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[Kim]

I think I became a fan from watching the Gainsborough films - no I'm not that old, lol - and The Seventh Veil.

[Alan]

Thank you for the invite Rick. I'm a debut author of a YA Fantasy/Adventure A Measure of Disorder and I'm finding out that the hard work begins after the book is finished!

I'm looking forward to some lively discussions here!

[[deleted user]]

Hi all and thank you Rick for inviting me. I'm from India, currently in New Jersey.

Was skimming some of the posts here and found a lot of interesting new names (authors), which is what I love about Goodreads...you do get to read something 'good'!

Since I grew up reading Enid Blyton's she'll forever remain my favourite British author. Jeffery Archer is always a fun quick read and the poems of Wordsworth are my favorites.Love Somerset Maugham too.

Hope to keep up with the wonderful array of topics here as I keep reading and posting reviews.

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Sowmya wrote: "Hi all and thank you Rick for inviting me. I'm from India, currently in New Jersey.

Was skimming some of the posts here and found a lot of interesting new names (authors), which is what I love a..."

Alan wrote: "Thank you for the invite Rick. I'm a debut author of a YA Fantasy/Adventure A Measure of Disorder and I'm finding out that the hard work begins after the book is finished!

I'm looki..."

welcome to our new members- so glad you are part of our Group!

[Cammie]

I'm Cammie, I enjoy reading most genres. I have a few exceptions.

[astrangerhere]

I'm Ash, a corporate attorney in the bluest peice of heaven. This is also known as Chapel Hill to the outside world. I read almost constantly unless work takes me away from it. I'm coming off a month long absence from goodreads due to a lawsuit that had me working 15 hour days. But enough unpleasantry...

My undergraduate and masters degrees are both in literature. I studied primarily Shakespeare, Milton and their contemporaries in undergraduate and shifted to literature of the American South in graduate school. I love Faulkner, Austen, Wilde, and your standard lineup of other classics. I enjoy reading most genres, save for paranormal, young adult (blech!), and romance.

I just had my five year anniversary with the love of my life, and if you ask me about her, you'll likely not shut me up for days. Glad to be here :)

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astrangerhere wrote: "I'm Ash, a corporate attorney in the bluest peice of heaven. This is also known as Chapel Hill to the outside world. I read almost constantly unless work takes me away from it. I'm coming off a m..."

welcome Ash! and congrats on your 5 year anniversity!!! wouldnt it be wonderful if she joined the Group as well :>)
Rick

[Melita]

Aloha...Thanks for the invite Rick. I do believe I'm in the right group. ;D

Like astrangerhere my undergraduate and masters degree are in literature...and what do you do with that besides be a corporate attorney? you become a high school English teacher...(I think I hear all your sighs of pity.)

I'm a literature fanatic, the literary and the no-so-literary ones, but my loves are Classics and contemporary fiction and poetry.

I look forward to meeting some people over cyberspace and talking about books...being on an island in the middle of the pacific, this venue is a godsend.

Melita

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Melita wrote: "Aloha...Thanks for the invite Rick. I do believe I'm in the right group. ;D

Like astrangerhere my undergraduate and masters degree are in literature...and what do you do with that besides be a co..."

welcome to our Group Melita!!! so glad to have you as a member

[Hillamonster]

Hi there! I am Hillary, 23, from Minneapolis.

I'm a big fan of mysteries, family sagas, coming of age stories, children and young adult novels, dystopian fiction, gothic victorian, graphic novels, books that make me cry, books with a circus setting, books with a twist that I NEVER saw coming, and most classics.

If you have any recommendations, bring it on!

Somethings that you should know about me:

I love cats, knitting, watching Star Trek with the BF, coffee, The Cure, The Babysitter's Club, David Bowie, and "The Shining" is my "comfort" movie.

[Alan]

Any particular "brand" of Star Trek Hillary or all of it?

And welcome to the group!

[Hillamonster]

Alan wrote: "Any particular "brand" of Star Trek Hillary or all of it?

And welcome to the group!"

Less interested in Original Star Trek, although I have seen many of the "famous" and "good" episodes. I am in love with William Shatner (his music and in Boston Legal) and I have seen all the Original Star Trek movies. We started with Next Gen, we are half through DS9, and just started Voyager! I hear that Enterprise is less good, but I like Scott Bakula (especially in Quantum Leap), so I don't think it'll be an issue!

[Alan]

I loved Quantum Leap, awesome show. : )

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Hillamonster wrote: "Alan wrote: "Any particular "brand" of Star Trek Hillary or all of it?

And welcome to the group!"

Less interested in Original Star Trek, although I have seen many of the "famous" and "good" episo..."

tragic to say, Merritt Butrick who played Kirk's son David on the 2nd and 3rd Star Trek films passed away in his late 20's of AIDS

[Roseann]

Hello everyone,

Thank you Rick for the invite to join your group. I am an avid reader of all types of literature both fiction and non-fiction. My reading has gone down a bit as I recently started my online MLIS program with San Jose State, but I still manage about a book every other day.

I have a blog if anyone in interested where I am posting my efforts at reading the 1001 Books You Must Read Before you die. Here is the link:

http://roseanns1kbookchallenge.blogsp...


I look forward to reading what this eclectic group of readers find interesting!

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Roseann wrote: "Hello everyone,

Thank you Rick for the invite to join your group. I am an avid reader of all types of literature both fiction and non-fiction. My reading has gone down a bit as I recently starte..."


wonderful blog Roseann!!! love it!!

[Timothy]

HI Hillamonster,
We share two things, cats, I have 3 and Bowie, who is I suppose a cool cat of sorts!
I,m always plugging books from friends, when they are good enough, You like books where you don't see things coming!? try mine! you'll see something is coming but it might not be what you expected. I write under the name 'Timothy Pilgrim' check out 'The Day the Ravens Died' I,m not quite sure how you would descibe it, it's a terrorist thriller of sorts, If you don't want to buy the paperback you can get it as an ebook from Authors on Line, you can read the first chapter free on the same site, it won't give you much of a clue about the rest of the book. Enough of the commercial, welcome to the site, this thread certainly had a diverse membership. Great!!
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer:]

[Aqsa]

I'd like to thank Rick for the invitation for this group and hi everyone I'm Akks.I like to read multiple books.I love British Litrature..
J.K.Rowling and JAne Austen are my favourit..

[Sandra]

Rick just invited me to join this group and I must say it looks fascinating and seems to have a lot of intelligent and creative members. I found Goodreads in December last year and have been active since then. Been an avid reader all my life, and I've found so many friends and good books to read here. So nice to have others who are interested in reading! Most of my family is only sporadically interested and practically none of my friends.

I'm semi-retired, work as a psychotherapist, have two grown children and three grandchildren, three little yappy dogs, and generally live a pretty quiet life these days.

Nice to be amongst such interesting people.

Currently my favorite genre is fantasy, but I also love English literature, Southern writers, writers of mystery and thrillers. I'm engrossed at this time in Janny Wurts and her Mistwraith series, but also love Carol Berg, Charlaine Harris, J.K. Rowling, Dorothy Dunnett, George R.R. Martin, Charles Frazier, Barbara Kingsolver, and I could go on and on.

Looking forward to some lively discussions.

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Sandra AKA Sleo wrote: "Rick just invited me to join this group and I must say it looks fascinating and seems to have a lot of intelligent and creative members. I found Goodreads in December last year and have been activ..."

welcome Sandra AKA Sleo !! so pleased that you enjoyed the George Burns vidue- I can watch it 100 times and still affects me greatly!
please!!! feel free to invite you friends to join our Group! all are welcome!!!

[Sandra]

Rick wrote: "Sandra AKA Sleo wrote: "Rick just invited me to join this group and I must say it looks fascinating and seems to have a lot of intelligent and creative members. I found Goodreads in December last ..."

Please, Just Sandra will be fine, lol.

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Sandra AKA Sleo wrote: "Rick wrote: "Sandra AKA Sleo wrote: "Rick just invited me to join this group and I must say it looks fascinating and seems to have a lot of intelligent and creative members. I found Goodreads in D..."

sounds good Sandra!

[Marlene]

Thank you Rick for extending me an invitation to join this wonderful group. My name is Marlene K. Slade. I am the author of Music Box Danseur. I am looking forward to being a part of this group and discovering more amazing books that I can add to my reading list.Music Box Danseur

[subterraneanhomesickalien]

I have been an avid reader all my life, and my favorite writers are Vladimir Nabokov, Virginia Woolf, Kurt Vonnegut and Marcel Proust. My hobbies include, but are not limited to, playing piano, painting, writing, drawing portraits on my etche-e-sketch, and drinking most men under the table without them even knowing it. This summer while on break from college, I plan to work on the memoir I started, most of which is posted on my page. It's called Drunkalogues of a Stay-at-Home Actress.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Wow lots of new members since I dropped by this thread! Welcome to all.

[Sara]

Hello everyone, I am new to the group. I have gone through periods in my life when I have read tons and then backed off for awhile, then read books upon books again. Last year I set a goal for myself to read 25 books, and I read 30, so this year I am reading 40. I am in my 20th book right now, an Anita Shreve novel.

Having read so much last year really helped me identify what my favorite plotlines are: I am really interested in wartime fiction, unrequited love, and dealing with tragedy. My mom has been a great reference source for me and recommends many books that I end up loving. I can't stand too much fantasy or otherworldliness in novels. Not a fan of Gabriel Garcia Marquez et al.

My favorite book from this year was Chang-Rae Lee's "The Surrendered."

Other than reading I actually enjoy my job-I work from home for a large company as a project manager and I am an engineer by education. I have two gorgeous dachshunds and a husband who works in finance but doesn't read!

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Sara wrote: "Hello everyone, I am new to the group. I have gone through periods in my life when I have read tons and then backed off for awhile, then read books upon books again. Last year I set a goal for myse..."

welcome sara!!

[Robert]

Hi everyone!
I'm Robert.
Many thanks to Rick for the invite.

[Catamorandi]

Hi everyone. I haven't posted for four weeks because I was in the hospital for back to back strokes. I'm back now, though.

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Catamorandi wrote: "Hi everyone. I haven't posted for four weeks because I was in the hospital for back to back strokes. I'm back now, though."

very happy to see you back- my best wishes for your good health
Rick

[Timothy]

Hi,
glad you are back, missed your comments, take care of yourself will you! You'll have to stop reading books from Indie authors, stick to mainstream, less excitement!
Seriously, take care and all the best,
Paul Rix [oldgeezer:]

[Elena]

Thanks for the invite Rick! I am Elena and I work in a libray, i love to read and spend time outdoors and finding cool places to visit/hang out w/ cool people (like here). I am a newbie to goodreads so please feel free to hit me up w/ advice. Oh yeah and I can touch my tongue to my nose (no joke)!

[Tracy]

Hi, I'm Tracy. I am an author from St. Petersburg, Florida. Not sure how I ended up in this group but I have been reading the digest for about a month and I love the discussions. Out of all the group requests I have accepted, this is the most active,next to the Kindle group, but definitely more useful.

Much Love,

Tracy
www.TracyLDarity.com

[Katie]

Hi! Katie here from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I'm an avid reader who reads a little bit of everything. I can't wait to see this group brings.

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Katie wrote: "Hi! Katie here from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I'm an avid reader who reads a little bit of everything. I can't wait to see this group brings."

Tracy wrote: "Hi, I'm Tracy. I am an author from St. Petersburg, Florida. Not sure how I ended up in this group but I have been reading the digest for about a month and I love the discussions. Out of all the ..."

Elena wrote: "Thanks for the invite Rick! I am Elena and I work in a libray, i love to read and spend time outdoors and finding cool places to visit/hang out w/ cool people (like here). I am a newbie to goodre..."

welcome to all of you! I am so happy to have you as members of our Group! Though I began this Group- I am VERY open to suffestions- so feel free to let me know if there is anything you feel should be included that isnt
again Welcome!!!
Rick

[Catamorandi]

Thank you for your concern. I am still uncoordinated and a little weak on my left side. I expect to make a full recovery soon. The worst part is I cannot enjoy reading anymore. I have to read every sentence five times before it even begins to register in my brain.

Thanks again.

Randi

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Catamorandi wrote: "Thank you for your concern. I am still uncoordinated and a little weak on my left side. I expect to make a full recovery soon. The worst part is I cannot enjoy reading anymore. I have to read e..."

Randi- I only have my best wishes to you for your improved health- please let me know if there is anything I can do with the Group to accommodate your disability
Rick

[Robyn]

Rick, thanks for the invite. I write MG adventure and picture books. i live on a farm with my family, horses, cats, dog, and chickens. Glad to be here. =)

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Robyn wrote: "Rick, thanks for the invite. I write MG adventure and picture books. i live on a farm with my family, horses, cats, dog, and chickens. Glad to be here. =)"

WELCOME!!ROBIN

[T.]

Thanks for the invite, Rick! I read a little bit of everything but favor dark fiction. I write dark fantasy and host my blog at: helluo librorum.

Nice to meet all of you!

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WONDERFUL TERESA!WELCOME!
RICK

[Vicki]

Thanks for the invite, Rick. I write contemporary mystery and suspense novels in Australian settings. I'm currently hard at work finishing my current novel, Bitter Nothings, which is why I might not be around for a while. I'll be back, that's for sure. :)

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Vicki wrote: "Thanks for the invite, Rick. I write contemporary mystery and suspense novels in Australian settings. I'm currently hard at work finishing my current novel, Bitter Nothings, which is why I might no..."

WELCOME Vickie!!! best of wishes on finishing your current novel!

[Arch]

Welcome to all our newest members.

[Δx Δp ≥ ½ ħ]

Hi everyone

I'm Sprange, from Indonesia

happy reading :)

PS: thanks for inviting Rick :)

[Megan]

I, too, would like to thank Rick for the invitation. I am a UK author of contemporary women's fiction with a strong romantic core. Currently, I am busy with my next 'work in progress' following the publication of my debut novel The Path of Innocence
You can read more about both it and me on my website www.megan-johns.comMegan Johns

[Margarida]

Hey there. Thank you, Rick, for the invitation. This seems like a really interesting group. :) I'm Margarida, from Portugal and love to read. So I'm always ready to join groups like these where I can learn more about the books I've read, discuss them with people and just discover another books to read.

Enjoy your books, people ;)

[Victoria]

Thanks for the invitation, Rick. I live in the U.S., but have a love of ancient civilizations. My current novel is a Chinese Historical Fantasy based on China's civil war in 209 A.D. I also have a blog centered on promoting Asian literature and/or authors of books set in Asia. You can check it out at http://ronempress.blogspot.com.

[Sridatta]

Hi everyone, thank you for allowing me to become a member of this group (especially to rick).

My name is Sridatta and I am from New Delhi, India. Although i don't really have a preference for british authors i would really like to acquaint myself with some of the books written by them in the future.

Looking forward to reading with you all...

[Minnie]

Hello, all and Rick, thanks for the invitation. Minnie Estelle Miller (AKA Minnie E Miller) here. I'm retired in Chicago, IL USA. Write fiction, paranormal and vampire stores. I'll drop by periodically--have a lot on my plate for now. I have a blog on Goodreads and my web site is http://www.millerscribs.com

I love hearing from writers and their love of books.