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[Huixian]

Hi, I'm new here too, although am definitely not new to the fantasy genre. First of all, I'm from Singapore. My husband was the one who started me on the fantasy track by introducing me to the world of Dragonlance. From then on, I went on to George R R Martin (I know..big leap from Dragonlance) and am a firm fan of A Song of Ice and Fire. Other favorite authors include Robin Hobb, Patrick Rothfuss, Scott Lynch, Daniel Abraham, Anthony Ryan, Michael J. Sullivan...just to name a few! While GRRM, Robin Hobb and Pat Rothfuss are already very popular, I hope authors like Daniel Abraham, Anthony Ryan and Michael J Sullivan get more love as they all write books that are very easy to read with very likable characters and engaging storylines.

[George]

Welcome to Goodreads Fantasy Book Club, Taylor and Huixian!

[Shane]

Hi everyone.

I am somewhat of a fantasy fan and enjoy a good read, no pun intended, I have read almost all of Feist, Robert Jordan, George R Martin, Peter V Brett and Patrick Rothfuss.

The above authors are the types of books I like to read and they seem to have the style of witting that gels with me interest.

The first ever book I read was was Shadow of a Dark Queen by Raymond E Feist. This book started my passion for reading and ever since I have been reading books similar to this. I am a little sad at the moment as all of the authors that I like to read have not released books yet and I am eagerly awaiting these releases.

I did however currently read Patrick Rothfuss's new book A Slow Regard of Silent Things and found it interesting yet slightly disappointing. I will not go into detail here as I do not wish to give out spoilers but if anyone wishes to hear my opinion feel free to ask me.

With all that said I am going to try and be an active member of this club and enjoy sharing opinions on the world of fantasy with you all

Cheers,

Shane

[Shane]

Hi everyone.

I am somewhat of a fantasy fan and enjoy a good read, no pun intended, I have read almost all of Feist, Robert Jordan, George R Martin, Peter V Brett and Patrick Rothfuss.

The above authors are the types of books I like to read and they seem to have the style of witting that gels with me interest.

The first ever book I read was was Shadow of a Dark Queen by Raymond E Feist. This book started my passion for reading and ever since I have been reading books similar to this. I am a little sad at the moment as all of the authors that I like to read have not released books yet and I am eagerly awaiting these releases.

I did however currently read Patrick Rothfuss's new book A Slow Regard of Silent Things and found it interesting yet slightly disappointing. I will not go into detail here as I do not wish to give out spoilers but if anyone wishes to hear my opinion feel free to ask me.

With all that said I am going to try and be an active member of this club and enjoy sharing opinions on the world of fantasy with you all

Cheers,

Shane

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Paul wrote: "Ok I will start with an apology, Sowry lol, I have been a consummate lurker for "ahem" months! However I feel I should at least briefly introduce myself.
I currently reside in Australia, but I'm a..."

Welcome, Paul.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Lena wrote: "Hello everyone! I've been a member of this group for a while and haven't introduced myself yet, so here I go...

I have been a reader since I can remember, bringing books to preschool and sometimes..."

Hello, Lena. Welcome to the group.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Taylor wrote: "Hi everyone,

I'm a HUGE fan of fantasy and have loved the genre ever since I read The Hobbit when I was a child. I've always been a dreamer and there's something about the worlds, heroes and villa..."

Welcome, Taylor.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Huixian wrote: "Hi, I'm new here too, although am definitely not new to the fantasy genre. First of all, I'm from Singapore. My husband was the one who started me on the fantasy track by introducing me to the wor..."

Hi, Huixian.
Welcome.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Shane wrote: "Hi everyone.

I am somewhat of a fantasy fan and enjoy a good read, no pun intended, I have read almost all of Feist, Robert Jordan, George R Martin, Peter V Brett and Patrick Rothfuss.

The abov..."

Hi and welcome, Shane.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Welcome, Laura.
:)

[Bev]

Hi all, glad you could introduce yourselves.

[Robin]

Hello and welcome to all the new people. I'd welcome you individually but I've been summoned by my dad so I have to dash off . *ominous face*

[Matías]

Thanks for all the audio book recommendations and sorry if I got you a little told off!

And welcome to all the new members!

[Lára]

I have a poor memory and don't remember whether I've introduced myself yet.

I'm Lára from Iceland. I'm a very picky reader, so I have a "sample-probation" shelf (I download the sample of the book from the Barnes & Noble and decide where I'll put the book; it can go to:
"passed-probation"
"deficient-sample"
"want-to-read"
"currently-reading", or
"gave-up-on")

The quotes I liked are my "info", also the shelves.

I don't have a favourite author, since I rarely read more than one book by the same author (unless the series, and I avoid series), my fav movies are The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Rear Window, Lord of the Rings and Hobbit.

About music:
I'm fan of Peter Murphy (and Bauhaus), Faun, etc. (ask for reference)

My fav books are shelved under "favourites" and "uppáhalds"

I'm a philosophy/indology and forest science full-time University student. My hobbies, except reading, are hiking, frog observation, gardening and fishkeeping. I've danced classical ballet and finished art school (painting).

I love to read all kinds of fiction and non-fiction, short stories being my favourites.

Mouse (Vanda), rabbit (Casper), two budgies, canary and snails are my pets. I also have an aquarium in cycling process that'll contain an Betta fish soon (my 2nd one).

My dream is to live in the forest.

I'm (listening/reading aloud) dislexic and English is my 3rd language so forgive my grammar mistakes.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Lára wrote: "I have a poor memory and don't remember whether I've introduced myself yet.

I'm Lára from Iceland. I'm a very picky reader, so I have a "sample-probation" shelf (I download the sample of the book ..."

And very welcome, you are!

:)
Hello, again.

[Laura]

Hello all! I'm Laura, from Washington state. I've been a member of this group for a little while, but I keep forgetting to actually introduce myself. While I'm an avid reader of almost all genres, fantasy definitely holds a special place in my heart and I think it always will.

It's hard to pick specific fanasy books that are my favorites - there are so many! But, off the top of my head, some authors that I love are J.R.R. Tolkien, Michael J. Sullivan, Patrick Rothfuss, Tamora Pierce, Robin Hobb, and George R.R. Martin.

I'm always excited to find new fantasy novels to read and love hearing recommendations for books to check out.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Welcome, to the group, Laura.

[Lára]

Takk, Brenda! I do feel more welcome in this group, since you and Bev started to "make order" (no hidden meanings) in the group. I might be starting things with "today" but I do remember how insulted I was before you two took things in your hands. Nobody dealt with bullies before. Thank you.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Lára wrote: "Takk, Brenda! I do feel more welcome in this group, since you and Bev started to "make order" (no hidden meanings) in the group. I might be starting things with "today" but I do remember how insult..."


Let us know if you feel bullied, I'm sure we, or any other mods for that matter, miss things sometimes.

[Yordan]

Hi there! I've been lurking in this group for quite a while but I don't think I ever introduced myself (although I think I consulted with the group on one question of mine a while ago).

My name is Yordan and I'm from Bulgaria. I read everything but I love fantasy and sci-fi the most. Still, since I read all kind of things, including educational literature, psychology books etc etc, I'm not able to keep much with new fantasy novels and therefore don't nominate actively. However - being a nice lurker - I check the nominations and polls every month and inform myself, so for that - thank you very much! I'll try to become more active in the beginning of 2015, seeing as how I tend to have a bit more free time lately. See you around!

P.S: Any chance we can start counting Steampunk as fantasy as well as Sci-Fi? (yes, last month's nominations brought me here :D ). It's technically sci-fi but it's also a bit of both, so ... no biggie tho, just my 2 cents. :)

[dj]

Hi everyone. My name is Freddy and I am a book-loving student from Germany. The long wait for the Rothfuss Book made me discover this website and also people mostly give 4 stars to any book(according to last community poll). I like the concept of goodread. My Reading plan right now is to read most of the "must-read" or classic Fantasy Books Series.
Currently I am reading "The Malazan Book of the Fallen" Series and damn me if the name game in this Book isn't way more complicated than in "War and Piece". What was Steven Erikson thinking. Maybe he was just laying down a challenge for us readers. Anyway happy to be here.

Freddy

[Ariel]

My obsession for chapter books started and accelerated from reading the Septimus Heap series. I'm actually trying to write a couple of my own, and I love science and historical fiction though my absolute favorite is fantasy. I've read thousands of fantasy books, perhaps too many, and my book pile is a disappointment to me if there aren't more than 10. My friends got me into manga some time ago, so I read that as well. Some of my favorite fantasies are (of course) Septimus Heap, Secrets of Droon, The Griffin Mage, The Annotated Dragon Chronicles, Harry Potter (almost impossible not to be), The School of Good and Evil, and the Chronicles of Chrestomanci. Of course, there are hundreds more, but that's a small list of the larger picture.

[Bev]

Hello all, thankyou for sharing and welcome. Please do feel free to talk to us and join in.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Yordan wrote: "Hi there! I've been lurking in this group for quite a while but I don't think I ever introduced myself (although I think I consulted with the group on one question of mine a while ago).


My name is..."

Welcome, Yordan.

(Not sure we will be reading steampunk, it is possible if it involves more fantasy. If the number one shelf is science fiction, we would not read it here.)

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Moench wrote: "Hi everyone. My name is Freddy and I am a book-loving student from Germany. The long wait for the Rothfuss Book made me discover this website and also people mostly give 4 stars to any book(accordi..."

Welcome to the group, Freddy.
Many of us are waiting for that next Rothfuss. ;)

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Ariel wrote: "My obsession for chapter books started and accelerated from reading the Septimus Heap series. I'm actually trying to write a couple of my own, and I love science and historical fiction though my ab..."

Welcome, Ariel!
:)

[Natalie]

Hi, my name is Natalie and I live in Auckland New Zealand. I love reading fantasy because it takes me to a new world and excites my imaginative. My favourite book at the moment is The Way Of Kings by B. Sanderson

I love being a part of this group so I can see what people are reading and try and find fantasy books I might like to read hat wouldn't have found otherwise.

[Bev]

Hi Natalie,
glad you love it.

[Dani]

Hi, I've been a member for some time, but forget that I even have a book reads account until I'm on my phone or tablet and see the app - which isn't often. I love books, I don't have a favourite genre, although I seem to have more fantasy on my bookshelves than any other. I would add more but I'm on my phone and I loathe the small keyboard

[Vicki]

Hi,I am sorry not very computer savy, way on the other
side of sixty so I realy don't know how to join in much. I do enjoy reading all your comments and I am
an avid reader not so much a computer user, so I feel
am I a part of this even though I don't comment much.

[Angela]

Welcome Natalie. I live in Auckland too. Hope you enjoy the group.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Hi Natalie, welcome!

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Welcome, Dani. I'm stuck on my phone 95% of the time. Do I get what you are saying...uh, huh.
;)

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Welcome, Vicki.

We just need a little love, once and a while.
;)

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Yo! anyone I've missed.

[Tina]

Hello ... I have been a very long time reader of this site but have never commented until I saw Vicki's comment above as I am up there in age also and not too computer literate either. I thought I'd finally join in. I have found so many good books to read from following everyone's comments so a big thanks to all!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

We are well represented Tina, Vicky.

:)

[Bev]

Hi guys

I am 45, mother of 3 small kids. Most of my posts are on my small tablet and it is touch screen, which I hate. This may explain my many typos.

oh and btw I am also your mod.

:)

[Mike (the Paladin)]

When you say you're "Mod" I always picture you in a long paisley skirt and tie-dyed top.

I was a teen in the '60s.

[Bev]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "When you say you're "Mod" I always picture you in a long paisley skirt and tie-dyed top.

I was a teen in the '60s."

Ha ha Mike how did you guess?

[Mike (the Paladin)]

...just having lived through it...and having owned some paisley shirts and bell-bottoms. You should have seen me in '68.

:)

[Bev]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "...just having lived through it...and having owned some paisley shirts and bell-bottoms. You should have seen me in '68.

:)"

Cool daddio!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

...that's the fifties. I remember those to but I was a child of the '50s.

But I've always wanted a '57 Chevy.

[Bev]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "...that's the fifties. I r4emember those to but I was a child of the '50s.

But I've always wanted a '57 Chevy.":)

[☽ Su ☾]

I'm Silver . I'm a passionate reader . a gamer . and everything medieval & Fantasy freak :p
well ! that's it ^_^

[Michael]

Time to re introduce myself I think. I Joined a little over a year ago, but then my wife gave birth to our first daughter and I let things lapse.
So, my name is Michael, I"m an avid reader and writer, I love almost anything that is creative and helps me believe in a new world.
Looking forward to being more active, thanks for having me!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Hi Michael, Silver welcome.

[Lára]

Haí, new and old people/members. Welcome to the one of the most unusual groups!

I myself am an old member and just recently (as far as I remember) introduced myself and I feel bad;

My first (university) philosophy class was so great; the theacher just came in, and without any instruction or introduction, started talking about existentialism - he was so cool, I've never missed his class.

I want/ed to be like him but I've (already) introduced myself (shame, really). I secretly wanted to be like him, never to introduce myself (again).

BUT!

Hope you like the group (would love some "old" member {again, if so} to introduce themselves too, like Ms. Bev did.)~

Welcome all,new or old

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Welcome.

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

Tina wrote: "Hello ... I have been a very long time reader of this site but have never commented until I saw Vicki's comment above as I am up there in age also and not too computer literate either. I thought I'..."

Welcome, Tina.