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Jan 17, 2010 05:15PM
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Just realized I never introduced myself after joining at the end of December! My name is Heather, I'm 24, I'm a dispatcher for law enforcement. I'm currently in school getting my English degree (and a possible minor in French, haven't decided yet). I have a house full of animals, my dog is my soulmate, and I've been an avid reader and writer since I was twelve years old. I joined goodreads last June, and I've loved every minute of being here with people just like myself!
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Welcome officially to the group Heather!
I am a big animal lover too. Right now we have a dog and two kittens. One of the kittens is making this message an extreme sport as we speak. Glad that you are in the group!
Extreme kitten sports are the BEST! lol. I have five cats and they are a handful. Thanks for the welcome everybody!
Me too. I apologize for not introducing myself since I started joining this group. My name is Ruby, Im from the Philippines. Im 31 years old and currently working as a legal assistant in a government agency. I love to read classical novels especially the works of Henry James and Jane Austen. Im also a fan of the Harry Potter series and lately, by the Vampire Academy series, they are just too irresistible! =) And to the moderators, thank you for accepting me in this group. Maraming salamat po.
Welcome to the group Heather and Ruby :0)
Thank you Luann, Sara and Slayermel. =)
Welcome Ruby! I definitely read my share of YA vampire books, but have not read any of that series. May have to look into that one.
Kumusta Ka Ruby? I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Davao and Tagbilaran, Bohol. Where do you live. I know that when we lived there it was hard finding books in English but now there are some great bookstores in the metro malls.
Hi I'm Kerry, from Brisbane AU. This group sounds great! I'm always looking for new authors to read.
Welcome to the group Kerry! Hope you enjoy our group!
Welcome Kerry!! It's a great time to join the shelves have lots of great choices this month and next.
Arlene wrote: "Kumusta Ka Ruby? I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Davao and Tagbilaran, Bohol. Where do you live. I know that when we lived there it was hard finding books in English but now there are some grea..."Hi Arlene. I live and work here in Manila but I grew up in Masbate, one of the provinces here in the Philippines. Yes, there are a lot of bookstores that you can find in the malls today though sometimes there are some books, which earned good reviews here in Goodreads, that are not available in the market and is yet to be ordered. I've never been in Bohol and Davao, though they are now considered as one of the tourist spots. An officemate of mine who recently got married even spend their honeymoon in Bohol. When did you lived here? I hope my country gave you good memories. =)
Hi I'm Mandy from Australia, all I have read are books in the paranormal romance/ urban fantasy section so I am really looking forward to being a part of this group and reading something different.
Welcome, Mandy! If you're looking to read different things each month, you've come to the right group!
Welcome Mandy! I think you will find this group will get you reading things outside your norm.
Welcome to the group Mandy! Hope you enjoy it!
Kerry wrote: "Hi I'm Kerry, from Brisbane AU. This group sounds great! I'm always looking for new authors to read."
Hi Kerry, I'm from Brisbane too and found this group just over a year ago. I have read so many books that I wouldn't have otherwise even picked up. Welcome and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Cheers Leonie
Hi I'm Gail from Sydney. Just joined, feeling like a fish out of water. I love the concept of this group. I have been stuck in a particular genre for a long time (fantasy & classics). It is now time to move on. But where? Your current choice of shelf for February gives me an easy entry, as I can slip in some old favourites. Hopefully I will eventually be pushed out of my comfort zone.
Welcome Gail! (and Kerry, Mandy, Ruby, Heather, Jen, Emily... I just found this thread, and I figured the least I can do is wave at all the new folk on the most recent page!)I think you'll really like it here. It's a very friendly group with diverse tastes in books. Whatever you're into, you'll find others here who share your tastes.
And Gail - it's a great group for being (gently) pushed outside your comfort zone. You start blurring the genre lines, reading things that are less easy to neatly classify, and suddenly you're all over the reading map!
Candiss, Thanks, am looking forward to it!
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Welcome, Gail! I hope we can help give you that little push!
Hi All! I've just joined this group. I'm Bec, and I'm from Melbourne. This group looks really interesting, and like Gail I have been stuck in one genre for a while and need to "stretch my reading legs" :-)I am totally addicted to reading (and a bit of writing) and since I got my Kindle I've become completely obsessed!
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Welcome Bec! I have been teetering on the idea of the Kindle or the Nook! I have not met someone that has not loved it. I may have to join that bandwagon soon.
Welcome, Bec! I would love to get a Kindle, but they still cost just a bit more than I want to pay!
Hi all! I enjoy reading many different genres and mixing it up, so this looks like a great group. I look forward to delving into genres and books that wouldn't have occurred to me to read.
Welcome Stephanie! I think you will find a whole bunch of books here. I know my TBR has grown exponentially.
Welcome, Stephanie! You've definitely found a place to mix it up!
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I'm new to GoodReads, and am so excited to have joined this group. I can definitely get stuck in a book rut, and am ready to embrace new genres.Maisa
This is certainly the place to do that! Welcome to the group, Maisha!
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Lyn M wrote: "...This is a great rut reducing group."Welcome to the group, Maisha!
I love that description, Lyn!
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Hi guys,I love being stretched and this book club certainly looks like it'll do it! Glad to join you all with some great reading :-)
Tina
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