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message 1501: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Welcome to the group, Heather and Margaret!


message 1502: by Cathy (new)

Cathy Galloway | 700 comments Birthday: May 19
Favorite color: green
Favorite food: Thai
First romance novel: I'm sure it was something by Barbara Cartland
Favorite romance genre: historical
I know I'm a book addict because I spend every minute of my spare time reading. I always have a book with me, and I'm on a first name basis with all the librarians at my public library.


message 1503: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Welcome to the group, Cathy!


message 1504: by Shelley (new)

Shelley (shellabelle81) | 7 comments Birthday: February 18
Favorite Color: purple
Favorite Food: spaghetti
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): umm, would Double Love (Sweet Valley High #1) count? lol
Favorite Romance Genre: african-american romance
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I spend way too much money on books


message 1505: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Sweet Valley High do count. : )

Welcome to the group, Shelley!


message 1506: by Michele (new)

Michele Birthday:28th January 1981
Favorite Color:Constantly changing ATM Mauve
Favorite Food:Constantly changes too but ATM Beef and Veg casserole
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember):Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
Favorite Romance Genre:Paranormal
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because....I cannot be without something to read, I go mental lol


@Paula
"reading is so much better than sleep" I can so relate to that :)


message 1507: by Juana "Darkness" (new)

Juana "Darkness" Duran | 423 comments Welcome to goodreads Michele, my name is Juana.


message 1508: by Kris (new)

Kris | 2 comments Birthday: Jan 25
Favorite Color: Depends on my mood- blue, red, purple and black.
Favorite Food: Lefse and Salmon (usually not together)
First Romance Novel Read: Master of Desire by Kinley MacGregor.
Favorite Romance Genre: Historical/Paranormal
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I always have a book close to hand, there are books in every room of my house, my kids and husband all buy me books (or gift certificates to the bookstore) for my birthday, mother's day, valentine's day etc. I've been this way since I was a kid- I grew up in a house where reading was one of the favored past times.


message 1509: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Welcome to the group, Michele and Kris!


message 1510: by Rebecca (last edited Feb 24, 2011 01:34PM) (new)

Rebecca (bd200789) Birthday: December 20
Favorite Color: blue
Favorite Food: chicken
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): can't remember the title, but it was a Harlequin
Favorite Romance Genre: Regency
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I read most of my books at least twice, and rarely ever find a book I don't like


message 1511: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Welcome to the group, Rebecca!


message 1512: by Cocohontas (last edited Feb 24, 2011 02:42PM) (new)

Cocohontas | 3 comments Birthday: June 8th
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: Tricky question!
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): (Mills & Boon) Living Together by Carole Mortimer <3
Favorite Romance Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal, Suspense
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because....not only do I have numerous debates about particular characters and possible outcomes involving novels I have read, but no matter what type of day I have, a good book always happens to brighten me up at least 35 %.


message 1513: by Ann (Noumena12) (new)

Ann (Noumena12) (noumena12) | 151 comments Birthday: March 26
Favorite Color:
Favorite Food: Anything someone else cooks
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): I can't remember back that far...
Favorite Romance Genre: Contemporary Suspense
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because....I read over 300 books a year


message 1514: by Amanda (last edited Feb 24, 2011 05:03PM) (new)

Amanda (kittiescardigansbooks) | 60 comments I joined the group a little while ago but never got around to the introduction! Whoops!

Birthday: March 18
Favorite Color: Deep Purple
Favorite Food: Chocolate
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): The Runaway Bride
Favorite Romance Genre: Historical Romance and Romantic Suspense
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because...I would rather sit at home and read than anything else. I've skipped class to read, bailed on friends to read (sorry friends!) and I have based my career plans because of my love of reading - I'll be an official Master of Library Science graduate in May!


message 1515: by Vi (new)

Vi | 2800 comments Birthday: 31 May
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Chocolate
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Friends and lovers by Diana Palmer
Favorite Romance Genre (currently :P): Urban Fantasy
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because... I plan my workout and breaks so that most of my time will be spent on reading. And I even bought a ebook reader (no small deal. Had to import it to where I live!)


message 1516: by Michele (new)

Michele Hi Juana, Yz the Whyz and everyone old and new :D


message 1517: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Welcome to the group, Ann, Amanda (belated), and Ritu!


message 1518: by Shell (new)

Shell | 2 comments Yz the Whyz wrote: "Drop by and tell us something about yourself:

Birthday: July 5
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Food: Chocolate of course
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): It was a Joanna Lindsey novel, something w/ vikings i think. It's been so long!
Favorite Romance Genre: Paranormal lately.
Finished the line: I know I will never run out of things to read be it romance, young adult, mystery, sci/fi, fantasy, thriller. I think I was a book worm in another life."



message 1519: by songbird (new)

songbird (birdie85) | 1 comments birthday: Feb. 1
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Food: Not picky
First Romance Novel Read: Something by Hannah Howell, I think
I know I'm a book addict because I never go anywhere without a book. My library card is always at full capacity (no exceptions). I have been known to spend hours in the library at a time and only leave when absolutely necessary. I have forgotten the daily things that have to be done in order to finish a book, or start a new one.


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Amethystprincess | 8 comments Birthday: February 24
Favorite Color: Pink, Purple, Blue...I could go on but those are the main ones
Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Truth Or Dare
Favorite Romance Genre: Historical Romance
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I put all my books on the bookshelves in my room when all the DVD's are stacked up next to the bookshelf on the floor where they are not as safe as they would be on the shelves.


message 1521: by Wan (new)

Wan (wanwaddell) | 2081 comments Peachy wrote: "Birthday: June 8th
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: Tricky question!
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): (Mills & Boon) Living Together by Carole Mortimer
Favorite Romance Genre..."


Hey Peachy -- we share the same birthday.:-)


message 1522: by Rebecca (last edited Mar 10, 2011 12:04AM) (new)

Rebecca (thebookhangover) | 5 comments Birthday: May 10.
Favorite Color: Purple (although lately Red has really been catching my eye).
Favorite Food: Chocolate cake.
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Don't Tell
Favorite Romance Genre: Suspense, Paranormal and Contemporary.
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because....I have TBR lists written on scraps of paper strewn throughout the house.


message 1523: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Welcome to all newbies! Happy to have you join our group. :)


message 1524: by Sabrena (new)

Sabrena | 1 comments Birthday: September 4, 1970 (yikes, I'm forty!).
Favorite Color: All depends on what you're looking at...cars would be red, color in general is yellow I guess, houses would be tan w/green or brown shutters, etc., etc..
Favorite Food: Home made mashed potatoes.
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Don't remember specifically, but one of the many thousands of Harlequins I read in my teen years!
Favorite Romance Genre: I like stories about real lives and relationships in general...Barbara Delinsky is my all time favorite for this type of book.


message 1525: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Welcome to the group, Sabrena!


message 1526: by Brittany (new)

Brittany Richards Hello Everyone! My name is Brittany. I live in Columbus, IN which is an hour south of Indianapolis. I love read romance novels. I started read when I was in elementary school and the love hasn't stopped since.
Birthday: September 24th
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: anything to do with pasta
First Romance Novel Read: Love Me Forever by Johanna Lindsey
Favorite Romance Genre: Historical Romance
Finish the Line: I know I'm a book addict because I read any chance I can and feel panicy if I don't read even for a little bit a day.


message 1527: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Welcome to the group, Brittany!


message 1528: by Angela (new)

Angela Pimentel | 4 comments Hello everyone. My name is Ang. I live in San Diego, Ca.

Birthday: July 11
Favorite color: teal
Favorite food: Crab
First romance: I can remember is Good in Bed
Favorite romance genre: I bounce back between paranormal and historical.
Finish the line: I know I am a book addict because I feel a little wrong if I don't have a book available and times in the day when I'm not allowed to read. My family misses me sometimes.


message 1529: by Lina (new)

Lina Hi Everyone,

I'm Caroline from Australia. I am a complete addict when it comes to reading romances and am quite willing to give any of the sub-genres a try.

birthday: Aug 25
Favorite Color: Blue & Green
Favorite Food: chocolate and ice-cream
First Romance Novel Read: Something by Jude Devereaux

I'm really looking forward to being able to discuss books with others who enjoy the genre as much as I do!

Nice to meet you all!


message 1530: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Welcome to the group, Angela and Caroline. I'm pretty sure you will feel at home with us, your fellow romance addicts. : )


message 1531: by Sherry (last edited Mar 17, 2011 01:53PM) (new)

Sherry (sclsh) Birthday: 11th April
Favorite Color: Grey and Brown
Favorite Food: Garlic bread
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): The notebook - Nicholas Sparks
Favorite Romance Genre: Romance-comedy
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because I read when I'm on my way to school or work, and used to carrying a book around when I'm traveling. I have a list of books that I'm planning to read.

I'm very new to this site and I found this group which I feel that it's interesting. Please guide me! :)


message 1532: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Welcome to the group, Shanny.

Feel free to check out the Welcome Message to Newbies and the Frequently Asked Questions threads. They can be very helpful in navigating the group.


message 1533: by Robin (new)

Robin (robinorr2) | 50 comments Hi new friends, my name is Robin from New Hampshire. I'm 41, happily married with 3 children and 2 grandbabies and can't forget the 5 puppy dogs...they are like kids too! :)

Birthday: June 23
Favorite color: purple
Favorite food: Lasagna
First romance novel read (that you can remember): One of the Danielle Steele novels, can't recall which one.
Favorite romance genre: Romantic suspence, I love the Mira line from Harlequin.
Finish the line: I know I am a book addict because I feel deprived if I don't have a book with me no matter where I go and everyone gives me books as gifts. Hubby just gave me a Kindle for Christmas, yay!!


message 1534: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Welcome to the group, Robin!


message 1535: by Caroline (new)

Caroline (pip_squeak) Birthaday: Dec 12th
Favourtite Coulour: Green
Favourite Food: Chinese
First Romanse Novel ever read (that I remember): Kingdom Of Shadows by Barbara Erskine
Favourite Romance Genre: Historical
Finished the Line I know i'm a book addict because, I spend all day thinking of picking my book up & getting back to the story!!


message 1536: by Teresa Jo (new)

Teresa Jo (teresajo) Birthday: August 21
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Brownies, then chicken and potatoes
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): All I remember is it was a Harlequin romance; the library had them on a swap table and I would take them by the handfuls.
Favorite Romance Genre: Paranormal
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I have dreams of opening my own bookstore (when I win the lottery so not anytime soon unfortunately). I love sitting and reading while being surrounded by books.


message 1537: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Welcome to the group, Caroline and Teresa!


message 1538: by Mo (new)

Mo (morganalefay3) Birthday: November 2
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Peanut Butter
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Home to you by Muriel Jensen
Favorite Romance Genre: Contemporary
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because I read at least 2 books at a time and I feel naked with out a book with me!


message 1539: by Brenda (new)

Brenda (bmass) Birthday: July 4th!
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Food: Chicken Pad Thai
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Slow Hands by Leslie Kelly
Favorite Romance Genre: Paranormal and Military
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I would rather read all night then sleep knowing I have to face my two year old at 7am!


message 1540: by Amy J. (last edited Mar 20, 2011 07:25PM) (new)

Amy J. | 349 comments Birthday: July 8
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Food: Salmon
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Dawn
Favorite Romance Genre: Paranormal (especially vampires)
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... the first thing I do when I get home is grab a book. And if I'm having a rough day at work, I head to the university's library for something to read


message 1541: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Welcome, Morgan, Brenda and Amy!


message 1542: by Lisa (new)

Lisa (lmntx17) Birthday: Jan 8 (Me and Elvis, thank you, thank you very much!)
Favorite Color: Sage Green
Favorite Food: Mexican Food
First Romance Novel Read: I cannot remember back that far... been sharing books with my mom for as long as I can remember
Favorite Romance Genre: Erotic Romance
Finish the Line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I have a whole room dedicated to books as well several gigabytes of eBooks. If you see me I have a book in nearby. I never leave the house without one or my eReader in my purse because you never know when you are going to get caught in line and have a few minutes to read.


message 1543: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Welcome to the group, Lisa!


message 1544: by Ruby (new)

Ruby (periwinkleandstars) | 9 comments Birthday: November 17
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Food: Pizza
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): The WindRose by Mary Mayer Holmes
Favorite Romance Genre: historical/paranormal
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... whenever i go to a bookstore i can't help myself not buying a book even though it's not the book i'm looking for. next, is i easily finish a book and if its a series i cant sleep if i wont be promising myself to buy the next one. my shelf had already ran out of place already and im planning to re-do it to accomodate more books..


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Taina (saytaina) | 8 comments Birthday: June 28
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Pizza
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Forever in Your Embrace
Favorite Romance Genre: Paranormal
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I used to run straight to the bookstore on payday. Now I just download on my Kindle. I gave away 4 boxes of books, and my floor to ceiling bookshelf is still packed to bursting...


message 1546: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Welcome to the group, Ruby Rose and Titi!


message 1547: by taita (new)

taita Hi everyone! I'm so glad to have found this group. Looking forward to reading along with all of you.

Birthday: August 30
Favorite Color: Navy Blue
Favorite Food: Chocolate everything!
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon
Favorite Romance Genre: Historical (especially Highlander and Regency)
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I'd rather stay home reading a book than hanging out with friends, I have books lining my walls and loaded on every electronic device, I never leave a bookstore without at least one new purchase, and I will forgo sleep to finish a good story.


message 1548: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Happy to have you join us, taita!


message 1549: by Diana (new)

Diana Birthday: January 29
Favorite Color: red
Favorite Food: anything Italian
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): might have been The Boy Next Door by Meg Cabot
Favorite Romance Genre: mostly contemporary but I don't really have a preference
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I can't not buy a book when I see one that I want, I'm more likely to remember a person from a book than a person I actually meet, and on occasion I'll do something that was inspired by a book or character


message 1550: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Welcome to the group, Diana!


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