Introductions

[Gia]

Hi everyone! I'm new to the challenge this year. My name's Doreen and I live in San Francisco. I have a huge TBR pile and I want to make a serious dent in it in 2011.

I'll be starting with the 56 historical romance novels I've had for more than a few months.

Another goal is to stop picking up books just because they're free. I'm going to limit myself to only picking up the ones I think I'll read.

[Nicolle]

Hi Janie, I have been wanting to read historical romance for a while, can you recommend some to me?

[Nicolle]

Janie wrote: "Nicolle wrote: "Hi Janie, I have been wanting to read historical romance for a while, can you recommend some to me?"

sorry - I don't read many historical romance books - unless the romance is a ..."

woops I meant Doreen.

[Katoof]

What are your favourite historical romance novels , I haven't really read many

[Jack]

Hi im jack from belfast, ireland. Im a student of IT but i read a lot especially in the last few years. I normally read sci-fi, fantasy or just ordinary fiction.

[Katoof]

Hi Jack, welcome to the group!

[Clare]

Hi! So I've just signed up, mainly because I've realised how many books I actually have on my shelf that I haven't read yet... so I thought signing up on here would really help me get back on track with my reading. I'm 27, live in West Yorkshire, UK and am hoping to be able to complete this challenge whilst working full time as a Project Manager. Really looking forward to seeing what everyone is reading and to getting to know you all better. Of course, if any else is in the West Yorkshire area, shout up!
Happy reading, folks! Clare

[Angelique]

Hi Clare, welcome to the group! You should check out our January Challenge, maybe it will halp you slim down that to-read shelf of yours.

[Nicoletta]

Hi all! Im Nicoletta from Long Island, New York. Im 25 [as of yesterday actually]. Hoping to make it to 100 books! God knows theres way more than that that I want to read. Good luck to all!

[Linda]

Hi! I'm Linda and I'm from Maryland. I love to read but haven't had a lot of time lately to do it. So I'm hoping this challenge will get me on the right track even if I don't reach 100. Santa brought me a Kindle and I am starting off with reading some of the classics that I have always wanted to read but never did. I also like to read Romance/Chick Lit and Young Adult with some Alex Cross thrown in for excitement. Now to check out the challenge and make my list.

[Clare]

Thanks for the welcome! I will pop on over to the January challenge right now :D thanks for the tip!

[Shannon Carly]

Hi everyone! I'm Shannon, 26, and currently a Pennsylvania resident. I love to read! Right now I'm very into paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and true crime. I know strange combo LOL. I read about 123 books last year and I would love to hit a 100 next year! This group seems like great motivation! :)

[Angelique]

Welcome Shannon, Linda, & Nicoletta. We're glad to have you all. Don't forget to create threads for yourselves and stop by the January challenge thread.

Clare wrote: "Thanks for the welcome! I will pop on over to the January challenge right now :D thanks for the tip!"

No problem Clare, hope you decide to join us.

[Katoof]

Welcome guys , any questions just ask !

[Angelique]

Welcome MADDI!!!! We're sorry, I didn't see you're post. Please, please, please forgive us! :*(

[Angelique]

lol...I know, I got so busy there for a while. And I'm doing pretty good. I'm still in the midst of holiday hell. I swear I love my family. I really do, but what is it they say about absence? Ah yes, it does make the heart grow fonder!

How've you been?

[Angelique]

Be thankful! Family is so stressful. I don't know why it really bothers me. All of my family lives within a 40 mile radius so I'm used to it. The problem is there are so many of them. There's like 150+ of us.

[Angelique]

Actually I've been able to do a lot of reading in the past few months, but since thanksgiving it's slowed down a bit since I'm always cooking extra food or shopping for something stupid. It's ridiculous.

You're going to be a senior in high school this year, right? For me that was my easiest year.

[Angelique]

Werid, bc I took all AP and Honors classes, was editor of the year and participated in several clubs, plus I traveled a lot because I sang in competitions back then, and it still seemed like the easiest. But I also lucked out with getting a lot of teachers I had worked with for other organizations so that probably made it better.

[Sashana]

I'm Sashana, I'm 17 and in my senior year of high school (can't wait to get the hell out of that place). I live in Florida and I'll probably end up going to college instate even though I really want to go out of state. I'm torn between wanting to be a teacher/book editor/lawyer. I want to read 150 books in 2011.

[Sashana]

Thanks, Maddie. I don't know if I can't read 150 either especially since I'll be starting college next year. I read about 95 books this year so 150 is pushing it for me.

[Angelique]

Welcome Sashana! My goal is to read 200 this year, but I'm including novellas and short stories in my numbers.

Maddi, everyone has different strengths. For me, junior year was hell, and most people I know that it was easy. The worst of it was, I didn't have half the responsibilities that year that I normally took on and it still seemed like I wouldn't survive it.I also had chemistry that year...and I hate chemistry! It's the Bane of my existence. The irony of it is, I'm working towards a degree in anesthesiology. Can you guess what one of the most important courses you take for that is?

[Angelique]

You will! We'll help you. But I've got to go cook and do some more cleaning. Lucky me!

[Valerie]

Hi! I'm Valerie. I was signed up for the 2010 challenge, but I never actually posted anything, so this year I am going to read read read!
I'm 14 and from California.
I am most excited to read the entire Charles Dickens collections I received the year before last.
So yup, Hello!

[Katoof]

Hi Valerie, you will hVe to keep us updated on the Dickens as I have never read any

[readmuchrunfar]

I'm going to jump into this craziness, I think. I'm Miranda, 28, from Indiana, USA. I love to read historical fiction, fantasy, and YA, among lots of other randomness, between bouts of working, training for marathons, and playing with the dog. My husband and I have a friendly wager going, to see who can reach the end of the stack first: his of video games, mine of books. I doubt either of us will ever win. :)

[Katoof]

Hello Miranda and Ange! hope to see you both chatting in the threads on here.

Hello Addi, I missed your post too !!! :D

[Katoof]

oooh i will look now!!!!!

[Katoof]

yay, its been so long since that has happened... stupid time zones

[Katoof]

ok, hope you are back, I could never hate you xxxxx

[Dani C.]

Hello all! My name is Dani. I live in Texas with my Hubby, 6 kids and 2 black labs. I love to read mostly paranormal romance.

[Katoof]

Hi Dani, there are alot of us here that love paranormal romance so there will be loads to talk about! What are your favs

[Dani C.]

Hey Lisa!
My faves include Patricia Briggs, Jeaniene Frost, Larissa Ione, Lynsay Sands, Gena Showalter, Shelly Laurenston, Lora Leigh, Nalini Singh, Robin D. Owens... lol the list goes on and on. I am currently reading Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter series.

[Katoof]

oh im glad you mentioned gena showalter. I had never heard of her books but saw them for three for £5.00 which is three for about $7.00 so I couldnt resist. I am planning on reading the first in january.

I am a huge Jeaniene frost fan

[Katoof]

I have essays to do tomorrow for a work related course so I feel your pain!

[Katoof]

I know, I bet I will be on here for most of tomorrow, but I have to get it done and I really dont want to

[Katoof]

how exciting, got mu fingers crossed for you

[Katoof]

nah, im doing it tomorrow, its half nine at night here now!

[Dani C.]

That sounds like you got a great deal on GS books Lisa! I really do enjoy her books, some more than others but all are wonderful reads!

[Katoof]

I got the lords of the underworld series, have you read that one, is it good?

[Dani C.]

I love the LotU!! I think my fave is #5 - The Darkest Passion.

You will love them!

[Katoof]

Yay, I'm excited now! I'm trying not to start a book until January as I have essays to write and stuff but I'm really looking forward to starting the series as part of this months challenge

[Criss]

My name is Criss. I live in Montana, USA, and I like to read horror and fantasy books.

[Angelique]

Welcome Criss! We're glad you've joined us. I enjoy horror also, what are some of your favorites?

[Katoof]

I wish i could read horror but I get scared too easy :(

[Deanna]

Hi! I'm Deanna from Orange, TX. I got spoiled last year when I was laid off work for 3 months and got to READ READ READ! It was awesome! Working has really put a dent in my reading volume but I think I can manage 100 in 2011....we'll see how it goes! I like all kinds of fiction...not too much into non-fiction since I read to be entertained..lol! I love paranormal anything pretty much but also LOVE Janet Evanovich, Stephen King, Dean Koontz, John Sanford etc etc etc! It's never difficult to find SOMEthing to read!

[Criss]

Angelique wrote: "Welcome Criss! We're glad you've joined us. I enjoy horror also, what are some of your favorites?"

I like Stephen King and John Saul. I've been reading a lot of vampire and witch based stories lately though.

[Davina]

Hi, I'm Davina and I live in Montgomery, AL. Thanks for the invite. I enjoy all types of books: paranormal romance, historical romance, romance horror, mystery, and many general fiction. I love a challenge, this seems like a good one!!

[[deleted user]]

I just found this group and it sounds like a great place to keep me motivated to read. My name is Susan, I am 46 and live on Long Island, NY. I got a full-time job for the first time in a while at the end of September, and it has killed my reading time! Before I was reading 1-2 books a day, after I am lucky if I can do 2 a week some weeks.

I am hoping posting here will help keep me on track and get my through my huge TBR pile! :)

[Sheila]

I'm an avid reader from Pittsburgh, PA, USA. I read all genres and enjoy discovering new authors. I know this will be fun especially since I have a lot of time now.