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[MountainKat, Moderator]

Welcome Jennifer! You are going to fit right in, now you just get the aded fun of making those books fit into challenges!

[R.J.]

Jennifer wrote: "Hi I'm Jen. I am addicted to my kindle. I typically read anywhere from 4-7 books a week."
How do you get through so many books, one a day is incredible, I'm lucky if I get through one a week. I do write though, so that takes a lot of time. Hope you enjoy the group.

[Jennifer]

Any spare time I have, I read. Lunchtime at work, while cooking, after dinner and since I don't sleep well it keeps me entertained.
I don't watch much TV. Really only on weekends when football is on.

[Groovy]

Wow. I don't think anybody can top that. Welcome!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Welcome Jen and Lisa! Hope you find plenty to keep you entertained here :)

I hardly watch any TV either Jen - but lately I've been keeping up to date on the SanFran 49er's new recruit Jarryd Hayne; the latest Aussie to give your NFL a go!!! So of course now I have to barrack for the 49ers ;)

[Jennifer]

I've read about him. Not a 49ers fan but I can't wait to see him play.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: I hardly watch any TV either Jen - but lately I've been keeping up to date on the SanFran 49er's new recruit Jarryd Hayne; the latest Aussie to give your NFL a go!!! So of course now I have to barrack for the 49ers ;) "

Well, I hope he does ok as a player and though I don't hate the 49ers, I would still have a hard time rooting for them. Unless of course, they were playing one of the truly hated teams - or it helped my team! =D

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I thought you may have an opinion on that Kat ;)

[See]

Hi!

I'm Cat, and I read anything. Seems like I'm in good company!

[Lynne]

Welcome Jen!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Cat, I'm sure that is the only time I will remember to call you that though! I'm Kat too. =) Welcome to the group!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

C.M. wrote: "Hi!

I'm Cat, and I read anything. Seems like I'm in good company!"

Welcome to the group Cat :) Yep - you'll fit in fine!

[Karlene]

I just joined and have been reading romance novels since I was 13 years. I'm now in my forties and still enjoy it since I'm a romantic at heart. I love to read and have read thousands of books. I've been a member of goodreads since 2014 and enjoy this online forum.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Welcome Karlene! This is a fabulous group to feed your romance reading addiction - I hope to see you around in some discussions or challenges!

[Karlene]

Thank you. I will definitely join in. I love recommendations from other readers.

[Groovy]

This group is really growing. Welcome, everyone!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Karlene wrote: "I just joined and have been reading romance novels since I was 13 years. I'm now in my forties and still enjoy it since I'm a romantic at heart. I love to read and have read thousands of books. I'v..."

Welcome to the group Karlene! Hope you have a blast checking out what we are reading and how we've fit them into the challenges :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Groovy wrote: "This group is really growing. Welcome, everyone!"

As of this minute, there are 9,452 members here. We just poke along, design challenges and people drop by and chat... :D

[Groovy]

Soon you'll be celebrating the 10,000 mark, which, judging by the amount of people joining on a regular basis, it won't be long. Good for you:)

[Mel]

Hi I'm Melinda. I love reading so much that if there was to be a rehab (let's hope not) my boyfriend would've sent me there a long time ago lol. I love reading romance novels so much that I am attempting to write my own. I have 2 chapters so far on my page. Feel free to read it and give some advice.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Welcome Melinda! Have fun here, I sure do!

[R.J.]

Melinda wrote: "Hi I'm Melinda. I love reading so much that if there was to be a rehab (let's hope not) my boyfriend would've sent me there a long time ago lol. I love reading romance novels so much that I am atte..."

good luck with the writing, Melinda.

[Mel]

Thank you so much MountianKat & R.J.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Melinda wrote: "Hi I'm Melinda. I love reading so much that if there was to be a rehab (let's hope not) my boyfriend would've sent me there a long time ago lol. I love reading romance novels so much that I am atte..."

Welcome to the group Melinda! And let's ALL hope there isn't a rehab for readers ;)

[Mel]

Ha ha. Exactly. No need to attend AA for reading addicts lol.

[Vanessa]

Hi. My name is Vanessa. I live in Nebraska. I am a Thrive promoter and run my own business making things like bed sets, clothing, and hair accessories. I have always been an avid reader but couldn't seem to find any books that interested after high school until this year and now I am reading a new book almost every week. I have 3 amazing kids (8, 5, and 2).

My husband doesn't read an usually mocks me when I do but whatever. I enjoy some classics although most I read I have found dry. I also enjoy romance and fantasy.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Welcome to the group Vanessa! You are in good company - I found these great books only a few years ago. They aren't necessarily the ones in stores - you often have to go digging online, right?

I've morphed from PNR and historical to fantasy and MM, but I really read anything if the story précis appeals :)

And my husband has a total disinterest in my books! He'd be SO happy if I stopped but he has buckley's chance there ;)

[Vanessa]

Jane what is PNR and MM?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

PNR - paranormal romance
MM - male/male romance (gay romance which has a readership of about 90% females ~ or at least that's how it seems ;) I think it's cos you get two hunky males for the price of one! Plus they often have additional social issues to overcome so the angst can go up.

:D you'll eventually get used to all the acronyms - they are all over the place ;)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Vanessa, welcome! My hubby is the same way, just doesn't understand the idea of reading for pleasure. I don't understand anyone who doesn't read though, so we are even! =P

[R.J.]

Vanessa wrote: "Hi. My name is Vanessa. I live in Nebraska. I am a Thrive promoter and run my own business making things like bed sets, clothing, and hair accessories. I have always been an avid reader but coul..."

Hello Vanessa
I'm a male who writes Romance novels, and not surprisingly, though I think it's a pity, virtually all my readers are female. Men read far less than women and they avoid romance fiction. I'm trying to change that.
Richard (R J Gould)

[Hellen]

Hi my name is Hellen. I love good books and a challenge.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Welcome Hellen! You've found a good group then - we are all about good books and challenges! Enjoy =)

[Dee]

hi Michelle, we have asked for no self-promotion in this thread, so I am deleting your post. Feel free to come back and introduce yourself though

[Parikshit]

Hello. I'm Parikshit from India. I am a book lover, like everyone of you. I can buy 1 book in a month or two. would like to get few good recommendations from you all. my Twitter is twitter.com/imparixit

[Michele]

I am influenced by Debbie Macomber and her Xmas stories

[Groovy]

Welcome to all the new ones!!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Welcome everyone!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hi Hellen - welcome to the group :)

[Michele]

Dee, iuniverse.com is buying an ad for one of my novels on your site. Didn't know about no self promoting. Hope my ad is successful on goodreads.

[Dee]

Michele - i'm not talking about the ad - i'm talking about your intro post, which didn't introduce yourself, didn't identify yourself as the author of the book you mentioned etc

[Catherine]

Hi! I'm Catherine, I rarely read anything that doesn't have romance in and I'm always on the look out for new favourites!
I adore Jane Austen and the Bronte's, J.R Ward, MM romance, historical romance, paranormal/urban fantasy... literally anything to be honest. It's nice to meet you all. :)

[Tami]

Hi y'all, my name is Tami but everything else I can say about my reading preferences are identical to Catherine's right above this comment.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Catherine and Tami! Welcome to the group - I hope to start seeing all you newbies in some challenges soon!

[Michele]

Dee wrote: "Michele - i'm not talking about the ad - i'm talking about your intro post, which didn't introduce yourself, didn't identify yourself as the author of the book you mentioned etc"

Dee wrote: "Michele - i'm not talking about the ad - i'm talking about your intro post, which didn't introduce yourself, didn't identify yourself as the author of the book you mentioned etc"

Okay. I understand now. My name is Michele Taylor. (Michele with one "L" I like to say there's no hell in me or my name, Ha,ha) I am a novelist plus I write scripts and plays. I work at the Rochester Hills Public Library in Rochester Hills,Michigan, so I have been surrounded by books every day for the past 26 years. The first novel I wrote is called "The Sight of Blood" and my second is "Stormy Romance" which is all about a romance between a TV reporter and marine biologist. It is set in the romantic Pacific Northwest. I like a good fiction book but I also like a good non-fiction book. I have to say my favorite non-fiction book is "Helter Skelter" by the late Vincent Bugliosi. I've read that book three times and was enthralled each time. I look forward to hearing of good books to read, along with finding them in my library.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Jessica wrote: "Hi everyone my name is Jess. I love reading mostly romance. I joined this group because I want to find more books and authors that I like. Expand my reading inventory I guess. Some of my favorites ..."

Hey Jess - welcome to the group!! Sounds like you will fit right in :D There is plenty going on here, and a LOT of the members read the same authors as you.

The PIFM is pretty straight forward once you dive in. Just ask for any clarification you need in that thread - everyone will be happy to help out :) Or have a trawl through September's thread.

Essentially it is one member recommending 8 books to another member based on some set criteria. Since sign up is still open, you don't have all that information yet. The question on sign up is simply to put you into a group to allocate out who is picking for whom.

So whilst you pick a set of books for someone, another member is picking a set of books for you. Half the books are new to you; half are from your TBR. You only need to read one of the books recommended to complete the challenge. Some ppl are of course over-achievers ;)

Hope this helps!

[✰♊ Angie ♊✰]

Hi! *eagerly smiles and waves*
I'm Angie and obviously new to the group. I am a bookworm and love just about any genre... just about. Romance seems to be the one I return to most often and is definitely my go-to genre for recovery after reading an intense novel. Looking forward to finding new authors and meeting new people who share my love of books! I've already signed up for the October monthly challenge! Also, I welcome all new friends!!

[Dee]

Hi Angie - welcome to the groups! Yay for jumping right in with challenges ;)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Welcome Jess and Angie! So great to see new members jumping right into challenges! Feel free to ask if you have any questions - everyone is always nice and willing to help others!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Angie wrote: "Hi! *eagerly smiles and waves*
I'm Angie and obviously new to the group. I am a bookworm and love just about any genre... just about. Romance seems to be the one I return to most often and is defin..."

Welcome to the group Angie! Hope you have as much fun here as the rest of us regulars :)