Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2021

[Ilona]

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 from?
- What kinds of books do you like to read?
- How did you find our group?
- What's your reading goal?

[Venkatesh]

- Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Novels, Fictional
- While googling
- 52 books. 1 book per week

[Heather]

Hello, I am Heather I am 45, married and have 2 girls, 14 and 11. I love in Westchester County, NY. I read all genres of books, romance being at the top of my list, right now.
I found this group by searching for the 2021 book challenge to fill out on Goodreads.
My goal is to read 40 books again. This coming year.
I love recomendations.

[Ilona]

Welcome to the group!

Heather, the official Goodreads 2021 Reading Challenge will be available at 12 AM PST

[Simrat]

Hello everyone! I'm Simrat Kaur Dhillon.

Happy to be here! I am originally from Punjab, India. I love reading a wide spectrum of genres ranging from classic fiction to science.

In 2021, my goal is to read
- 50 books on the subjects of neuroscience and psychology.
- 30-50 books on historical fiction, classics, poetry, fantasy, cultural/religious history, non-fiction etc.

I wish everybody, "good luck with your goals!"

[Kat]

Hello together 😊. My name is Katja, 39 years and I‘m from Germany. I started reading again this year as I already did in my younger years and have no specific genre yet. My challenge for 2021 will be 50 books. Happy New Year to everyone.

[Sharmila]

sharmila, sucker for non fiction, business, science and technology, personal development, feminism. hoping 50 books in 2021

[Euphrosyne]

Hello! I'm Euphrosyne and I'm a Filipina. I like to read science-fiction, but I prefer whatever genre really. Lately, I've been trying to get back into reading and I've been recently starting with classics. I found this group through google when I was searching for reading challenges to start with this year. My reading goal is to read twenty books this year but hopefully more than that by the end of the year.

[Vivian]

Hello! I'm Vivian from Australia :) Like to read fantasy but also other different types of novels. Found this group while googling 2021 reading challenges :)

[Rosemary]

Hi, I'm Ro from NJ. I'm impressed with your goals (!). My reading goal for the past three years has been equal in number to my age. In 2020, my goal was 63 but I made it to 81! This year I am challenging myself to read harder books - books outside my comfort zone. So, I will aim for my age again - 64 now - but if I take up the challenge, it will likely fall below 60 books in 2021. Still, I'm ready to read ~ it is medicine for the soul!

[ReadersPortfolio]

Hi! I'm Maxxie
I'm currently living in Japan.
I like to read mainly horror/thrillers and fantasy but it varies :)
I also love to read manga(primarily Shōjo)
My goal this year is to read 60 books because last year I completed 50 with no problem.

[Sheryl_at_Ubookquitous]

Hi all. I'm Sheryl. I'm a regular here, although from 2020 you'd never know it. Sort of fell off the social media scene and my book goals. But I'm here and ready to read in 2021

[Jenny]

Hi everyone! I am Jenny from Hong Kong! I am happy to be part of this group!
Mystery and crime story are definitely my favourite genre!!
This year I hope to finish 35 books!!

[Nicolle]

Hi all! My name is Nicolle and I live in MN. I have been in a reading rut lately but hope to get back into reading in 2021. I mostly enjoy history, suspense, YA, romance and sci-fi books, but will read anything if it catches my eye. My goal this year is 60 books, and hope a majority of those are ones from my personal shelves (because although I haven’t been reading a lot lately that didn’t stop me from buying books, LOL)!

[Traci]

Hi I’m Traci! I’m 47 with 5 kids ranging in ages from 27 to 9.
I live in NC but was born & raised in Chicago.
Women’s literature and romance seem to be where I’ve been stuck at for the past few books, but appreciate all genres.
My 2021 reading goal is 55.

[Blagica , Challenges]

Welcome everyone and happy 2021 so happy to start the new reading adventure with you all!

[AurorainBookland]

Hello I'm Aurorainbookland, Aurora is just a name I like.
I joined this group last year it popped up when I added a reading goal for the goodreads 2020 reading challenge that was at the top of the website.
I love reading mostly fantasy and some contemporary fiction, Middle grade some YA.
Last year my goal was 100 books I read 85 not counting graphic novels for the challenge
I read 21 graphic novels

My reading goal for 2021 is 24 books not including graphic novels

[Blagica , Challenges]

AurorainBookland wrote: "Hello I'm Aurorainbookland, Aurora is just a name I like.
I joined this group last year it popped up when I added a reading goal for the goodreads 2020 reading challenge that was at the top of the ..."

welcome happy to have you and happy 2021! I wish you all the best in your reading in the coming year.

[Tammy]

Hi, I'm Tammy. I teach 7th grade English and I love to read (and write) cozy mysteries. (I have a special preference for British cozies). My goal this year is a bit ambitious, but I would like to read 100 books. I am a great fan of audiobooks, so that should help me reach my goal.

[Harish]

Hi,

I'm Harish from Mysore, India. I love exploring different genres but my favorites are Classics, keep returning to them after every 4-5 books. I finished 24 books last year, so bumping up my reading goal to 30 this year.

A Happy New Year to everyone, and happy reading.

[Linda]

Hi! I’m Linda, I live in Melbourne, Australia. Last year I made it to 167 books so I’m aiming for 180 in 2021. I read pretty much anything, I love most genres.

[Beccabeccabooks]

G'day from Brisbane Australia!
After reading 202 books last year, I'm setting my goal for 2021 at 200!

I'm a huge fan of crime and mysteries! Michael Robotham is my favorite author.

[Ilona]

Welcome to the group, everyone! :)

[Urska]

Hi, my name is Urska, I'm 40, from Slovenia, married with 3 kids. I like to read whenever I find the time. I like to read most genres. Hoping to read 50 books this year.

[Hondanabanana]

Hi,

my name is Jasmina and I am from Germany where I work in a small independent bookstore. I mostly like to read contemporary fiction but for work I try to cover most other genres as well. When I read Fantasy and SciFi I tend to go for the wackier books like Walter Moers, Douglas Adams or Jasper Fforde.

I found this group by googling "how to complete the 2020 goodreads reading challenge", as I was still rushing to meet my goal of 80 books on December 31.

So naturally, my goal for 2021 is 100 books, ;)

Looking forward to getting to know all you fellow happy readers :)

I'm also on bookstagram as hondanabanana

[mar]

Hi,

My name is Maryam, I am 28 and I am from The Netherlands.

I like to read paranormal/ supernatural books.
I found this group from google.
my reading goal for 2021 is 200 books.

[Avalon]

Hi I’m Sheela. I live in Westchester County,NY. I read a little of everything but mostly fiction, travel, food writing and fantasy.. my stretch reading goal is 72 books this year. Happy NewYear everyone!

[Yin Wah]

Hello all. I'm Yin (aka Brenda) I used to be quite a bookworm during my younger years but as the years went by life got in the way and I slowly stopped reading until last year (my eldest is quite a bookworm I guess he reminded me of my childhood reading days) so I decided to challenge myself to read 30 books before the year ended.... I have managed 50 in 2020!!
As its now 2021 I have challenged myself to read 60 books.
I pretty much read anything including music scores ( I have also gone back to piano and flute), although if it's based on a true story I tend to find it difficult to read as it breaks my heart knowing it's actually happened to someone.

Here's to another year of discovering the joys of books!!

Happy New year!!

[AurorainBookland]

Blagica wrote: "AurorainBookland wrote: "Hello I'm Aurorainbookland, Aurora is just a name I like.
I joined this group last year it popped up when I added a reading goal for the goodreads 2020 reading challenge th..."

Thanks!

[Kimberle]

Happy New Year Everyone!
I reside in southern Maryland, but I am 100% Jersey girl! I have always had a love of reading. I teach 7th grade English Language Arts and have read more YA books than I care to admit! I get excited about psychological thrillers. I joined the group to expand my library, embrace some genres that I probably would not consider on my own and I liked the format of the group (monthly themes, nomination process).
My goal for 2021 is 50 books. Happy Reading!

[Taylor]

Hi all! I am Taylor, a travel nurse from Lancaster, KY.
- I like romance, contemporary, and what I think may called "chick lit," or, as my grandmother likes to say, fluff.
- I found this group browsing goodreads, some way or another, I'm not certain.
- My reading goal this year is to continue to enjoy reading. I start grad school in May, and I'm sad about all the time which will be taken away from my "reading challenge" goal, so I set the bar low at 20 books this year.

[Esha]

Hey....happy new year...I am Esha and have not been able to do much reading in 2020....I am really excited about this reading challenge, to get back to track. I went through the themes and love them.

Would there be book recommendations too based on the themes? That would so help.

Happy Reading everyone

[Shreya]

I am from India but love in Singapore. I love reading YA, fantasy, mystery, adventure, thriller.
I found this club through scrolling😅looking forward to reading with y’all

[Shreya]

Oops I forgot to write that my reading goal is 26 books 1 book per 2 weeks

[Courtney]

Happy New Year everyone!
My name is Courtney and I'm from California. Please feel free to friend me. I look forward to participating in many group and buddy reads with this group. I'll finishing up People Like Her and probably starting Station Eleven today. My favorite genres are mystery/thriller, romance, dystopian, and literary fiction. This year, my goal is to read 50 books (with at least 12 of those being classics).

I look forward to connecting with other passionate readers!

[Ozlen]

Happy New Year Everyone!

My name is Ozlen and I am from London. I read pretty much everything but mostly literary fiction, mystery/thriller and fantasy. I have been on Goodreads for a while now but never really looked at the groups until recently, to be honest and I thought what a great way to chat with people who love books and help me with my goals at the same time.

My reading goals for 2021 is to read 70 books with one being non-fiction and one classic every month.

[Suzanne]

Hi! My name is Suzanne. I’m in the Bay Area. I would love to connect with other readers! I finished 39 books last year, which was a substantial improvement over my numbers from 2019 and 2018! This year, I am going to go for 40-45 books, but I am hoping to read more! I’ve joined some other reading challenges like reading more classics and diverse reads. I am almost halfway through Station Eleven already, so I think I will try to finish that up this month!

I love reading classics, YA, literary fiction, historical fiction, sci-fi, historical non-fiction and the occasional mystery/thriller/horror. Looking forward to connecting with others!

[Tonya Marie]

Welcome newcomers!!! Enjoy your challenges!

[Krissie]

Kia Ora, I'm Krissie. I'm a 37yo stay at home mum of 5 (ranging from 5yo twins - 17yo) from New Zealand. :) I used to read a lot pre kids but then found it too hard to find some me time. My hubby bought me a kobo a year ago and it rekindled my love of reading.

I love thrillers, dystopias, YA fiction but always happy to take reccomendations for books I might not have thought of.

I found this group yesterday by googling the 2021 book challenge for goodreads after not being able to find it.

My goal is small this year at 15 books after setting it at 30 last year and not quite making it to halfway. I'm really hoping to reach and pass that goal this year.

[Marj]

Hi!
I'm Marj, and I'm from Michigan. My favorite books are mysteries. I love most Cozy Mysteries, but also enjoy other kinds of mysteries. I also like some YA Sci-Fi books and biographies.
My goal this year is 50 books. I hope!

[David]

I'm David, I live in Toronto.
I read mainly Speculative Fiction (Science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, and Magic Realism). I also like mystery, particularly Agatha Christie style cosies. I also like books with Queer main characters.
I came across this group while looking for 2021 reading challenge. I'm going to try for two books a week (104).
I teach a course in comparative scripture and do research in Indigenous Canadian Speculative Fiction. I'm also a member of the Friends of the Merril Collection - which is a Science-Fiction/Fantasy research library in Toronto.

[declan]

Hi, I'm Declan, 22, from Aberdeen, Scotland!
Open to reading most things (in the middle of an on and off relationship with War and Peace at the moment) but enjoy historical fiction and fiction in general. This is my first Goodreads challenge, so looking forward to it and starting with a modest 21 books for the year. Any recommendations/friends are welcome, I'm enjoying Ottessa Moshfegh's work at the moment :)

[Erin]

Hi, I'm Erin from Finland. I'm 18. I've only recently started enjoying reading and I want to challenge myself this year!
I read books of different kinds, but mostly thrillers, detective fiction, science fiction and historical fiction (especially war related books).
This year my reading goal is 25. It's quite a challenge for me 'cause usually I read max 10 books a year!

[Daisy]

Hi my name is Daisy , I’m an avid reader and am currently trying to juggle time to do homework and revision for my exams and my love for reading . I have joined this because I am extremely excited to be surrounded by people with a similar enjoyment of reading as me . My goal is to read 50+ books in 2021. Best of luck to everyone and their goals ! 😁

[aslıhan]

Hello everyone!
I am Aslıhan and I am 19. I am from Turkey. Mostly I like to read sci-fiction, classics, comics, fantasy and romance.

Last year i couldn’t complete my reading challenge but this year I believe I can. I was looking for peoples to get motivated through the year. So here I am!

My reading goal is 30 but I am hoping to read more. After not completing last year’s goal I decreased the number. It is nice to be here.

[Annie]

Hi! I'm so excited to be in this group and join discussions and buddy reads! I'm Annie! I'm 24 from Indiana, USA. Any other Hoosiers or Midwest folks in this group? I usually read romance, fantasy and thrillers but I hope to branch out this year and read more historical fiction and literature. Last year my goal was 40 and I ended the year with 43. I'm moving my goal up to 55 this year. When I'm not reading, I'm probably listening to Disney theme songs, working on DIY projects or eating cookie dough. I'm excited for all the books this year!

[Anna]

Hello! My name is Anna and I live in the United States. My taste have changed a lot the past decade. Right now I’m into historical fiction/romance, fantasy, Christian lit, and paranormal romance.

So far my goal is to read 75 books in 2021. My aims are to: read books that I currently own, finish series I’ve started, and to dive into non fiction & classics.

[Sarah]

Hello All!

My name is Sarah and I am from Oregon in the U.S.

I love to read a variety of different books, depending on my mood, but I seem to gravitate more towards historical fiction/fantasy, and fantasy books, as well as history books.

My goal this year is to read 100 books or more. I used to be a part of a reading challenge group, and it really motivated me to keep reading, but unfortunately the group fizzled out. So I thought I would find another group to help keep me motivated.

I am looking forward to discussing books with people this year!

[Piper]

Hello am Piper. I am 29 from l UK sunderland. Hoping to read 300 books this year. I d love to buddy up with someone to remind me about the challenge. I read all genres but I love fantasy the most

[DT]

Hi, DT here from the midwest US. I always aim for at least 100 books a year and just barely made it last year because of a lot of personal issues going on. I'm hoping this year will be better, and that I'll make my goal easily.

I love non-US police procedural mysteries best, but read other mysteries, literary fiction, and a wide range of nonfiction. I'm a big animal lover and recently retired from many years working with animals, including in the animal welfare field.

I will check out the sub-challenges too.