Introductions

[[deleted user]]

Hi! I just joined and i'm pretty lost!

[Barbara]

Bj wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is BJ (Bobbie Jo), and I live near Pittsburgh, Pa. I am the only reader in my family, which consists of dh Bobby, and sons Tyler who is 13, and Jacob who is 10. I work a part t..."

Hi BJ my name is Barbara and I live in West Virginia. My daughter lives in Pittsburgh so I am there alot. What kind of reading do you enjoy? Mine is mostly mysteries and classics. Right now I am reading two, James patterson Crossfire, and Iris Johanson's Dead Aim. I look forward to discussions with you.h

[[deleted user]]

I like Rick Riordan and the Goner series by Michael Grant. I'm currently reading Halo by Alexandra.

[Barbara]

I am not sure what class they are. Romance mystery, fantasy or something else?

[[deleted user]]

Kinda sci-fi, supernatural, fantasy. I've heard that the Gone series is like Lord of thee Flies, it got high praise from Stephen King.

[Kate]

Hi, my name is Kate. I bought a Nook, in July, 2010, and have not stopped reading! I am retired,...younger than the norm, and finally have the time to spend reading! I'm probably a little older than the usual group here,...58, but I love reading anything involving mysteries, and books with unexpected plot twists, and endings. I took a look at what this group is reading, and for the most part, I am interested in the same. I am hoping to find better reads, and suggestions for same, here :). P.S. I don't care if it takes months to read a series,...I am up for it! Ty. K.

[Annie]

Hey Kate! I enjoy reading the same kind of books..but I love reading anything so big surprise LOL.

[Shirley]

My name is Shirley and I am a book addict. I read just about anything and everything.

[Max]

read vladimir tod and the hunger games

[Jaye]

Hi there! I'm Jaye,I'm 19 years old & live in the states of USA. I love YA fantasy the best. Supernatural things are just awesome. Throw in some romance that isn't totally clique and sexed up and we're good. ;)

Besides reading, I love animals, photography, watching awesome tv shows, and playing tetris.

I would love any recommendations to add to my already too big to-read list thanks to joining this site. :)

[[deleted user]]

Hi, my name is Kenny and I just joined GoodReads. I love to read and write. One of my favorite authors is Jude Deveraux and Stephen King has been a favorite as well ever since I was a kid. I actually had the opportunity to meet him when I was on the East Coast for doing a book signing. I would love to meet John Grisham as well as Jude Deveraux.

I am originally from California but moved to the sowy mountains of Utah just recently.

[Sandra]

Hi, my name is sandra and I just joined Goodreads. I read just about anything that is fiction, you will all ways find me with a book, I go everywhere with one. Right now I'm into reading the parnormal romances and fantasy. So far my fav's are Patrica Briggs,Rachel Cain,Karen Marie Moning,Ilona Andrews,Jayne Ann Krentz and many more. Really looking forward to this group and what they can recommend.

[[deleted user]]

Hi Sandra,. I am new too. What is a paranormal romance? I have never heard of that terminology. Is that like "The Time Travelers Wife" or is it something different? What are some titles that go into this genre that I could check out? Thanks.

[Melissa]

Hi Kenneth,

"The Time Traveler's Wife" is more sci-fi in my opinion. Paranormal romance usually involves some sort of non-human/shape-shifting/supernatural being, such as a vampire, werewolf, angel, ghost, immortal, etc., and there is a romantic storyline.

I've only read YA paranormal romances, but some that you might want to check out (if you're interested) are Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce, Unearthly by Cynthia Hand, The Jumbee by Pamela Keyes, or Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. Many of these novels are part of a series or a trilogy.

Hope you enjoy!
Melissa

[Abby]

I'm 29 years old. I live in NC. I love to read. I read just about any thing. I just got an e-read for Christam. I love that. I love looking at Amazon at free books.

[Batool]

Hi!im batool.books are my passion and as important as bread to me:) i love literature.this group looks great! i would like to join in your discussions very much and to find people who are as fond of reading as me.

[Brooke Rose]

Bhawanni wrote: "Hellooo, I'm Bhawanni, I live in Australia and I love reading. :D "

Hi Bhawanni, i like your name :D

[Sandra]

Kenneth wrote: "Hi Sandra,. I am new too. What is a paranormal romance? I have never heard of that terminology. Is that like "The Time Travelers Wife" or is it something different? What are some titles that go int..."

other books you can try shannon k. butcher,Karen Marie moning, Gena Showalter, and carolyn crane. There is also some listed as fantasy Ilona andrews,Kim Harrison, Kelley Armstrong to name a few. I hope this helps.

[Mel]

Hi, I'm melissa and was wondering if you'd like to join me reading a book a month in 2011? It starts on the 1st of February 2011 check out our blog group here..

...::LADIES BOOK CLUB OPENING FEB 2011::...
http://abookamonth2011.blogspot.com/

Would love your company!
Melissa

[Denise]

Hello, my name is Denise. I love to read but in my circle I dont have amyone who really loves books, so hoping to conect with people who share my enjoyment of reading.

[Capability]

Hi - I have been an avid reader for as long as I can remember and love Young Adult and almost all fiction (just read An Object of Beauty) but am also reading non-fiction food books (like Eating Animals and The Omnivore's Dilemma. I am returning to work and finding time to read is getting more challenging!

[Denise]

deleted user wrote: "Hi! I just joined and i'm pretty lost!"

Me too!

[Jen]

Hi everyone. I'm Jen from the US...Pennsylvania to be more exact. I have read a lot of fiction, medical thrillers and horror books. I also recently started reading paranormal/fantasy books and some of Debbie Macombers books. I'm looking forward to chatting and expanding my already too long to read list. :-)

[[deleted user]]

Hey everybody! Looks like a lot of you share my "read anything"lifestyle. Very cool! Please shoot me suggestions anytime, all of you.
Right now I am reading: Word of Mouth Marketing

Shadow of the Giant in Orson Scott Card's Ender Series

And a history of modern art

[Susan]

Hi, TS! I mostly read (and write) romance and women's fiction, but I enjoy reading out of those genres from time to time. I just ordered Orson Scott Card's The Lost Gate, and Michael Connelly's The Reversal is sitting on my nightstand, up next.

[[deleted user]]

I love Card! Reading him has encouraged me to revisit older sci fi as well.

I have never read any Connelly - but I have already made a note to check him out. Thanks so much!

[Jerry]

Hello.

My name is Jerry Hanel, and I'm new to GoodReads. Just looking around to see what's out there. I am an author, but I love to read as well. I enjoy paranormal mysteries, thus that's also what I write. I like seeing the descriptions of non-human events causing turmoil, or coming to the aid of the main character.

I enjoy fantasy books, but I kind of burned out on those as a kid. Maybe one day I'll re-ignite that flame inside. Who knows.

I hope to meet alot of new, wonderful people here. Just thought I'd step in and say hello and introduce myself.

[Jerry]

Maryjo wrote: Amazon has FREE books?"

Yep! Sometimes. I'm an author, and I know several good independent authors that post free books occasionally. I've given out several free books of my own just to get the word out about it. You just have to keep your eyes open for them. It also helps to hang around author boards. When we post a free ebook, that's where we post first.

Check out: http://www.kindleboards.com/index.php...

That's where I usually post first.

[K.C.]

Maryjo wrote: "Abby wrote: "I'm 29 years old. I live in NC. I love to read. I read just about any thing. I just got an e-read for Christam. I love that. I love looking at Amazon at free books."


Amazon has FR..."

Amazon just created a Lending option for their kindle books, not sure if you heard about it or not. I was surprised to see mine listed as lendable since it is band new but it is.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custome...

[[deleted user]]

Hello I'm Courtney Barre I'm 23 and love to read any genre just as long as it grips my attention at the moment I'm reading the PeaceMaker by Dan Ronco an author I actually found on here. I look foreward to hearing new points of view and book suggestions from you guys

[Ridge]

Fiamata wrote: "hi,I'm fiamata,fia for short ^^
i love reading,but my absolute favorite book is the giver. even though i like reading i hate it when i am forced to read like in school"


Petim wrote: "Hi Im Petim. I love to read eversince I was kid. I wish I could have a house with a library in it. :)

I can't stop buying books either.. but my hubby kind of hates it when I spend most of my mon..."

[Ridge]

My name is Ridge and i love to read all sorts of books. I have started making a list of books and I am always on the look out for more. If you have any books that should be added to the list please message me and i will add it.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...

[Denise]

Hi Ridge, wow you really know your way around the computer! I just looked at your link and am impressed. I just got done reading"True Colors" by Kristin Hannah. It was a book picked form a book club and I did not think I would like it, well I really enjoyed it except a bit to spicy for my taste!

[Ridge]

Shirley wrote: "My name is Shirley and I am a book addict. I read just about anything and everything."

I am a book addict too, have been since kindergarten and still will be when im dead and gone. lol

[Ridge]

Ridge wrote: "My name is Ridge and i love to read all sorts of books. I have started making a list of books and I am always on the look out for more. If you have any books that should be added to the list plea..."

Also let me know what you would rate the book out of 5

[Joel]

I'm Joel from Minnesota. Since both of my parents were elementary school librarians, I guess I was doomed from the start! I love books, and love being surrounded by them.

Joel Arnold

[Claire]

Hi everyone! My name is Claire and I'm french. I have always loved books but my obsession grew worse when I discovered Goodreads!

I began to read novels in english one year ago, and I read so many of them that it feels awkward to read in my native language now :)

I especially like the YA genre, which is not really developped in France, even though french librarians slowly begin to use the term "YA".
Also, something nice with books in english is that they are way cheaper than books published in France, which means I can allow myself to buy many many more books now! ;)

I'm looking forward making friends on Goodreads and filling up my to-read shelves ^^

[[deleted user]]

Welcome Joel!

Bienvenue Claire!

[Robin]

Hello everyone.My name is Robin and I live in NC.I'm glad I found a place where I can talk about books with people.No one in my family reads.So I'm looking forward to sharing what I've read with you guys and getting advice on what to read next.

[Ceil]

Hi, my name is Ceil. I joined Goodreads a long time ago, but never really used it much. Now that I have LibraryThing working, I'm able to add my books easily! I'm currently reading: Otherland (Book 1), The Last Bookstore in America (Kindle), Pandora's Star (audio book). Just finished Simon Green's latest Nightside book, A Hard Day's Knight, and Jan Karon's Mitford series. I read a lot of fantasy, science fiction, murder mysteries, and just about anything else I have time for. I live in Upstate NY, it's really cold and snowy, so reading is what I do after work! And I ride a bus, so I get a couple of hours of audio books in a day.

[Veronica]

hi guys my names veronica and I love reading! I jut started a book blog and I'm giving away my first book, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I am very excited and I hope that you guys are too.

The contest ends 1/31/2011 at 11:59 est

to enter just click on the link:
http://readbookshavefun.blogspot.com/...

[Michelle]

Hello :D My name is Michelle and i just joined this site and group! i love to read! I have a bookstore like right outside my door so i use money like every week! I hope this group will give mee a lot of ideas for books to read:) and discuss books and so on~ '-.-'

[Steve]

Hi everybody. I just found this site today and I am excited to find some new books to read. I currently read about 2 or 3 per month and they are usually of the historical fiction variety, although I am always open-minded to different books. See you around!

[Rebecca Kent]

I'm rebecca and i am a avid book reader

[Carol]

Hello to Everyone! My name is Carol. I read a lot and quite a variety depending on my mood. I got a Kindle for Christmas and have been stocking up on the free books available at Amazon. Consequently I have been reading a lot of Wilkie Collins, Henry Rider Haggard, Sax Rohmer, Rafael Sabatini and Mark Twain. Older books but interesting mysteries and adventures. I am glad to find such an enthusiatic group willing to discuss their reads. It is so nice to talk about ideas!

[Ridge]

Claire wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Claire and I'm french. I have always loved books but my obsession grew worse when I discovered Goodreads!

I began to read novels in english one year ago, and I read so many..."

Welcome to goodreads Claire. I am working on my to-read list as well, it is already extensive but i am always on the lookout for more if you have any to add to this list let me know.

p.s. this list is available on google to anyone who wants to use it, or you can follow this link.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...

[Karilee]

Hey~My name is Kari. I'm a single mom of a 7 year old boy & a 5 year old girl. Life leaves little time for reading :) I mostly read fiction but am currently reading the book Dealth In A Praire House Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Murders by William R. Drennan. The story interests me but the book is hard for me to get through. I fall asleep reading at night & eventually give up & turn out the light. This could be the book or it could just be that my life is busy & my body needs sleep! I have added MANY books to my Books-To-Read list and am VERY excited about getting started. One thing I want this year is to MAKE time to read for pleasure. This is were I have chosen to start my quest! I'm glad to be here :)

[Jay]

Hi my name Jay i Love Books. i am training to be librarian right at the age of 17 and i am loving i get to spend a good part of my day surrounded by books and than go home and get lost in a book my favourite series of books atm is the house of night series i love it so much

[mike jay]

Hello everyone,
I'm MJ and live in Portland, OR. I had an account here at GoodReads once before but decided to start a fresh one with the New Year and just concentrate on my 2011 reading challenge. I'm still making out a list of what I actually want to read but have set a goal of 25. I'm on my fifth already this year, if I keep on at that pace I'll surely exceed it. I like the new widget they have to track challenges now.

l wanted to say hi before I lurk through the topics here and see where I can jump in. Looks like quite an active group!

[Charles]

Hello. I am Charles and I have written two books. My first one No Lullaby for Tommy is already published and is available on line. It is in paperback and ebook format. My second book The Curse is about to be published. My publisher likes it so much that they are willing to publish and promote it for free if I presell 100 books. I could use a little help. Just google my first book and if you feel I am worthy let me know if you will purchase my next one. Thanks, Charles.