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Birthday: June 5Favorite Color: purple
Favorite Food: Zucchini soup with chicken
First Romance Novel Read: Mexican Fire by Martha Hix
Favorite Romance Genre: historical and paranormal
Finished the line: I know I am a book addict because I have 6 homemade bookshelves and I'm my 3rd Kindle.
Birthday: October 12Favorite Color: abalone/mother of pearl and purple
Favorite Food: chicken
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Sheik by Connie Mason (it's the only one coming to mind)
Favorite Romance Genre: paranormal/futuristic
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because....my TBR pile has grown into a mountain range.
LOL Holli - I call mine Mt. TBR! =)
Wow - I love everyone's book addict reasoning! A mountain range, DIY bookshelves and a heap of backup copies of the same books! Y'all beat me - not that I can recall what I said ;)
Birthday: October 31stFavorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: Mexican
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): I don't remember the exact book, but it was by LaVyrle Spencer.
Favorite Romance Genre: Paranormal
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because....I usually spend the minimum of an hour in any book store, unless I am in a hurry!
Hi Christine! Book stores can be so dangerous!
MountainKat wrote: "Hi Christine! Book stores can be so dangerous!"Hi Mountain Kat,
Book stores are very dangerous indeed. I am not to be trusted in a bookstore with a credit card!
Welcome to the group Christine! Good luck avoiding those bookstores - I've given up trying to curb my purchasing habits ;)
My birthday is March 1. My fave color and food is pink and spaghetti. My first romance novel I remember reading is Flat out sexy by Erin McCarthy. My fave romance genre is any not picky when reading romance novels. I know i'm a book addict.. cause I can't go into a store with out going to the book section and buying a book. :)
Welcome Krista - I read Flat Out Sexy not so long ago. I was a little late on Erin McCarthy's bandwagon ;)
Birthday: 34Favorite Color: Dark red, green or blue.
Favorite Food: Full English Breakfast
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember):
by Katherine KerrFavorite Romance Genre: varies
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because....
I woke up in the middle of the night to download a book that had just been released. It was a fantastic book.
Ms. Phoenix wrote: "I know I'm a book addict because....I woke up in the middle of the night to download a book that had just been released. It was a fantastic book."
I love waking up to new books! =)
Could you please edit your birth year out of your comments! This is a public group, so anyone can see what it is here and you probably want to keep that info private. Thanks!
Wow - that's committed Ms Phoenix! I'm not sure I could pull myself out of bed to download a book but I love your intent behind it :D
Hi, My name is Ebony. I've been on goodreads for a while but just now starting to interact with other people, i basically just used it to keep up with my books. Now im at the point where i force my mother to listen to me rant on about my books, so i figured why not discuss them with people who would really enjoy listening to me carry on. lol Birthday: July 29th
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Macaroni.
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): im sorry to be such a cliche, but 50 shades is what made me actually start reading.
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because... i refuse to stop reading until my eyes bleed. i typically dont go to sleep at night until about an hour before my alarm clocks goes off in the morning for me to start my day!
Good on you Ebony re the cliche :) Anything that gets you back to reading is good in my opinion - doesn't really matter the content. And I know the feeling of reading well past my bedtime, but I just can't bounce back from that anymore - I'm now a 'go to bed earlier and wake up early and read' person :D
I wish I could stop reading at least before midnight. Smh. It's 3:34am where I'm at and I just finished a book. So I guess I'll go to sleep now since I have nothing left to read. At least I'll get a good 2 hrs of sleep in, instead of my usual 1 hour. Then I'll pick back up with a new book tomorrow!
Yikes Ebony! I just can't do that anymore - sleep is too important. Hope they are all good books at least!
I get too emotionally wrapped up in them. It's becoming an issue. Lol. I have to figure out how to reassure myself that they are just characters and that I don't actually know these people! But yes, majority of them are good books. I've came across a few that had me questioning why did I waste my time.
Birthday: January 13thFavorite Color: Pink
Favorite Food: Chocolate
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Probably a Nicholas Sparks
Favorite Romance Genre: Sweet/Tragedy
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because I talk about book characters like they're real people. Plus, I centered my career around my book addiction; I am a high school English teacher.
Ebony wrote: "I get too emotionally wrapped up in them. It's becoming an issue. Lol. I have to figure out how to reassure myself that they are just characters and that I don't actually know these people! But ye..."Oh Ebony, that sounds just like me! I can hardly bring myself to stop reading once I start and way way too often it's after 2:00 in the morning - with the alarm set for 5:00-ish. The hubby thinks I'm crazy (I probably am) but I tell him a good book is like a movie - would he stop watching a movie in the middle of it? He can't answer that, just gives that look...Anyway, I'm with you. I get way too invested in the characters and just HAVE TO KNOW what happens!
Hi Lindsay - I think of book characters as friends sometimes!!
Nancy wrote: "Hello everyone! I'm a reader first and foremost. I read romance mainly; sometimes a little Stephen King or Dean Koontz. Fave authors are Debbie Macomber, Marjorie M. Liu, Jane Graves, MJ Compton..."
You can check out what everyone is up to here: What Are You Reading?. We post a new thread each month so that you can chat about the books you are reading :)
Lindsay wrote: "Birthday: January 13thFavorite Color: Pink
Favorite Food: Chocolate
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Probably a Nicholas Sparks
Favorite Romance Genre: Sweet/Tragedy
Finished the..."
Great work Lindsey - getting work to tie in so neatly with your reading addiction ;)
LaurLa wrote: "Ebony wrote: "I get too emotionally wrapped up in them. It's becoming an issue. Lol. I have to figure out how to reassure myself that they are just characters and that I don't actually know these p..."LaurLa, I'm SOOOOO glad I am not alone! I thought I was the only insane one! tell me, what's your favorite genre and your top 5 books?! I'm dying for new books!
Ebony wrote: "LaurLa wrote: "Ebony wrote: "I get too emotionally wrapped up in them. It's becoming an issue. Lol. I have to figure out how to reassure myself that they are just characters and that I don't actual..."Well, romance of course! I don't know that I have a favorite sub-genre. Probably contemporary or good romantic suspense. Although lately, I've felt the pull of erotica too. Top 5 books... Not sure I could do that - I consume so many, it's hard to say what's a favorite. But if forced to say, I'd have to give you authors and I'd go straight to Jennifer Crusie - especially some of her original stuff. Her partnered books I'm not as crazy about. Also, Lori Foster, Lora Leigh and Lorelie James. And I swear the variations on 'laura' have nothing to do with my name. Really. There's also Rachel Gibson, Susan Mallery, Julie James, Jill Shalvis, Gena Showalter. I better stop now. That's way more than 5... But this group has opened me up to a lot if Indie authors too, so keep an open mind during the Pick it for Me and/or Meet n Greet challengs.
LaurLa wrote: "Ebony wrote: "LaurLa wrote: "Ebony wrote: "I get too emotionally wrapped up in them. It's becoming an issue. Lol. I have to figure out how to reassure myself that they are just characters and that ..."Oh wow! yea, you just gave me a ton of research to do while I'm sitting here at work! I'm going to look into all of these authors. I just wanted to find some new books. I'm such a hopeless romantic, but its hard to find a book that really tugs at my emotions. I'm always looking for a good tear jerker! I really like stand-alone books but I have trouble finding some that are more than 300 pages. that's why I asked for your top 5! any suggestions on actual books? I know it's kind of hard.
Birthday: October 24thFavorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Shepherd's Pie
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Loving Lies by Lora Leigh
Favorite Romance Genre: Contemporary
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because... I make excuses to not do things with friends, so I can stay home and read.
third of October...Black...fried rice. .forever. ...adult romance. ...
Birthday: Janurary 30thFavorite Color: Black
Favorite Food: Fried Rice
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Dance Upon the Air; Nora Roberts
Favorite Romance Genre: Romantic Suspense/ Erotica
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because I would much rather curl up to a book when the kids go to sleep then do anything else
Hey everyone! Welcome to the group :)...MM historicals - I think they are my least fav in the MM sub-genre Alissa, so I'm glad they have fans ;) I love the contemporary MM stuff since I really don't have much luck with the MF contemporary - I generally struggle with those MF plots and actions!
Lizzy - I LOVE curling up with a book at night! If only I could stay up longer and read. Unfortunately I fall asleep all too soon ;)
Alissa - I also like to wake up and read for an hour or so before I get up... I have more luck in the morning than evening.
Birthday:November 4Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Food: Chinese
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): A Walk To Remember-Nicholas Spark
Favorite Romance Genre: Contemporary Romance
Finished the line: I know i'm a book addict because i read novels till last night of exams...
Welcome Amly! I haven't ever read a Nicholas Sparks novel. I keep avoiding them since I understand that I'd be a watering pot for a few days if I did read one!!! Whilst we may get droughts over here, there's no way I'm watering our land with my tears ;)
Amly wrote: "Finished the line: I know i'm a book addict because i read novels till last night of exams... "Dangerous! But I would do it too! Hope you did well anyway. =)
Birthday:June 18Favorite Color:aqua blue
Favorite Food:snikerdoodles
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember):Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys It was a young adult romance and it was clean romance.
Favorite Romance Genre:I would have to say sports romance because I love baseball and football players.
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I was always a reader. My mom told me that even when I was a toddler I always had a book in my hand.
Another reader from birth! We say in my family it is hereditary - my grandmother was a librarian! =)
Birthday: June 3rdFavorite Color: Purple, green, blue
Favorite Food: Cheese?
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Sex and the Single Vampire but I can't remember the author...
Favorite Romance Genre: Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I'm always escaping into new worlds and planning on creating my own (I'm a writer).
Happy Birthday Barbara - one day late!
Barbara wrote: "Birthday: June 3rdFavorite Color: Purple, green, blue
Favorite Food: Cheese?
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Sex and the Single Vampire but I can't remember the author...
Favorit..."
Happy Birthday
Barbara wrote: "Birthday: June 3rdFavorite Color: Purple, green, blue
Favorite Food: Cheese?
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Sex and the Single Vampire but I can't remember the author...
Favorit..."
Happy birthday Barbara from me too!
Jamie wrote: "Birthday:June 18Favorite Color:aqua blue
Favorite Food:snikerdoodles
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember):Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys It was a young adult rom..."
Great to have you in our group Jamie! Not long to your birthday either ;)
Belated Happy Birthday, Barbara!Birthday: September
Favorite Color: Blue/Gray, like the ocean on a rainy day
Favorite Food: Vanilla ice cream
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Sorcery & Cecelia: or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot
Favorite Romance Genre: Regency with paranormal/fantasy elements
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because I have have a keeper shelves that never get downsized
Birthday: Aug.15Favorite Color: purples and pinks
Favorite Food: hamburger and gravy with buttermilk biscuits
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember):Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare and Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte ( does these count ) if not then I would have to say Guardian Angel Julie Garwood
Favorite Romance Genre:Historical and paranormal,(gay)erotica , and suspense.
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because I have to have books around me all the time , even when I go someplace I have one or two with me one as either a paperback or hardback as well as my Apple iPad which has the apps to my Nook, Kindle, Bookshout ,and Apple IBook account.I even have a saying Reading isn't a hobby, it is who we are .
What does 'too many books' even mean!? Honestly never said by a book lover!
MountainKat wrote: "What does 'too many books' even mean!? Honestly never said by a book lover!"like I said you can never ever have to many books, becouse if you say you have to many then your not a bookworm , and bookworms have to have their beloved books because its their drug of choice,
Welcome Beth :) Hope you have your friends and family lined up for book vouchers or keyed into your wishlists for your upcoming birthday ;)
Jane (PS) wrote: "Welcome Beth :) Hope you have your friends and family lined up for book vouchers or keyed into your wishlists for your upcoming birthday ;)"Thinks for the welcome
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Favorite Colors: Red and Black and Purple
Favorite Food: Almond chicken with beef fried rice
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Kissed by Starlight by Lynn Bailey
Favorite Romance Genre: Contemporary, Erotic, or Historical Romance.
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because I own multiple copies of my favorite books just in case I ruin it by reading it too many times. :)