Introductions - Please introduce yourself

[Sue]

Wow! Welcome everyone!

[Lindsay, Moderator]

Welcome Trista!

[Heather]

Eventually, I will go back and read the whole entire thread. My name is Heather K and I have a problem. I have too many books and not enough time to read them all. I enjoy many different genres. I am currently trying out the sci-fi genre. I love Diana Gabaldon, Jane Austen, James Rollins, Clive Cussler and many many more. Hmm... I have a 9 year old who is getting the same problem as I am and I LOVE it!!

[Lindsay, Moderator]

Great to have you here Heather! I have very much the same problem as you, but really it's more my husband's problem. He's tired of tip toeing around my stacks. ;)

[Tasha, Moderator]

Welcome Heather.. I'm the same way I have tons of books waiting to be read.

[Florence (Lefty)]

Tasha wrote: "Welcome Heather.. I'm the same way I have tons of books waiting to be read."

Hi Heather, welcome!

[Lori]

Just finished book two of Ken Follett's Century Trilogy "Winter of the World". I try not to be a spoiler, but if the WW1 and WW2 eras are of any interest, you will love this series. It follows the lives of several families over a period of time, and how their lives intertwine with each other. From Russia to Germany to Britain to America, from coal miners to aristocracy, from gangsters to the White House,it has something to peak everyone's interest. 5/5

[Florence (Lefty)]

Lori wrote: "Just finished book two of Ken Follett's Century Trilogy "Winter of the World". I try not to be a spoiler, but if the WW1 and WW2 eras are of any interest, you will love this series. It follows the..."

Hell Lori, nice to meet you. I loved Ken Follett'sThe Pillars of the Earth

[Lindsay, Moderator]

I'm a little behind the times, and haven't read anything by Ken Follett. It's not that I don't want to, but I just tend to fall behind the times. I'll get to it! I swear! :)

[Lori]

Florence wrote: "Lori wrote: "Just finished book two of Ken Follett's Century Trilogy "Winter of the World". I try not to be a spoiler, but if the WW1 and WW2 eras are of any interest, you will love this series. I..."

I read Pillars of the Earth as well...I just love his books. I used to read him when he was all spy thrillers, but I think I like his new direction.

[Florence (Lefty)]

Lori wrote: "Florence wrote: "Lori wrote: "Just finished book two of Ken Follett's Century Trilogy "Winter of the World". I try not to be a spoiler, but if the WW1 and WW2 eras are of any interest, you will lov..."

I've got World Without End in my abandoned shelf. I really must give it more of a chance! Don't know what's wrong with me, I loved The Pillars.

[Kyla]

Hi! I'm Kyla, I found this group after receiving an inbox message from one of the mods, Tasha, to come check it out.
I love the look of your book selection, so I'm keen to join in.
I will read most genres and will give any book a chance. Currently I've been reading the post apocolyptic/dystopian YA books (hunger games, divergent etc) and recently finished the Mortal Instruments series.
Can't wait to get started reading the books listed in this group!

[Tasha, Moderator]

Hi Kyla,

I'm glad you decided to join! We are a great bunch :)
I have City of Bones but haven't started it yet. How did you find the Mortal Instruments series?

[Kyla]

I will be honest I was skeptical at first, it took me quite a ways into the first book to warm up to all the characters and the plot. Having said that, after reading all of the books, I loved them!
I have since also read The Infernal Devices books too which draw alot of parallels between characters, but still just as good!

[Lori]

Kyla wrote: "Hi! I'm Kyla, I found this group after receiving an inbox message from one of the mods, Tasha, to come check it out.
I love the look of your book selection, so I'm keen to join in.
I will read mos..."

Loved the Mortal Instruments as well! Great reading.

[Lindsay, Moderator]

Welcome to the group, Kyla! I love a good apocalypse! :)

[Gina]

Hello Everyone, my name is Gina and i received an invite to join in my email. I am looking forward to discussing books with you. I like romance books, all kinds. Right now I am reading a historical romance Karen Marie Monings's Highlander Series. I am in love!!

[Sue]

Greetings to all the newcomers!!

I'll have to check out the Ken Follett latest .... I did enjoy Pillars and The End ... but I confess to listening to them on audio (which was really well done). The size was daunting and with the commute I know I can get a good 1 1/2 Hrs of listening time in! It's a bonus!

I also have really enjoyed the YA dystopian reads that are out there. Just finished Insurgent (still mulling over my review). Loved Hunger Games and still have some reading in the Mortal Instruments - but am enjoying it too.

So many books! I'm half way into the Song of Ice & Fire books ... loving them and then there's 'the girl who did stuff' books next. *sigh*!!! I've heard about the Karen Marie Moning books and they seem to be really popular as well....

[Tasha, Moderator]

Hi Gina,

Welcome to our group. Glad you joined us.

[Florence (Lefty)]

Kyla wrote: "Hi! I'm Kyla, I found this group after receiving an inbox message from one of the mods, Tasha, to come check it out.
I love the look of your book selection, so I'm keen to join in.
I will read mos..."

Kyla wrote: "I will be honest I was skeptical at first, it took me quite a ways into the first book to warm up to all the characters and the plot. Having said that, after reading all of the books, I loved them!..."

Hello Kyla - welcome! Was just checking out your bookshelves - I'm planning on reading It looks great, glad you got so much out of it.

[Florence (Lefty)]

Gina wrote: "Hello Everyone, my name is Gina and i received an invite to join in my email. I am looking forward to discussing books with you. I like romance books, all kinds. Right now I am reading a histori..."

Hello Gina, and welcome.

[Kyla]

Florence wrote: "Kyla wrote: "Hi! I'm Kyla, I found this group after receiving an inbox message from one of the mods, Tasha, to come check it out.
I love the look of your book selection, so I'm keen to join in.
I ..."

Hi Florence! Q is so so so worth the read! As a self proclaimed introvert and someone who has spent most of her life being incredibly shy and anxious, this book completely changed how I view things! I know it sounds crazy, but "life changing" comes to mind! Best book I e read this year. I hope you enjoy it :)

[Florence (Lefty)]

Kyla wrote: "Florence wrote: "Kyla wrote: "Hi! I'm Kyla, I found this group after receiving an inbox message from one of the mods, Tasha, to come check it out.
I love the look of your book selection, so I'm kee..."

Thanks Kyla, I know I will. I'm one of those people that would rather face a firing squad than have to speak in public, sounds right up my alley:)

[Lindsay, Moderator]

Welcome to Gina!

[Lori]

Lindsay wrote: "Welcome to the group Lori! Great to have you here! :)"
Thank you! Looking forward to hearing about some great books!

[Tanya]

Hi there! I'm Tanya. I read a lot paranormal and a little romance.

[Tasha, Moderator]

Hi Tanya, welcome and glad you joined us! We are a great bunch :)

[Lindsay, Moderator]

Tasha wrote: "Hi Tanya, welcome and glad you joined us! We are a great bunch :)"

We certainly are great! ;) Welcome Tanya!

[Jocelin]

Hello & Welcome to Gina, Tanya, Kyla & Heather. This is great, more people joining The Bookends. Too cool.

[Jessie]

Hello I'm Jessie mother of a two year old. Jjust getting where I have a little time to read again. I enjoy, fantasy, horror, paranormal ext. kind of books but I have been known to dabble in different genre's if the book interests me. It's a pleasure to meet you all and hope to be trading book ideas soon! ^.^

[Tasha, Moderator]

Jessie wrote: "Hello I'm Jessie mother of a two year old. Jjust getting where I have a little time to read again. I enjoy, fantasy, horror, paranormal ext. kind of books but I have been known to dabble in differe..."

Hi Jessie,
Welcome to the Bookends! Glad you joined us :)

[Lindsay, Moderator]

Hi Jessie, and welcome!

[[deleted user]]

Hi, I am Alice and like to read most everything except about politics. I am the oldest fan of Twilight and looking forward to Breaking Dawn part II coming out.

thanks Tasha for inviting me. I love polls, are there any here? will check it out.

[Lindsay, Moderator]

Welcome Alice! Do you mean polls for fun? We haven't done too many in the past, but if you're interested, we can definitely get a few going to see how it goes. What kind of polls were you thinking?

[[deleted user]]

I like almost any kind. I was going to make a Twilight one to see which book was the favorite on this group but not sure if members are allowed to do polls? Some groups do allow them and some don't.

[Lindsay, Moderator]

Not sure what it's set to. Feel free to give it a shot, see what kind of feedback we get.

[Tasha, Moderator]

Welcome Alice!

A Twilight poll sounds like fun right about now especially since the final movie is due this month:)

[Jessie]

It's a pleasure meeting everyone ^.^ and thank you for the kind welcomes.

[Jocelin]

Hello, Jessie & Alice welcome to our group. Alice, I am going to see the last Twilight movie. I am not a very big fan of the series but, I do enjoy going to the movies with my friends. They really love the series, it's really about socializing and hanging out. I already have my tickets. Did you hear that AMC Theatres is having a Twilight movie marathon all day on Thursday, November 15th leading up to the final Breaking Dawn. Thanks for joining us ladies. The more the merrier.

[[deleted user]]

No, I didn't know that. I have chemical sensitivity so I will have to try to go to a theater when almost no one else is there. I would like to be with the other fans but can't be due to allergies.

[Lindsay, Moderator]

That must be tough, Alice! Especially since you're such a big fan, and have to wait to see the fourth movie. :(
I had heard they were toying with the idea of making Bree Tanner into a movie too. I don't especially like that idea... although, I didn't especially like the book either.

[Marla]

Hi my name is Marla. I live in Alberta Canada. I am also a readaholic. I love mysteries, and some romance but will try anything once. I also love gadgets. I have a Kobo Touch, Kobo Vox and an iPad and use all of them for reading.

I look forward to being part of this group.

[Lindsay, Moderator]

Welcome to the group Marla!

[Tasha, Moderator]

Welcome Marla! Which device do you use the most? I have a Kobo touch as well I loved using it when I would travel to and from work (so much lighter).

[Marla]

Tasha wrote: "Welcome Marla! Which device do you use the most? I have a Kobo touch as well I loved using it when I would travel to and from work (so much lighter)."

I prefer the Kobo Touch for the same reason. It is smaller and can go in my purse when I am traveling. I work shift work and have a nasty habit so at night I like the Vox or the iPad as I don't have to have an extra light when I go outside for my nasty habit. I also prefer the eInk of the Touch, easier on the eyes.

[Geneviève]

My name is Geneviève, but everyone calls me G. I'm an artist (painting, graphic design) by passion, and a policy analyst to pay the bills. :) I love to read, and some of my favourite books are Cloud Atlas, by David Mitchell, and Novecento, by Alessandro Baricco. I also have a soft spot for Nick Bantock's amazing books.

Check out my artwork if you're interested: http://www.genevievelepine.com

[[deleted user]]

I was hoping they would make Bree Tanner into a movie. When I first read her story in Breaking Dawn I felt so sad for her and hated Jane all the more. That is good news to me they make another movie. I don't want it to end of course. Thanks for this good news.

I am also an artist, Gevenieve. Will check out your link.

[[deleted user]]

I enjoyed seeing your work. Egypt 6 especially appealed to me. thanks for sharing it. Alice

[Lindsay, Moderator]

Welcome to the group, G! I especially loved Egypt 1 and Bronze Hands. Beautiful work!

[Tasha, Moderator]

Hi G,

Welcome, Great to have here. Loved your artwork, my favourites are Circle 1,2 and 3.