Newbie corner - what do you expect from this group?

[Pankaj]

Hi, I am new to Good Reads and so to this group. I want to know if there is any active topics in the group on events happening around you or in your city. It would be literature fest or some conversation or book tour, etc. Thanks!

[Ahtims]

Pankaj, there is...
there is a thread regarding Live meets in various cities..
you may access it through the homepage

[dely]

Pankaj wrote: "Hi, I am new to Good Reads and so to this group. I want to know if there is any active topics in the group on events happening around you or in your city. It would be literature fest or some conver..."

This is the folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

[Ahtims]

Thanks a lot, dely...
You are our Honorary Moderator :)

[dely]

Em*bedded-in-books* wrote: "Thanks a lot, dely...
You are our Honorary Moderator :)"

Lol, I'm here because I don't want to start a new book before tomorrow and I have to prepare lunch only in an hour! :D

[Annie]

I'm new here and I want to read a book but I don't know where to click in order to read. It's all very confusing here. Help me please.

[dely]

Annie wrote: "I'm new here and I want to read a book but I don't know where to click in order to read. It's all very confusing here. Help me please."

You don't have to click and read on Goodreads. Here we only share opinions about books we have read, or we read books together or look for recommendations from other readers.
If you want to read, then you need a book or an ebook or an audiobook.

[Priya]

Hi - My name is Priya.. Looking forward to discussions on some brilliant books and possibly reading more books this year - through buddy reads, group reads and all!

[Aditi]

Hi, I'm Aditi Bhalla from Chennai, working in Marketing for an HCIT Co. I love Fiction.
These days I'm helping my husband launch his debut novels in India.
I'm ecstatic and excited to be a part of this club :)

[Arshad]

Here there is no Voting system.
It will help readers familiarize themselves with new books.

[Sumant]

On the lines of Group Book Reads and Book of the month, it would be very helpful for new Authors if a topic focuses on "Books by New Authors"

The group can select or comment on books written by "Not so famous authors".

Disclaimer: I have a vested interest, and am looking for readers for my book, which according to me, is well written. 😊😉

[Shoa, @TheCupboardUnderTheStairs]

Sumant wrote: "On the lines of Group Book Reads and Book of the month, it would be very helpful for new Authors if a topic focuses on "Books by New Authors"

The group can select or comment on books written by "N..."

Our Group Book reads always have books nominated by members of the group and they are the ones who vote for them too.

Practically, it's really difficult to sustain a monthly group read of books by "not so famous authors" as you put it.

However, you can promote your book or look for reviewers in the relevant folders.

[Ahtims]

Sumant Gupta , good luck. Shoa has explained it precisely .
At request of authors, we started a group activity where an author nominates their book and interested readers join in, and the author initiates discussion . But the thread went dud as no one , including the new authors didn't show much interest, once it was in place

[Ahtims]

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No-one, including the authors showed much interest
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[Sumant]

Em*bedded-in-books* wrote: "Sumant Gupta , good luck. Shoa has explained it precisely .
At request of authors, we started a group activity where an author nominates their book and interested readers join in, and the author i..."

Newbies, even if they are authors, will take time to adjust to the group values and culture. Maybe, that is one reason why the thread went dead.

But it is true that there will be a lot of “hit & run” type posts.

Thanks to you & Shoa, for the prompt reply to my post.

[Nilanjana]

Hi there, I am Nilanjana Haldar. I love the warmth in this group. I am new here.

I am an author and would like to promote my book. May I know where I can do it? The link?

[Ahtims]

hi Nilanjana
if you go to the homepage of the group and scroll up, the first thread is for newcomers , explaining how to approach the group . do check it out.

[Nilanjana]

alright, thank you ma'am :)

[Anitha]

Hi all

Great to find this group. I was looking for Indian book clubs to plug my book and happened to find you guys. Would love to discuss books with you and also sneak in mentions of my own (in the promo folder).

[N.J.]

Hi. I am Nita. Always been an avid reader but not been too comfortable with online social networks. I joined GR earlier this year after realising that few people in my real life are avid readers or writers! I have joined a book club and a writers group too, in real life. Better late than never I guess. I like to discuss books. And there is also the fact that now I am an author. I will only post information about that in the promo folder but it's good to connect with people like me.

[Iris]

HI, I am an avid reader. Romance, Fantasy, Scifi, thriller... anything fiction apart from horror - I scare easily! :). My first love is romance and I love discussing books, of any kind. The number of Harry Potter questions I ask, my friends hate road trips with me.

I would love to connect with like minded people.

I am also an author. Just published my first romance book. Will post about that in promo folder.

[Swati]

Hello everyone. I am new to the group and appreciate the welcome. looking forward to more book suggestions and discussions on new and old books and topics.

[Ahtims]

hi Anitha, Nita, Iris and Swathi
Writers are welcome here , in the promo threads :)
But I have seen a couple of dedicated groups for writers here in Goodreads...

[nitisha]

Hi all! I'm Nitz. I love reading most genres. The only one I avoid is horror. I am hoping to findsome good suggestions and a few buddy reads from the group :)

[Ahtims]

hi Niz,
Welcome
You will get more suggestions than you can ever read in a lifetime.
Do scroll through our Buddy Reads folders and Individual reading threads.

[Ishita]

Hi, I am new to this group. Can anyone please guide me as to where I can promote my own book? Thank you, :)

[Shoa, @TheCupboardUnderTheStairs]

Nitz wrote: "Hi all! I'm Nitz. I love reading most genres. The only one I avoid is horror. I am hoping to findsome good suggestions and a few buddy reads from the group :)"

Hi Niz! Welcome to the group! I've steeredd clear of horror my whole life. With the exception of Goosebumps which made up a very huge and special part of my childhood! 😁❤

[Shoa, @TheCupboardUnderTheStairs]

Ishita wrote: "Hi, I am new to this group. Can anyone please guide me as to where I can promote my own book? Thank you, :)"

Hi Ishita. You can post about your book in the Promotions folder. Good luck!

[Anu]

Hi , great to be a part of this group .im a new member and Iwas looking for some recommendations , hope this thread is the right place to do so .Can someone please tell me where I can get a kindle / pdf/ any online format of राऊby N.S. Inamdar ( Marathi ) book ? Any site where I can purchase/rent / download this book from ? I’m desperately searching for this book any help will be truly appreciated .

[Ahtims]

I presume that you already did a Google search of the available resources ..
will let know if I come across

[Ahtims]

hi Anu
check here
Raau: (Original Book on Bajirao-Mastani) (Marathi) https://www.amazon.in/dp/8174210237/r...

[Anu]

thanks !

[Ahtims]

jyoti ... you can always revive it. Do post in appropriate threads and interested persons will respond. I used to try to keep the group alive , but am tired and disillusioned nowadays.

[Shiva]

Hi all,
I was wondering if the group has a WhatsApp group. If yes let me know.
Thanks.
Shiva

[Ahtims]

there's no official whatsapp group for this group, mainly due to the numbers and safety issues .

[Girish, The Good cop]

Jyoti wrote: "I expect to find fellow Indians who have similar reading tastes as mine or who can introduce me to a whole new level of books. Book recommendations, discussions and ideas is all I expect from the g..."

Hi Jyoti, many of us here have benefitted through this group in the exact same way you have stated your expectation! So I am sure the legacy will continue :)

A fellow Philosophy-lover - would recommend Camus and Kundera to start with! (assuming Ayn Rand and the usual suspects are off your list)

[dely]

Jyoti wrote: "I expect to find fellow Indians who have similar reading tastes as mine or who can introduce me to a whole new level of books. Book recommendations, discussions and ideas is all I expect from the g..."

For philosophy o check out Sophie's World, you may like it.

[Dikshita]

Hi guys! So glad I found this group.

I am Dikshita from New Delhi. Looking forward to interact with the members of the group and to have discussions on great books.
I love to be recommended books so please free to connect if you guys have some interesting reading choices.

Happy Reading everyone!

[Ahtims]

hi Dikshita
there's loads of recommendation threads here
Do feel free to get as well as give book recos :)

[〰️Beth〰️]

Hi, just joined today. Looking to find and discuss new (to me) and interesting books. I read most genres and try to read books from all over the world.

[Gorab, TheGunman]

welcome Beth! you have quite a loaded read shelf!
happy reading :)

[Darshana]

Hello readers, I was in lookout for a community of good readers to receive honest reviews on my very first fiction work. I believe I am at the right place. Please do review of my work!

[Darshana]

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

[Girish, The Good cop]

Hi Darshana,
You can post your book under promotions thread. interested readers may reach out to you!

[Darshana]

Sure, thanks!

[Tharani]

Hi! I am new to this group and I would like to know that you guys will help me in locating good novels to read as I am an amateur in locating good novels. I would really love your help..

[Luffy Sempai]

Tharani wrote: "Hi! I am new to this group and I would like to know that you guys will help me in locating good novels to read as I am an amateur in locating good novels. I would really love your help.."

Welcome, Tharani. You will fit right in. The same enthusiastic love of books animates most of us here. See you at the games section too.

[Gurdeesh]

Hi all,
TBF I have not been much active on Goodreads but I'm always to be found with my nose between the pages of a book. Just re-reading Harry Potter and Twilight series these days. Also on my shelf is 50 shades of grey and Game of Thrones. This year will be busy for me.

[Luffy Sempai]

Hello Gurdeesh, wish you luck in here. Also hopefully you'll pick some recs so that rereading becomes equal with discovering new books. GR rewards those who are active.

[Gurdeesh]

Thanks Luffy, I'll be glad to explore new genres and newer books.