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[Andressa]

Hi everyone! I'm Andressa and I'm from Brazil. The Popsugar Reading Challenge sounded just like the push I needed to read more this year and many of the books that I was planning to read fit in the categories so I decided to join. Also, It's always good to go out of your comfort reading zone. I used to read this forum for help understanding some of the categories ( like " a book that's guaranteed to bring you joy). But sharing your experience is much more fun so here I am now. Good luck for everyone!

[Shilpi]

Hi all! I am Shilpi from Hyderabad, India. I am 30 years old and am pursuing PhD in Neuroscience (towards finishing). I have always been an avid reader but had deviated away from my hobby for various reasons in the last couple of years. :-( Fortunately, I stumbled upon this challenge at the right time (through some facebook group) and I am glad that I joined goodreads because of it. I love this challenge because it is definitely going to make me read more than what I normally do but also because it is going to stretch my comfort zones. If it was not for this challenge, I would never have ventured to read diverse genres of books. Also, this group is a real blessing to find out more about books people have been reading for the challenge. Best wishes everybody!

[Christophe]

Hey people!

I've been there for a while (about 6 month from now, when I started working on the 2015 challenge in earnest) but I never quite go to introducing myself.

My name is Christophe, 44 years old French male (turning 45 in a few days - now, this can't be right!); I've been living in Paris for most of my adult life even though as a kid I lived in various parts of the country. Making a living as an IT professional working for a university, even though I'm also a part time union official these days. Had started a PhD history, but I've put it on hold when my son was born a few years ago - those 18th Century archive boxes will keep, won't they? The kid is now a 7 years old avid reader, bless him!

My reading tastes are hugely eclectic, with a focus on 20th Century novel, in French as well as in English; quite a few books on history too, but less so now that my PhD is on hold. Plus: mysteries, travel writing, some poetry and theater, science books, etc.

What I love bout the challenge: the quest for books that fit into each category, preferably in a more on less twisted way!

[Linnie]

Hi everyone! My name is Linnie. I'm a 29 year old graduate student living in the Kansas City metro area with my husband and adorable dog. I am an avid reader (and daughter of a librarian) but sometimes get behind on my personal reading while working to stay up to date with my school reading, so I'm not always able to get through as may books in a year as I would like.

I stumbled upon the Popsugar Challenge last year and gave it a whirl. I didn't finish all 50 books but really enjoyed being forced to read books outside my comfort zone. I tend to stick to mysteries, romances (as long as they're not too sappy or chick lit-ish), biographies (especially history) and historical fiction, but I really will read just about anything. I'm excited about getting good book suggestions from this group to fit into the prompts for the challenge and actually finishing the challenge this year! I've already gotten some great recommendations and I'm excited to keep going!

[Giulia]

Hi everyone, my name is Giulia and I'm a 35 year old Italian attorney who loves reading. I did the 2015 Popsugar reading challenge and it really helped me read more books than usual and discover new genres and authors. So I'm doing it again this year, and this time I decided to join the group too, to get and share opinions and recommendations.
Good luck everyone!

[Danielle]

Hi everybody! My name is Danielle, I'm a newly 25 year old admin assistant living in Boston and I spend all my public transit commute time reading (which, if you've lived here, you know can be a lot of time). I found this group looking for inspiration for my last few categories I haven't planned a book for yet, but I've been reading since January 1. I completed the popsugar challenge last year and had a ton of fun getting out of my reading comfort zone; I figured joining this group would help me out with recommendations and that it would be fun to cheer each other on! Happy reading everybody!

[Zoe]

Hello! I'm Zoe! I'm a 24 year old Graphic Designer from Cardiff, Wales.
I used to spend most of my time reading when I was little and fell out of the habit when I left for university. Now that I'm a full time employee I'm looking to get back into reading in my free time and read a little quicker (': (took me a year to read ASOIAF)
I found the Pop Sugar reading list on Tumblr and by Pop Sugar's recommendation for Good Reads, here I am!
Hopefully I'll get a lot of reading done this year!
Good luck everyone!

[Shivalika]

Hi guys, I'm Shivalika from India. I'm 17 years old and in my senior year of high school. I found this challenge through a friend who found it on Pinterest. Really excited for this challenge, and I hope I can finish this before the year ends! :)

[Clarissa]

Hello! My name is Clarissa and I am from Pensacola Florida. I have actively been looking for a Book Club to be a part of and am looking so forward to the popsugar challenge!

[Ana]

Hello! I'm Ana. I'm 28 and currently working a seasonal receptionist job. In my spare time I read, write, and knit/crochet. :)

I tried to do the Popsugar challenge last year, but stopped matching what I read up to the list at some point. I know I didn't finish the whole list, but I still read 140 books in 2015.

Back in January I decided that I wanted to look for a reading challenge and found the 2016 challenge. I then stumbled onto this group while trying to decide what to read for certain categories and decided to join. :) So far I have read 4 books for the challenge and have a lot more picked out. :D

[Janae]

Hello all!
I'm Janae; I'm 29 and have been an avid reader for at least 26 of those years, lol. I am new to the PopSugar challenge, but I have already read some books that allow me to tick off subjects, and I'm looking forward to more. As of now, this is the third challenge I've picked up this year, but the only structured one. I am participating in the Goodreads Challenge (75 books), and the Mount TBR Challenge (Mt. Vancouver level - completing 36 books that I already own), so I look forward to adding to this, as well as seeing how many books I can make fit as many challenges as possible.

Anywho, I'm happy to join this group and get some inspiration as I continue to read my way through this year! :-)

[Kim]

Hi. I just found this group and happily joined. I first heard about the challenge from the San Francisco Public Library 's Facebook page. It looked fun, so here I am. Favorite authors are Kurt Vonnegut, Bill Bryson, Tony Hillerman, Jasper Fforde.

[Sheena]

Hi everyone,
I'm Sheena from Ontario Canada. This is my second attempt attempt at the Popsugar Challenge. I'm hoping to get all 40 done this year, and looking forward to reading some of the book suggestions on a few of the categories that have me stumped.

[Andrea]

Hi

I just discovered the challenge this weekend and thought I'd give it a go. It definitely looks challenging and I like that.

[Patricia]

Hi! from Texas! I'm Patricia and, like Juanita mentioned in her tips, I had already found the Ultimate Challenge (thanks to my daughter) and started reading for it in January but didn't find this group until today! I'm in the Goodreads Book Viper group and I'm doing their Book Hunter challenge. AND I just joined a book-to-movie "in-person" club in my home town. So I am reading like a fiend and loving it!

[Kathryn]

Hello :-) my name is Kat and I'm new to goodreads, but I've been doing the popsugar challenge since January. All these posts are a little overwhelming to look through but it's nice to see people who are excited about this challenge as much as I am! I thought I'd try the challenge because I usually just read the most popular books on shelves so it was a nice way to read things I usually don't read (it's the only way I ended up reading The Investor's Manifesto my dad gave me haha). I'm originally from Michigan but moved out to Seattle, WA last summer.

[Kirsten]

Welcome to the best state in the Union, Kathryn!!

[Katherine]

Even though you've been here almost a year, welcome to Seattle, Kathryn! I moved out here from Florida almost five years ago, and I love it! Glad you could join our bookish adventures. :)

[Amanda]

Hey y'all. I'm Amanda. I'm a 33 year old working wife and mother. I currently reside in Florida. I recently found out about this challenge and figured it would help me get out of my "no reading" rut I've been in. I'm generally a diversified reader, though romance, paranormal, and thrillers are my favorites. I'm super excited about taking this on and love that there are so many people doing the same thing. Even though we're 5 months into the year, I'm really hoping to get through the entire list by the end of the year. Go big or go home right?

[Hilliary]

Hey, I'm Hilliary. I'm 23 years old, in college for veterinary technology. I love animals; I have dogs, chickens, and a cat. I hated to read all my life until mid-highschool. My mom has always loved to read, and wanted me to share that love for reading. Now, I try to read a little everyday between studying for school and reading textbooks. I just came across this challenge today, so it will be more of a challenge to read all of these starting in May. Wish me luck!

[Zily]

Hi! My name is Zily, I'm 26 years old and I'm from Maldives. I stumbled across this Challenge and although we are halfway into the year, I am very excited to give it a go. I love reading so I am looking forward to broadening my interest in other genres and I think this would be a great way to do so. Plus, I'm hoping that along the way, I'd make friends who love books as well! :)

[Kirsten]

Welcome, Zily! Hope you're keeping your feet dry. I always hear in the news how you're country is sinking, mainly because of idiots like our Congress here in the States.

[Zily]

Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "Welcome, Zily! Hope you're keeping your feet dry. I always hear in the news how you're country is sinking, mainly because of idiots like our Congress here in the States."

Hahaha!
I am not in Maldives right now, I am actually studying in China but yes, I am worried about my country. Especially after hearing that 5 of the Solomon Islands have nearly disappeared. :(

[LiteraryMarie]

Hi, everyone! I am Literary Marie from Michigan. I am a copyeditor, blogger and podcast host. I read almost all genres except paranormal and fantasy. My favorite genres are mystery/suspense, memoirs and women's fiction.

Looking forward to completing this challenge and sharing recommendations. I am over halfway through so on target.

[Yana]

Hello! I'm Yana and I live in Atlanta, Georgia. I've been a reader for as long as I can remember, but over the last few years I've haven't read as much as I would like. When I saw this challenge on Pinterest, I thought I'd go for it.
It's great to find this group!

[Abriel]

Same story for me, Yana. I've been doing the challenge since January but just found this group! Am over half way through the challenge, which is already more books than I read in 2015.

[°~Amy~°]

Hi all, I am a married mom/step-mom of 4 kiddoes and 6 fur-babies (and a lizard and a few dozen fish). I am almost finished with the Around the World in 52 Books Challenge so I have started on the Popsugar 2016 challenge. I can't wait to look through all the suggestions for the trickier categories.

[Kirsten]

Amy wrote: "Hi all, I am a married mom/step-mom of 4 kiddoes and 6 fur-babies (and a lizard and a few dozen fish). I am almost finished with the Around the World in 52 Books Challenge so I have started on the ..."

I just discovered the ATW52 challenge. Looks neat.

[Andrea]

Hi, I'm Andrea from Charleroi, PA. I actually found this challenge from a pop sugar list of books to read this spring. I've been really lousy with challenges in the last few years, so I'm hoping this is one I'll be able to complete. I love reading and usually read over 100 books a year.

[Mary]

Hi, I'm Mary from Boston, 60-years young and avid reader. I'm pretty late for 2016, but can probably add a lot of the books that I've already read this year.

[poshpenny]

Hey I'm posh and I currently live in Oregon. I read a weird range, from picture books to classics, middle readers, fantasy, non-fiction, murder mysteries, etc. and recently, lots of audio.

[Betsy]

Hello, everybody! I just learned about the 2017 Challenge, and am excited to join your group. Thank you for creating this group, and I hope all is well with you all. Cheers, Betsy from Washington DC, USA.

[Margie]

Hi All! I discovered book challenges in 2016 and have lurked here on occasion but I'm in for 2017! I'm an avid reader and favorite genres are mystery, literary fiction and fantasy.

[Sammy BookWyrm]

Hi All,
I'm from London, UK. I like reading books and I'll be doing the 2017 Reading Challenge.

I look forward to discussing books and my progress in the challenge.

[kristinasbookishlife]

Hello! I just discovered the Popsugar book challenge. I'm excited for 2017 and challenging myself to read different books. I am from the U.S. (New Jersey).

[Juanita]

Aneerah wrote: "Hello, I'm married with 2 awesome sons from Michigan, USA, I started on Goodreads this summer while caring for my son who is ill, just found this challenge and excited to try it out."

Welcome, Aneerah!

I'm a Michigander as well. I'm in Grand Rapids.

[Caly ☯ Crazy Book Lady]

Greetings!

I just found this group and the challenge sounds like fun. I really enjoy reading challenges as a way to keep my reading going. I will plan to start with the 2017 list and look forward to getting to know every one as the year progresses.

By the way, I am 56 and currently live in Knoxville, TN though I am a born and bred New Yorker and we plan to move to Albuquerque NM in a few years.
I am also crazy about dachshunds. 8-)

[Therese]

I am also another new member since I saw the POPSUGAR 2017 reading challenge. I participated in another one, or I should say I am this year and have done all of them except 2, I think. Of course I still keep on reading and will reach my 90 books for good reads. I'm aiming for 100 next year.

[Michelle_Mck]

Hi everyone, I have participated in the Popsugar Challenge this year but had no idea you guys existed so pleased when I saw the post today and the link to your group. I'm an avid reader, I have a stressful day job and my escape is reading my book on the way home from work. I'm in my 30's, live in Sydney Australia and try to read across all genres. Can't wait for next years challenges, its going to be an exciting year.

[Comrade Anka]

Hello, everyone!

I'm Anna from Moscow, Russia. I saw a post about this challenge on Facebook and decided to join. I used to read a lot when I was a teen, but after I had kids (which was quite early) I fell out from my habit to read at least one book a week. I try to read more books now and watch less Netflix:) My favorite authors are Douglas Adams, Erich Maria Remarque and Richard Dawkins.

[Michelle]

Hi everyone! I'm Michelle from Florida. I've been thinking about doing this challenge for a while and decided to give it a shot. I'm looking forward to being able to chat about our many choices for the categories. I work 6 days a week and I'm in grad school so I'm hoping I'll find the time to participate with you all :) My favorite genres are horror, especially Stephen king, and historical fiction.

[Marjolein]

Hello everyone! I'm Marjolein, an MSc Biology student from the Netherlands. I'm part of the horde that has arrived after the posting of the 2017 Popsugar Reading Challenge; reading is my drug. I mostly read fantasy, historical fiction and classics but I've been trying to branch out a bit more lately. I'm curious to see what other people will come up with for the prompts!

[Kirsten]

Welcome, Marjolein! I'd love to visit the Netherlands. My great-grandmother's family emigrated to the US from Friesland.

[Sharmon]

Hi everyone. I am Sharmon.
Another Michigander here. I live near the Flint area. This will be my third year doing the PopSugar Challenge and I belong to lots of GoodReads groups so I cannot believe I never saw you guys before. I probably will never finish but I love playing along.

2015 Challenge: 29 prompts completed
2016 Challenge: 23 prompts/ 24 books (because of the book with its prequel)

[Marilyn]

Hello! I'm Marilyn, originally from Pennsylvania, but I grew up in Maryland. Then as an adult I lived in Arizona, California, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Pennsylvania. I've been to all 50 States and now I'm back in Maryland in the same small town where I grew up. I was in the Army; worked years in nursing homes and hospitals; taught middle school, high school, and college; and drove an 18-wheeler in 47 different states over a period of 13 and 1/2 years.

I found the 2016 Challenge back in January, but did not know about this group until the 2017 Challenge was posted. I am retired now so I spend my time doing genealogy research, knitting, and reading. My niece and I visit the library every week to drop off one stack of books, pick up another, and knit for 3 hours.

I used to read lots of romance and in recent years it has been lots of cozy mysteries, but I am doing 4 different challenges this year and I am trying to check off my TBR lists all those classics that we should have read in high school, college, etc. as well as diversify my reading categories more.

[Faith]

Hi! My name is Faith and I love to read! I am 58 years old and I have 8 grandchildren who all love trips to the library and like to read. I live in Maryland and I am looking forward to completing the challenge. I need to pull myself out of my rut of easy reads and get back to a more varied selection. I keep looking a book by Charles Dickens that I keep putting off. I think this is the year! Looking forward to exploring new genres and hearing what others are reading.

[Bree]

Hello Group! I am Bree. I am a 30 year old Wife and Mom in the military currently in South Texas. I am a Missouri girl who moved to Memphis in high school so I consider both places home.
I am really excited to challenge myself and try to knock out as many of these challenges as possible. I am mostly a historical fiction reader but have found this last year that books I've read outside of my comfort zone have become some of my favorite books.
This year I stared a YouTube channel and definitely plan to share my journey through these challenges on there, I'll leave the link to it below. If anyone has any recommendations for me that'll fit any of the challenges please let me know. Good luck everyone and have a great day!

https://youtu.be/AiPMcQ3PVQg

[Jill]

Hi fellow readers! My name is Jill and I live in Southern California. I have done this reading challenge with a friend the last couple of years but for 2017, I wanted to be a part of a larger group for ideas and recommendations. I also like the idea of group reads. I am an avid reader and will read pretty much anything. I can't wait to start the 2017 challenge!

[Rebecca]

Hi all! I am Rebecca from Philly! I am a reading machine but tend to stick to the same genre (I love thrillers!) so I'm hoping this reading challenge can help me branch out a bit and meet some great new people :)

[Brandy]

I'm not sure how I found this group but I figured I better say hi! I am a teacher and mother of 3, married almost 15 years. We live in central Indiana.