Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2024

[Keith!]

Hi all! I'm Keith, 27, currently in London. 👋 I read mostly in English but also in Italian and Spanish. Just finished reading A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck about 10 minutes ago. I have too many favourite books, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is one of my most recents that springs to mind.

[Lisa]

Keith wrote: "Hi all! I'm Keith, 27, currently in London. 👋 I read mostly in English but also in Italian and Spanish. Just finished reading A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck about 10 minutes ago. I have too..."

Hi Keith 👋
First of all, welcome to the group! We're thrilled you've decided to join us.
And second, congratulations reaching your goal for 2024! 🥳Looks like you've been having quite the successful reading year.

I am sad to admit I'm kind of out of the loop when it comes to Italian authors. Do you have a book you'd recommend I pick up in 2025?

Wishing you all the best on your reading journey. Happy reading!

[Laura]

Hello all, I came across this group by accident and look forward to being part of it. :)

[Blagica , Challenges]

Laura wrote: "Hello all, I came across this group by accident and look forward to being part of it. :)"

Welcome to the group Laura accident or not we are so happy to have you.

[Laura]

Blagica wrote: "Laura wrote: "Hello all, I came across this group by accident and look forward to being part of it. :)"

Welcome to the group Laura accident or not we are so happy to have you."

Thanks Blagica, I'm glad to be here, seems like an awesome group! :)

[yasmin ⟡ ݁₊ ⋆˚⊹]

Hi everyone!
I’m Yasmin, 26, from Scottish Highlands 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
I recently bought a Kindle to get back into reading, since i have barely touched a book since lockdown! I’m hoping it will improve my mental health and stress levels, as it has in the past. I just love escaping everyday life and diving into a fixating book.
I’m aiming to read as many books as possible before the end of the year, and to finish the A-Z challenge.
SO FAR in the past few weeks i have read:
A - The Accidental Dating Experiment - Lauren Blakely
G - Girl A - Abigail Dean
I - I’m Glad My Mom Died - Jennette McCurdy
M - The Mistress - Valerie Keogh
P - The Pumpkin Spice Cafe - Laurie Gilmore
V - Very, Very Lucky - Amanda Prowse
I can’t wait to get going with my next read!

[TerryJane, Challenges]

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[Elizabeth]

Terry Jane, I want to thank you all for your hard, and I am sure time consuming, work in guaranteeing that this group runs smoothly and safely. I appreciate all that y'all do, both in front of the scene and behind the scene.

[Elizabeth]

Yasmin, I saw your post yesterday, but was a "headless chicken" and wanted to respond when my brain is functioning. I love your name. I joined Goodreads for the same reasons you sited, and it has been a tremendous help for me. I don't know what your financial situation is, nor do I know the cost of Kindle Unlimited in Scotland. I am on a tight budget, and I find Kindle Unlimited to be quite economical for my reading tastes. I live in deep South Texas, and the nearest bookstores are about 2 hours away. I don't drive anymore, and I am quite satisfied with the choices available

[Elizabeth]

Keith, I saw your post earlier this week, and wanted to welcome you to the group. I have really enjoyed interacting with the other members. I live in a small oil/ranching/farming community in deep South Texas. I enjoy reading posts from people of different ages, gender/sex, and nationalities, and I have four that my outlook on life is broadened by exposure to new and different opinions, educational backgrounds, and life experiences.

[TerryJane, Challenges]

Elizabeth wrote: "Terry Jane, I want to thank you all for your hard, and I am sure time consuming, work in guaranteeing that this group runs smoothly and safely. I appreciate all that y'all do, both in front of the ..."

Thank you, Elizabeth, for your kind words and support. We appreciate it. 🤗😊

[Lisa]

Yasmin wrote: "Hi everyone!
I’m Yasmin, 26, from Scottish Highlands 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
I recently bought a Kindle to get back into reading, since i have barely touched a book since lockdown! I’m hoping it will improve my me..."

Welcome to our group, Yasmin! 👋
I 100% credit my Kindle for getting back into reading. I would never ever be able to read the amount of books I read in a year, if it weren't for the ability to read in the dark, while in bed.

I don't know what variation of the A-Z challenge you're aiming to complete, but we host one focusing on Book Titles, you might be interested in checking out 😊.
Wishing you the best of luck on your reading journey! If you're ever in need of any book recommendations to get you back into the groove of reading, let me know. I'm always happy to help other people grow their monumental TBR piles 😁.

Take a look around and join any challenges that appeal to you, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions.
I hope you have a fantastic time! Happy reading!

[Amanda]

Hey! I’m new to the group! I think I want to start an A-Z book challenge with books I already own! Right now I’m currently reading A Court of Silver flames. I just finished Spirit Witch earlier today.

[Lisa]

Amanda wrote: "Hey! I’m new to the group! I think I want to start an A-Z book challenge with books I already own! Right now I’m currently reading A Court of Silver flames. I just finished Spirit Witch earlier today."

Welcome to the group, Amanda! 👋
That sounds like a phenomenal goal. In case you haven't noticed, we have a A-Z Challenge: Book Titles that would most definitely help you achieve that. 😊

Wishing you all the best with your reading challenge in the upcoming months. I hope you have lots of fun in the group, and decide to join some of the challenges we've got coming up in October as well!
Happy reading!

[Amy]

Hi, my name is Amy, and I live in Statesville, NC, usa,

I'll read anything as long as it sounds interesting to me, and I'll read across all genres, too. Although Horror and Thrillers make up most of my bookshelves. I also enjoy reading graphic novels and manga.

My goal this year was to read as many of my 500+ page books as I could, and I finished them all except 1 or 2 that I just couldn't get through. My book goal was 36, and I hit that, so the rest of the year is all bonus books!

[Lisa]

Amy wrote: "Hi, my name is Amy, and I live in Statesville, NC, usa,

I'll read anything as long as it sounds interesting to me, and I'll read across all genres, too. Although Horror and Thrillers make up most..."

Welcome Amy! 👋
That's such an admirable goal. Congratulation on your progress so far!

I must admit, based on your proclamation of genres, I was expecting to find more thrillers/horror among that list. Did you enjoy Sleeping Beauties, though? I've been trying to find a "good time" (whatever that is) to pick it up. So far, no dice.

Are there any books in particular you're most interested in reading before the end of the year?

I hope you continue having an amazing reading journey 😊. Wishing you all the best. Don't hesitate to reach out if you any have questions or just want to talk books.
Happy reading!

[Roevardotter]

Hi everyone,

i am Jasmin from germany and back in the group. I am very much looking forward to read with all of you again and cant wait to challenge myself a bit along the way. I am also fully back to reading since last month (which is a very good sign in many ways), so a lot of new beginnings ;-)

[Lisa]

Roevardotter wrote: "Hi everyone,

i am Jasmin from germany and back in the group. I am very much looking forward to read with all of you again and cant wait to challenge myself a bit along the way. I am also fully bac..."

Welcome back, Jasmin! So glad to see you again 😊.
Wishing you the best of luck on your reading journey. I hope you get to discover lots of wonderful books before the end of the year.

Happy reading!

[Emily &#x1faf6;]

Hi everyone! My name is Emily! I’m from the USA, and my favorite genres are YA Mystery, Romance, and Thriller. One of my favorite series are the Inheritance Games.😁

[Lisa]

Emily wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Emily! I’m from the USA, and my favorite genres are YA Mystery, Romance, and Thriller. One of my favorite series are the Inheritance Games.😁"

Hi Emily👋
We're thrilled to have you as part of our group! I hope you've been having (and continue to have) a fantastic 2024. Wishing you the best of luck on your literary journey. I hope it's filled with many amazing books.

Happy reading! 😊

[Alex]

Hi! I'm Alex, and I'm from Canada.

I like reading classics at the moment, particularly Russian literature like Dostoevsky. I have too many books on my shelf to read and not enough time to get through them all! I also like fantasy, but need time to go from series to series. My favourite fantasy series are Lord of the Rings, of course, Harry Potter, and the Witcher.

My reading goal for 2024 was 20 books, but I'm a bit behind on that... I'll be happy to read 16 this year. Books I have next on my list are: Don Quixote, the Picture of Dorian Grey, and a Tale of Two Cities.

My overall reading goal is Ulysses.. but I need a far better understanding of the Odyssey, the Bible, and Shakespeare before I feel ready to tackle it!

I am a researcher in the field of water resources engineering so when I'm not reading fiction, I'm scouring Google Scholar for research papers, which are significantly less enjoyable!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Alex wrote: "Hi! I'm Alex, and I'm from Canada.

I like reading classics at the moment, particularly Russian literature like Dostoevsky. I have too many books on my shelf to read and not enough time to get thr..."

Hi Alex welcome to the group! Thank you for that insightful introduction. You sound like you have some really big book plans. I wish you the best of luck. Looking forward to watching you crush your goals all the way around.

[Lisa]

Alex wrote: "Hi! I'm Alex, and I'm from Canada.

I like reading classics at the moment, particularly Russian literature like Dostoevsky. I have too many books on my shelf to read and not enough time to get thr..."

Hi Alex! 👋 Welcome to the group!
16 books is an amazing accomplishment. And there's always next year to reach (or even surpass) the 20-book-mark. I tend to have a deep admiration for people that actively pursue Russian literature. I have read and enjoyed a few in the past, but continuing on on that particular path always feels extremely daunting 😅. Which has been your favorite so far?

Wishing you the best of luck with your reading goals during the remainder of 2024. And if you enjoy buddy reading and group discussions, I sincerely recommend checking out our Buddy Reads section. I read The Picture of Dorian Gray that way a few years ago, and I think it can be a great motivator to get through more classics,

I hope you have a fantastic literary journey - Happy reading!

[Emily]

Alex wrote: "Hi! I'm Alex, and I'm from Canada.

I like reading classics at the moment, particularly Russian literature like Dostoevsky. I have too many books on my shelf to read and not enough time to get thr..."

Hi Alex, I'm aiming to get through classics this year. I have been reading Wilkie Collins' 'The Woman in White'.

Which Witcher novel was the highlight of the series in your view? I found the first novel difficult to delve into however, it was a whirlwind after that. After reading the books i stopped watching the Netflix series. Dandelion was a better name in my unpopular opinion.

I agree that Lord of The Rings and Harry Potter are unsurpassable. I'd probably add The Hobbit in there. I would also sneak in Dhakespeare's Much ado about Nothing of which I memorised the scene between Benedict and Beatrice when they're arguing upon their first meeting at her uncle's.
I am currently reading a Wilkie Collins novel, yet am also 23 pages into Eilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'. I mention this in the instance you want to have a Buddy Read. I also have Ulysses on my tbr which is hopefully slightly easier or on par with Chaucer's 'Wife of Bath'.

I don't envy your research papers, I've just put mine down at the end of the degree. I wish you luck in your endeavours.
Emily

[Val]

Hello! My name is Val and I'm from the US!
I read a whole array of books, but my primary interest is in Classical literature. My favorite book of all time is Frankenstein, I'm always trying to find similar books to Frankenstein and any Frankenstein adjacent books. I also read some Manga but as a college student having to move from home, I haven't had access to many of my classic books or manga :(
I found this group by just searching around for active and friendly groups!
My reading goal is always fluctuating. I started with 8, but now it's at 13!! It may increase by the end of the year!

[Alex]

Lisa wrote: "Alex wrote: "Hi! I'm Alex, and I'm from Canada.

I like reading classics at the moment, particularly Russian literature like Dostoevsky. I have too many books on my shelf to read and not enough ti..."

My favourites have been Brothers Karamazov and Notes from Underground. I'm really excited to get to more Dostoevsky, but also want to read Tolstoy's major works next year. Apart from that, Dead Souls by Gogol is on my list because it was mentioned by Dostoevsky a couple times.

[Alex]

Emily wrote: "Alex wrote: "Hi! I'm Alex, and I'm from Canada.

I like reading classics at the moment, particularly Russian literature like Dostoevsky. I have too many books on my shelf to read and not enough ti..."

Hey Emily!

I think my favourite Witcher book was Baptism of Fire; part of me would really like to revisit the series but perhaps I'll wait another few years. I really loved the characters, but was let down by the plot. I suspect on a re-read, I will enjoy the story even more because I know what to expect.

I'd be open to a Buddy read! You can message me privately and we can sort it out. I'm also finished my current book and ready to move on to another one.

[Lisa]

Alex wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Alex wrote: "Hi! I'm Alex, and I'm from Canada.

I like reading classics at the moment, particularly Russian literature like Dostoevsky. I have too many books on my shelf to read and ..."

Cool! I read Dead Souls for a group project, in high school, but I seriously need to re-read it as an adult. I have had the most fantastic plan to read The Night Before Christmas, for the past five years - specifically when Christmas rolls around. and so far it has just not happened😅 So I thank you for mentioning Gogol!

[Lisa]

Vreetea wrote: "Hello! My name is Val and I'm from the US!
I read a whole array of books, but my primary interest is in Classical literature. My favorite book of all time is Frankenstein, I'm always trying to find..."

Hi and a belated welcome to the group, Val! 👋
You mentioned that Frankenstein: The 1818 Text is a favorite-of-all-time, so now I'm curious about what it is about it that makes it so? I ask because I kind of have different recommendations depending on what you're looking for in similar books. Is it the themes, the characters, or gothic horror as a genre, the writing, a mix of all-the-above, or something else entirely?

Wishing you all the best on your journey to surpassing your goal! I hope you have fun, and discover lots of new favorites. 😊
Happy reading!

[Dhruti]

Hi, I am Dhruti from India. I love all the genre troupe I read till now like Dark Romance, Mafia, Single parent, MF, MMF, MMFM,MMFMM, MM, Romantasy. I started with Verity. I found this group while looking for challenges. This year my reading goal is 250 and I am at 233 (5 books in currently reading).

[Lisa]

Dhruti wrote: "Hi, I am Dhruti from India. I love all the genre troupe I read till now like Dark Romance, Mafia, Single parent, MF, MMF, MMFM,MMFMM, MM, Romantasy. I started with Verity. I found this group while ..."

Welcome Dhruti!
It sounds like you know your way around the romance genre. Out of curiosity, what's your favorite trope? I think I'll forever prefer an "enemies-to-lovers" over a "friends-to-lovers". I would love to hear your thoughts on the Madison Kate series if you ever pick it up 😊 .

Congratulations on your progress thus far. I hope you manage to reach your goals before the end of the year!
Happy reading!

[Sofia ⟡₊ ⊹]

hi! i'm hoping to make some new reading friends so feel free to add me! i love seeing what others are reading and hearing about people's favorite books 🥰
my name is sofia and im from NJ! i'm hoping to read 20 books this year - i just finished nursing school and am enjoying getting back into reading after not having much free time to do so in school!! my favorite types of books to read are memoirs, fiction, mysteries, and a cutesy love story.
i found this group on a whim, but i hope it brings me new reading friends and some new book recs!
looking forward to connecting w yall 🩷

[Lisa]

Sofia wrote: "hi! i'm hoping to make some new reading friends so feel free to add me! i love seeing what others are reading and hearing about people's favorite books 🥰
my name is sofia and im from NJ! i'm hoping..."

Hi Sofia, 👋
Well done on finishing nursing school, and welcome back to the world of the bookish! We're super thrilled to have you join our group! 😊

I was looking through your TBR-shelf and noticed The Hate You Give, which we will be reading as a group in November, so I would like to encourage you to join us for that . It's a great and fun way to participate and meet other members 😊.
We're all super friendly here, so I have no doubt in my mind that you'll have no problem finding new reading friends.

Here's to a fantastic journey back into reading !
Are there any specific books you're really wanting to get to before the end of the year?

Take a look around, have fun, and please let me know if you have any questions.
Happy reading! 📚

[Melissa]

Hello all,

New member here and a late one. I enjoy almost all genres if the writing and the story are good. My goal was to read 80 books this year, I only got to about 52. I look forward to meeting you all and sharing what you are reading.

[Lisa]

Melissa wrote: "Hello all,

New member here and a late one. I enjoy almost all genres if the writing and the story are good. My goal was to read 80 books this year, I only got to about 52. I look forward to meetin..."

Hi Melissa! 👋
It's never too late to join, and we're so happy to welcome you to our community!
I joined the group mid-December way back when, and set my goal to one book because I couldn't figure out how I was supposed to read more in those two-three weeks before the new year 😅.

I hope you have an amazing time in the group and manage to squeeze a few more books in before the end of the year - even it's not all 80 😊.
Looking forward to getting to know you. Wishing you a fantastic reading journey! 📚

[Kay-Mika]

Hello, I'm Kay-Mika from Germany.
I like to read Fantasy and Romance, but also sometimes read detective stories ( Agatha Christie and Anne Cleeves )and non-fiction books.
One of my favorite authors is Cassandra Clare, but I don't like S.J.Maas and you can hunt me with Scarlett St.Clair.
I already have reached my yearly goal.
I always set a two books per month goal and keep updating it as the year goes on, up until June, after that everything is just extra.

[Lisa]

Kay-Mika wrote: "Hello, I'm Kay-Mika from Germany.
I like to read Fantasy and Romance, but also sometimes read detective stories ( Agatha Christie and Anne Cleeves )and non-fiction books.
One of my favorite authors..."

Hi Kay-Mika, from Germany! 👋 Congratulations on reaching your goal! 🥳
Have you been lucky enough to discover any new favorites this year? If so, which would you recommend?

I hope to see you around joining any challenges and buddy reads that pique your interest 😊. We are currently reading The Hate You Give this month, and will be reading To Kill a Mockingbird in December, if you feel like joining the discussions.

Wishing you all the best with all the extra books you will be getting read before the end of the year.
Happy reading!

[Lumina]

Hello I go by Lumina
I'm from California. I enjoy reading a lot of fantasy but have started to branch out to mystery and thriller. I found the group by searching TBR to hopefully find new friends to help me pick a few books from my google form. My reading goal is 50 and I'm pretty sure I've surpassed it at least on a different reading tracker. I will say I don't use goodreads as much but I would still like to make friends.

[Jennifer]

So...yeah, I'm a little late to this party. :)

I am Jennifer from the U.S. The last time I did this challenge was in 2014. It's been a long decade! I have been getting notifications from the group this whole time--and I've missed it!

I like to read everything except erotica and self-help. I will read self-help if I am paid enough, though. :)

Since I am so late, I am going to try the 24 in 24. I will update the ones I read within the last week, though.

[Lisa]

Lumina wrote: "Hello I go by Lumina
I'm from California. I enjoy reading a lot of fantasy but have started to branch out to mystery and thriller. I found the group by searching TBR to hopefully find new friends t..."

Welcome Lumina! 👋
Wishing you the best of luck with your TBR in December. We do host a year-long TBR Jar which will also make a comeback in 2025, so you should definitely keep a lookout for that! 😊

Since you also mention making friends in conjunction with reading books from your TBR, I would really encourage you to check out the TBR Twins. I'm linking to the December sign-up, but if December is too hectic an you'd rather try it out another month, you're also more than welcome to do that instead as it's a monthly activity 😊.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out and let me know! I certainly hope you stick around to enjoy the group - we've got lots of fun stuff planned for 2025, and also really great challenges coming in December.
Wishing you the best of luck on your reading journey!

[Lisa]

Jennifer wrote: "So...yeah, I'm a little late to this party. :)

I am Jennifer from the U.S. The last time I did this challenge was in 2014. It's been a long decade! I have been getting notifications from the group..."

Nothing wrong with showing up fashionably late, Jennifer! It's nice to have you back though 👋😊.

Good luck with the 24 in 24! Which books are you most excited to read for that?

Have fun and happy reading! 📚

[Suzanne]

Hi everyone I’m Suzanne from a small town on the shores of Lake Erie in Canada. I’ve been an avid reader my entire life. You could always find me in the library. I love historical fiction but will read just about anything. My goal is 52 books a year which I surpassed this year listening to books while gardening.

Looking forward to new friends reads and recommendations.

[Lisa]

Suzanne wrote: "Hi everyone I’m Suzanne from a small town on the shores of Lake Erie in Canada. I’ve been an avid reader my entire life. You could always find me in the library. I love historical fiction but will ..."

Hi Suzanne, and congratulations on surpassing your reading goal!
Do you have a new favorite of 2024?

You've definitely come to the right place for new friendships and book recommendations. I think my ginormous and ever-growing TBR-pile is fine evidence of that 😁.

Once again, welcome to the group, Suzanne! 👋
Take a look around and don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need help with anything.

Happy reading!

[Lexi]

Hello Everyone. My name is Lexi and I am from South Carolina.

My reading for 2024 is 24 books even though I have surpassed it by reading 18 additional books. 🤭🤭🤭.

Favorite genre includes: YA (all the time), murder mystery, thriller (on occasion), and fantasy (just started this year).

I found this group through a GR friend. They posted an update under the “personal reading challenge folder” and I got curious on how it worked. Which then led me to explore the millions of other different folders that are listed and then I just decided to join the group and make friends this upcoming year.

I have already posted my personal reading goal in the 2025 “personal reading challenge folder.” And I am also thinking about doing the “A-Z Challenge for Women Authors.”

[Linda]

Hi, I'm Linda from Taiwan. It's great to finally join this book club after planning to for a while. While most of my reading is in Chinese, I enjoy challenging myself with 12 English books each year and was thrilled to meet that goal this year. Looking forward to participating in interesting activities and finding inspiration for my next reads.

[Lisa]

Lexi wrote: "Hello Everyone. My name is Lexi and I am from South Carolina.

My reading for 2024 is 24 books even though I have surpassed it by reading 18 additional books. 🤭🤭🤭.

Favorite genre includes: YA (all..."

Welcome Lexi! 👋 Way to go on surpassing your reading goals this year.
You've joined at what I like to call peak season - Everyone's buzzing and super excited for what's to come in upcoming year, and I'm thrilled that you've decided to come along for the ride.

It sounds like you've already gotten a good start to planning for 2025. I hope you have a blast exploring the group and all the challenges that we offer. 😊

And if you're ever looking for fantasy recommendations (or any genre, really), feel free to reach out or send a friend request! I've always got plenty of suggestions.

Here's to an amazing 2025 full of fantastic books and lots of new friends! 🥂
Wishing you all the best! Happy reading! 📚

[Lisa]

Linda wrote: "Hi, I'm Linda from Taiwan. It's great to finally join this book club after planning to for a while. While most of my reading is in Chinese, I enjoy challenging myself with 12 English books each yea..."

Hi Linda, and welcome to the group! 👋
I admire your goal to read more books in English and hope our group activities, such as the group read / buddy reads, can help you achieve that in 2025 as well.
Congratulations on reaching your goal this year, btw! 🎉

On that note, I noticed that you're currently reading To Kill a Mockingbird, so I hope to see you in the discussion thread throughout the month of December 😊.

Have fun and happy reading!

[Cynthia]

Hi I'm Cynthia. I live in Colorado. I love fantasy, RH, dark romance, and thrillers. So far for 2024 I have read 108 books, my goal was 52. I think for 2025 I'm going to set a goal of 100 and do more reading challenges that have books outside my go to genre.

[Lisa]

Welcome, Cynthia 👋
Way to go on doubling your reading goal this year. Have you found any new favorites or books that you'd recommend?

It sounds like you're all set for 2025 with a great reading challenge ! Wishing you lots of luck. I hope you have an amazing 2025 😊.

[Sylvia]

Hello. I'm Sylvia.
I'm from the US

I've never been in a reading group or bookclub (despite wanting to join. Anxiety. Yay!) and thought I'd start somewhere that I'm visiting almost constantly anyway. I used to read all the time when I was a kid and teen and then I became an adult and just... stopped. I'm trying to get back into reading, and last year discovered reading journals through watching Youtube scrapbook journaling.

I like reading fiction; murder/mystery, thriller, romance (blanket romance genre), fantasy, comedy, and recently discovered I enjoy reading the cozy, cutesy genre or "slice of life"... is that what's it's called? Anyway, I'm down to reading stuff people suggest and look forward to discovering new authors, genres, and books.

I attempted a 100 books reading challenge last year and only read 15 books so my goal for this year is to just read every day, even if it's just a page from whatever book I'm reading and hope I don't lose interest. I'm going to try my hand at reading journaling so hopefully that keeps me going. I have a literal pile of books, 3 feet high, staring me in my eyeballs and it needs to be dealt with. lol