Introduce yourself here! (Please please please)

[Avinash]

Hi all!, my name is Avinash. Thanks for the invite.
I pretty much read anything I get my hands on, starting from good old ACK comics. A bit biased to mysteries, cloak-and-dagger and history of science.
Right now dividing time between the works of Sanjeev Sanyal and JBP.
Until later...

[Madhura]

Hello All!
I'm Madhura (Shunya is my pen name), I'm from Bangalore. I enjoy my walk into the world of stories. Just completed - Tales From Bombay & Will be starting - The Ten Commandments of Evil.

[Purnima]

Hi All,
I am Purnima from Bangalore.I am an software engineer, an Introvert who found home in reading.
I have started reading since I can remember .
I am excited connecting with fellow readers here because discussing books really brings a smile on my face. Also, I am a big fan of Murakami's work. I think that's all for now. Happy readin.

[Veena]

Hello everyone,

I am Veena. I am basically from Andhra but has been a Bangalorean for the past 7 years. I don't have a regular job but pick up translation projects in between. I spend all my time with books and in books. Reading is not just a hobby or even a passion but part of life for me.

I read all genres but am somewhat impartial to non-fiction. I even review books so would love to do it if any of you want me to.

Nice meeting you all here and a special thanks to Dr Aditi for inviting me to be a part of the group.

[Shenali]

Hello Everyone,

Shenali here, I am from North India and now settled in Sydney. I am an IT professional and like to read in my spare time. I like fiction and a big fan of historical fiction, crime thrillers, suspense. Any good story I love to read. Recently started on some Business and Inspirational reading. And next would be Biographies or memoirs. Any recommendations welcome !!

[Suyog]

Hi everyone, i am Suyog. Nice to meet you all! This seems an interesting group, hope to have good conversations about books here.

I mostly read classic books. I am currently in love with classics, especially from Victorian period. I love Dickens(one of my earliest experience with literature, Oliver Twist), George Eliot, Austen, Thomas Hardy, Leo Tolstoy, Camus and Dostoevsky. I am yet to explore more books and authors but these are the few people i admire the most right now. I also read some non fiction here and there, mostly psychology, politics and films. Anna Karenina is my most beloved book right now. Its a powerful work. Mill On The Floss by George Eliot and Tess Of The D'urbervilles by Thomas Hardy are few more which i really love.

I am currently reading Tom Jones, its a lengthy book but seems lot of fun, and i am really enjoying it so far.

[Maya]

Hi,
I'm Maya Gopalakrishnan, belomg to the Quaint toen of Pondicherry but am based out of Jodhpur. I'm a physcian by profession. Bangalore holds a special place iny heart especially with respect to books as I make it a point to make my annual pilgrimage to Blossoms and other nearby shops. I love non fiction: nature writing, science, psychology, travel and adventure but also enjoy my bit of mystery and thrillers. Looking forward to book recommendations and discussions!

[Shailendra]

Hello there!

I'm Shailendra. I live and work in Bangalore. I am a big fan of JD Salinger and have read all of his books. Catcher in the Rye is a favorite. Recently, more into non fiction and existential philosophy. Used to read a lot back in the day but not anymore due to short attention span but i try.

I'm also a movie buff and kind of outgrown feature films and now only watch documentaries.

Here to know others who read and share common interests.

[Sarah]

Hello everyone !:)

I am Sarah from Bombay. I am currently finishing my final year for my BA in literature. I love reading and my favorite genres are contemporary indian lit, poetry, romance and magical realism

[Swaroop]

Hi everyone, I am Swaroop, originally from Mumbai but living in Bangalore for several years now. I am an avid reader, mostly fiction across genres. My introduction in books -

Favorite writers - Stephen Erikson, Colin Cotterill, Salman Rushdie, Stephen King, Thomas Pynchon, David Gemmell, Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Andrea Camilleri

Favorite Genres - Mystery, Science fiction, Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Graphic Novels

Favorite books - The Malazan Book of the Fallen series, Dr Siri series, Inspector Montalbano series, DI Frost series, The Crying of Lot 49, Midnight's Children, Watchmen

Currently reading - David Gemmell's Troy series

[Athaliah]

Hello everyone! I'm Athaliah and I'm from Bangalore. I've been reading since I could and often joke that they were my first friends. My first love is fantasy/ fiction, but I'll read anything with a good plot! I look forward to connecting with you all more :)

[priyanka]

Hey everyone! I'm Priyanka from Bangalore. I love fiction/fantasy themes, but I also love non-fiction books because some of them are definitely worth it.
Hope to connect with everyone here!

[Thejas]

Hello Everyone, this is Thejas. I was born and raised in Bangalore (now Bengaluru - still cannot get used to the name though I respect the people who wanted the change). I live in Houston, USA.

I read fiction, non fiction 50/50. I detest boring books, and give about 30 pages for a book to hold my interest. If it does not, I discard it. I think I can read a max of 4000 books in my life. There are a million books and more than 4k of them are very good. So, no point in wasting time reading things that are boring.

I am open to good books (or arguments) on the side I agree with or on the side that I disagree with (atleast I carry that delusion :D ).

It is great to see a lot of enthusiasm among the fine people introducing themselves here. Glad to be in this group.

[Anjana]

Hey Everyone

This is Anjana, from Kerala.
I was an avid reader in my childhood, then somewhere along the way I just lost that habit.
But I've rekindled my love for books, during the pandemic. And there's been no looking back since then.

My favorite genre has always been mystery and thrillers, recently hooked on Japanese mystery novels. Also love reading historical fictions, and memoirs.
I post reviews and random thoughts on instagram, that's just my creative outlet these days.

Thanks a lot for adding me here. Hoping to have more bookish conversations with you all.

[Vijayakumar]

I am Vijayakumar Belur, a retired banker still dreaming of utilizing my free time creatively.
My interests are varied to the point of distraction. I am a watercolor hobbyist, dabbled in art criticism, and exhibited a few landscapes. I love gardening (rooftop) and like to automate my life. I love everything related to the internet.
l have been an avid reader since my college days. I read all the genres in English and my native language, Kannada. Nowadays I prefer reading the e-edition to the harder variety.
Happy to be in this group. Hope to enrich me with the experience of other group members.

[Dishari]

Hello Everyone. It's Dishari from Kolkata. I'm a software engineer by profession. I'm also an avid book reader. I started reading young. My parents used to read a lot too & they helped me in my hobby.

I love reading fiction. My favourite genre is romance, mysteries & thrillers. I do read non-fictions sometimes too. I read Bengali & English books. I've many favourite authors so, naming a few would be a tough job.

I read almost everyday. Reading before sleeping after a busy day is like a ritual to me.

Hope to meet some fellow bookworms here.

[Subramanian]

Hello everyone, I go by Subbu or Subs most often :)
Bangalorean at heart, currently living in Singapore with a full time job and a startup to run. Still manage to find time everyday to read a bit, avid reader. Mix of fiction and non-fiction.. usually in a 5:1 ratio.

Favourite fiction genre is epic fantasy, I have read almost all the major authors over there and strongly recommend Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson for anyone who is into it.. if you are new to the genre, then recommend starting with Joe Abercrombie. I do read a lot of classics, and thrillers. Fredryck Forsyth and Micheal Connelly come to mind

Non-fiction topics are usually around politics, economics and a few business books. I do love a bit of history occasionally, especially ones that are not just a narration of major events but personalised stories of people.

Always looks for new book recommendations and experimenting new genres.
I don’t write long reviews on Goodreads, but if you need a review of any of the books from my list, do hit me up and will be glad to oblige 😊
-Subbu

[Deepti]

Hi, I'm Deepti from Bangalore. I'm a teacher. Hope to have some fun conversations and book exchanges here, and hope this group stays alive!

[Deepti]

Deepti wrote: "Hi, I'm Deepti from Bangalore- born and raised here, won't ever get used to saying Bengaluru except when I'm speaking in Kannada! I'm a teacher. Hope to have some fun conversations and book exchanges here, and hope this group stays alive!"

[Austin]

It seems like most people prefer the old name Bangalore. So why the name was changed to Bengaluru is a bit puzzling to outsiders like me.

[_silkreads]

Hello, I am Aasiya, a book lover and reviewer.
It's been 3 years since I started my Bookstagram. "_silkreads".

So this is the story of how my Grandfather made me fall in love with books. A bibliophile he was. We also had a house filled with books, and I was encouraged to read as much as I’d like.....!! Now I’m slowly trying to learn how to have a color theme my Instagram page if not a single style theme. My favorite genre is mostly Young adults, classical and Children books. I'm not sure I'm reading self-help book it's outside my comfort.

Hope to meet some amazing Bookstagramer here

[Nisarga]

Hello! I’m Nisarga. I’m from Bangalore, currently settled in Mysore. I’m working as an Analyst. I have been reading books for as long as I remember. My favourite genre has to be thrillers and cozy mysteries. I also enjoy Rom com’s once in a while. I do not read non fiction much. But when I do it’s usually about morning routines, waking up early, finance, time management and productivity.

[Eram]

Hi Everyone

I am Eram, a consultant from Mumbai. I started reading in school and mostly read fiction, since I read to escape reality. This year I am trying to read daily even if it is a few pages.

[Mark]

Hi, I’m Mark. I live in the Unites States. Interesting fact I just discovered quite by accident. The black granite used to construct the Vietnam War Memorial here in Washington was quarried in Bangalore.

[Siddhant]

hello everybody
I am Siddhant and I am a law student from Pune. I love watching films and reading books. My Genre in Books include Politics, Law and books by film directors.
I may be contacted on Instagram via my film account- @filmeniast
feel free to dm if you wanna talk about movies or books.
Cheers

[Iami]

Hi, I am Sridhar. I read hardboiled fiction, sci-fi, classics and non -fiction.

Hope to suggest good books to some of you and read from your recommendations

[Ashwini]

Hello Everyone,
I'm Ashwini Shenoy, author of Shikhandini (Leadstart 2019) and Gift of Life (Leadstart 2021). I am also a freelance blogger. More about me and my books at www.ashwinishenoy.com

[Leena]

Hi, I'm Leena Aluru and I love reading esp crime and romance.

[Leena]

oh and I forgot, I'm not from Bengaluru but Mumbai.

[Shirisha]

Hi All,
I am Shirisha. I am basically from Hyderabad but call Bangalore as my second home. My love for books started with English textbooks and progressed with Tinkle digests. I finally found my passion for books in my school library. I am an avid reader.
I love all genres but most moved by the ones that pulls my heartstrings.
I look forward for great connections and book recommendations.

[Arjit]

hi, I am Arjit. A digital Product Manager based out of Bangalore. I am also a stand up comedian (Yes, I have a video on YouTube too: Suicide, Gaanja aur Human Resource). I read mostly business, biographies, self-help and allied and political history books. Not a fiction reader. A hobbyist photographer (insta: @arjitanand).
Looking forward to connect with folks in this group to discuss about books..

[FictionalFlings]

Hi, My name is Traci and I am currently living in Michigan.USA. I am currently recovering from Long Covid so my days are pretty relaxed. I enjoy adult coloring while listening to an audiobook, word searches, and being a Mother. I am a proud Mom to my adult son and my University bound daughter. I enjoy spending the day with my cats reading a good book. With my new found time off from my Auto Industry career I have been reading books for review. My go-to genres are Romance and contemporary. I'll read anything if it sparks my interest. I would never discriminate against a good book based on cover or genre. Happy Reading!

[Gabriella]

Hi guys, I'm Gaby. Not exactly from Bangalore but close enough xD
I love reading classics and historical fiction. I have a great affinity to sad books, those that make me cry. Yeah idk why I do this to myself. I would love book recs and meeting people with the same taste as mine. byeee

[FictionalFlings]

@gabrielladavis what are a few of your favorites? Or favorite Authors?

[Prerna]

Hi.

Thanks to the moderator for the invite. I am from Ranchi and I work as an HR Manager in an Indian Public Sector Unit.

Whatever time I can squeeze out my day, I prefer to read something. You could visit my profile for the books that I have recently read.

Hope to find something interesting here

[Deepika]

Hi

I am Deepika from Vadodara, I am a software engineer by profession. I love reading non-fiction books, I am into thriller, mystery, suspense and romance mostly.

[Indraneel]

Hi Everyone,
Thanks Aditi for the invite. Love the initiative being taken here to create a community of fellow bookworms.

I am a recent grad from BITS Pilani and work at AWS Bangalore. I am currently based out of Bombay. My reading habits have been sporadic for a while now. I try to catch up on novels while traveling.

Feel free to ping me with new book recommendations. Looking forward to interacting with the community.

[Sri]

Hello everyone, I am Srividya, from Bengaluru. A teacher by profession. My dad introduced me to reading at a very early age by taking me to public libraries, which has still continued and will keep continuing. I like to read in Kannada, English and Hindi languages. I like to read all genres, psychological fiction is my favourite.

[Tarini]

Hi, I am Tarini Chandrashekhar, a Tamilian, born and brought up in Kanpur, and now residing in Bangalore. I'm a former data scientist turned writer-comedian storyteller. I read - everything. Books, People, Objects.

I've been reading books under the covers since I was a kid. In fact, one major expense in my life is buying books - finding rare books. I started with Fiction, like any kid does, in recent years, I've shifted my focus to non-fiction. I like reading about the most profound, confounding, spiritual things, but also, on the other hand, the most mundane, funny, stupid stuff. The paradox helps me reconcile the profound with the mundane in my life.

[Dr Aditi, Moderator]

Hi all, thanks for your intros!
If you like, please join the Whatsapp group too!
Its very live and active, a lot of discussions everyday!!

Link:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8fGGHA2cn0...

Once you join, please introduce yourself to the WA group too :)

[Austin]

Link is invalid it says when I click on the link

[Dr Aditi, Moderator]

Austin wrote: "Link is invalid it says when I click on the link"

You or anyone not able to use the link can msg me on whatsapp 6359435064 Ill add you in the group :-)

[Austin]

Hello everyone. My name is Austin George. You can call me Austin. I am from nearby Kanyakumari. I have been living in Hyderabad since 2016 and I am loving it here except the summer heat in April/May. I work as a video editor cum recorder in a central government institute. I have been to Bangalore only once. I was in 6th standard back then and I remember reading a Enid Blyton book in a guest house there. Memories of the city are a bit vague now. Hope to visit Bangalore again some day.

I used to be an avid reader during my school days. So addicted that my mom used to threaten me that she will burn my school library books. Became a lifelong nightowl because of my late night reading habit. After 10th standard I stopped reading books on a regular basis. I used to read very sporadically here and there, 2 or 3 books in a year. That's all. I was more hooked to social media, movies, TV series, blogs, Wikipedia etc those days. But it all changed in June 2019 when I went to my dad's office library once. I was hooked to books once again after 12 long years!

I read books 3 hours a day. I am a slow reader and I don't feel the need to compete with other bookworms on number of books read in a year. I take my own sweet time. My most favourite genres are Sci-fi (anything not involving space, robots and the far future), medical/forensic thrillers, theological fiction/non fiction. Sci-fi, I prefer books like Jurassic Park, Micro, Relic, Reliquary etc. By theological fiction I don't mean mythological books but rather books by Dan Brown, Umberto Eco, Steve Berry, Ki Longfellow, Ashwin Sanghi and the likes and also books like Gora, Aavarana, Delhi : A Novel, 40 rules of Love which have a religious theme albeit without a conspiracy or sensationalist angle. My favourite authors are Robin Cook, Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child team, John Grisham, Rabindranath Tagore, Michael Crichton.

[Mohitha]

Hi,

My name is Mohitha and I am an Engineer from Bangalore. Books are an escape route for me.

[Santanu]

Hi I am Santanu, a Polymer Scientist by Profession. However my interests vary in other areas. Mainly on old explorations specially on Tibet, Africa. Also old classics of adventures , Russian literature in golden age, Russian Revolution, Leon Trotsky.

[Poushali (whatposhreads)]

Hi ,
Poushali here - avid reader bookworm since I could read.
The first book I remember having read was an abridged version of Great Expectations and never looked back.
I have a tiny bookstagram account called whatposhreads - please stop by and say hello!
I recently read 100 books in 2021.

[Anil]

Hi. I am a doctor practising in Gurgaon. I reading atleast 3 hours daily. Love all kinds of books but my favourite genre is historical fiction

[Anoop]

Hi,

First of all, Thank you Dr. Aditi for inviting me to join this group.

Anoop here. I love reading anything and everything, other than romance :-)

Past few months, I have immersed myself deep in the Xanxia\Wuxia\Cultivation jungle and am really enjoying the journey. I love PG Wodehouse, Ayn Rand, and Louis Lamour and I am a big-time HP and LOTR fan too.

Looking forward to interacting with the group.

/BR
Anoop

[Vignesh]

Hi,

Vignesh here. Excited to join a bookish group from India.

I mostly read Fantasy and Scifi books especially on the Dark and Grim dark sub-genre. I am writing my first Fantasy book too (Hoping to release in first half of 2022).

Fan of Malazan, Sanderson and avid reader of Indie Authors.

[Debjit]

Hi all, Debjit here. I am from West Bengal and have been staying in Bangalore for the last 4 years, working as an Engineer at Microsoft.

I love reading. My favorite genres change every few years. Currently, I love reading non-fiction (especially Pulitzer nominees/winners), contrarian viewpoints (Dostoevsky and Ayn Rand are my all-time favorite authors), some feel-good fiction (Fredrik Backman, Amor Towles, etc.). I have also developed a newfound love for business biographies and Russian literature.

Thanks, Dr. Aditi for the invitation.
Excited to join this group. :)