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[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Vicky wrote: "Hi my name is Vicky I'm Puerto Rico. I'm scorpio have 39 years. I really like to read almost anything but if I have to pick my favorite is Young Adult Fantasy. Right now I am reading The love Hypot..."

Welcome to The Challenge Factory, Vicky. I don't think we have any challenges focused on YA Fantasy, but that's something that maybe we should consider!

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Barb wrote: "I think I used to be part of this group a long time ago, and I see a lot of familiar names here, so thanks for letting me rejoin. I'm Barb from south-central Pennsylvania, mom to two grown kids and..."

Welcome back, Barb! Can I ask about your avatar picture? It seems familiar.

[Barb]

Lanelle wrote: "Welcome back, Barb! Can I ask about your avatar picture? It seems familiar."

Thanks, Lanelle! My avatar is the logo for the Penn State Nittany Lions, my alma mater. Hubby and Daughter are also PSU grads, so blue & white runs deep in this house :)

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Barb wrote: "Thanks, Lanelle! My avatar is the logo for the Penn State Nittany Lions, my alma mater. Hubby and Daughter are also PSU grads, so blue & white runs deep in this house :)"

Ah! That's where I've seen. I recently watched a football game where the Lions played. Thanks for letting me know.

[Traci]

♥You name? (what you would like to be called)
♥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 Traci (scraptraci) from a suburb of Chicago, IL.
My favorite go to genre is cozy mysteries but I do also enjoy Historical Fiction.
As for challenges I have been steadily doing more since starting in 2020 with Popsugar. I have been expanding my lists but I think I need to pare back some so I actually participate in the social aspect and updating of the challenges more than I did in 2021

Besides reading I like to play golf and tennis as well as scrapbook

I'm planning to start out with the Main Character spell it out challenge.

[Laura]

Hey all, I 'm Laura from the East coast of Canada. My favorite genre keeps changing. I will read almost anything and do prefer a good romantic suspense novel. Newcomer to the group but an old pro at challenges and looking forward to participating here.

[christene_littlelibrary]

Hey y'all. I'm Christene from Philippines. My favorite genres this days are fantasy and psychological thriller! But I also read Historical Fiction, YA, and Mystery books! Just started Goodreads again this year so I'm still getting started with reading challenges! I'm looking forward in participating to fun challenges here!

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Welcome to The Challenge Factory, Christene. I'm so glad to see that you've jumped right into the challenges.

[Kelly]

Hi everyone I'm Kelly from San Diego, CA. I don't have a favorite genre yet, I'm trying to read a little of everything until I figure it out.
My new year's resolution was to read more books and I'm officially addicted. I'm new to Goodreads and reading challenges, can't wait to jump in!

[Trina]

Hey Kelly welcome to The Challenge Factory!! Reading more is always one of my news years resolutions too lol so much more fun then lose 20 pounds.

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Hi Kelly,
I hope you enjoy the thread and find challenges that speak to you as a reader

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Hey Kelly, I'm glad you found us here at The Challenge Factory. Happy reading!

[AliciaJ]

♥You name? (what you would like to be called)
Hi everyone, I'm Alicia

♥Where are you from?
I'm from Northern California, near the Oregon border on the coast, in the midst of beautiful Redwood country.

♥Your favorite Genre?
Gosh, I don't know that I have a favorite anymore. I love them all LOL. But I would say my top favorites are romance (mm and mf), fantasy/sci-fi, mystery, pnr, and historical fiction

♥Are you a pro at challenges or a newcomer?
Well, I would probably say I'm a pro since I've been participating in challenges since I joined GR, way back when...

♥Any thing else you would like to share!
I can't wait to get started on the upcoming challenges this month!

[Trina]

Welcome Alicia can't wait for you to join in the fun challenges this coming month!!

[Laura..devouring books like crumpets]

I'm Laura.... Crumpets...

Lots of familiar faces, I'm so glad I got d this group it looks awesome!

I Live in the Greek islands, I'm originally from England, but a holiday romance with the cute Greek barman turned into marriage and kids... Two pint sized dictators that I love to Jupiter and back.

I'm 34 I used to work as a bookings manager in a hotel and spa, but since my little one was diagnosed with Autism I only work part time at a boutique.

Crumpets well I loved them Laura devouring books like branston pickle or cheddar cheese doesn't sound as good - can't get crumpets.or Cranston pickle in Greece.....

Fave Genre....
I like paranormal stuff, Jennifer estep, kresley cole, Patricia briggs, SJMass, holly black.

But also love coho and enemy to lovers reads.....

Challenges.... I love em.... Usually I try to be in too many at once... Lol and.I'm a mod in another group who does the group challenges, so it's nice to play myself somewhere different.... Hopefully do get a crossed I can join in something soon.... Nice meeting you all

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Welcome to the challenge Laura ~ Crumpets! I love crumpets too, but can only get them when I visit my brother in Seattle. No one else seems to understand what they are, lol. It sounds as though you're a pro at challenges so we look forward to seeing you join in! This is a very fun group to be in. It's the first one I joined and really my favorite.

[Laura..devouring books like crumpets]

thanks Erica for the welcome sounds like you need to visit seattle to stock up lol!!!

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Hey Laura, welcome to The Challenge Factory. I'm glad to see that you're jumping right into some challenges.

And I understand about you said about participating in another group's challenges. I do the same thing :)

[Ezi, Factory Superintendent]

Laura..devouring books like crumpets wrote: "I'm Laura.... Crumpets...

Lots of familiar faces, I'm so glad I got d this group it looks awesome!

I Live in the Greek islands, I'm originally from England, but a holiday romance with the cute ..."

Welcome Laura!!

[Gail]

Hi! I’m Gail. I live in Pennsylvania. I am a 7th grade Earth & Space Science teacher. I am married with 3 sons. My oldest just turned 22 and my twins are seniors in high school this year.

My favorite food is spaghetti. I also love to bake and eat anything sweet. That is why I am currently on a diet.

My favorite genre is psychological thrillers. My dream job would be an FBI Profiler. I also love mystery / suspense, true crime, horror, and young adult.

I love challenges! So happy to find this group! So excited to get involved. Great to meet everyone!

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Gail wrote: "Hi! I’m Gail. I live in Pennsylvania. I am a 7th grade Earth & Space Science teacher. I am married with 3 sons. My oldest just turned 22 and my twins are seniors in high school this year.

My favo..."

Welcome Gail! So glad to have you join us!!

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Hi, Gail. It's nice to 'meet' you. Let us know if you have any questions about the challenges.

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Kateloves2read wrote: "Hi, I’m Kate and new to Goodreads. I have lived in Utah most of my life.

While I enjoy all types of genres, I gravitate more towards high/epic fantasy, historical fiction, and mystery/thrillers. ..."

Welcome Kate! You will find this group to be a lot of fun. I read a lot of the same things you do and I have never failed to find great challenges to help boost my reading enthusiasm!

[Martha]

Hello everyone, I'm Martha and I live in Canada.

I enjoy reading romance, but my all-time favourite genre has to be fantasy. I highly enjoy doing reading challenges, I've been doing the same ones for years in another group and am now trying to expand out. I always like to get recommendations on new authors/series to try.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Welcome to The Challenge Factory, Martha. I'm glad you decided to try us and some of our challenges. Let us know if you have any questions.

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Welcome Martha! I think you'll really enjoy this group.

[Karin]

I'm Karin, am a pro or close to it at challenges but also careful not to overextend myself based on how I feel at the beginning of the year. (This is unusually long, but I am in a chatty mood.)

Where am I from from or where do I live now? I always think of myself as from Sechelt (there's only one) because I was born on that coastal area and spent most of my growing up years there minus some "sabbaticals" my dad took, but I am now a dual citizen and live in New England. Even though I've been here for nearly 3 decades I never think of myself as from the States and still spell Canadian.

Lastly, I am not one to have a favourite anything, so am loathe to answer questions like that. I'm an eclectic reader, and it's easier to list genres I refuse to read than all of the ones I like, or even the ones I like more than most. This is especially true now that there are so many crossover books or mixed genres.

I have three 20-something kids who all live at home, more or less. The eldest is a true Aspie (I was originally told to ignore this spectrum stuff that has now been made official, so I do) and unable to support herself due to a PDD emotionally. My middle one is working but doesn't make enough or have enough of a credit score so soon after college to get an apartment. My youngest is in grad school so rents an apartment in Pittburgh but this is still his main home (no grad housing at CMU).

I also have the same husband who is why I ended up in the States (there was no way he wanted to move to Canada so far from his mother, although she more than 4 hours from here by car, so not next door since she had her kids older than most women of her generation. None of our other relatives live nearby--his in other states, mine are all back north of the 49th parallel although two of them have lived in the states for periods of time during my marriage--but not near us.

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Welcome Karin! Looking forward to seeing you in challenges. This is a fun group - I think you'll enjoy it here.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Hey, Karin. I'm glad you decided to join our group. Let us know if you have any questions or ideas. We can always use suggestions from pros (or close to pro :).

[Trina]

Welcome Karin happy to have you

[Karin]

Lanelle wrote: "Hey, Karin. I'm glad you decided to join our group. Let us know if you have any questions or ideas. We can always use suggestions from pros (or close to pro :)."

Pro at playing doesn't necessarily mean pro at making them up! However, if I get any ideas, I'll let you know.

[Andy]

♥You name? Anne
♥Where are you from? California
♥Your favorite Genre? Mystery but Romance has been a strong contender for the few years.
♥Are you a pro at challenges or a newcomer? I would still consider myself a newbie.
Love to read and these types of challenges makes it even more fun so thanks so much for running them!

[Trina]

Welcome Anne happy to have you join us

[China]

You name? My name's China.
♥Where are you from? Greenville SC USA
♥Your favorite Genre? Young Adult, Thriller/Horror
♥Are you a pro at challenges or a newcomer? I used to be a pro but now I have to get back into the habit. I love challenges! Gives me an excuse to read!
♥Any thing else you would like to share!
I like to munch on pretzel sticks while i'm reading and drink Dr.Pepper. I like big books :D

[Trina]

Welcome China, I agree challenges are a great excuse to read :)

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Welcome Anne and China! So glad to have you join us here at The Challenge Factory. Lots of helpful people around if you have any questions. Looking forward to seeing you in challenges!

[Mrs W]

Hi my name is Cindy but I will be recognized as Mrs W on Goodread.

I am from Maryland

My favorite genre is Romance and Suspense put the 2 together is my ideal book

I enjoy playing games so excited to try the challenges, so I guess I can be a newbie at book challenges.

I am a mother of 3 adult children, enjoy playing all games ( video and board). Enjoy going out to wineries and breweries with friends and family. My favorite time is read is before going to bed.

I am looking for to reading books with others and discussing and having fun while reading 📖!!

[Trina]

Welcome to the group Cindy

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Welcome to the group Cindy! We look forward to seeing you in challenges. This is a fun and friendly group.

[Clare]

clare
im from canada
romace mostly, fantasy and mystery
new comer

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Welcome Clare! So glad you found our group. There are lots of fun challenges to choose from. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Hello, Clare. Welcome to The Challenge Factory. We're so glad you found us.

[Clare]

glad to be here :)

[Trina]

Welcome Clare!

[sweet orange books]

♥You name? sweet orange or Enora
♥Where are you from? I am from France and I live in California
♥Your favorite Genre? literary-fiction, classics, romance, and picture books
♥Are you a pro at challenges or a newcomer? I am a newcomer!
♥Any thing else you would like to share! This year, I am trying new genres and I am super excited about it! I read two romance books this year and I loved them, and now I'm trying sci-fi! Next will probably be supernatural horror huhuhu. I want to explore new worlds and new ideas :)

Participating in challenges is going to help me pick up books I would not have immediately chosen, and that's my goal for this year!

So happy to be part of this group and to meet you all! :)

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Hey, Enora! Welcome to The Challenge Factory!

"Participating in challenges is going to help me pick up books I would not have immediately chosen, and that's my goal for this year!"

That is exactly why I love reading challenges. I have found so many awesome books that I would never have read without having been prompted by a challenge task.

But most of all, have fun!

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Welcome Enora!! So glad you found us. Ditto on what Lanelle said - finding books to complete challenges has opened up so many worlds for me. Hoping you have fun here!

[sweet orange books]

Thank you for the warm welcome Lanelle and Erica! 🥰

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

♥You name? Robin
♥Where are you from? Tennessee
♥Your favorite Genre? YA, Graphic Novels, HF, LGBTQA+, Juvenile Fiction, Novels in Verse...honestly, I'll read just about anything especially for a challenge
♥Are you a pro at challenges or a newcomer? UMMM don't know that I'm a pro but I've been an addict for the 12 years I've been on GR 🤣 I dibble and dabble in way to many challenges--team and individual. I really don't need to join any more challenges but if they are out there odds are I will jump in!!
♥Any thing else you would like to share! Thanks Donna for the group invite! I'll be spending the rest of this evening snooping around the group-🙄 to see what I can get into.

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

Welcome to the Challenge Factory Robin! I enjoy a lot of YA and Juvenile fiction too... and our July Group Read genre is LGBTQA+. I'll be sending out a note for book nominations for that in just a few days. Have fun!