The Challenge Factory discussion
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Jessica wrote: "Hi, my name is Jess! I'm from Wisconsin. Right now I'm interested in reading mysteries, romance and the occasional bio. I've dabbled in challenges before but have never really took part in discuss..."
Welcome to TCF.
Wisconsin Dells is the best vacation my family ever took. I'm originally from Chicago and loved the people at Wisconsin dells.
Now cheeseheads--- that's a different story.
Cough *{obnoxious}*
LOL
Welcome to TCF.
Wisconsin Dells is the best vacation my family ever took. I'm originally from Chicago and loved the people at Wisconsin dells.
Now cheeseheads--- that's a different story.
Cough *{obnoxious}*
LOL
Sandra wrote: "Hi! I'm Sandy from Oregon. I read several genres and am new to reading challenges except the annual reading challenge. I've got a library reading challenge going too. Not my library, but the pu..."
Hi Sandy. I'm going to have to steal your idea of Library books fro challenges. Wellcome to TCF and we look forward to seeing you try the monthly, quarterly ones
Hi Sandy. I'm going to have to steal your idea of Library books fro challenges. Wellcome to TCF and we look forward to seeing you try the monthly, quarterly ones
Jessica wrote: "Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "Jessica wrote: "Hi, my name is Jess! I'm from Wisconsin. Right now I'm interested in reading mysteries, romance and the occasional bio. I've dabbled in challenge..."
Lol at the yellow shoes and cheesehat.
I'll forgive the cheese
Lol at the yellow shoes and cheesehat.
I'll forgive the cheese

Welcome, Berit. You've come to the right place if you find challenges addicting. Feel free to jump in. The water's fine.

My name is Iwtumn, I live in a small country in Central Europe (so please forgive any spelling/grammatical mistakes) and I'm new here. ;)
I don't really have a favourite genre, though most of the books that I read fit best into the crime and thriller section and occasionally I'll also grab something fantasy-y. My favourite book is Felidae by Akif Pirinçci. I am not a big fan of Chick Lit and romances (though I love the cheesiness of Meg Cabot's Princess Diaries... Take me right back to my teenage years :) ). However, since I am a poor student, I'll read them too if family or friends offer to give them up. In general I'll read pretty much anything I can get my hands on (no matter if it's good or bad... A bad book every now and then adda to my appreciation of the good ones... Or so I tell myself (The truth is that I don't like leaving things unfinished)) and if I understand it I try to read books in their original language.
Since university is taking up most of my time I don't get to read as much as I'd like to anymore (the real reason why I've only finished 5 books so far this year). I am not a challenge-newbie, but I've never done a reading challenge before (I am quite competitive by nature, so if I want to achieve something, finding somebody to race me to it is the way to go for me) and I'm hoping that this will get me back to the books.
Well, I guess that's me!

Berit wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is Berit , I live in Southern California with my three amazing children. I love to read, exercise, eat, socialize with my friends, and most of all I love being a mom.! I enj..."
Looks like you are finding your way around. We are glad to have you Berit
Looks like you are finding your way around. We are glad to have you Berit
Amy wrote: "Hello everyone. I'm Amy and I live in NC. I mainly read M/M books (with the odd M/F book thrown in occasionally) and have been doing the challenges over at the M/M group for a while now. Looking fo..."
Hey Amy.
Welcome. Join me on the Buddy Read thread. We read some m-m books like we will read TY and Zane's last book...and then we will break down as its over. (I think I just shed a tear typing that)
Hey Amy.
Welcome. Join me on the Buddy Read thread. We read some m-m books like we will read TY and Zane's last book...and then we will break down as its over. (I think I just shed a tear typing that)
Iwtumn wrote: "Hey!
My name is Iwtumn, I live in a small country in Central Europe (so please forgive any spelling/grammatical mistakes) and I'm new here. ;)
I don't really have a favourite genre, though most of..."
Hi Iwtumn. Glad to have you here. I'm a romance reader but it's nice to have diversity as a lot don't read romances here. Do you like challenges? Join us.
My name is Iwtumn, I live in a small country in Central Europe (so please forgive any spelling/grammatical mistakes) and I'm new here. ;)
I don't really have a favourite genre, though most of..."
Hi Iwtumn. Glad to have you here. I'm a romance reader but it's nice to have diversity as a lot don't read romances here. Do you like challenges? Join us.

Hi, I am Deb and I live in Olympia, WA. I am new to this group so any helpful hints would be appreciated.
Lately I have been into cozy mysteries, usually in a series format, I like to really get to know the characters over a period of time.
But, I do look over reviews and read anything that looks interesting on the New Releases or Best Sellers lists.
Hi Deb!
Welcome to the group. I find the best way to get to meet people is to join a challenge like Dusty Bookshelf or Finish What you started. We also have a lot of other challenges that are interactive.
We have a Buddy Read section which is fun, you should probably start there. It's a place to find a "buddy" to read the same book and you guys discuss the book as you read along.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Welcome to the group. I find the best way to get to meet people is to join a challenge like Dusty Bookshelf or Finish What you started. We also have a lot of other challenges that are interactive.
We have a Buddy Read section which is fun, you should probably start there. It's a place to find a "buddy" to read the same book and you guys discuss the book as you read along.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I love challenges for the same reason. I'd be stuck in a rut otherwise. Hope you find a challenge that helps you find some great books. And welcome to The Challenge Factory.

Welcome to The Challenge Factory, Debbie. Be sure to check out the Science Fiction and Fantasy challenge in the Odds and Ends folder. It's a fantastic creation from one of our members.
Debbie wrote: "Hello I'm Debbie. I live just outside Boston. My favorite genre is sci-fi/fantasy with YA as a close second. I'm a challenge addict for sure. I'm looking forward to some new challenges."
Hi Debbie, you will find lots of various genres mentioned in this group. Check out the Buddy read threads and see if anyone is reading a book you want to read
Hi Debbie, you will find lots of various genres mentioned in this group. Check out the Buddy read threads and see if anyone is reading a book you want to read

I'll read anything that has some romance in it, but I'm trying to branch out into other genres as well.
Hi Angie. You probably want to add a moniker because there are a couple of Angie's.
Welcome to TCF. Join challenges.
Welcome to TCF. Join challenges.
Angie Elle wrote: "Thank you! :)
I have added to my name in an effort to distinguish myself from the other Angies!"
I like that!!! Cute.
I have added to my name in an effort to distinguish myself from the other Angies!"
I like that!!! Cute.

Holli
♥Where are you from?
Texas
♥Your favorite Genre?
I read all over the place in genre. I read fantasy, sci-fi, romance, thrillers, etc. Within the last year I got started on military non-fiction (memoir-type, like Lone Survivor, 13 Hours, No Easy Day, American Sniper) due to a friend who is former Navy and recommended several to me. I find them incredibly fascinating.
♥Are you a pro at challenges or a newcomer?
I'm not really sure how I'd classify myself when it comes to challenges. I just enjoy them as they make reading kind of like a scavenger hunt for me.
♥Any thing else you would like to share!
I enjoy writing and my characters spend most of their time talking to me or driving me mad. More often than not at the same time. :-) And I'm really happy to have found and joined Goodreads. It's a fun place.

♥Where are you from? MA
♥Your favorite Genre? romance
♥Are you a pro at challenges or a newcomer? newcomer, sorta I have done challenges in some other groups though not many
♥Any thing else you would like to share: I live with my bf of almost 13 years, and we have two puppies, a mini schanuzer Maximillion and a schnoodle Gabriella. Besides books, I love movies, sports, and music.

Kristi Jefferson

I'm glad you decided to join us, Sally and Sandra. I think we're the best group here on Goodreads. Certainly we have the best challenges :)
Sandra wrote: "Oh, I still have get through all the threads and challenges...so hard to choose!"
I would suggest you check out the Science Fiction and Fantasy Challenge in the Odds and Ends section. One of our members created it. It's great.
I would suggest you check out the Science Fiction and Fantasy Challenge in the Odds and Ends section. One of our members created it. It's great.

♥ I live in London, UK, with my daughter, Niamh and two cats, Tigger & Merlin
♥ My favourite genre is probably fantasy or thriller but I like to read quite a large range.
♥ I'm currently undertaking a couple of challenges, including the Full Deck Challenge, the 2015 reading challenge (150 books) and the U.S. States challenge (recommendations for less common states are welcomed!!)


I'm Danielle and I live in South Carolina, US. Romance is my favorite genre and within that genre I love PNR and UF with a romantic lean.
I'm not new to challenges but I am new to the group so I'm excited to meet new people who can help build my TBR into something that is even further unattainable as it is now haha. I know a lot of ya'll from other groups but joined this one because all the good BRs seem to be happening here!
I'm really excited to participate in challenges... they make reading more fun than it already is!
Feel free to add me as a friend :)

♥Where are you from?
♥Your favorite Genre?
♥Are you a pro at challenges or a newcomer?
♥Any thing else you would like to share!
Hi I'm Dawn I live in South Carolina. My Favorite genres are Romance and Fantasy. I have participated in many challenges. I can't wait to get into some of the challenges and see all the books everyone is reading.

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This is a fun group and we are glad to have you. Jump into challenges and see what others are reading."
dreams_of_a_butterfly wrote: "Hi, I'm Dreams_of_an_butterfly. I live in the northwest, in a small suburb of Bellvue.
I'm an omnivore when it comes to reading books, and will read non-fiction if I like it. But really, I like Fi..."
Take a look at our buddy reads thread