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How Many Groups Have You Joined on GoodReads?
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Um, I would say I'm a member of 5 or 6. Now ask me how many I'm active in? I would have to say roughly 4ish. But those usually rotate and vary do to which books I'm currently reading at the time. Just makes it easier to yack and stay in touch when following a particular set of reads and even cuts down on some confusion of getting most recs at times too.Correction I think I'm in 10 or 11 forgot a few that I added in the last year and some mod ones. But yea mostly still active in very few.
I belong to 10 groups, but only active in 8.
Too many I think! But each group has some feature or resource that I like which is different than the others. I try to read the group book regularly for 3 groups & that is plenty.
I'm in 2 groups and I'm active in both of them (reading the montly book, doing challenges, etc.)
Haha sometimes it's good to be in just one at times. Too many and it tends to get a bit stressful keeping up with everything going on at times.
Being in more than one group can be more relaxing because you have more options and can pick and choose what you want to do.
Pending on the groups, as some do like members to participate in certain things often. And that is why I cut back on most of the ones I participate in.
Just counted, and right now at 38 (eek)
Gosh - I've just had a look and I'm in 18! Without looking I would probably have said about 8...Obviously then, I'm not active in all of them but there are half a dozen that I rotate between depending on what I'm feeling enthusiastic about.
How does everyone keep up to date with all the posts? Do you get email notifications or rely on regular visits to the group?
Holy wowza 38 or even 18, that is like whoa ladies. Good questions Ruth on how to keep up with so many. I usually keep up with the ones based off the books I'm reading in the moment or a mod of really. Though even I have to admit, I've joined some friends' groups and I can't keep up with them cause I'm already apart of groups that serve that particular genre need for me at times. So sometimes my attendance slides a bit in the friends' groups.
I'm only in five, three of which are cozy-related. Another is for mysteries and thrillers and the fifth is a finish-the-series group I was introduced to. Does the annual GoodReads reading challenge count as a group? If so, six.I think of a few things when I look at joining a group... Do I like the genre enough to actually discuss it with others? How much time do I have to devote to keeping up with the group? Do I "know" other people in the group? For example, I was invited to the finish-the-series group by an online friend who knew I was behind in my series reading. It's been good for my focus (but not lately as I've been distracted from my series reading!).
However, I would have to say I'm not into non-mystery genres enough to join, for example, a romance group or a non-fiction group. Though I read most any genre, I prefer mysteries and knew I'd get more out of these groups than I would just lurking. I lurk (peruse) other groups every now and then, but haven't been compelled to join. I can get most of what I need reading reviews of books I'm interested in. Plus, I find that groups tend to make me add to my TBR -- as if I needed help! -- and I don't need to fill it with even more items I will never get to.
I joined three as I'm still learning. Once I get the hang of it I may join more.
Karen wrote: "I'm only in five, three of which are cozy-related. Another is for mysteries and thrillers and the fifth is a finish-the-series group I was introduced to. Does the annual GoodReads reading challenge..."Yea, does help to at least know some folks that you are pretty chatty with before joining a group. I've learned the hard way about that. Joined a group where I just barely knew one person, got to know others, and before long got caught up in some major cat fight situations, where some folks thought I was a friend to nobody cause I wasn't loyal enough to either side. Which really ticked me off cause I didn't even come to GR for that kind of thing at all in the FIRST place.
Six, I think, active in nearly all of them.
I second that Mary. Just thing is, it's hard to keep most groups active too in general cause some folks are over particular books and GR groups in general. Or just like to lurk which is cool sometimes. But never hurts to give a intro and a shoutout as to who you are from time to time too.
This group is active and has been ever since I have been on GR. If there are arguments, I don't hear about them. I am a moderator in another group and though we are solid right now, we don't get a lot of comments because we have a lot of lurkers. That can kill a group after a while since a group needs activity in order to grow and thrive.
☯Emily wrote: "This group is active and has been ever since I have been on GR. If there are arguments, I don't hear about them. I am a moderator in another group and though we are solid right now, we don't get ..."I hear ya Emily. I'm a moderator as well. We try different challenges and such that bring peeps out. A few contests here and there which is helpful at times.
Angel wrote: "Over 40 groups."Wow! Are you active in all 40?
Mary wrote: "This group is excellent. It's large but peaceful. The folder subjects are interesting too."I second that.
I am in a couple. As a devoted Christian I am of course interested in Christianity. But I love other genres. Paranormal, steampunk, cozy mysteries, thriller. I grew up as books being my best friends. I was an only child. At the age of 48 they are still my best friends! And I enjoy meeting authors! And corresponding with them, such an honor!!Tina ♪ ♫
Not a thing wrong with that K.M. that was my initial intention as well. Then I made different friends here and there. And started supporting their groups by joining and so it kind of got away from me a tad.
I'm in 3 groups including this one. I recently discovered The Cozy Mysteries group. Also in Thriller Reads and another about crime reads.
I've probably joined about a dozen, but I'm only active in a couple. My participation in a couple dropped over the last two or three years.
I'm in 2 different groups.
I am in 14 currently, most active in 4: this one, which is the one I joined most recently, Children's Books, Mock Caldecott, and Mock Newbery. (Can you tell I am a children's librarian?)
Beverly wrote: "I am in 14 currently, most active in 4: this one, which is the one I joined most recently, Children's Books, Mock Caldecott, and Mock Newbery. (Can you tell I am a children's librarian?)"Ah-h-h, that explains it. I thought you reviewed children's books because you had tiny ones at home.
I am in a dozen currently. I joined other groups because I help my sister find books that are of her interest. There are times active groups just declined or decided to close shop. And I liked those groups too!
But I am active in one group as it allows me to also complete their challenges using books of other genres.
Ah-h-h, that explains it. I thought you reviewed children's books because you had tiny ones at home.My tiny ones are in their 30s now.
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