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Hi everyone. I'm a 25 years old student. I'm new to goodreads, but like to read a lot. I read mostly everything but my favourite genres are fantasy and science fiction.Looking forward to reading some good books in this group.
Hello!My name is Christina and I'm a former teacher, and now writing full time. I've taught overseas for 10 years in Indonesia and Korea. Lots of inspiration years to glean for my series! I'm slightly obsessed with books and I read pretty much everything, but my passion is reading and writing YA and MG fantasy. I'm looking forward to chatting with you all about what I love most- books!
Hi Christina, I'm sure you'll like it here.
Hey I'm Jordan. I started reading Science Fiction and Fantasy books from as early as I can remember. The First book I read was the Hobbit, and shortly after that the Lord of the Rings. I lost my drive to read for several years until in High School my family bought me several of the Halo books. It resparked my interest in reading, and now since I have a Kindle, I'm just a reading fool.
I also write in my spare time, and just finished my first two books, and am writing another. They are mostly Science Fiction, Military type but I have some poetry too. Thats pretty much it.
Hi Jordan. My son never got into reading either. My daughter always loved reading as did my wife and I. It wasn't until we found the Dragon Lance books for my son that he got hooked.
Hello. From the time I learned to read I was addicted. I would read books, newspapers and even the cereal boxes at breakfast. Drove my mother nuts by having my nose in a book. In English lit in high school, I got a perm hall pass for the library as I proved to the teacher I had read all the books on the read list for the year. At one point I was reading 2 books a day. I had to stop that because the cost was killing me. I have cut way down on my reading now as I am busy writing a sequel to my steampunk novel. I am new to this site and still trying to figure out all the bells whistles and the not easy to find stuff.My steampunk book is on Amazon and it is free for Unlimited members.
Hello, my name is Sasha - I am 40 year old guy (regardless of girls' name), living in Eastern Canada. In my young day I used to read books by Remarque Erich-Maria, Herman Hesse, Franz Kafka, Albert Camus... but as I grow older, my brain shrunk, at least according to my wife, and now I enjoy "lighter" stuff. Recently I started exploring Goodreads beyond just using bookshelves to track "to-read" list, so here is my first group post.
I also just made my first list here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/8...
Hello,SFBC Members.I have always been a library 'rat'. I was lucky enough to grow-up in a town that had converted an older house into a public library (picture: creaky floors, large old dimpled/wavy-glassed windows, a great female librarian and the ever present smell of books.). Being around stacks and stacks of books is good for a young soul (I'm sure Andrew Carnegie would have agreed.)
In high school I had a great assistant football couch, who flew jets for the Air Force on weekends. He would give me stacks of paperback Science Fiction books to keep, read, and pass on.
And so began my journey...
Hi, everyone. I'm a reader! I just joined the group today. My name is Stanislav (Stas). I was born in 1980. I live in Perm, Russia. Reading is my favorite hobby. I joined this group cause I like Fantasy and Sci-Fi so much.
Favorit books of all time:
Isaac Asimov - All
Tolkien - Lord of the Rings, Hobbit
Frank Herbert - Dune
This year I have re-read "Foundation" Isaac Asimov. This is great!!! This year I'll read Roger Zelazny "Amber Chronicles".
Someday I'll read R.R.Martin "A Song of Ice and Fire" :)
Thank you,
Stas.
Hey guys! I think I mustn't write my name, because all of you can read it there.~ I'm 14 years old and live in Czech Republic (so sorry for many errors in my english - it's not my mother language). I like everything about Japan, reading books and writing my own stories~I was led to books when I was child. Everyone in my family read so it's understandable I started too. Since then my favourite genres are fantasy, sci-fi and detective stories (if I drop mangas). I haven't got any favourite writer - I read all great books, haha!•^^•
If somebody would want to speak with me I will very happy •^^• And for other guys - nice to meet you!~
Hi Ai, I'm sure you'll enjoy it here. Welcome.
Hi I'm Erin! I live in Georgia, USA. I'm 17. This upcoming fall I will be starting my first semester at Georgia Tech to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. I've always loved reading and fantasy. The Wheel of Time series is what finally got me into more adult fantasy. So far this year I've read The Name of the Wind, A Storm of Swords, and am currently working on The Fellowship of the Ring.
Hi, I'm Ben. I live in Sydney, Australia. I'm an Aircraft mechanic. My love of fantasy started when my older brother introduced me to R.A. Salvatore at about 8ish. Love the Drizzt character and always will go back to the series. Since then haven't put books down. Favourite Authors would have to be Robert Jordan, Patrick Rothfuss and Peter V Brett. If you haven't read The Name of the Wind, I urge you to put down whatever your reading and do it... Only one word to describe it, Amazing.
I'm currently reading Elantris by Brandon Sanderson and enjoying it so far.. Should be finished in a couple of days.. Work getting in the way of my reading (How Rude)
Look forward to reading your comments.
Ben
Hey, I'm Natalie. I live in Melbourne, Australia. I'm definitely more into science fiction novels, especially when they're combined with horror. I do like fantasy too but I've only recently (over the past 9 months) given fantasy a shot. Any recommendations are welcome!
Ben wrote: "Hi, I'm Ben. I live in Sydney, Australia. I'm an Aircraft mechanic. My love of fantasy started when my older brother introduced me to R.A. Salvatore at about 8ish. Love the Drizzt character and alw..."Welcome, Ben! It sounds like our writing tastes mesh quite a bit. I've read most of Mr. Salvatore's books as well. Loved "The Name of the Wind", and have read several Brandon Sanderson books, including "Elantris".
If you haven't already tried Joe Abercrombie's work, I highly recommend him.
hello I am Bryan, a new author on the market. I wanted to join this group because I want to interact with other people who love my passion for fantasy fiction and scifi.
Sorry, been away for a bit. Welcome, Bryan, and everyone. Looks like the place has been exploding; hope everyone has a great experience here.
Hello! My name is Genna and I've loved science fiction and fantasy for my entire life. I live in Orlando, Florida, and I recently quit a teaching job to pursue writing full time. I'm currently exploring the publishing world for my first novel... OVERWHELMING is an understatement!!! Anyway I'm happy to be more involved with Goodreads, and to find some great sci-fi/fantasy recommendations! I really like YA fantasy books. My all-time favorites classics like Lord of the Rings and the Chronicles of Narnia, but I also really enjoyed more recent books like The Hunger Games and I'm currently reading Brandon Sanderson's Mist Born series.
Ben wrote: "Hi, I'm Ben. I live in Sydney, Australia. I'm an Aircraft mechanic. My love of fantasy started when my older brother introduced me to R.A. Salvatore at about 8ish. Love the Drizzt character and alw..."Elantris is next on my list after Mist Born! How do you like it?
Crystal wrote: "Hello, My name is Crystal. My fiance (Kevin) and I recently found the group so we thought we would join together, to inspire us throughout the new year; but also to grant us opportunities for conne..."I love that you and your fiance are doing this together! I wish my husband was as into reading as I am.
Welcome Genna, Bryan, Natalie, Ben, Erin, Ai, Stanislav, Robert, Sasha, Quinne, Jordan, Christina, Wayfarer, Stephen, Dionne, N.P., Katie, Kate, and anyone from last year!
The other John wrote: "I must be the geezer of this group. I was born in '63 in the Windy Suburbs of Chicago. My wife dragged me back to her ancestral lands, so I'm currently living in Seattle with her and our two kids. ..."You're not completely alone, I was born in '63 also. )
Hi, I live in central Canada (Winnipeg) where I work as an artist. I stay pretty busy but am trying to commit to reading more. I've read Tolkein, Jordan (loved the series, hated the ending), and Sanderson (stormlight archives), and several others that I've forgotten about. I also like young adult fiction (because it's so fun), non-fiction (environment, food security, art, dogs), some historical fiction, and anything funny. I'm always looking for new fantasy series (can't handle Martin)and would like to connect with people on goodreads who share my reading interests. If your book interests and ratings are compatible with mine please feel free to send me a friend request so that we can share our new finds!
Julie wrote: "Hi, I live in central Canada (Winnipeg) where I work as an artist. I stay pretty busy but am trying to commit to reading more. I've read Tolkein, Jordan (loved the series, hated the ending), and Sa..."I'll go out of my way to welcome another Canadian fantasy fan (Toronto-area here). :) Especially since I dabble in painting, as well as writing.
Lee wrote: "The other John wrote: "I must be the geezer of this group. I was born in '63 in the Windy Suburbs of Chicago. My wife dragged me back to her ancestral lands, so I'm currently living in Seattle with..."
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Hello everyone! I'm very excited to have found this group and looking forward to reading and discussing the monthly reads. I have forever loved the sci-fi/fantasy genres, and as I currently work as a commercial banker, I am often looking to escape to another place for a while. I've mostly read from the "big name" authors of the genre (Tolkien, Martin, Asimov, Gibson, Huxley) many coming from a science fiction class I took in college. Really hoping to discover some new (to me anyway) authors to read through this group.
Thanks Jamie, I'm new to goodreads in general but to groups and discussions in specific (figuring out how to navigate them). Thanks for the add, especially as I haven't been able to convince many of my friends to join up!Jamie wrote: "Julie wrote: "Hi, I live in central Canada (Winnipeg) where I work as an artist. I stay pretty busy but am trying to commit to reading more. I've read Tolkein, Jordan (loved the series, hated the e..."
Jamie wrote: "Julie wrote: "Hi, I live in central Canada (Winnipeg) where I work as an artist. I stay pretty busy but am trying to commit to reading more. I've read Tolkein, Jordan (loved the series, hated the e..."
Hi. I'm Gideon Jagged, struggling novelist, essayist, and occasional short story writer.
Most of my days are spent here, but I'm all over the web as well, doing my own promotion.
I am deeply into speculative fiction and Reality (the hard sciences, as well as the deeper areas of the human psyche).
Glad to be here.
—Gideon
Most of my days are spent here, but I'm all over the web as well, doing my own promotion.
I am deeply into speculative fiction and Reality (the hard sciences, as well as the deeper areas of the human psyche).
Glad to be here.
—Gideon
Welcome, Linda. I'm sure you'll have a great time here!
Hi, welcome.
Hi Linda. Welcome to the group. Any favorite scifi or fantasy books you'd recommend?
Hi All, I'm Kayleigh. I absolutely love Fantasy books- they're definitely my favourites. My favourite Fantasy and Sci-fi books would have to be The Harry Potters (obviously), Brandon Sanderson's the Stormlight Archive, Anthony Ryan's Raven's Shadow series, Patrick Rothfuss' Kingkiller Chronicles, A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Good Omens. Looking forward to talking books and swapping recommendations!
Kayleigh wrote: "Hi All, I'm Kayleigh. I absolutely love Fantasy books- they're definitely my favourites. My favourite Fantasy and Sci-fi books would have to be The Harry Potters (obviously), Brandon Sanderson's..."
Welcome, Milady. Steampunker, myself, so won't have much to offer, although if you'd like a change of pace, I can most strongly recommend The Volcano Lady by T.E. MacArthur (and no, that isn't my pen name). It calls itself a two-book series, but it is actually one huge story, and both must be read complete. Most engaging 800 pages I've put back in years!
In any case, welcome! I hope you have a great time here.
Welcome, Milady. Steampunker, myself, so won't have much to offer, although if you'd like a change of pace, I can most strongly recommend The Volcano Lady by T.E. MacArthur (and no, that isn't my pen name). It calls itself a two-book series, but it is actually one huge story, and both must be read complete. Most engaging 800 pages I've put back in years!
In any case, welcome! I hope you have a great time here.
Hey everyone, I'm Jake. I hail from AZ. I read mostly science fiction, but dabble in some fantasy and the occasional zombie book. Last year wasn't a good year for reading novels for me though- but it was an excellent year for comics. I was averaging 20-30 issues per week which left little time from reading novels. I am a published author that is always writing or mentally prewriting. I won't go into my book here per the rules. I will say that I'm feverishly working on the sequel as well as many short stories I ave started and/or have planned to start soon.
Welcome, Jake! I'm sure you're going to have a great time here.
Hellow all! New to GR but very long time reader. My personal library of books well exceeds 2000 volumes mainly paperback with several hard cover (thanks sci-fi book club!) including a first edition of A Princess of Mars. I think I still have nearly every book I ever bought although I can't remember what ever happened to my old Tom Swift collection from my youth. Mainly science fiction & fantasy with some horror thrown in as well as some odds & ends.
Hi Andy, welcome. I only read a couple of the Tom Swift books when I was a kid (I went to a country school and they didn't "get" science fiction). The school library ran to Hardy Boys. I grew up on a farm and only owned a couple of books. Sorry you lost the Tom Swifts. LOL.Anyway, welcome again.
Welcome, Andy. Hope you have a great time here!
Hi there, I'm Charles. Really glad to find this group. I have been on Goodreads a while, but have been slow plugging in LOL. I live in Phoenix with my wife and two kids. I work in Auto and Property insurance, and am also a Reiki therapist, and a fantasy author. I am a HUGE bookworm. While I mainly read fantasy, I also love Sci-fi, Sci-Fantasy hybrids, and suspense thrillers. My favorite authors are Terry Brooks, Neil Gaiman, Patrick Rothfuss, and Dan Brown. When I looked at the group's listopia, apparently I am way behind, having only read 13 of the books, haha. I look forward to getting to know you all.
Welcome, Charles. Pour yourself a cup... Settle back... Reach for the bookshelves... The books are your friends... Your eyes are getting interested... interested... interested...
Jack wrote: "Welcome, Charles. Pour yourself a cup... Settle back... Reach for the bookshelves... The books are your friends... Your eyes are getting interested... interested... interested..."Hahaha, thank you. I'm intrigued already!
Dana (Male BTW)Born 1950
Reading mostly SF with a touch of non-fiction. Do like well written mystery stuff.
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