Introductions

[Sandra]

Hi, I'm Sandra. I'm from Southern Ontario. I live alone with my two cats and a fairly large collection of books. I love speculative fiction, and crime novels, and historical ones too. Aw, heck, I love novels. I'm currently on a classic novel binge. I don't do a lot of non-fiction reading, but I'm working on it.

[Gemmalina]

Hi everyone,
My name is Gemma and I'm 32 and from Wales, UK. I started reading for pleasure a few years ago and I'm hooked. My reading various so much. Currently I'm reading about 21st century psychological theories but equally I love a good story whatever the genre. Happy Reading everyone!

Has everyone decided on their 'blue cover' book? I'm still having a think :-)

[Kezia]

Hi! As you can see, my name is Kezia. I'm from Indonesia. I've been learning English since I was kindergarten. I'm turning 14 this October. I started reading a lot last year so maybe my collection is not that large, but I believe it will grow from time to time. I enjoy reading YA, fantasy, and sci-fi novels.

[Amara, Group Creator]

Hello and welcome to Kandie, Sandra, Gemma, and Kezia! :)

[Varla Fiona]

Howdy newbies (says the slightly less newby)!

Sandra, non-fiction, is not required reading! But, if you want to get into it, find a topic you are really interested in, then get a short book which will add to your knowledge about it, or is about a person who is involved with that topic. Read it at your own pace, in between fiction stuff. I read a selection of non-fiction because there is so much I still want to know or understand, but it normally takes me longer than fiction.

Gemma, check out the thread where everyone lists what they are reading. Something might appeal to you there (I added some to my TBR shelf anyway).

[Robin]

Hi everyone! I'm Robin, a forty <> yr old from the southwest US. I'm a reading-aholic, with more books than bookshelves. Always looking to read new things, and this looks like it can get me out of my comfort zone. Happy reading!

[Amara, Group Creator]

Welcome to the group, Robin. :)

[Danielle]

Hi everyone! My name is Danielle. I'm 43 years old and from Belgium. Like everyone in this group I like reading. I read both in Dutch (my mother tongue), English and German. Besides paper books I also read e-books and listen to audio books

[Gemmalina]

Varla Fiona wrote: "Howdy newbies (says the slightly less newby)!

Sandra, non-fiction, is not required reading! But, if you want to get into it, find a topic you are really interested in, then get a short book which ..."
Thank you, Varla. I will have a look and I imagine there will be a few titles being aded to my TBR shelf, also.

Loving the idea of choosing a book by theme. When to a local supermarket last night and picked up a book called 61 Hours by Lee Child. New author for me and don't often read thrillers, so here goes!!! What are you reading? :-)

[Anja]

Hi! My name's Anja I'm 22 years old and live in Denmark. I enjoy reading a bit of everything, at the moment I'm into fantasy and crime novels.

It's the first group I've joined on here.

[Zachary]

Hi my name is Zachary. I live in New Brunswick, Canada and i'm interrested in Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Psychology and Psychological Thrillers. One of my fav author is Agatha Christie!

[Kate]

Hey everyone! I'm Kait and I am in my mid-twenties. I currently live in the upper midwest and I am planning on going to veterinary school in the near future. I am a lifelong reader and I often got in trouble in grade school for reading too much! I am a fan of all genres and I will try anything once. I love discovering new authors and books and I really enjoy promoting new/undiscovered authors and books.

[Natalie]

Hello everyone! I'm Natalie, I'm 17 and I live in Devon, England. Currently studying Psychology, Chemistry, Maths and Human Bio. Hoping to study Medicine at Uni.
I like variety in what I read, honestly up for anything. And if I'm honest, I do judge a book by its cover!

[Marie-Claude aka MC]

Croatia!!! OMG I so want to go there!! You live in a beautiful country Kristina!! =)

Welcome everyone!

[Amara, Group Creator]

Browneyedgirl wrote: "Loving the idea of choosing a book by theme. When to a local supermarket last night and picked up a book called 61 Hours by Lee Child. New author for me and don't often read thrillers, so here goes!!! What are you reading? :-)"

Here's where everyone lists their book(s) for the month. :)

And welcome to Danielle, Kait, Natalie, Kristina, Zachary, and Mistique!

[Swaroop]

Hi! I am Swaroop, 35 yrs old and i am from India. Have been an avid reader since i was about 7. I am a Computer Science engineer and work unfortunately keeps me pretty busy, but i still spend at least an hour reading every day. So some of the challenges (100 books??) seem kinda impossible to me! I love reading for leisure and pleasure, with crime, mysteries, thrillers as well as contemporary literature being my favourite genres. Am a comics enthusiast too. Some of my favourite authors - Neil Gaiman, Michael Chabon, Colin Cotterill, Henning Mankell.

[Amara, Group Creator]

Welcome to the group, Swaroop! :)

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Hi! I'm Primniss and I live in the States. I absolutely LOOOOOOOOVE reading, but I go through in spurts-like right now, nothing. still looking for a good book to read. :)

[Amara, Group Creator]

Hello and welcome, Primniss. :)

[Amanda R]

Hello! I'm Amanda, a 30-something year old Texan. I'm a SAHM to 2 wonderful kids and I love to read (obviously), write, draw, and cook! I love the idea for this group and can't wait to be a part of it. I love to read just about anything.

[Amara, Group Creator]

Welcome, Amanda! :)

[Lorna]

Hi all! I'm Lorna from Australia, 25 years old.
This group is such a good idea! Looking forward to my first book :)

I read dramas, classics and comedies mostly. I think I need to broaden my horizons! Thinking of giving sci-fi a go :)

[Amara, Group Creator]

Welcome Lorna, and I hope the group lives up to your expectations. :)

[Varla Fiona]

Hi Lorna. I love science fiction and would always encourage others to try it!!

[Megan]

Hello, I'm Rainy. I saw this group in the featured groups category today and decided to check it out. The concept of having everyone read books that are similar in a certain way but not having to read the same exact book each month is genius and convenient. Whoever came up with the idea - well, kudos to you!

My favorite genres are fantasy, classics, mystery, young-adult, children's, and historical fiction. Every now and then I find a good realistic fiction read, but they're not my favorites.

[Varla Fiona]

Welcome Rainy. You're name is very appropriate in my home town this weekend!

[Megan]

Lol! It's been raining recently where I am too.

[Amara, Group Creator]

Welcome, Rainy! :)

Rainy wrote: "The concept of having everyone read books that are similar in a certain way but not having to read the same exact book each month is genius and convenient. Whoever came up with the idea - well, kudos to you!"

*blush*

[Crystal]

Hello!!! My name is Crystal and I'm from Canada. I find television bores me too much these days and never holds my interest so I find I read a lot more than I ever have. I'm not fond of hospital or police shows as they are all the same, thus these do not fall into my interest in books either. I lean more towards historical, adventure type books (Steve Berry/Dan Brown/Raymond Khoury), books set around beautiful destinations (Carlos Ruiz Zafon), some bestsellers (Kate Morton), even some chick lit (Emily Giffin/Nora Roberts), some supernatural (Deborah Harkness) - though I find the market is just FLOODED with these type books that they all seem the same and I really have to be in the mood to try them out. I should be honest and say I think YA novels are flooding the market as well BUT I do like that it engages young people to read. I would say when I was a YA it was hard to find something marketed to YA's but now that I'm an adult, I want something more for me.

Anyhow, I would love to read and discuss your recommendations. Feel free to add me as a friend :)

C.

[Amara, Group Creator]

Hello and welcome, Crystal! :)

[Andrea]

Hello Group - You sound very interesting! My name is Andrea, and I'm currently in the American Midwest. I had the same dilemma as Crystal a while back- tv is just not interesting. So much of it is the same thing, reshuffled. We cut our cable four years ago, and haven't been more than momentarily sorry (no Olympics, boo) since. The best part is that it helped me return to books. I belong to one other group, but this premise sounds like there will be enough flexibility to keep everyone engaged and interested. I look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with. Thanks!

[Sarah]

Hey everyone! My name is Sarah; I'm in my 20's and I live in Texas. I've always wanted to join a book club, and this seems like a perfect fit. I enjoy reading fiction and memoirs. Some of my favorite authors are Barbara Kingsolver, Michael Chabon, Jeffrey Eugendies and JK Rowling.

[Courtney]

Hi guys! I'm Courtney. I'm a newlywed with a husband working/schooling so I enjoy my alone time reading! Really excited for this group and to find my blue cover book this month!!

[Amara, Group Creator]

Welcome to Andrea, Sarah, and Courtney! :)

[Jessica]

Hello everyone! My name is Jessica and I'm a 26 spanish girl living in Switzerland! I enjoy thrillers, mysteries, sf, horror and kid's books :p But I actually read about almost anything (except love novels).
Some of my favourites authors: Stephen King, Jane Austen, Tolkien, Maxime Chattam..

This group looks really nice and I'm happy I joined! :D

[Amara, Group Creator]

Welcome, Jessica! I hope the group lives up to your expectations. :)

[Jessica]

I'm sure it will! :D

[Amara, Group Creator]

Welcome, Sarah! :)

[Vicki]

Hi everyone, I'm a Texan girl born in Dallas but raised in good ol' California. I currently live in the central California about an hour's drive from Sacramento.

I have five grown children (3 daughters and 2 sons) and 19 grandchildren, 10 boys and 9 girls. I think they are all finished adding to their families except for one of my daughters and her hubby who are still considering having their 5th child.

I have taught English since 1992 to freshmen in high school, yearbook since 1996, and I taught four years of multicultural literature to seniors the past four years.

I am SO in love with this site and a chance to discuss books with book lovers just for the fun of it. How will I ever go back to reading freshman "essays" in just three short weeks? LOL

I love reading, music, camping and fishing, musicals, movies, dancing, and did I say reading?

Glad to be in this group and praying that I can contribute something worthwhile every so often!

[Amara, Group Creator]

Welcome, Vicki! :)

[Vicki]

Thank you, Amara. Please be patient with me as I am a work in progress when it comes to technology. I may be sending more than a few messages your way asking my "how to" questions.

[Amara, Group Creator]

You're quite welcome, Vicki, and I totally understand! :) Just so you know, we do have a Help thread specifically for any and all questions you may have and/or any suggestions or opinions on the group.

[Vicki]

Great! Thanks again. :o)

[Sarah]

Hi, I'm Sarah, and I'm brand-new to Goodreads, but this group looks like fun! I particularly enjoy high fantasy.

[Amara, Group Creator]

Welcome, Sarah, to Goodreads and Read by Theme. :)

[Hilmi]

Hi everyone! My name is Muhammad Hilmi Bin Mohd Isa. But,everyone can call me Hilmi. I'm from Malaysia. I'm joining this group because I think it's a very good and interesting idea from Miss Amara,to read books based on themes selected every month.
My favourite genre is modern-military-thriller. But,of course,I also read other books of different genres if I'm interested.
Hopefully,we all can share any valuable knowledge relating with books here. :)

[Amara, Group Creator]

Welcome, Hilmi, and thank you! :)

[Hilmi]

Thank you Miss Amara. No problem. :)

[Shana]

Hi fellow readers, my name's Shana and I just love the idea of this group. Themed reading will attract all types of people across genres, letting us sci-fi/fantasy fans interact with fans of romance, mystery, spy novels, and more. Great idea!

I mostly read epic fantasy and historical fiction, but I also love the classics, literary fiction, and the occasional "beach book" thriller. I look forward to getting to know everyone and reading some great books with you! Thanks for having me :)

[Amara, Group Creator]

Welcome, Shana! :)