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I'm not new, but I'll intoduce myself anyway lmao. Hi, my name is Andrea (obviously) and I'm just a queer 20 something who reads too many books at once. I use she/her pronouns, but they/them is fine too. I'm from Michigan and am attending GVSU to work toward a b.a. in English this autumn.Although I love a good memoir, I tend to lean more toward the fantastical when it comes to books. Fantasy, magical realism, and mythological retellings are among my favorite genres. I also have a thing for classic literature, which is mostly to spite my old high school teachers who tried their best to ruin them for me. I occasionally will read horror, poetry, YA, middlegrade, and romance as well. Extra points go to LGBTQIA+ and mental health representation! The only genres I tend to stay away from are sci-fi and political/economic.
I'd love to see more of you introduce yourselves!
Hello everyone! I'm new to the group, just joined yesterday :D It's my first time joining a GR group, I'm excited haha.My name is Anaïs, I'm French and queer. I go by she/her.
I tend to read a lot of thrillers and horror, but I enjoy anything, from classic literature to sci-fi or non fiction! I can't wait to exchange with you all about books :))
Andrea wrote: "I'm not new, but I'll intoduce myself anyway lmao. Hi, my name is Andrea (obviously) and I'm just a queer 20 something who reads too many books at once. I use she/her pronouns, but they/them is fin..."Greetings regardless! Good to have you here! PLEASE update me on your progress with your degree, and feel free to post/share your creative writing projects if you have any 👀
Anaïs wrote: "Hello everyone! I'm new to the group, just joined yesterday :D It's my first time joining a GR group, I'm excited haha.
My name is Anaïs, I'm French and queer. I go by she/her.
I tend to read a lot..."
Welcome, Anaïs, it is great to have you here with us! What are some of your favorite classics? And do you mostly read French authors? Its great to meet you!
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As for me, I'm Roman! I am also queer and use he/him and they/them pronouns interchangeably. I have a B.A. in Animation and am currently working on my portfolio.
My favorite genres are Sci-fi, Fantasy, Classics, Greek mythology, and many things in between. I tend to read more fanfiction than books, but i am trying to change that and read more novels! I can't wait to read more with you all :)
Hi, I’m not really new I just have never said anything lmao. I’m very socially awkward. My name is Kyler and I am pansexual. My pronouns are usually they/them, but they can change depending on how I am feeling in that moment. I usually like reading fantasy, horror, and thrillers, but I’m starting to get into poetry. I also usually tend to look for books that have any LGBTQIA+ characters involved or books that deal with characters fight their way through the abuse from others or from themselves they have gone through and mental illness that they have dealt with and getting through them and coming out of it stronger than ever. My two favorite book that I always come back to reading are “The Dangerous Art of Blending In” by Angelo Surmelis and “Girl Last Seen” by Nina Laurin. I’m excited to be here and want to try joining in the conversations more! :)
Kyler wrote: "Hi, I’m not really new I just have never said anything lmao. I’m very socially awkward. My name is Kyler and I am pansexual. My pronouns are usually they/them, but they can change depending on how ..."Hello Kyler! No worries about that! As for your books, have you checked out Last Seen Leaving ? Its a thriller with queer leads! Id check it for potential content warnings, but its very gripping, you might enjoy it!
Blue wrote: "Hi! I’m Blue, I’m 25, I use they/them or occasionally he/him pronouns, I live in D.C. with my wife and my dog and I read a really random range of stuff but generally a lot of sci-fi, fantasy or mag..."
Welcome, Blue! Happy to have you here! You are welcome to recommend any book if you'd like to keep expanding your genres! I wouldn't mind a few poetry recs myself :)
Roman wrote: Welcome, Anaïs, it is great to have you here with us! What are some of your favorite classics? And do you mostly read French authors? Its great to meet you!Hello! My favorite classic is probably The Man Who Laughs! I read a lot of English speaking authors, but mostly translated in French haha. Recently I've been trying to read original works in English though, to improve my comprehension and learn vocabulary!
Anaïs wrote: "Roman wrote: Welcome, Anaïs, it is great to have you here with us! What are some of your favorite classics? And do you mostly read French authors? Its great to meet you!Hello! My favorite classi..."
I have not read that yet, but I will put it on my list! Hopefully the books we read together help you on your journey :)
Hey everyone, I joined the group recently. I was kinda awkward about saying anything since this is like the first group I've joined lol. kinda got in a reading slump for a few years but I'm starting to get back into it.But anyway, I'm Charvi (almost 16), queer and I go by she/her and they/them pronouns.
Currently, my favourite genres I would say greek mythology(The song of Achilles like really just came and served,,,,), more books with lgbtq+ characters, sci-fi (I would definitely recommend checking out The Themis Files trilogy), a little y/a but yeah I'll mostly read anything that interests me.
Glad to be here <3
Kyler wrote: "Hi, I’m not really new I just have never said anything lmao. I’m very socially awkward. My name is Kyler and I am pansexual. My pronouns are usually they/them, but they can change depending on how ..."I would really like to read the art of blending in,, sounds right up my alley. would you recommend some poetry collections, I'm trying to get into poetry and the understanding and analysing part of it. <3
eternally ephemeral wrote: "Hey everyone, I joined the group recently. I was kinda awkward about saying anything since this is like the first group I've joined lol. kinda got in a reading slump for a few years but I'm startin..."Sorry for the late reply!
Welcome, Charvi, and happy almost birthday!
TSoA was heartbreaking in the best way :') Ill add The Themis Files to my list! If you'd like to recommend specific reads for us to share, please go ahead and post any suggestions here in the suggestions topic, just so we can keep it all organized :)
Clapclapclapclap wrote: "Hey everyone, I joined the group recently. I was kinda awkward about saying anything since this is like the first group I've joined lol. kinda got in a reading slump for a few years but I'm startin..."Welcome! I heard "The Song of Achilles" was really good. Hope you have fun here!
Hi Everyone! I just realized I didn't introduce myself properly here yet. I'm 34, gay (he/him). I'm a practicing artist in a slump and write trashy fantasy novels for fun. My favorite genres I would say are modern fantasy, and Ancient religious/occult history. My favorite recent book is "Less" and I am currently reading "A Brief History of Mythology" and "An Encyclopedia of Witchcraft". I'm also mildly obsessed with folklore. Basically I didn't grow up. :)
William wrote: "Hi Everyone! I just realized I didn't introduce myself properly here yet. I'm 34, gay (he/him). I'm a practicing artist in a slump and write trashy fantasy novels for fun. My favorite genres I woul..."Hello, William, it is great to meet you! What kind of art do you make?
Im right there with you on not growing up-- acting our age is overrated anyway!
Thanks Roman! I do mostly landscape and abstract, with a smattering of figural (and considerable amounts of unpublished doujinshi bits). Not advertising, but if you want to see some of what I do, here is my page...https://www.saatchiart.com/willdwiggins
Roman wrote: "eternally ephemeral wrote: "Hey everyone, I joined the group recently. I was kinda awkward about saying anything since this is like the first group I've joined lol. kinda got in a reading slump for..."Hey Roman, thanks for the wish!
And yeah completely agree but again I would let it break me over and over again because it was just that good. it'd been a while since a book made me feel THAT much.
I'm also debating reading the themis files again so if we end up reading it here, I would love to talk about it.
<3
William wrote: "Clapclapclapclap wrote: "Hey everyone, I joined the group recently. I was kinda awkward about saying anything since this is like the first group I've joined lol. kinda got in a reading slump for a ..."Hi William,
Yeah TSOA is a definite recommendation from me. good to be here! <3
piccary wrote: "Hello my peeps, I'm Sebastian and I'm gay (he/him).I may look bubbly, but a good dark and gritty narrative is sure to do the trick, especially of the fairy tale-esque variety.
My favorite book se..."
Hi Sebastian, looking forward to getting to know you !!
<3
William wrote: "Thanks Roman! I do mostly landscape and abstract, with a smattering of figural (and considerable amounts of unpublished doujinshi bits). Not advertising, but if you want to see some of what I do, h..."Your art is truly beautiful William, I'm amazed!
piccary wrote: "Hello my peeps, I'm Sebastian and I'm gay (he/him).
I may look bubbly, but a good dark and gritty narrative is sure to do the trick, especially of the fairy tale-esque variety.
My favorite book se..."
Nice to meet you Sebastian!
Hi Piccary! Nice to have you here. I like me some fantasy/fairy tales as well!
Hi, I'm Jessi. I'm 33 recently discovered demisexual and genderfluid about myself. So hi
Welcome, everyone! Glad to have you all here ❤
Clapclapclapclap wrote: "Roman wrote: "eternally ephemeral wrote: "Hey everyone, I joined the group recently. I was kinda awkward about saying anything since this is like the first group I've joined lol. kinda got in a rea..."I would look forward to a buddy read as well, if it doesn't end up on our shelves eventually!
piccary wrote: "Hello my peeps, I'm Sebastian and I'm gay (he/him).
I may look bubbly, but a good dark and gritty narrative is sure to do the trick, especially of the fairy tale-esque variety.
My favorite book se..."
Hello and welcome, Sebastian! It is wonderful to have you here! Feel free to recommend some books from your favorite genres!
Jessi wrote: "Hi, I'm Jessi. I'm 33 recently discovered demisexual and genderfluid about myself. So hi"
Hi, Jessi, and welcome! I am happy for your recent self discovery, and am so glad you are here to join us!
William wrote: "Thanks Roman! I do mostly landscape and abstract, with a smattering of figural (and considerable amounts of unpublished doujinshi bits). Not advertising, but if you want to see some of what I do, h..."
William, these paintings are amazing, and I am insanely envious of whoever is the new owner of Water Smoke-- really gorgeous stuff. Thanks for sharing!
Hello! My name is Caleb or Moth I use he/him and fae/faer pronouns. This is my first time joining a gr group and I’m happy to make friends with other people who read! I don’t have a specific genre that I like I usually read whatever I get recommended by others lol
Welcome, Caleb! I hope you have a wonderful time with us!
Hello, everyone!I'm new! 2021 is almost over but I'd like to join anyway. My nickname here on GR is Phèdre and it's okay to call me that, my pronouns are she/her and I'm Italian but in the last few years most of the things I read are in English. Not sure if I have time to join October's discussion but I'll try to read November's book!
welcome Phèdre! it's good to have you!
Welcome, Phèdre! You are more than welcome to jump in whenever youd like, and read the books in any language you prefer! Its all about reading and enjoying at your own pace, so you are free to read along as you please :) Hope you have lots of fun with us!
Hi, my name is Liz, I'm 23 and use she/her pronouns. I just joined and this is the first group I've joined. I was a big reader as a kid and in middle school but kinda stopped after high school and I've been trying to get back into it. So I wanted to join a group to help me be more consistent instead of finishing a book in 3 days then not picking up another one for like 6 months. My favorite genres are fantasy and adventure but I also just like fiction in general.
Hi Liz, welcome to the group. i hope we can help you read more and reach your goals! its great to have you join us :)
Hi everyone :) This is my very first GR group i join so i have no idea what to write here… so it quickly introduce myself, i’m jools, i’m from germany but i mainly read english literature :) Im also obviously queer and go by she/her! I don’t really have favorite genres, even thought i am really obsessed with greek mythology retelling ( especially Madeline Miller ) and lately very much non-fiction feminism stuff! that’s it about me i guess… i’m very excited to be part of this group!!
welcome to the group, jools! we hope you enjoy your time here!
hello Jools, and welcome to the group! weve got plenty of modern mythology lovers here, so you have plenty of people to talk to. i hope you have fun here!! :)
Hi everyone! My name is Erin (she/her), I'm 31, queer, and I'm really excited to try out a group on here. I'm particularly fond of contemporary, romance and horror books especially queer ones! Though tbh I read most genres, haha!
Hello Erin, and welcome! We are happy to have you here!we try to read (mostly) queer lit here, but we can go in and out of genres, if you have something that youd like to suggest!
Hello everyone! My name is Caro, I'm a lesbian in college and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I'm trying to get back into reading for fun - right now it seems like the only books I read are for assignments lol. Any queer lit recommendations are more than welcome! I look forward to chatting with you all.
Hello Caro, and welcome!! youve reminded me that i do need to make some genre classifications in our group's bookshelf, so ill do that now. look out for it soon! (probably within the next hour lol)we hope you have fun reading with us!
Hi everyone. My name is Les. I'm gay (he/him/his) and write gay-themed books. Happy to be part of an LGBTQ+ group on GoodReads.
Welcome, Les! we hope you have a wonderful time reading with us— It is nice to have more writers join us!
Hi everyone,I am Ashna. I am a 22 year old, LGBT+ woman of colour pursuing astrophysics. My pronouns are she/her. I read a lot of astrophysics books so that doesn't leave a lot of time for other readings haha. But I am here so I can get to know more like minded people in the world, make more friends, be a little less lonely. :)
Sometimes studying so much can leave a harrowing impact on friendships and relationships in this fast paced world with the next relationship a swipe away, thus, I find myself more with my books than with people.
Would love to connect. Just send me a message anytime :)
Welcome, Ashna! It is wonderful to have you join us, and i do hope you are able to make friends in this group! Astrophysics is an incredibly interesting subject, and sounds like it would most definitely take up lots of your time— i commend your pursuit of the subject!
Hi Everyone!I'm Evan (he/him) and I'm a middle aged queer trans man. I want to start reading more next year and connect with more folks.
Welcome, welcome! We hope you find something enjoyable to read with us! :)
Hello! My name is Ashley, you can call me Ash! I'm 24, pansexual, and my pronouns are she/they. I've recently gotten back into reading again and found that i'm gravitating more towards novels with LGBTQ+ representation (I just binge-read the first two volumes of ADSOM lol). My preferred genres are fantasy and horror/thriller. I look forward to talking with/meeting everyone!
Thank you for the warm welcome Roman. And thank you for your kind words😊
(I’ve never done this before LOL I hope this is right— but !)Hi!! I’m Phoenix! I recently got back into reading stuff, and I’m excited to see what I can get into. For a while I was on a big non-fiction / psychology kick, but now I’m really open to any sort of book!!
I’m 23 years old, and I use he/him or they/them pronouns. As of right now I’m a waiter at a little Japanese restaurant in my town while I save up money to spend on books and cosplay (lol). It’s nice to meet you all.
welcome, welcome! there's basically no wrong way to interact with the group, as we're all pretty chill :) we're glad to have you and hope you enjoy your time here!
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