Introductions - Please introduce yourself

[Tasha, Moderator]

Marla wrote: "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..."

I havent tried reading on my ipad yet, I'm just not sure how good it is for the eyes. Right now my Kobo needs to be charged but I lost my charger. I may have to go and buy another one if mine doesn't turn up soon.

[Lindsay, Moderator]

The kobo uses a pretty common cable. It's probably interchangeable with a lot of different devices. I can't imagine that it would be too expensive to replace.

[Florence (Lefty)]

Marla wrote: "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 ..."

Hi Marla, you've come to the right place - it's crawling with readaholics:) I've got a sony TS11. Love that it's eInk, no glare so easy on the eyes, and when I travel I don't have to cart around a suitcase full of books. Welcome.

[Florence (Lefty)]

Geneviève wrote: "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 Clou..."

Hello Genevieve, and welcome. Thanks for sharing your artwork, all so beautiful I can't pick a favorite. You've got some really interesting books on your shelves.

[Jocelin]

Hello Genevieve (aka G) & Marla. Welcome.

[Jocelin]

~☆ Alice☆~ wrote: "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."

I am sorry to her that. I hope you get a chance to with the distraction of your allergies. I am interested to see how it will come together and end. I have heard thought the Grapevine, Stephanie Meyer is toying with coming back to Twilight with another series.

[Tasha, Moderator]

Lindsay wrote: "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 ..."

They shouldn't have killed her off,, I think she would have made a good addition to the Cullen Clan, I wouldn't see a movie about her though.

[Lindsay, Moderator]

Thanks for joining us here, Ralph! I love to see such an eclectic taste in books. Something I can definitely relate to. :)

[Tasha, Moderator]

Hi Ralph, welcome aboard! Glad you joined us.

[Lynn Blackmar]

Hi, I'm Lynn. I've been looking for a group that read a diverse group of books, in my attempts to widen my reading palate a little bit.

[Lindsay, Moderator]

This is a great place for that! Welcome to the group, Lynn! :)

[Tasha, Moderator]

Welcome to the group Lynn!

[Florence (Lefty)]

Lynn wrote: "Hi, I'm Lynn. I've been looking for a group that read a diverse group of books, in my attempts to widen my reading palate a little bit."

Hello Lynn, nice to meet you.

[Elisabeth]

Hi...I was invited to this group by Lindsay *waves* and so I checked you guys out and thought you looked pretty neat!

I read almost exclusively books with a paranormal element. I absolutely ADORE all things YA fantasy and I decided to write it a few years ago. Madeleine L'Engle and Sarah J. Maas are just two of my idols and I'm anxiously anticipating Erica Stevens' upcoming book that releases next month. (It's a YA dystopian paranormal romance with VAMPIRES!!! =D)

I'm pretty hooked on Goodreads and my goal is to infuse the internet with my consciousness via social media and thereby achieve immortality. I LOVE horses and green tea and my brothers and parents who think I'm addicted to my iPhone and computer. (Which is true.)

So that's me. =)

[Lindsay, Moderator]

Thanks for coming Elisabeth! *waves back* ;)

[Tasha, Moderator]

Hi Elisabeth, welcome to our group!

[Elisabeth]

Thanks! =)

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Oh, the new picture of snow on the trees is fantastic! I sure wish we would see some of this.

Alice in warm and sunny Colorado!!

[Azusa]

Hi! I'm Pj. My favorite genere of reading is M/M is YA. I read all the time and I mean almost literally all the time. You will never see me without my e-reader. Yes, I do take into the store with me. Anyways, i'm hoping to enjoy my time here with this group. :)

[Donna]

Hi, My name is Donna and I am a cheap book date, I read anything and cant stop until the last page. Am reading Anna Karenina for the first time now and am ashamed I took so long to read it. But not so ashamed that I wont confess my literary shortcomings. I also read books i find on park benches and garage sales, based on their cover and price. I shirk housecleaning for reading, I pretend to listen to others when I am thinking about reading. I do not post often, but am a good lurker and like to read what others write. Nice to meet you all and nice to be in this group. Thank you. dryan

[Florence (Lefty)]

Hello To PJ and Donna! Nice to meet you both.

[Lori]

Donna wrote: "Hi, My name is Donna and I am a cheap book date, I read anything and cant stop until the last page. Am reading Anna Karenina for the first time now and am ashamed I took so long to read it. But no..."

Donna, you could be my twin sister. My family tells me that I am deaf, because I never answer them when I am reading. Welcome.

[Tasha, Moderator]

Welcome PJ and Donna! Glad you joined us :)

[Lindsay, Moderator]

Welcome to our newcomers! I will also skirt the house chores to spend even a few more minutes with my book. Much to the chagrin of my family. ;)

[Jocelin]

Welcome to our group Vivek!

[Jocelin]

Geneviève wrote: "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 Clou..."

Your work is really quite lovely. Your online gallery is wonderfully put together. Much success with your art.

[Lindsay, Moderator]

It's great to have you here, Vivek! Sorry I spaced out and didn't notice that we had a new member. Welcome! :)

[Lindsay, Moderator]

We have a giveaways discussion. Feel free to start a topic there. Thanks for sharing! :)

[Tasha, Moderator]

Welcome Vivek!

[Jocelin]

Happy New Year, to The Bookends group.

[Lindsay, Moderator]

Thanks! And the same to you Jocelin! :D

[Lindsay, Moderator]

Great to meet you Deidre! I'm sorry that the group has gone a little stagnant, but I'm always here ;)

I used to live in Christchurch! Where abouts are you? I live in Winnipeg now, which is a far cry from NZ. I miss it like crazy!

[Lindsay, Moderator]

That's a beautiful area! I never did get to spend a ton of time on the North Island, but it's easy to love! <3

[Lindsay, Moderator]

Right now? Cold. lol It's our winter, and Winnipeg is smack dab in the middle of Canada. We get ridiculously cold winters. It was -24 this morning, which is actually pretty mild, but next week is supposed to get up above freezing! That NEVER happens! When I was in NZ, I had Christmas breakfast on the beach!

We also have lots of mosquitoes, which is definitely something I miss about NZ. I would take wetas over mosquitoes any day! :P

[Rusty]

Greetings, My name is Rusty Nugent. I am a southern dark fantasy paranormal author. I am 43 and and writing on my third novel in the series.
Moonwarriors: Guardians of the Night
2 books so far in series, as requested.
Dark Fantasy

http://www.amazon.com/Book-Two-Moonwa...

http://authorrustynugent.freeforums.net/
@theparanormal72
http://www.facebook.com/rusty.nugent.5
http://rustynugent5.booklikes.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/authorrus...

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When the moonlight strikes me, I am filled with power. In an evil age, in my darkest hour. Death and Destruction are the pleasures of my life. A lonely life filled with agony. Here I stand upon this Ledge with sword in hand I hereby pledge. That in the full moon's waning light. I shall make my Sacrifice. The Fog drifts down the hills into my dark domain. My senses sharp and I Insane. Into the woods I go with the moonlight as my guide. I now creep like the mist and from my wrath you can not hide. I shall avenge all I have lost. Behold the coming of death with your now ending immortal life. I shall make my sacrifice. Unto the goddess of the night. I shall make my sacrifice.

[Dan]

Hi, I'm Dan-o. I enjoy most anything as long as it's printed on a page. I'm willing to give most things a try and I have a voracious appetite for literature. Hope you can put me on the road to some new authors.

[Lindsay, Moderator]

Hey Dan! Nice to meet you! I'm afraid this group has become mostly stagnant, though we still check in from time to time. ;) Feel free to stay and chat, or trade book recommendations!