Introductions

[Veronica]

Hello.Some of you may know me from other discussion groups. My name is Veronica and I live in NYC. I am a wife and a mother of 2 daughters. I love, love, love to read. I also love to spend time with my family and friends - very social. Look forward to meeting everyone.

[Kathryn]

Veronica wrote: "Hello.Some of you may know me from other discussion groups. My name is Veronica and I live in NYC. I am a wife and a mother of 2 daughters. I love, love, love to read. I also love to spend time wit..."

Good to see you here, Veronica! :)

[[deleted user]]

Hello Veronica!

[Dustin]

Hi, Donna and Veronica! Welcome.:)

[Dustin]

And welcome to all our latest members, as well!
It's great to have you all with us!!

[Alex]

Is anyone reading that book Fifty Shades of Grey?
I finally gave in to curiosity and added it to my Kindle after reading two paragraphs of it's preview. But I have like ten books I'm reading right now, so won't be able to start it until I finish one up.
Has anyone read it? Did you like it? This is an anything subject, right?

[Kathryn]

Alex wrote: "Is anyone reading that book Fifty Shades of Grey?
I finally gave in to curiosity and added it to my Kindle after reading two paragraphs of it's preview. But I have like ten books I'm reading right..."

I have seen all of the hype surrounding Fifty Shades of Grey....I initially was intrigued because of all of the hype, but once I heard how poorly it is written and also the BDSM and erotica subject matter....um.....honestly, I decided to keep reading Stephen King. Lol. Hope my comment doesn't offend you. :)

[Alex]

Hi Kathryn, not offended at all. As a writer of m/m and BL I try to stay up on what is hyped. I am always trying to unwrap the mind off the mass market reader. I read, quite a bit, but my tastes and the general pub's rarely gell... so I go out of my way sometimes... I read the Twilight saga of which I mostly enjoyed Breaking Dawn and then read and loved The Host. And I really tried to make it through The Hunger Games trilogy, but the movie trailer really spoiled the books for me. On the other hand... I have not read any of the Harry Potter books and stopped after the one movie, just not my cup of tea. : (

[Alex]

Hi Jacob!

[Dustin]

Hi, Jacob! Welcome.:)

[Lilsurprise]

Hello Jacob!

[Donna]

Hi everyone my name is Donna I am 38 (soon to be 39). I love books. I don't have any certain type of genre that I read. I read pretty much anything as long as it is good. I typically don't read many romance novels. My favorite authors are Stephen King, James Patterson, Ann Rule, Ken Follett, and Jeffrey Deaver to name a few. Thanks for the invite Dustin :-)
P.S. And from what I hear....once I start reading A Game of Thrones I just might be adding George R.R. Martin to that list.

[[deleted user]]

Hi Donna, you have to add Game of Thrones to that list!

[Dustin]

Hi, Donna! Welcome.

You are very welcome.:)

[Donna]

Josiah wrote: "Hi Donna, you have to add Game of Thrones to that list!"

I will be reading it as soon as I finish Lonesome Dove which I am about 150 pages away from finishing now. I have had great recommendations for the book and hear it is great so it is next on my TBR pile.

[[deleted user]]

Cool!

[Donna]

Josiah wrote: "Cool!"

well as much as my friends here on goodreads rant about it I must read it to see what all the fuss is about lol

[[deleted user]]

Well once you've read it the Game of Thrones book series thread should kick off with you, me, and Dustin having read them
!

[Dustin]

Donna wrote: "Josiah wrote: "Cool!"

well as much as my friends here on goodreads rant about it I must read it to see what all the fuss is about lol"

A Game of Thrones really is an outstanding book, and the series only gets better, IMO!

[[deleted user]]

Oh yeah, Dustin in ASOS I am up to (view spoiler)[ Tyrion being sentenced. The fight has happened. (hide spoiler)]

[Dustin]

Oh, that's a really intense scene!

Thank you for letting me know, Josiah. I appreciate it.

[Dustin]

Oh, and I just noticed the title (?) below my name as listed under the moderators. What does that mean, and where is it from..?

I think I know, but I'm not quite sure..:)

[[deleted user]]

It is from A clash of Kings. Arya! Jaqen Q'har (view spoiler)[ gave her the coin. Oh yeah, now Jaime is saving Tyrion at the execution! (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Dustin wrote: "Oh, and I just noticed the title (?) below my name as listed under the moderators. What does that mean, and where is it from..?

I think I know, but I'm not quite sure..:)"

By the way, it means all men must die in the high Valyria of old. I can change your title if you want:)

[Dustin]

No, I am honored to have a title after such an awesome series! Thank you.

[[deleted user]]

Okay:)

[Dustin]

Hi, Josiah!

Perhaps this belongs in the ASOIAF thread, but since it's already been mentioned above, and I know that you LOVE the series, it got me wondering: do you have a favorite character(s)? I might have asked you that before, I'm not sure...

[Donna]

Josiah wrote: "Well once you've read it the Game of Thrones book series thread should kick off with you, me, and Dustin having read them
!"

COOL BEANS! :-)

[[deleted user]]

Donna wrote: "Josiah wrote: "Well once you've read it the Game of Thrones book series thread should kick off with you, me, and Dustin having read them
!"

COOL BEANS! :-)"

I finished Storm of Swords

[Dustin]

Hi, Daytona!! Welcome.:)

[Dustin]

Hello and welcome, Sarina!!

[Dustin]

I'd like to welcome our two latest members, Lexine
and Daphne.:)

[[deleted user]]

Ooh, Hi Lexine and Daphne

[Dustin]

Hi, Callum! Welcome.:)

[Christine]

It's nice to meet everyone

[Donna]

hello and welcome all new members

[Christine]

Thanks donna

[Dustin]

Hi, Victor! Welcome.:)

[Dustin]

I'd like to welcome our newest member, Pooja!!

[Christine]

It's nice to meet you dustin

[Dustin]

It's nice to meet you, too, Christine!:) Thank you!

[Dustin]

Hi, Lauren!! Welcome to the group.:)

[Christine]

Your welcome dustin



so how are you dustin?

[Donna]

Welcome new members :-)

[Christine]

It's nice to meet you Donna

[Dustin]

Christine wrote: "Your welcome dustin



so how are you dustin?"

I am well, Christine.:) Thank you for asking. How about yourself?

[Dustin]

Hi, Linda!! Welcome.:)

[Dustin]

I'd also like to welcome Ljz as our latest member!:)

[Holly]

Hello everyone! My name's Holly. I look forward to getting to know everyone. How's everyone doing tonight?

[Tracy]

Hey Holly, a little quiet on this end.