Hello and Introduce Yourself!

[Devoney]

Hi, all! I joined this group to learn more about the biographies you're reading and which new titles you're recommending. My next book is a biography. Sister Novelists: Jane and Anna Maria Porter in the Age of Austen is coming out September 6, 2022, and I'm looking forward to connecting with people interested in stories about strong women and British literature. Sincerely, Devoney

[Mel]

What They Didn't Burn: Uncovering My Father's Holocaust Secrets

By way of introduction, my investigative memoir...WHAT THEY DIDN'T BURN just became an Amazon #1 BEST SELLER in its category.

Not fiction, just reads like it
"It's factual, but evokes strong emotions. It's not dry and dusty, instead reads like fiction through good writing. It doesn't dramatize or become hyper emotional for effect. It's just so real. So frighteningly real and true." -- Katarina, GoodReads Librarian

[Rich]

Hi everyone, I'm Rich Flanders, new to Goodreads and just starting to forge my way through all its treasures. Favorite memoirs/bios include Pleasant Valley by Louis Bromfield, Out of Africa by Dinesen, A Moveable Feast, A Year in Provence, Autobiography of a Yogi. Looking forward to discovering more from you all. I hope to add my new book here soon, Under the Great Elm - A Life of Luck & Wonder.

[Koren]

Rich wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Rich Flanders, new to Goodreads and just starting to forge my way through all its treasures. Favorite memoirs/bios include Pleasant Valley by Lo..."

Welcome Rick!

[Sylvia]

Rich wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Rich Flanders, new to Goodreads and just starting to forge my way through all its treasures. Favorite memoirs/bios include Pleasant Valley by Lo..."

sounds interesting you new book, i have lots of memoir based books here too. maybe we can swop readings adn give each other reviews. I mostly read memoir - just finished miriam margoyles memoir which was very funny in places - quite outrageous - also JoanDIdion a year of magical thinking - other favourites are Alexandra Fuller- all hers.

[Rich]

I'm delighted to ''meet'' you, Sylvia, and to learn more about you from your Goodreads site, your bookshelf, etc. I see several authors on your shelf that I love as well, Barbara Kingsolver, Evan Connell, C.S. Lewis, Naomi Klein, Mary Oliver...I sense a kinship with your sensibilities. My own book - hopefully available before the end of the month - resembles in some ways ''nonfiction novels'' like The Razor's Edge and The Education of Little Tree, both of which are, among other things, spiritual odysseys. I look forward to speaking with you further, and swopping reviews as well. Thanks so much for reaching out. Rich

[Rich]

Koren wrote: "Rich wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Rich Flanders, new to Goodreads and just starting to forge my way through all its treasures. Favorite memoirs/bios include Pleasant..."

Thanks, Koren!

[Sylvia]

cool. let me know when you book is ready

[Sharon]

Sounds like a great read, Rich. Look forward to it.

Sharon

[Rich]

Sharon wrote: "Sounds like a great read, Rich. Look forward to it.

Sharon"
Thanks, Sharon. Will keep you in the loop! Rich

[Meli Playful]

Hi! I’m Mel from Tennessee. I love reading but life is so busy that I only get about ten books read a year. BUT this year will be different. I hope lol. I’m a 5 time cancer survivor, jewelry maker, gamer, and dog lover.

[Sylvia]

good luck in your challenges then- pick your books carefully, if you only read that number you will need to be careful and very selective, glad you survived though

[Koren]

Meli Playful wrote: "Hi! I’m Mel from Tennessee. I love reading but life is so busy that I only get about ten books read a year. BUT this year will be different. I hope lol. I’m a 5 time cancer survivor, jewelry maker,..."

Welcome Mel!

[Prashant]

Hello ! New to Goodreads .
A big Hello to everybody .

[Koren]

Prashant wrote: "Hello ! New to Goodreads .
A big Hello to everybody ."

Hello Prashant. Welcome to the group. What do you like to read?

[Prashant]

Yes . I do like to read

[Sylvia]

Prashant wrote: "Yes . I do like to read" which genres do you like to read the most

[Prashant]

I like to read non fiction . Autobios, memoirs, self- help , psychology and history books . I do enjoy some fiction too in between .

[Julie]

Prashant wrote: "I like to read non fiction . Autobios, memoirs, self- help , psychology and history books . I do enjoy some fiction too in between ."

Welcome!

[Tracie]

Hi! I'm Tracie! I've been on Goodreads a while, but am just starting to understand it. I enjoy memoirs and currently have one as a giveaway. Happy reading!

[Elora]

Tracie wrote: "Hi! I'm Tracie! I've been on Goodreads a while, but am just starting to understand it. I enjoy memoirs and currently have one as a giveaway. Happy reading!"

Hi Tracie, your book sounds amazing! I'd enter if I was in the U.S. All the best with the giveaway and release day!

[Koren]

Tracie wrote: "Hi! I'm Tracie! I've been on Goodreads a while, but am just starting to understand it. I enjoy memoirs and currently have one as a giveaway. Happy reading!"

Welcome Tracie!

[Georgia]

Hello, I'm Georgia Scott. I'm a poet and author of a memoir.

I'm picky about the memoirs I read. No wannabe celebs need apply. I want my books to be about real lives and be well written.

[Sylvia]

i love that comment and snap - poet and memoirist. Nice to meet you - ill look your poetry up

[Rich]

Sharon wrote: "Sounds like a great read, Rich. Look forward to it.

Sharon"

Hi again, Sharon- I'm still figuring this out I guess - Meant to tell you that the book is now launched and in final days of ''Giveaway'' - Hope you enter and win a copy! - ''UNDER THE GREAT ELM - A Life of Luck & Wonder''

[Rich]

Sylvia wrote: "cool. let me know when you book is ready"

Hi Sylvia - Catching up here, and just want to be sure I let you know the book is now ready, on Giveaway as well! Didn't know for sure how much has been communicated via our GR friendship. Hope you win a copy, needless to say!

[Sylvia]

i have no idea how to get giveaway books - lol prefer to pay for what i read - authors need returns for all the work they do

[Sylvia]

ok took a peek at the fist pages and ordered a copy xx

[Rich]

Wow, thanks Sylvia. And my sentiments exactly!
Wishing you hours of happy reading. xx R

[Rich]

Georgia wrote: "Hello, I'm Georgia Scott. I'm a poet and author of a memoir.

I'm picky about the memoirs I read. No wannabe celebs need apply. I want my books to be about real lives and be well written."

Hi Georgia - Thanks for an enticing invitation to look at your work! And I'll bite - My own new memoir might fill that description as well, ''UNDER THE GREAT ELM - A Life of Luck & Wonder'' (It's currently also a GR ''Giveaway'' for a few more days.)

Nice to ''meet'' you here. R

[Koren]

Sylvia wrote: "i have no idea how to get giveaway books - lol prefer to pay for what i read - authors need returns for all the work they do"

Go to the top bar where it says 'browse', then choose 'giveaways' from the drop box. A list of current giveaways will pop up. It is a drawing so no guarantees you will get one. It will say how many people have entered and most of the time there are hundreds, if not thousands, of others that have entered. I haven't won one yet, but it doesn't hurt to try.

[Alisa]

Hi my name is Alisa! I am from Southern Illinois in the US. I love to read and I do have to say that I have a passion for history and autobiographies of all kind. History is my passion and I feel like there is always something new to learn from it. Lately I have been reading so many books about Holocaust survivors. Being able to look into the lives of those before us and to see different aspects amazes me. Being able to piece together the day by day aspects of life is a step to better understanding the past. I may never understand why things happened or why someone thought or did the things they did, but by reading about it I get little pieces of their puzzle.
Hollywood actresses are another love of mine so I tend to read about their lives through biographies and autobiographies. This just helps us to all realize that they struggled just like the rest of us and make them more human in our eyes.
Gender and Sexuality is another area I like to dabble in. Reading through the lives of those that feel they do not belong in their own skin helps me to become a more open minded individual.
This is just a like bit about my reading habits. I hope to be able to find people in this group who share some of my passions and that I can get some active discussions out of it. Nice to meet you all!

[Koren]

Alisa wrote: "Hi my name is Alisa! I am from Southern Illinois in the US. I love to read and I do have to say that I have a passion for history and autobiographies of all kind. History is my passion and I feel l..."

Welcome Alisa! I am sure you will find some people here with similar interests. I also like reading history and famous people memoirs and bios.

[Mark]

Alisa wrote: "Hi my name is Alisa! I am from Southern Illinois in the US. I love to read and I do have to say that I have a passion for history and autobiographies of all kind. History is my passion and I feel l..."
Hi Alisa,
Welcome to the group. I'm relatively new here too. I love memoirs and have written several. I grew up not far from you (in the St. Louis area) and that part of the country appears in all 4 of my books. Because you have an interest in gender and sexuality, I think you would enjoy my latest book, "I Think I'll Prune the Lemon Tree". As a gay man, I talk openly about my life, its challenges and opportunities along the way. I now live in Arizona. Also, I recommend "All the Young Men" by Ruth Coker. It's the true story of a woman who cared for AIDS patients in the 1980s. Anyway, all the best to you!

[Koren]

Kaypeigh wrote: "Hello all! I'm KP, a wife & mom to a couple college boys in So Cal. Some random facts: I'm uh semi-retired? (Young! 😁) I love my fur kids, an 8 year old Lab shepherd mix & a British Shorthair cat. ..."

Hi KP and welcome!

[Rebecca]

Good Morning Everyone,

My name is Rebecca and I became a first time author last year. I started my journey into writing 3 years ago when I had so many things I wanted to share but didn't know where to begin. I started out with 5 titles each one having so many idea's. However, it was the story about my daughter that drew me to write first. Although as hard as it was to bring back the memories I wanted readers who experienced somewhat of the same to know they are not alone. I welcome all to read it as it deals with sexual assault, depression, drugs, and how I as a single parent had to have strength through it all. Yes, the cover picture is that of my daughter who had taken the picture and it just matched with the story that needed to be told. The book is called "Help Me Mommy"-A Daughter's Struggle From Victim To Victorious. It can be found on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Help-Me-Mommy-...

I also welcome reviews on the book as well. This will be a series as I work towards the next book.

Thank You and have a Wonderful Day!

[Julie]

Welcome!

[Koren]

Rebecca wrote: "Good Morning Everyone,

My name is Rebecca and I became a first time author last year. I started my journey into writing 3 years ago when I had so many things I wanted to share but didn't know wher..."

Welcome Rebecca!

[Rebecca]

Thank You Koren!

[Surya]

Hello All, I am Surya from India, I am an irregular reader. I read books for pleasure and for stress busting. My favourite genre are History and biographies.

Regards
Surya

[Julie]

Surya wrote: "Hello All, I am Surya from India, I am an irregular reader. I read books for pleasure and for stress busting. My favourite genre are History and biographies.

Regards
Surya"

Welcome!

[Koren]

Surya wrote: "Hello All, I am Surya from India, I am an irregular reader. I read books for pleasure and for stress busting. My favourite genre are History and biographies.

Regards
Surya"

Welcome Surya! Reading is also the best stress buster for me.

[Bettina]

Hi, my name is Bettina, I live in Sydney, Australia. I have been on Goodreads since 2014. My memoir Dare to Dance was published in April. My vision for this book is to inspire women to celebrate midlife.
I love ballroom dancing, walking in nature, and meditation. I am a member of a non-fiction book club.

[Koren]

Bettina wrote: "Hi, my name is Bettina, I live in Sydney, Australia. I have been on Goodreads since 2014. My memoir Dare to Dance was published in April. My vision for this book is to inspire women to celebrate mi..."

Welcome Bettina!

[Julie]

Welcome!

[Elora]

Hi Bettina! We have a few things in common; I’m from Sydney too, also recently released my memoir (February), also for midlifers to find their zest for life!

[Lisa]

Greeting everyone!

My name is Lisa and I live in the Hudson Valley area of New York. I just joined Goodreads and so happy to be here. I was perusing through groups and came upon this one and excited to join as I enjoy sharing books, as well as building a reading list from everyone's recommendations. Look forward to joining the discussion!

[D'anna]

Welcome!

[Melissa]

Lisa wrote: "Greeting everyone!

My name is Lisa and I live in the Hudson Valley area of New York. I just joined Goodreads and so happy to be here. I was perusing through groups and came upon this one and excit..."

Hello Lisa! I just joined too. We can be newbies together!

[Melissa]

This is my first post as a new member. I finished reading Raised in Ruins last night. It is a memoir of a young family living off the land in Union Bay, located in southeast Alaska. I related to this story because I lived across the bay about a decade after the family moved away and raised my children on Prince of Wales Island. So essentially, when the family in the book looked out across Clarence Strait, they saw Thorne Bay, where we would live in the near future, and when we looked across the strait, we saw Union Bay, where they had recently left.

The children in Raised in Ruin were completely isolated from anyone else most of the time. The stereo played outside while the children ran and played barefoot on the beach and in the forest. We aren't talking about a California soft sand beach. Alaska beaches are tough. These kids were tough to the core in enduring isolation, loneliness, wildlife, being left alone out there at times, and living in a float house with limited conveniences.

Before the family lived in Union Bay, a fish cannery operated for decades before burning down. The author of Raised in Ruins researched and discovered three amazing stories of past cannery residents, which she shared at the end of the book.

Outstanding read.