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Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2024
C wrote: "Hi all, I’m C and I come from the UK! I love scifi, fantasy, danmei, historical fiction, probably others I’m forgetting, and am known to delve into the occasional classic or two! Basically if the ..."
Hello, C! 📚✨ It's a pleasure to welcome you to our reading group all the way from the UK! Your love for diverse genres—sci-fi, fantasy, danmei, historical fiction, and more—adds a delightful variety to our community. If the blurb hooks you, you're in!
We're glad you stumbled upon us while searching for A-Z Author reading challenges. If you can't find a thread, no worries.
Here's the link to the A-Z challenge you were looking for A-Z Challenge: Book Titles - 2024
Congratulations on reigniting your reading passion last year! Setting a goal of 60+ books for this year is commendable. We're here to cheer you on every step of the way.
Thank you for choosing to be part of our chill group. Get ready for exciting literary discussions, shared recommendations, and plenty of bookish adventures ahead! 🚀📖 Let's dive into the wonderful world of books together!
Hi, I'm Bri, in the UK. I really like fantasy, but also ye olde books by female authors. I'm not very well, and recently I have been coping with childrens' series I never read as a kid in audio format. Part of me feels like that is cheating, but as this is just my own hobby and I am enjoying them, that thought is silly. My official goal is 52 books, but since I'm already on 38, I can soon admit that my secret goal is 100, and once I read 90, I can confess that my super secret goal is 120.
Almost all the books I read are from the libaray, which is working great as I only got back into ready a couple years ago. Feel like I will run out of books that interest me in a few years at this rate!
The wrote: "Hi, I'm Bri, in the UK. I really like fantasy, but also ye olde books by female authors. I'm not very well, and recently I have been coping with childrens' series I never read as a kid in audio for..."Hey there, Bri! 📚 It's fantastic to have you join our reading group all the way from the UK! Your love for fantasy and classic works by female authors adds a wonderful depth to our reading community. And hey, there's absolutely no shame in enjoying children's series in audio format—reading is about enjoying stories in whatever form brings you happiness!
Your reading goals are truly impressive! Starting with 52 books and already at 38? That's amazing! And aiming for 100, or even 120, is admirable—we're here to support you every step of the way.
It's wonderful that you're making use of the library to fuel your reading journey. With so many books to explore, it sounds like you'll be entertained for years to come!
Thank you for sharing your reading journey with us, Bri. Get ready for plenty of engaging discussions, shared recommendations, and exciting bookish adventures ahead!
Hey everybody, I've been a member here for a while but I would like to reintroduce myself, as I went on a reading hiatus for about a year while I had my second child (the oldest only being 1 and a half at this time. I hail from Southern California and shall never leave here because I love it so much :) My favorite genre is a toss up between historical fiction and thrillers - I am equally as amazed by the stunning perspective of historical fiction as I am the fast-pace heart race of thrillers. I also quite enjoy novels that have a sense of reality to them, like emotional dramas. However I do have a bit of a disdain for young adult fiction as well as zero interest in dipping my toes into the fantasy world. Anyways, my reading goal this year is a humble 12 books :)
Sophia wrote: "Hey everybody, I've been a member here for a while but I would like to reintroduce myself, as I went on a reading hiatus for about a year while I had my second child (the oldest only being 1 and a ..."Hey there, Sophia! 📚 It's fantastic to see you reintroducing yourself to our reading group after your reading hiatus—congratulations on your growing family! We're thrilled to have you back with us.
While young adult fiction and fantasy may not be your cup of tea, we're all about embracing diverse reading tastes here. Your reading goal of 12 books this year is both humble and achievable—we'll be cheering you on every step of the way!
Thank you for rejoining us, Sophia. Get ready for plenty of engaging conversations, shared book recommendations, and exciting literary discoveries ahead! 🚀📖 Let's dive back into the world of books together!
Hey my name is Ninette and I'm from Denmark. I have read books on and off since I was 11 and is now 26. I have mostly read young adult but in the middel of last year I began to read books out of m comfort zone, where i found out that I enjoy reading mystery, romance, fantasy and historical fiction.
I found this group by seaching for book challenge I could be a part of.
At this moment my reading goal is 117 books.
Ninette wrote: "Hey my name is Ninette and I'm from Denmark. I have read books on and off since I was 11 and is now 26. I have mostly read young adult but in the middel of last year I began to read books out of m..."
Welcome to the group, fellow-Dane!
You know what's funny? I saw the notification on Goodreads, and before reading your post, I thought to myself: "I bet she's Danish" - must be the last name :D
I hope you have a fantastic time with us, find challenges that appeal to you, and discover lots of new favorite books :)
Happy reading !
Hi, I’m Arlene and I am from Ireland. I like reading most fiction, thrillers and fantasy but this year I am trying to branch out and read more classics and literature. I set a goal of 24 books for this year as there are a few long books on my to-be-read list, but who knows I might read more, I might read less 🙃
Wonderful goal, Arlene! and welcome to the group. We're delighted to have you. I'm always striving to read more classics, although for the most part the intention stays just that. Hopefully 2024 will be better in that regard.
Wishing you the best of luck - Have a great reading year!
Hi I'm Denise in the Los Angeles area. I joined primarily to do the A-Z challenge but then I found several other options I may join in the future. I also set up a post for my personal goal of 75 books....I wish it were more but work interferes with my reading time. I have finished 16 so far which is better than it sounds because I have the summer off work and do a lot of reading then
Denise wrote: "Hi I'm Denise in the Los Angeles area. I joined primarily to do the A-Z challenge but then I found several other options I may join in the future. I also set up a post for my personal goal of 75 bo..."Hello, Denise! 📚 It's wonderful to have you join our reading group all the way from the vibrant city of Los Angeles! We're thrilled that you've decided to embark on the A-Z challenge and explore other exciting reading options with us. Your enthusiasm for setting personal reading goals is truly inspiring.
Though work may occasionally interfere with our reading time, it's fantastic to hear that you've already managed to devour 16 books! With the summer providing some well-deserved time off, we're excited to see your reading journey flourish even further.
Denise wrote: "Hi I'm Denise in the Los Angeles area. I joined primarily to do the A-Z challenge but then I found several other options I may join in the future. I also set up a post for my personal goal of 75 bo..."Welcome to the group, Denise!
I hope you have a blast with the A-Z challenge, and to see your name in many of the monthly challenges aswell. They're all amazing :)
Good luck with your reading goals! Have fun and happy reading :)
Hi,I'm not necessarily new here, but since I haven't been very active on goodreads in a veeery long time, I thought, I might as well re-introduce myself, now that I've found my groove again.
My online name is Jeanne Phi - a word play on my actual name that sounds a bit like "young girl" in french, which I find hilarious, ever since I passed the 30 year mark. I'm from Austria, my first language is German, English my second. I read mostly in those two. Every now and then pretentiousness dictates I try my hands on a book in French or Italian, but it mostly ends with a DNF, because I read to enjoy, and looking up vocabulary isn't my definition of enjoyment.
Nowadays, I mostly enjoy fantasy and adjacent genres (sci-fi, dystopias, surrealism, ghost stories, magical thinking, etc.).
I used to be quite judgmental about my own reading habits, thinking I couldn't count certain authors among my favourites, because - "objectively" - I had read better. It's hard for me to name my overall favourites, too, for this particular reason, so I'll stick to the next reads by recent favourite authors I am really looking forward to:
R.F. Kuang - I am trying to hold out for as long as possible to finish the Poppy Wars Series, but I will most likely wish for it for the next occasion.
Adalyn Grace - I loved Belladonna and I am going to devour the rest of the series - given that I find them in the same format as the first paperback, I really hate it when they don't look the same.
Kimberly Lemming - I can't get most of her Mead Mishaps at the local book stores, otherwise they would have been devoured already. The first one surprised me and made me realise that I love her whole approach to the genre.
Erin A. Craig - House of Salt and Sorrow scared me half to death and I'm not sure how. So I hope to figure it out with House of Roots and Ruin.
My goal for 2024 is 104 books - 2 each week - and it is significantly higher than the last few years. However, since I have given myself permission to buy as many books as I want and count every smutty e-book I find, I think I'll be good. I'm currently even 17 books ahead of schedule (that's a first).
Welcome back to the active-side of Goodreads, Jeanne :) I completely relate to the pretentiousness of reading in a foreign language. Sometimes I'll catch myself trying to read a book in Portuguese and then realize I haven't actively maintained the language in about 10 years.
I hope you have a fantastic reading journey in 2024. It sounds like you're well on your way to reach your goal :)
Wishing you lots of luck. Happy reading!
Lisa wrote: "Welcome back to the active-side of Goodreads, Jeanne :) I completely relate to the pretentiousness of reading in a foreign language. Sometimes I'll catch myself trying to read a book in Portuguese..."
Thanks for the welcome, Lisa :)
I have this whole shelf (technically TBR, but let's be honest, not gonna happen in this lifetime) that I just call the "pretentious" section. There's foreign languages I will likely never master, old classics that bore me just by thinking of them, non-fiction that other's thought I might enjoy, and so on. I will try one of them every once in a while, but it's not good for my ego ;)
Hi Everyone, My name is Shannon I am from South Carolina. I love to read MC Romance, Military/Security Romance, Shapeshifters, Suspense and Thrillers and I love anything with Alpha Men. I read a lot of Indie writers. I am a bookaholic. My reading goal is 375 for the year. I found this group by while searching for author that are being discussed I selected Lani Lynn Vale and what came up is all the challenges going on I selected this one. I love a challenge.
Welcome to the group, Shannon! Have you read Giana Darling's "The Fallen Men" series?
I hope you have a great 2024 with lots of fantastic books :)
You'll be in good company here amongst many other bookaholics and booklovers :)
Good luck with your reading goals!
Lisa wrote: "Welcome to the group, Shannon! Have you read Giana Darling's "The Fallen Men" series?
I hope you have a great 2024 with lots of fantastic books :)
You'll be in good company here amongst many ot..."
Thank you. I started the first book of that series but didn't finished it. The teacher and student relationship didn't sit well with me. I see that a lot of people love her books. I might tried to read the other books in the series, I am just so anal about reading in order.
Shannon wrote: "Thank you. I started the first book of that series but didn't finished it. The teacher and student relationship didn't sit well with me...."Fair enough. Well, they are all standalones so you definitely don't have to read them in order but I understand. You might want to skip, or at least look into the second book, if you ever decide to continue on. I have a hunch that it might not work for you either.
Hi everyone,I'm Stacey from Victoria, B.C. (Canada). I'm just getting back into reading for fun and hope to never have to read another journal article or academic text book! I tend read mystery / suspense and some psychological thriller, but want to tack a classic this year as well. Looking forward to connecting to new friends on here! My reading goal this year is 20 and I think I'm ahead of the game right now.
Greetings from deep South Texas, Stacey. I visited Victoria, B.C. almost 20 years ago, and I dream of returning. Welcome to Goodreads. I completely understand your desire to leave academic reading behind, and to embrace the fun of reading adventures for pleasure. May you have tremendous joy and fun as you explore the many groups and challenges available.
Stacey wrote: "Hi everyone,I'm Stacey from Victoria, B.C. (Canada). I'm just getting back into reading for fun and hope to never have to read another journal article or academic text book! I tend read mystery / ..."
Welcome to the group, Stacey :)
Here's to never having to read academic texts ever again!
I love a good psychological thriller myself. Lately though, I'm feeling a bit overexposed to the oversaturation in the genre. Like it all blends together, nothing really stands out, and everything is all kind of "meh". Hoping it'll pass soon enough.
Wishing you a fantastic reading year, and good luck finding classics that appeal to your reading tastes.
Happy reading!
Hi everyone, I am new here :)I'm Sainabou from the UK
I read in English :)
My reading goal is 100 this year
My favourite genres are romance, fantasy, science fiction, mysteries (tbh I read everything except horror lol)
Welcome to the group! 100 books is an amazing goal, Sainabou, and I see you're already well on your way, with a great deal of fantastic books :)
Wishing you the best of luck with your reading goals.
Happy reading!
Thank you so much Lisa that’s really sweet of you. I’m slowing getting back into reading again there was a few years where I really thought I didn’t like it anymore and it made me sooooo sad 😂 but thank God and just being on Goodreads again and doing challenges really helped me
Hi, I'm Fiona aka Titch (My dad used to call me it as I am the shortest of my siblings lol). I live in Cambridgeshire, UK with my husband and daughter (she's 25 and has special needs) and I am mum to 2 sons who live away.I like reading anything as long as it holds my interest and gets my juices going in the reading department.
I found you by just looking at the popular groups on here and thought I'd jump on.
My supposedly reading total is 20. But I've read 12 books so far and will pass it but won't be changing it as I love seeing the extra numbers to what I've read.
Any other questions you would like to know about me, just shout me xx
Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Hi, I'm Fiona aka Titch (My dad used to call me it as I am the shortest of my siblings lol). I live in Cambridgeshire, UK with my husband and daughter (she's 25 and has special needs) and I am mum ..."🌟 Welcome, Fiona (Titch)! 🌟
Hello Fiona, 📚 We're delighted to have you join our reading group all the way from Cambridgeshire, UK. Your family sounds wonderful, and it's lovely to hear about the special connection behind your nickname.
It's fantastic to have a reader like you who enjoys diving into any book that sparks your interest! From captivating tales to thought-provoking narratives, we're sure to have plenty of recommendations to keep those reading juices flowing.
Discovering us by browsing popular groups is a great way to find your literary community, and we're thrilled that you decided to hop on board with us!
Congratulations on already devouring 12 books towards your reading total! 🎉 It's always a pleasure to see those extra numbers adding up. Feel free to share your reading adventures and insights with us, Fiona. We're here to cheer you on and discuss all things books. If there's anything else you'd like to share or discuss, just give us a shout! 📣💬 Let's embark on some fantastic reading journeys together!
Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Hi, I'm Fiona aka Titch (My dad used to call me it as I am the shortest of my siblings lol). I live in Cambridgeshire, UK with my husband and daughter (she's 25 and has special needs) and I am mum ..."Welcome to the group, Fiona :) We're thrilled to have you!
Congratulations in advance in almost reaching your goal.
Wishing you a wonderful 2024 filled with even more amazing books.
Happy reading!
Hi! My name is Nell or Nellie, and I'm a 30-year old shift worker. I have a goal of 20 books this year and I have finished one book since January so I have a long way to go! Joined because I feel like I need peers who I would love to discuss books with and encourage me to read more. Will be joining the April Monthly group read, just got the book required too! Nice to meet everyone!
Nice to meet you, Nellie. Welcome to the group! You've definitely joined the most amazing group to discuss books with.
I am looking forward to hopefully seeing your name in group / buddy reads in the future.
Good luck with your reading goals this year. Luckily, there's still plenty of time to catch up and read 20 books in 2024.
Hi, Nellie. Greetings from deep South Texas. I joined Goodreads and various groups for the same reason. It has made a big difference in my life.When I joined Goodreads, I was in a major slump. While that sometimes still happens, I have found some wonderful, encouraging multi generational "friends" from around the world that have suggested books that have made a difference.
Hi Lisa! Thank you for the very warm welcome!Hello Elizabeth, greetings from Sydney! Yes, I was in the same boat as you. I have been an avid reader during my teens to early 20's, but it gradually fell through as life happened for me. I'm hoping that being in a group of wonderful book-lovers would help me get out of it too! Would love to receive recommendations as I go through the year and achieve my reading goal!
Nellie wrote: "Would love to receive recommendations as I go through the year and achieve my reading goal!"I looked through your shelf, but don't have much to say about any of the books you¨ve added so far since I havenẗ read them. You're more than welcome to have a looksee through my read shelf and see if anything piques your interest.
What types of books do you enjoy reading?
Hello! My name is Jennifer and I am 37, I live in Jacksonville, FL.I have been an avid reader my entire life. At the current time, I read a lot of mystery, thriller, true crime, and historical fiction. I am a cancer survivor and find that the brain fog (chemo side effect) makes reading non-fiction harder but I am reading a few here and there to slowly warm back up to it. I used to read a lot about the economy and politics but have not been able to get back into that.
I was recommended this group, I believe I have a few GR friends in this group so I don't remember if it was a friend who specifically recommended it or if it was the GR algorithm. I do get a lot of recommendations though so the thing about this group that caught my eye was the fun positive reinforcement of everyone's reading goals! I love the idea of a place to cheer for other's reading accomplishments.
My goal this year will be 52 books. This is significant for me because precancer this was my goal every year. I think I hit it more often than not, and even when I did not hit it on GR there were books I read those years that I didn't record here, I wasn't super meticulous about that before. But during treatments, I found it almost impossible to read. I would sit with a book for months before I would admit to myself that I just couldn't retain what I was reading. I've come a long way since then and am so proud of myself and my reading this year so far. I am already ahead of schedule and am participating in three reading challenges and three in-person book clubs.
Hello Group,I'm Alan from Florida, USA. I usually read horror but have recently discovered Lit RPG books, which are a lot of fun and currently on book 2 of the Wheel of Time. I found this group while playing around on Goodreads and thought it would be a good way to keep me motivated. I set my Goodreads goal for 30 books and currently have read 15 so far this year.
Jennifer wrote: "Hello! My name is Jennifer and I am 37, I live in Jacksonville, FL.I have been an avid reader my entire life. At the current time, I read a lot of mystery, thriller, true crime, and historical fi..."
Greetings, Jennifer, and a warm welcome to our reading group from Jacksonville, FL! 🌴 It's wonderful to have you join us on this literary journey.
Your love for reading shines through, and it's inspiring to hear about your lifelong passion for books. Mystery, thriller, true crime, and historical fiction certainly offer a captivating array of genres to explore! We're glad to hear that you're gradually warming back up to non-fiction reads, despite the challenges you've faced. Your resilience is truly admirable.
It's fantastic to know that you discovered our group through recommendations from friends or Goodreads itself. Positive reinforcement and cheering for each other's reading accomplishments are core values of our community, and we're thrilled that this aspect resonated with you!
Alan wrote: "Hello Group,I'm Alan from Florida, USA. I usually read horror but have recently discovered Lit RPG books, which are a lot of fun and currently on book 2 of the Wheel of Time. I found this group wh..."
Welcome, Alan!
Hey there, Alan! 👋 Welcome to the group It's fantastic to have you join us.
It sounds like you have a diverse reading taste, from horror to Lit RPG and even delving into epic fantasy with the Wheel of Time series! That's quite the literary adventure you've embarked on. 😊
We're thrilled that you stumbled upon our group while exploring Goodreads. It's a great place to find motivation and connect with fellow bookworms who share your passion for reading.
Setting a goal of 30 books on Goodreads is a fantastic way to stay on track and challenge yourself. And with 15 books already under your belt this year, you're making excellent progress! 📚💪
Feel free to dive into discussions, share your thoughts on your current reads, or even recommend some gems from your horror or Lit RPG collection. We're all here to support and inspire each other on our reading journeys.
Welcome to the group, Jennifer and Alan!We're all thrilled that you've decided to join us. I hope you have a fantastic time and I'm looking forward to seeing you in future challenges throughout the year.
Wishing you both the best of luck with your goals and plans in 2024 :)
Happy reading
Hello. My name is Jennifer and I live in Chicago. I like reading mysteries and thrillers with some other genres thrown in. My reading goal is 200 this year. Good luck with your goals!
Welcome to the group, Jennifer! It seems as thought you're well on your way to reaching your goal before the end of the year - Keep it up! I hope you're having an amazing year so far, and that it keeps up in the upcoming months.
Happy reading!
Hello Im Suzanne from the UK. I am open to reading any books where the preface catches my attention but tend to lean towards True Crime, Biography, Mystery/Thriller or History, anything that grabs my attention. I have just reserved 'First Lie Wins' from my library but will have to wait a little as I am 9th in line. I found this group through browsing through goodreads for new releases.
My reading goal is read as much as I can, I dropped off reading and want to get back into it so the more I read the better for 2024. I would like to try and get into audio books as well as physical books, for when I am in the car but I need to work out how to do this without it costing me a fortune.
Great to be here!
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Welcome Suzanne! We're happy to have you! 😊I really enjoy true crime, as well, even though I've been getting further and further away from it as of late.
But I am eagerly looking forward to getting my hands on Broadway Butterfly: Vivian Gordon: The Lady Gangster of Jazz Age New York.
I hope that 2024 becomes an amazing reading year, filled with lots of great books :)
Good luck with your goals!
Suzanne wrote: "Hello Im Suzanne from the UK. I am open to reading any books where the preface catches my attention but tend to lean towards True Crime, Biography, Mystery/Thriller or History, anything that grabs ..."Welcome so happy to have you. I am not sure if you have it in the UK but everand is great for listening to audiobooks. I hope this helps.
Suzanne wrote: "I would like to try and get into audio books as well as physical books, for when I am in the car but I need to work out how to do this without it costing me a fortune."Welcome, Suzanne! I read audiobooks almost exclusively, free through the library. I'm in the US, but I imagine UK offers e-audio as well. I download books remotely and play them on my phone using an audiobook player app. Good luck!
Libby is also a really great option for audiobooks, as well as LibriVox for public domain works.
Hi! I'm knockedteeth, I'm not a specific genre person I just read a summary and if I feel interested in the idea I'll do anything to read the book right then and there! I'm not too much a fan of romance tho .. if anyone has book recommendations im all ears (well eyes I guess) :)
Welcome to the group, knockedteeth!I've read some really great books throughout the past years, so I'm always up for giving recommendations.
To keep things short here though, I'd prefer to recommend you have a look through my shelves and see if there's anything that piques your interest. There's a couple of books I've read but haven't rated (mostly because I forget to do so), but I'm happy to talk about anything, so if you want to know more or whatever, just let me know. 😊
I saw that you'll be joining this month's group read for Flowers for Algernon. That's great - The more, the merrier! Hope you enjoy it :)
Best of luck with your reading journey in 2024. Happy reading!
Hi all My name is Juan! I am from the Southern Oregon area! My favorite book genre has to be Horror! Goal for the rest of the year is reading 9 books! ☺️ happy to be part of this group!
Welcome to the group, Juan! Wishing you lots of luck with your reading goals in 2024. I hope you discover lots of great books along the way.
Happy reading!
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I love scifi, fantasy, danmei, historical fiction, probably others I’m forgetting, and am known to delve into the occasional classic or two! Basically if the blurb appeals to me, I’ll read it.
Found this group by googling for A-Z Author reading challenges (having a quick look around on here I can’t find a thread for that? I might just be missing it..) This seemed like a chill group so I wanted to join :)
Last year I majorly got back into reading after several years of only getting through 4-5 books, my reading goal this year is 60+ books!