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[MountainKat, Moderator]

Welcome Sabrina! Lots of romance lovers here - enjoy the group!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Sabrina wrote: "Hi, I'm Sabrina from Belgium. I never used to be a romance reader until I read Julie Garwood's "Prince Charming" a few years ago whilst I was home sick with the flu. Ever since then I'm hooked. My ..."

Welcome to the group Sabrina! It's funny what triggers our love of romance, or brings us back into the fold. I'd given up on it for years until a particular book (Twilight) made me realise there was a whole other genre sitting staring at me that I hadn't realised was romance!

[Simone]

Hello my name is shay! I'm from California live in Memphis TN! Trying to work goodreads out and find some friends to do buddy reads with . If anybody is interested , ask me . I'm open to anything . I haven't been on this app long ( for iPhone )

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Shay! Welcome to the group! We have lots of challenges and discussions here that can help you find friends and new books too!

[Simone]

Mountain Kat how do I find simple challenges ? Like one book or month or two?
I see a book for everyday of the month , how do you beep up with all of them

[MountainKat, Moderator]

In monthly challenge you can choose how many you want to, as low as three books for the month. The PIFM is one that you only have to read one book for in a month - I will be posting for December soon, but you can check out the November challenge to see how it works. The Featured Author Challenge only requires one book during the month. The quarterly challenge and others with similar timelines usually start at 5 books for the three month period. Yahtzee is another one that is usually one book a month, but that is just about over - I'm not sure if that one is repeating in the new year.

There are occasional buddy reads going on too that you might be interested in. I'm sure there are other options, but that is all I can think of off the top of my head.

Also, a lot of people use a Reading List thread to keep track of their challenges.

[Simone]

Mountain Kat how do you use the reading list thread

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Shay wrote: "Mountain Kat how do you use the reading list thread"

Click on 'Member's Reading List' to open that folder, then click on 'new topic' at the top of the list on the right. It will open a thread for you - give it a title like 'Shay's Reading List'. Then you organize the posts in whatever fashion makes sense to you. I always started with just a book list of all the books I read during the year, but you should look at a few of the other threads to see how others do things.

[Simone]

Mountain Kat , this most be for the web version not the app version?

[Simone]

Mountain Kat , this most be for the web version not the app version?

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Yes, you are right. Let me check the app and see how it works there - but remember you can always go to your browser and access GR that way.

From the app, you go to the group, then to the Member's Reading List folder and in the upper right there is a plus sign ( + ). You use that to add a new topic. I only use the app for little things though, I know it is harder to add links in the app and you can't 'reply' to someone so that their comment is quoted in yours. I've also never found a way to edit or delete from the app either.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hi Shay - welcome to the group! It can be hard to work this site with only the GR app. I only use the app to see what's going on and to do the odd review. It's hard to post longer messages on the app ~ or at least, I find it hard! I always use my computer on the full site to post most of my updates, challenges etc...

[CassieCruel]

Hey I'm Cassie, from UK, love PNR/UF

[Sandra]

Hi I'm Sandra from Ireland. People used to say I was born with a book in my hand, but a few years ago I just stopped reading and hadn't picked up a book since. Anyway, I read Fifty Shades back in Feb (after seeing the movie) and haven't stopped reading since! Love romance books. I never met a romance hero I didn't like! So many books, so little time...... Just signed up for the December challenge. Here goes, lets see how I do!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Welcome Cassie and Sandra!! I am happy to see you both jumping into things in the group! I hope you have fun here. =)

[Colleen]

Hi, My name is Colleen from PA. I am a new author and a Long time Urban fantasy/sci fi lover here to read about books.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Welcome Colleen! Hope to see you around the group!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Welcome to the group Colleen :) have fun checking out all the threads and challenges!

[Noorsheen]

Hello Everyone, I'm Noorsheen and I love reading romance comedy books among others. Actually, I was just searching for another book to read when I found this group which seems really interesting. So, ya i have already completed by reading challenge of 25 books for the year 2015!:)
Looking forward to this group to share thought.

Thank you!:)

[Colleen]

MountainKat wrote: "Welcome Colleen! Hope to see you around the group!"

Thank you! Am looking around now!

[Colleen]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Welcome to the group Colleen :) have fun checking out all the threads and challenges!"

Thank yoU!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Welcome Noorsheen! Challenges are lots of fun, but be warned, they are also addicting!!

[Colleen]

Noorsheen wrote: "Hello Everyone, I'm Noorsheen and I love reading romance comedy books among others. Actually, I was just searching for another book to read when I found this group which seems really interesting. S..."

Welcome!

[Jacqueline]

Hi everyone. My name is Jacqueline. I live in Johannesburg, South Africa I joined this group a few weeks ago but was a little intimidated to say anything, I guess. I, too, am a romance junkie. Can't get enough. Just devoured "Within these walls", "The Deal" and "Breaking him" in the last few weeks so you can see that I like any type of romance (as long as its believable)so if you have any good recommendations, please let me know. Going on holiday next week and need a health stash :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Noorsheen wrote: "Hello Everyone, I'm Noorsheen and I love reading romance comedy books among others. Actually, I was just searching for another book to read when I found this group which seems really interesting. S..."

Welcome to the group Noorsheen - it's interesting how we stumble on to groups. I can't remember how I decided to join this particular GR group, but I love being a member, so it doesn't really matter ;)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Jacqueline wrote: "Hi everyone. My name is Jacqueline. I live in Johannesburg, South Africa I joined this group a few weeks ago but was a little intimidated to say anything, I guess. I, too, am a romance junkie. Can'..."

Hey Jacqueline - don't be shy to comment. Whilst you may not always get a response, everyone is really open to chatting and getting stuck into our challenges :)

I think I have 'The Deal' down on a wishlist somewhere, but haven't read the other two books you listed ~ too busy shifting my Mount TBR pile ;) The main thing is that you either enjoyed them, or worked out what didn't work so that you can avoid similar books in the future!

Have fun and don't be backwards in asking about anything :D

[Colleen]

Jacqueline wrote: "Hi everyone. My name is Jacqueline. I live in Johannesburg, South Africa I joined this group a few weeks ago but was a little intimidated to say anything, I guess. I, too, am a romance junkie. Can'..."

Welcome!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

HI Jaqueline! Please feel free to comment anywhere here - everyone is super nice! We don't bite, I promise! =)

[Val]

Hi everyone my name is Val. I love reading romance novel that has action, mystery and are funny. My favorite book series are The Slater Brothers and The Last Riders.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Val wrote: "Hi everyone my name is Val. I love reading romance novel that has action, mystery and are funny. My favorite book series are The Slater Brothers and The Last Riders."

Hi Val - welcome to the group! I don't recognise either of those series, so I'm off to look :)

[Janina]

Hi everyone my name is Nina. I obviously love reading. My favourite book series is perfect chemistry from Simone Elkeles. And I am from Germany :)

[Lori]

Hello everyone. I'm Lori, an author and avid reader. Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada but now I call Central Texas home. I've been reading romance novels for many years and finally decided to pen my own. Looking forward to chatting with other members in this group and participating in challenges. : )

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Welcome Val, Janina and Lori! I hope you have fun here, it is a great group!

[Melissa]

Hey everyone, I'm Missy and I'm from Central Ga . I love to read ,most of the time you can find me reading on my kindle. I read about 10-20 books a week. I don't work anymore as a nurse for health reasons. My daughter and son have moved out. I have a grand daughter who loves to read too.I read romance contempary,suspense and erotica. I like anything romance and most women s fiction or chic lit too. I'm going to try to join the challenges and other activities this month but may not get to do as much due to holidays. I am an ARC reader for Nightowl Reviews and Netgalley. I post on Amazon and Netgalley and Nightowl. I would like one day to write my own romance novel.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Welcome Missy! I hope to see you in a few challenges, but I know what you mean - December can make reading difficult!

[Sonia189]

Hi, I'm Sonia and I live in Portugal.

I obviously love reading and joined mostly so I can know about even more books, like any other book addict.
I like many types of books, preferably with romance. I avoid YA and pure erotica because they no longer appeal to me.

I was wondering, does anyone know if the 2016 yearly challenges will be the same ones posted for 2015 or will there be other thematic ones?

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Sonia - welcome to the group! Most of the yearly challenges will return, but there will be some new too! The next quarterly will start soon too! We have challenges going all the time and try to keep the old favorites around while adding in new ideas. =)

[Shelly]

Hello, I'm new to the group. I joined to have people to discuss my love of reading romance with. I also want to try some reading challenges.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hey there Nina, Lori, Missy, Sonia and Shelley!!! Welcome to the group :D

You've all joined at a great time, with all the yearly challenges just about to get underway. And as Kat said, we have a new quarterly starting in the middle of December. Jump on in and get settled ;)

[Shelly]

Shelly wrote: "Hello, I'm new to the group. I joined to have people to discuss my love of reading romance with. I also want to try some reading challenges."
I guess I should have also added....
I'm originally from Ohio but now call North Carolina home and I'm a librarian.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Shelly wrote: "Shelly wrote: "Hello, I'm new to the group. I joined to have people to discuss my love of reading romance with. I also want to try some reading challenges."
I guess I should have also added....
I'm..."

Are you also a goodreads librarian Shelly? There are a few of them around, but I'm not one ;) Not sure what the requirements are...

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Welcome Shelly! My grandma was a librarian! We joke that reading is genetic in our family!

[Sonia189]

Thank you for your welcome!

Well, I wanted to join a yearly challenge, but not the series or A to Zs variations because I want to use books from my TBR and I have this method of sort of distributing books through the months, so I don't want to have to stick with too many titles in a short amount of time, I prefer a year long pace.
I'm curious to see which new ones you all would add for 2016.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Sonia189 wrote: "Thank you for your welcome!

Well, I wanted to join a yearly challenge, but not the series or A to Zs variations because I want to use books from my TBR and I have this method of sort of distributi..."

Not sure of the timeframe for posting the annual challenges but the hosts have them fairly ready :) I'm guessing they will put them up in the second half of December...

[Sonal]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Shelly wrote: "Shelly wrote: "Hello, I'm new to the group. I joined to have people to discuss my love of reading romance with. I also want to try some reading challenges."
I guess I should have als..."
Hi Jane just saw your post abt u being interested in becoming a goodreads librarian....for that you can click on the tab jobs which is present at the end of the website's page just next to goodreads trade mark sign and about us tab.
When you click on that tab it will open a new page. There on the left hand side there is an option called Librarian Manual click on that and u will get
all the information regarding goodreads librarian.
I hope you find this information useful :)

[Shelly]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Shelly wrote: "Shelly wrote: "Hello, I'm new to the group. I joined to have people to discuss my love of reading romance with. I also want to try some reading challenges."
I guess I should have als..."

Hi Jane, no I'm not a goodreads Librarian. I am a public librarian that specializes in genealogy and local history. I really enjoy it!

[Shelly]

MountainKat wrote: "Welcome Shelly! My grandma was a librarian! We joke that reading is genetic in our family!"

We have a similar joke "MountainKat". I think just about everyone in my family loves to read. I'm the only one that decided to turn it into a career. :)

[Harlow]

Hey I'm Harlow! I love romance novels, but I don't have a favorite book or author. I have a lot of books I'm currently shelving, but I hope this group can expose me to new books.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Welcome Harlow! I found tons of new books and authors here - I'm sure you will too! The challenges can help push you into trying different things too, I've found amazing authors and books that way. =)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Harlow wrote: "Hey I'm Harlow! I love romance novels, but I don't have a favorite book or author. I have a lot of books I'm currently shelving, but I hope this group can expose me to new books."

Welcome to the gorup Harlow! If you are anything like me, you'll have trouble NOT adding books to your TBR pile. I see a new book (often repeatedly read by our members) and can't help but *click*! ;)