am.
Im from the UK but have lived in Spain and currently reside in the Netherlands. I kind of like to read a bit of everything. Currently my goodreads is filled with books I read during my early teens, so I want to update it with stuff I actually like to read now. As far as goals go, I would just like to read more frequently. Maybe a yearly goal could be 50 books? I'm just not sure haha. I would also like to get to know more people on here and have great discussions.

[Sunny]

Welcome everyone! Glad you joined us! Happy reading!

[Airo]

Hello Everyone my name is Airo and I'm from London. I enjoy reading thriller and YA but very open to other books depending on my mood. Joined the group to somehow encourage me to read more and find inspiration on next reads. Looking forward to meeting and reading with everyone :)

[Carol]

Hey everyone!! My name is Carol I am from North Carolina. I am recently married with 2 stepkids.

My favorite hobby is of course reading!! My favorite genres are thrillers and historical fiction. I am currently trying to get into other genres.

So excited to be apart of this group. I have no idea how groups work on goodreads hopefully I can figure this out.

[Elke]

Hi, I’m Elke, and I’m from the Netherlands. I like to read as many different books as possible. I can go from children’s literature to science fiction, from fantasy to minority literature. It’s stories I love, not specific genres. I read about 55 books a year, and I hope I’ll be able to talk to you about them!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Airo wrote: "Hello Everyone my name is Airo and I'm from London. I enjoy reading thriller and YA but very open to other books depending on my mood. Joined the group to somehow encourage me to read more and find..."

Welcome happy to have you. I love a good thriller have you tried The Girl Before?
Its one of my favorites. Welcome again happy reading

[Blagica , Challenges]

Carol Main wrote: "Hey everyone!! My name is Carol I am from North Carolina. I am recently married with 2 stepkids.

My favorite hobby is of course reading!! My favorite genres are thrillers and historical fiction. I..."

Welcome and congrats on your recent marriage! I love a good thriller. Do you have suggestions?

[Blagica , Challenges]

Elke wrote: "Hi, I’m Elke, and I’m from the Netherlands. I like to read as many different books as possible. I can go from children’s literature to science fiction, from fantasy to minority literature. It’s sto..."

Welcome I think our Buddy Reads might be a great section for you!

[KT]

Hi all! My name is Katie. Horror is my favorite genre but also love a vast array of other fiction books and memoirs especially when they are emotional and relatable. I'm currently reading Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King and looking to get back into reading. I used to read all the time but with school and stress and personal issues, I put it off. Now, since I started reading again a few days ago, I am sad that I've forgotten how happy reading makes me! I'd love to find buddies to friend and read books with together and start this new beginning for me again:)

[Blagica , Challenges]

Hi Katie welcome so happy to have you!

[Lorraine]

Hello everyone. My name is Lorraine. I am from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Thrillers and crime are my favorite genre but also love reading other kind of books to keep an open mind. I am currently reading The girl in the tower from Katherine Arden. I am retired so I have a lot of time for reading. I am looking for2021 challenges!

[Sunny]

Hi Lorraine! Welcome! Hope you enjoy the challenges!

[Marie]

Hi I am Marie. I decided I wanted to start reading more in the coming year. I have read mostly nonfiction this year. (Mainly books about politics)
I’m ready to read more light hearted books. I read just about anything except really scary horror.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Hi Marie welcome to the group! We can surely find you a light hearted book I am sure! There is lots to do and friends to make. Welcome again and happy reading.

[Suzanne]

Ilona wrote: "Welcome, new members! Please stop in and introduce yourselves. We're looking forward to getting to know you.

If you don't know where to start, feel free to answer these questions:
- Where are you ..."

Hi my names Suzanne I'm from West london Uk I'm an avid reader usaully I have about four or five books on the go as I like to cover most genres when i reading each week i also tend to read certain genres depending on my mood.
At the moment Im reading Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, Cloud Atlas, Fearn Cottons Quiet,and The Great Gatsby by F scott Fitzgerald so I'm quite a busy reader
Thanks for having me at the group such fun im enjoying itall the best Suzanne

[Sunny]

Hi Suzanne! Welcome to the group! The Great Gatsby is one of my favorite books. What do you think of it?

[Suzanne]

Hi Sunny, I like the style of F Scott Fitzgerald's writing and the culture from that Era and the novel holds a good story line which is full of Jealousy, Rage, Love and War.
I've yet to read all his novels, I think The Beautiful and the damned will be the next one.
All the best.
Suzanne

[Holly]

Suzanne, I love Neverwhere! I should read that a third time soon. LOL

[Suzanne]

Holly wrote: "Suzanne, I love Neverwhere! I should read that a third time soon. LOL"
Holly I plan to read all of his books, Im completly hooked on Neil Gaiman