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Hi! This group is really interesting! The challenges and the idea of traveling throught the books is amazing!

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Layla wrote: "Hi! This group is really interesting! The challenges and the idea of traveling throught the books is amazing!"

Welome and thank you, Layla!

[Cristian]

I'm Cristian and I live in Texas. I am barely attesting to read more books mainly because my advisor in college said if I wanted to travel and discover the world, books will be the best way to start. I'm hanging in there, I get headaches when I read books so I take small breaks. I still love it, though. I'm reading 'The Alchemist' and like it so far and hope to read many more like it.

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Diane wrote: "Layla wrote: "Hi! This group is really interesting! The challenges and the idea of traveling throught the books is amazing!"

Welome and thank you, Layla!"

Thank you!

[Shirley]

Cristian wrote: "I'm Cristian and I live in Texas. I am barely attesting to read more books mainly because my advisor in college said if I wanted to travel and discover the world, books will be the best way to star..."

You might try adding soothing music and a good reading light as well as a very comfy reading spot.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Cristian wrote: "I'm Cristian and I live in Texas. I am barely attesting to read more books mainly because my advisor in college said if I wanted to travel and discover the world, books will be the best way to star..."

Hi, Christian! Welcome to the group! Your advisor is right. Hopefully, the headaches will go away soon.

[Christen]

Hi, my name is Christen and I love to read. Travelling is high up on my list to do in life and I will definitely make this possible. :)

[Yangsze]

Hi everyone, I've been a member for a few months and have loved reading everyone's posts. International fiction is one of my favourite genres, particularly authors such as Haruki Murakami, Vikram Seth, and Viktor Pelevin.

I'm Malaysian, a GoodReads author, and my novel, THE GHOST BRIDE, will be published next August by William Morrow/HarperCollins in N. America, Hot Key in the UK & Commonwealth. Set in 1890s colonial Malaya, it's based on a peculiar custom amongst the Chinese in Malaysia called a spirit marriage, where a living woman is married to the dead. I'm addicted to books, a frequent haunter of libraries and bookstores, and am looking forward to good literary conversations in this forum!

[George]

Hey everyone,

My name is George and I recently came across this group and thought I'd give it a shot. I love reading especially about history, anthropology, and geography. I guess this group suits me pretty well. I'm excited to dive into some of the challenges. Thanks!

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Christen wrote: "Hi, my name is Christen and I love to read. Travelling is high up on my list to do in life and I will definitely make this possible. :)"

Welcome to the group, Christen!

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Yangsze wrote: "Hi everyone, I've been a member for a few months and have loved reading everyone's posts. International fiction is one of my favourite genres, particularly authors such as Haruki Murakami, Vikram S..."

Welcome, Yangsze! Your book sounds wonderful! I will definitely look for it when it is released. It is very hard to find English-language books written by Malaysian authors.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

George wrote: "Hey everyone,

My name is George and I recently came across this group and thought I'd give it a shot. I love reading especially about history, anthropology, and geography. I guess this group suits..."

Welcome to the group, George!

[Dalaina]

Just found this group and love the concept! I'm Dalaina. Wife and a mom of 4 pre-school boys and currently living in the Amazon jungle in Peru (though I am from the USA). I've always loved books that give me a real picture of what it is like to live in other places. Looking forward to plowing through some of these challenges!

[[deleted user]]

Hello. I've finished reading an author from every country, and now I'm finishing up some random territories and making better substitutions. I joined so I can continue to become familiar with international authors.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Dalaina wrote: "Just found this group and love the concept! I'm Dalaina. Wife and a mom of 4 pre-school boys and currently living in the Amazon jungle in Peru (though I am from the USA). I've always loved books th..."

Welcome, Dalaina! I don't know which statement amazes me more, that you are the Mom of 4 preschoolers or that you live in the Amazon jungle! Wow! When do you find time to read? I would love to here about your experiences in Peru. It is a place I have always dreamed of visiting.

[Dalaina]

Diane wrote: "Welcome, Dalaina! I don't know which statement amazes me more, that you are the Mom of 4 preschoolers or that you live in the Amazon jungle! Wow! When do you find time to read? I would love to here about your experiences in Peru. It is a place I have always dreamed of visiting. "
Haha. In the bathroom, with the door locked! Actually, our village is tiny with nothing to do after dark since we have no electricity yet (solar powered satellite internet), so most nights after bedtime is book time! I usually plow through 1 per week.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Osho wrote: "Hello. I've finished reading an author from every country, and now I'm finishing up some random territories and making better substitutions. I joined so I can continue to become familiar with inter..."

Welcome, Osho! I am so glad you have joined our group! I consider you to be a bit of an authority on international authors and I am honored to have you here as a member. I have read a book set in every country, but I still have quite a few countries of which I still need to read books from resident authors. I think I will be circling the globe for a few more years to come.

[[deleted user]]

Thanks, Diane. I see no reason for us to stop reading! I was happy to open this group and see that you were the moderator since I've enjoyed your posts and reading selections in the 52 books group.

[booksofthedead]

Hi, I just joined today! I'm Julia and although I'm originally from Orlando, Florida I travel around the world teaching English. I'm currently in Poland until September and after that... who knows! I've been to Spain, Costa Rica, Poland, Germany, China, Russia and various states in the USA (although I really must see more!) When I saw this group, I almost squealed. Travelling and reading are my two passions so this is perfect! I look forward to meeting all of you :)

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Juliebird wrote: "Hi, I just joined today! I'm Julia and although I'm originally from Orlando, Florida I travel around the world teaching English. I'm currently in Poland until September and after that... who know..."

Hi, Juliebird! Welcome to the group! What an awesome job you have! What has been your favorite place so far?

[Amith]

Hi all,
My name is Amith Vikram 25 yrs old. I love writing short stories, have special interest in ancient history and i love travelling.

[booksofthedead]

Hi Amith, you have the absolute coolest name!

Diane, thank you! :) Hmmm, it's a tough call. I think my favorite place was probably China. The people there was amazing, the food was interesting and the culture was awe-inspiring. :) I was able to go to Hanghouz, a tiny little village; Pingguo, a very small city; Kunming, a larger and very beautiful city (with great weather) and Beijing. It was just phenomenal and I recommend everyone go once in their life! :o)

[Amith]

Thanks for your compliment Julia! Nice to meet you.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Juliebird wrote: "Hi Amith, you have the absolute coolest name!

Diane, thank you! :) Hmmm, it's a tough call. I think my favorite place was probably China. The people there was amazing, the food was interesting..."

Ooooh, I want to go there so bad! I just love reading books about China. I really hope that I can visit there someday.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Shara wrote: "Hi all,
My name is Amith Vikram 25 yrs old. I love writing short stories, have special interest in ancient history and i love travelling."

Hi, Amith! Welcome to the group! You do have a beautiful name.

[Amith]

Thanks Diane!

[Emily]

I am an American living in Lille, France with my French husband named Ben and called Boo (by me alone). Historican by education and teacher by trade, I often travel backwards in time as well as around the world. Since joining I have realized I stick to the countries of England, France, and USA too much and I'm looking forward to traveling to 80 different countries, though I wonder if I can do it in a year? Well, the challenge is half the fun. I am following no set pattern, just crusing the world (I forgot what group that puts me in) and hoping to reach the big 80.

[booksofthedead]

Hi Emily! Do you teach English as a Second Language too!? That's what I'm doing as well :)

[Gill]

Hi diane,
I am Gill from a little hamlet Lumbutts Village, in Yorkshire in the UK. I love reading books from around the world. I am particularly into Chinese and japanese literature. I used to live in Laos so reading Dr. Siri series has been a lovely reminder of the place. I have 2 kids aged 7 and 5.Looking forward to reading the chosen books and having discussions

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Emily wrote: "I am an American living in Lille, France with my French husband named Ben and called Boo (by me alone). Historican by education and teacher by trade, I often travel backwards in time as well as ar..."

Hi, Emily! How wonderful to be living in France! France and Ireland are the two countries in which I would most want to live. I guess I will have to live vicariously through all the group members living in those countries. I am so glad you have joined our group. I hope you will enjoy traveling through books to other lands.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Gill wrote: "Hi diane,
I am Gill from a little hamlet Lumbutts Village, in Yorkshire in the UK. I love reading books from around the world. I am particularly into Chinese and japanese literature. I used to liv..."

Hi, Gill! I love Chinese and Japanese literature as well. There are so many wonderful books from that part of the world. I read my first Dr. Siri book last year and really enjoyed it. Laos must have been an amazing place to live in. I am so glad you have found or group.

[Emily]

Juliebird wrote: "Hi Emily! Do you teach English as a Second Language too!? That's what I'm doing as well :)"

Yep, I'm Teaching English as a second language.

[Margaret]

Hello! I just joined the group and have been checking out all the different discussion threads. I don't think I'll be going around the world in 2013 but I'm thrilled to see Les Miserables as next month's read, so I hope to participate in that discussion. I live in the suburbs of Philadelphia, homeschooling my two young teens (who also love to read).

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Margaret wrote: "Hello! I just joined the group and have been checking out all the different discussion threads. I don't think I'll be going around the world in 2013 but I'm thrilled to see Les Miserables as next..."

Welcome to the group, Margaret!

[Kay]

Hi everyone,

I've been doing some armchair travel reading recently and thought it would be interesting to join a group like this. I note that this group recently discussed The Hare with the Amber Eyes, which I recently enjoyed reading and reviewing.

I live outside Washington, DC and love to travel. I'm not so keen on challenges and list-making, but I do enjoy a good discussion and hope to find many here.

Right now I'm reading Peter Fleming's News From Tartary, so somehow I inadvertently am on course for this month's country.

[Kay]

Cristian wrote: "...my advisor in college said if I wanted to travel and discover the world, books will be the best way to start. I'm hanging in there, I get headaches when I read books so I take small breaks. I still love it, though. "

Hi Christian,

I have this problem as well as arthritic hands so that holding large books open can be painful. You might try audiobooks, which are easy to listen to while you're doing other things -- I listen to them while I take walks, cook dinner, and clean house as well as on car trips. I actually find that I remember what I have heard better than what I have read. Recently, for example, I greatly enjoyed listening to

The Hare With Amber Eyes: A Family's Century of Art and Loss, which was a book that was under discussion here last month.

Your college adviser is right, I might add.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Kay wrote: "Hi everyone,

I've been doing some armchair travel reading recently and thought it would be interesting to join a group like this. I note that this group recently discussed The Hare with the Amber..."

Welcome, Kay! I am so glad you have joined us!

[Julienne]

Hi, my name is Julienne and I'm from the Philippines. I have been traveling for a year now but I've recently went home to stay for a while so I think the idea of travel reading would be the best way to continue my passion in both traveling and reading. :)

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Julienne wrote: "Hi, my name is Julienne and I'm from the Philippines. I have been traveling for a year now but I've recently went home to stay for a while so I think the idea of travel reading would be the best wa..."

Hi, Julienne! Welcome to the group! I have always wanted to travel to the Philippines. It looks like such a beautiful place. What books or authors do you recommend from the Philippines?

[Julienne]

Thanks! Oh you should! We have a lot of beautiful places here! Well, Bob Ong is a very famous author here however most of his books are in Tagalog though. Samantha Sotto's Before Ever After is such a amazing read. Also I heard Marisa de los Santos' and Melissa dela Cruz' books are good too :)

[Alyson]

I´m inspired to join this amazingly organized and very international group! I´m from North Carolina but live in San Juan, Argentina working as a high school teacher... love the concept of one country/one state per month and the mini-challenges (think I´ll challenge myself to do a South American tour!). As a teacher in a city where the school day extends to 9 pm everyday, I don´t think I´ll be able to keep up with the more speedy travelers but if I read 24 books this year I´ll be proud and inspired to go for more next year!

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Julienne wrote: "Thanks! Oh you should! We have a lot of beautiful places here! Well, Bob Ong is a very famous author here however most of his books are in Tagalog though. Samantha Sotto's Before Ever After is such..."

Thank you! I will be sure to check them out.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Alyson wrote: "I´m inspired to join this amazingly organized and very international group! I´m from North Carolina but live in San Juan, Argentina working as a high school teacher... love the concept of one coun..."

Hi, Alyson! Welcome to the group! I just love hearing where group members live and what they are doing. What a wonderful experience that must be to be teaching in Argentina! I don't think I would be too fond of the 9pm dismissal, though!

[booksofthedead]

Alyson wrote: "I´m inspired to join this amazingly organized and very international group! I´m from North Carolina but live in San Juan, Argentina working as a high school teacher... love the concept of one coun..."

Wait... when does your school start because that sounds insane! I have a weird schedule too in Poland. (I'm teaching ages 7-18). We start at 1p and let out around 8p. But if you're working from the am to 9pm then WOWOWWWW. I commend you, girl! And Argentina... ahhh, I have dreams of bicycling through South America and Argentina is on my "MUST SEE" list.

[Alyson]

Juliebird:

Luckily my smallish city still holds to the tradition of siesta so we take a break from 1pm to 4pm... so that makes it doable! But it is somewhat intense (I'm definitely enjoying our summer break now!). And yes, Argentina is definitely a MUST SEE country - let me know if you're ever down here!

[Nikki]

Hi everyone, another armchair traveller here with big plans for the real thing one day! Looking forward to our journey together ...
Ana

[Limey]

Hello.

I'm from England, but have been living in Russia for probably too long now. Hopefully that perspective will mean I can help some people out here in seeing a little more into Russia via reading.

I have some reasonalble travel behind me, seeing as I'm not so young any more, but not a big traveller by many people's standards, and started very late, but am always keen to know the experience and perception of those from other parts of the world, paticularly lesser known places. Seeing films from the less dominant countries is something I like to do too, though we're always distracted by the popular, local, easier to understand or culturally reasurring.

So this group will hopefully both remind me to have a broader view and also point me towards some worthwhile reading about places and viewpoints 'alien' to me, but all too real at the same time.

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Ana wrote: "Hi everyone, another armchair traveller here with big plans for the real thing one day! Looking forward to our journey together ...
Ana"

Welcome to the group, Ana!

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Mark wrote: "Hello.

I'm from England, but have been living in Russia for probably too long now. Hopefully that perspective will mean I can help some people out here in seeing a little more into Russia via read..."

Welcome, Mark!

[Diane , Armchair Tour Guide]

Sandy wrote: "Hi, I'm Sandy, reading and writing in Texas. I'm a mom of four and currently a college student, so I don't know how quickly I'm going to make it around the world. I'd better start out as a Rogue ..."

Hi, Sandy! You certainly are busy! Read at your own pace and you will be amazed at how many books you'll get through. i am so glad you have joined us!