The Challenge Factory discussion
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Trea wrote: "Dragana wrote: "Trea wrote: "Thank you Trea. I am sure I will find a lot of interesting challenges for sure. I am not sure do you have team challenges? I love those. :)"We do have team challenges..."
Will do. Thanks for the information. :)
♥You name? (what you would like to be called)-- Victoria or Vikki♥Where are you from? Dallas, TX
♥Your favorite Genre? YA, fantasy, historical fiction, classics
♥Are you a pro at challenges or a newcomer? Newcomer
Victoria wrote: "♥You name? (what you would like to be called)-- Victoria or Vikki♥Where are you from? Dallas, TX
♥Your favorite Genre? YA, fantasy, historical fiction, classics
♥Are you a pro at challenges or a n..."
Welcome, Victoria! My name is Victoria too, but I wind up going by Trea so much its stuck! There's tons of challenges to help you ease your way into things, and if you need help just ask!
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Hi I'm Sarah. I live in a small town in East Central Illinois.I am a multi genre reader for the most part. But my biggest addiction is romance (MF and MM), YA, mystery, and anything else that catches my attention. Just not too big on paranormal, but I read some of it. I'm fairly new to the challenges on GR, and I'm doing pretty well on my very 1st one :) But I'd say that I've gotten it down pretty well by now!
Happy Reading everyone!
Your name? EstherWhere are you from? Israel for most of my life but I was born and brought up in England
Your favorite Genre? Scifi, dystopian and some fantasy
Are you a pro at challenges or a newcomer? pretty hopeless but I try
Sarah wrote: "Hi I'm Sarah. I live in a small town in East Central Illinois.I am a multi genre reader for the most part. But my biggest addiction is romance (MF and MM), YA, mystery, and anything else that catc..."
Welcome, Sarah! We've got tons of challenges that span genres, so I'm pretty sure you can find something to fit your reading tastes! We're glad you found us here on Goodreads!
Esther wrote: "Your name? EstherWhere are you from? Israel for most of my life but I was born and brought up in England
Your favorite Genre? Scifi, dystopian and some fantasy
Are you a pro at challenges or a n..."
Greetings, Esther! We're glad you found your way to our little corner of Goodreads! We've got a couple of sci-fi/dystopian type challenges running right now, so those might be a good place to start for you. Let us know if you need any help with anything...we're a pretty friendly bunch around here!
Trea wrote: "....We've got a couple of sci-fi/dystopian type challenges running right now, ..."Yes, I have already joined the Science Fiction and Fantasy Challenge and the Star Trek Trip Around The Galaxy calls to me!
Esther wrote: "Trea wrote: "....We've got a couple of sci-fi/dystopian type challenges running right now, ..."Yes, I have already joined the Science Fiction and Fantasy Challenge and the Star Trek Trip Around The Galaxy calls to me!"
*grins* I hope you enjoy them!
♥ My name is Alyssa, I am from Northern Alabama, and I love a variety of genres. Some include anything Young Adult, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Dystopian, Thrillers (anything crime related/including forensics), and Romance. I am somewhere in the middle when it comes to challenges. I am in several challenge groups and pick and choose what I know I can complete every month. I would love to be active in this group, and eventually read many more books.
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Welcome to the group, Manda! Glad you have found some challenges to spark your interest! We're glad to have you!
Hello everyone, I joined this group a few weeks back, but have yet to introduce myself. My name is Alex and I am a 26 year old living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. My favorite genres are thrillers and mysteries. I also like memoirs and true crime a lot. This year I am trying to branch out and read some things I might not normally. This is the first year I've done any challenges and I'm hoping it will help with my branching out goal.
Besides reading, I have a big passion/love for dogs and cats.
Happy reading :)
*waves* Hi Alexcome play with us. but be warned, they're addictive.
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I hope you'll find a challenge or two that will help you 'branch out'.
Hi! I'm Megan. I am from Rhode IslandI like reading all different genres! I am a new comer I have never done reading challenges! My friend Kayla told me about The group earlier today and it sounded fun so thought I would give it a shot!
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My Name is April.I'm From Rhode Island, United States
My Favorite Genre is Thriller
I'm A newcomer for challenges
I'm 25 and I am a single mom to a 5 year old boy. :)
April wrote: "My Name is April.I'm From Rhode Island, United States
My Favorite Genre is Thriller
I'm A newcomer for challenges
I'm 25 and I am a single mom to a 5 year old boy. :)"
Nice to meet you, April! We have lots of challenges to appeal to new challengers like yourself! I hope you can carve out a little time for yourself to check them out. We're glad to have you!
Hi! My name is Samantha. I go by either Sam, Sammie or Samantha - I don't take any offense over one or the other. I'm from Iowa, but have been living in Southern California for the past 3 1/2 years. My favorite genres (I can't just pick one) would be horror, fantasy, and romance. I'm willing to read any book though (as my bookshelf in my apartment can attest to). I love doing challenges because it opens my eyes to other books that I have never heard of or never thought to try. I'm at an interesting crossroads in my life right now, with leaving my old job and getting married this year, so I'm really excited to see what this year has in store for me!
Samantha wrote: "Hi! My name is Samantha. I go by either Sam, Sammie or Samantha - I don't take any offense over one or the other. I'm from Iowa, but have been living in Southern California for the past 3 1/2 years..."Congratulations on your engagement! I'm sure you'll find a challenge to strike your fancy! Welcome to the group, I'm sure you'll enjoy it here!
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I am a newcomer to challenges, but I always enjoy a good challenge."
Hi Dan!
I love classics--only if they are of the romance variety like Pride and Prejudice (LOL)!
I hope you enjoy our group. check out our Buddy Reads threads to see what people are reading this month.
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Have you had a chance to look through the challenges?
Is there one that caught your eye?
Hi, I'm Brenda and I live in Pennsylvania in the US. My favorite genre to read is paranormal romance but if the story is good I'll read pretty much anything. I used to do a lot of reading challenges but I lost my internet service for a couple of years so I'm just getting back to doing them.I love to read and I really like discovering authors that I haven't read before and trying out new series to see if I like them.
Hi. My name is Gicela and I'm from northern NJ. I'm a wife and mother of a 14yr old girl. My fàvorite genres are Historical and coñtemporary fiction (romance and suspense a plus). I particularly enjoy novels that have an underlying Christian tone. However, i certainly don't turn those down that don't. Some of my favorite authors include, Julie Lessman, Marylu Tyndall, Victoria Bylyn, Jessica James, A.E. Murphey, Kelly Stevenson,Mia Sheridan, Brittany Cherry, Pricilla Glenn, Penelpe Ward, and A.E. Woodward.This is my first book challenge and first book group. Hoping i do this right because I'm looking forward to some book fun.
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Welcome to our group.
If you are looking for fun challenges, check out our Feb Dusty bookshelf and Finish what you've started challenges
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I don't mind reading Christian novels as long as they don't get too preachy. I hope you find a challenge or two that interests you.
Lanelle wrote: "Brenda, I agree. If the story's good, I'll read pretty much anything. I'm glad that you can connect again. It must have seemed a long time."It felt like forever. :)
Hello!!♥My name is Elle :)
♥I am from Northern Ireland but I live in England now.
♥I suppose my favourite genre is either Urban Fantasy or Crime? Maybe? I don't know!
♥I have been doing the GR challenge for the last 5 years or so but more in depth ones I normally fail at so this year I feel like a newcomer... again
Hi everyone! I was born in Poland but spent most of my life in Germany. I just love to read and there are and there is not much I don't like (horror, paranormal, hard-core fantasy and Sci-Fi) but other than that I read it if I'm in the mood. Usually I'm alway in the mood for books that are fun and if there is some romance and or suspense/mystery I'm feeling like in heaven.Last year I joint for the first time the GR reading Challenge and some other smaller challenges in my groups.
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Welcome to TCG. I've been to England, Poland and Germany. love Europe. I hope you guys find a challenge you like.
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I was in Wiesbaden for about a month when my oldest daughter was expecting a baby. It's a beautiful country. I told my son-in-law I wasn't leaving until I saw at least two castles. It was a great experience. Although that airplane flight was way too long.
Hi everyone! My name is Gabriela and I'm a dancer and English teacher from Montevideo, Uruguay (although I'm living in Buenos Aires at the moment.) I guess my favourite genres are Fantasy, Historical and Contemporary, but it depends on my mood and I'm normally excited to read almost anything.
I've done a few seasonal and yearly challenges but I also want to try something a bit more demanding... so let's see how it goes!
Hi, I'm Mari, from New York. I'm relatively new to challenges (browsed GoodReads before, but never really particpated in it, let alone joined groups or anything)... but they're a lot of fun so far! I love reading from a variety of genres and tend to have a hard time picking what to read next, so having a challenge-list to go to helps a lot. Anyway, looking forward to being a member of this community!
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Gabriela, I'm big on romance but you will find reading buddies here.
Mari: stay warm. That snow is cray cray.
Check out our buddy reads thread.
Welcome to TCF.
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Hi everyone! I'm NannyOgg :) You can call me Nanny, or Gytha, or whatever you like, just please don't call me Nancy xD I like reading everything except horrors, but mostly romance and fantasy.
I've been participating in challenges over at the MM romance group and they turned me into a challenge addict :D
I've been a member of this group for a while now, but I still haven't entered any challenges and I'm hoping to change that this year :)
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Be sure to check out the science fiction and fantasy challenge down in the Odds and Ends section. It was created by one of our members. It's great!
Trea wrote: "April wrote: "My Name is April.I'm From Rhode Island, United States
My Favorite Genre is Thriller
I'm A newcomer for challenges
I'm 25 and I am a single mom to a 5 year old boy. :)"
Nice to meet ..."
Thank you so much! :D
Hi, I'm Andy Dill. I live in St. John, KS. I only joined Goodreads in November of last year. I hit my goal of 80 books with 83 in just two months. My preferred genre is science fiction, but I read almost anything. I read a lot and I read fast so I think I will probably hit my challenge goal long before the end of the year and will probably increase it.
♥You name? (what you would like to be called)Carolyn
♥Where are you from?
Buffalo, NY!
♥Your favorite Genre?
YA Dystopian
♥Are you a pro at challenges or a newcomer?
I have a few under my belt! Trying to push myself to really kick some TBR butt!
♥Any thing else you would like to share!
I am hoping to read 60,000+ pages or 165 books this year :)
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♥You name? (what you would like to be called) - Erin
♥Where are you from?
Calgary, AB
♥Your favorite Genre?
Mystery/Suspense
♥Are you a pro at challenges or a newcomer?
newcomer
♥Any thing else you would like to share!
I have a dog and a cat and spend way more time than I should reading :) My target for the year is 150 books, but I'm secretly hoping to hit 200.
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Hi NannyOgg, good to see you at the TCF!
Welcome Carolyn, I went to school in Syracuse. Too darn cold out there :D Have you read the Razorland series?
Hi Andy, welcome to TCF. My favorite Scifi series is the Saga of Seven Suns by Kevin J. Anderson:
ThatEzi wrote: "Hi Erin, welcome. I took a peak at your reading plan :D I was too nosy and wanted to see what you had on your plate.Hi NannyOgg, good to see you at the TCF!
Welcome Carolyn, I went to school in ..."
Oh Syracuse. My best friend went there too! I have not read the Razorland series but I shall check it out! Thank you! :)
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We do have team challenges, however they are on a bit of a hiatus right now. We just finished up the very short "What's In YOUR Book?" team challenge, but our mainstays are Super Series Challenge (aka SS Challenge), Super Speedy Series Challenge (aka SSS Challenge), and The Grimm Readers Challenge. We're hoping to get them back up and running sometime this year, so be sure to watch for them! In the meantime, feel free to check out the Archives for all of those challenges, so you can get a feel for how they work.