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Hi, I'm Lehi Renner. I've lived in Salt Lake City most of my life. It's certainly shaped my writing. Not sure what else to say. :)
John wrote: "I served in the Marine Corp, had a successful career in tech support and raised 3 fine sons."Thanks for your service, John!
I'm Nicholas Austin and I got into these genres from reading/watching all sorts of related books/shows/movies. Based in Austin and looking for some good sci-fant reads to dive into at the local breweries/parks with my pup. Glad to be a part of this group!
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You came in time to help us pick out October's sci-fi detective book! And in a couple of days (how is it already the end of August??) we'll be starting Pushing Ice and Arcadia!
Hope to see you in the discussion :-)
Allison wrote: "Welcome John, Lehi and Nicholas!You came in time to help us pick out October's sci-fi detective book! And in a couple of days (how is it already the end of August??) we'll be starting [book:Pushi..."
Thanks Allison! And the whole month I'm just here asking myself how we're already 8 months into this year ;)
Hi everyone! I go by Fail Fish on here because it was a childhood nickname. I was born at the start of '97, so I'm probably one of the younger ones here, and I live in the UK. I've always loved reading, but for the last few years I've had very little time to do so -I'm a student, so I mostly have to pack my reading into weekends and holidays.My all-time favourite book is The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - which conveniently is one of the August books! I also love essentially anything by Brandon Sanderson, the Kingkiller Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss, and everything by J.R.R Tolkien. Sci-fi wise, my favourite book is probably The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell, but I also recently read The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers and loved that.
I'm looking forward to discovering some new great books!
Welcome Fail! Those are some of my favorites also. So sad Tolkien didn't write more books, but I'm glad Sanderson is so prolific.
Hey, I'm Imogen, I'm 19 and I'm from the UK. My Favourite Fantasy Book is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. My Favourite Sci-Fi Book is Divergent.
Hi Everyone!I wish I had joined here earlier, I should have joined here earlier! And since I did I have mostly been looking around, reading, without contributing or being too active. But it's about to change now, when time has been redirected to my favour! Yay!
I'm 44 yrs, living in Stockholm, Sweden. I've always been a daydreamer, role-play nerd in my teens, and now later in life -a fantasy enthusiast! I do love Science fiction, but it is in fantasy fiction bye heart truly lies. Every since my dad put The Sleeping Dragon, by Joel Rosenberg, in my hand. I was 10 then, and I was hooked! I could hide in these wonderful worlds, embrace and acknowledge the weird creations, and I felt more at ease and calm there than amongst the cool kids at school to whom I couldn't relate at all...
Then the bible-thin pages of the Lord of The Rings trilogy, and of course the story itself, completely blew my mind! And somewhere around the age of 14 and the Shannara Trilogy, came the need to write myself. To create my own magic worlds. And so I did. Been writing ever since, when time is given. Just recently I just published my first novel on Amazon as Kindle and paperback. Felt great! Her Time -A Merchant Queen Rising
I will be lurking about here from now on. Posting and being active, as should have been earlier.
HiMy name is Karen and I am a book addict. I am presently 58 and have been a Sci-Fi/Fantasy junkie ever since I can remember. I blame Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, Lewis Carroll and J.M Barry as my 'gateways' into the harder stuff like William Gibson, J.R.R. Tolkien, Glen Cook and Arthur Clarke.
I tend to read a lot and forget to check in here for a while, so I won't promise to be a prolific poster, but at the moment I am trying to keep in touch with old friends as well as (hopefully) make new ones since shutting down my Facebook account.
Right now I am trying to catch up on the TBR and Read all the books challenges, so I should be around some. Or at least until work keeps me from checking here.
Hi! I'm Sarah, 33, from the UK. My first introduction to fantasy was my dad reading the Hobbit to me and my sister when I was around 6/7 years old. I mostly read fantasy and only occasionally sci-fi. Some of my favourite books include the Inheritance trilogy by NK Jemisin, The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, the Farseer books by Robin Hobb. I recently read The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet which I loved!
Hello! I'm Matti, 26, from Helsinki, Finland, and I truly, wholeheartedly enjoy fantasy and sci-fi books. They are basically the only books that I read nowadays. My friends don't read fantasy books (or that many books at all) and I've always wanted to discuss the books I've read with like-minded people so here I am. If I'd have to pick, my favorite authors could be P. Rothfuss, J. Abercrombie, K. Kade, B. Sanderson, G. Martin, S. Lynch or A. Ryan. I'm currently reading Steven Eriksons The Malazan Book of the Fallen series (for the first time) and I can't get any work done because it is so good!
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Hope to see you in the discussion threads! We're about to start voting on our next books, so make sure you
Those are the wrong books, Allison. It's supposed to be Red Sister and After Atlas ;)
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What if I think you're both wrong and overrule the lot?
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OH WAIT!
Yeah, I just threw down in book club. Someone hold my dust jacket!
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bwahahahahaha! Well played, sir.
ETA I know this is a joke? But I really REALLY want to have a poll where your and Sarah Anne's pets pick the books. Maybe for one of the month's random polls? Please also document how they make their selections for err...transparency.
Hello, I am new to the group and I am an author. I write science fiction and am an avid reader. I like complex stories and the science fiction genre because almost anything is possible. I am currently working on my third novel in a series about first contact that does not go all that well. I write under my own name D. RebbittIn reading I really enjoy science fiction with a military edge since I did serve in the military. I also read a fair bit of historical fiction and mix things up with non fiction. The job that pays the bills is my management and safety consulting firm. I also teach at a local university.
People tell me I lead an interesting life and I use those experiences in my books. I think all good stories are really about people regardless of where and when they are set. I look forward to some good recommendations for my next reads from the group.
D. wrote: "Hello, I am new to the group and I am an author. I write science fiction and am an avid reader. I like complex stories and the science fiction genre because almost anything is possible. I am curren..."How much of a military edge?
Adeleke wrote: "D. wrote: "Hello, I am new to the group and I am an author. I write science fiction and am an avid reader. I like complex stories and the science fiction genre because almost anything is possible. ..."Usually exploration and contact has a military presence and so I enjoy those stories as I can relate to them well. I do read science fiction that has nothing to do with the military. my books involve the military involvement and response to the resultant conflict around first contact. So I enjoy David drake's "Hammers" series but also Weber's "Safehold" series. I am a big fan of Ian M Banks and his books have no real military at all.
D. wrote: "Adeleke wrote: "D. wrote: "Hello, I am new to the group and I am an author. I write science fiction and am an avid reader. I like complex stories and the science fiction genre because almost anythi..."Okay. Just wanted to check. I also happen to write sci fi.
Please check the rules for self-promotion in the Goodreads Author's Discussion folder.
Reads very much like an introduction to me rather than (explicit) self-promotion.
Gully wrote: "Reads very much like an introduction to me rather than (explicit) self-promotion."Oh I edited the post. Not sure if you saw it before I changed it.
I didnt actually properly introduce myself. My name is Adeleke Kayode and I write sci fi. It seems to be my perferred genre. I want to be able to write in a variety of genres. And I love the Gone series by Michael Grant they are really interesting books.
Hi Folks,This is my first Goodreads post! Yay me! If I do it wrong, please be gentle.
My name is Kristen. I'm a wife and mother living in the Northeastern US. I've been a homemaker for 2 years. Before this, I was an engineer for 17 years. Software Engineering for a while and Systems Engineering for a while. My degree was in Electrical Engineering.
I've been looking for a book club for a while, but I'm just not interested in reading the books that my library book clubs are reading. I tend to read mostly Sci-Fi, and recently Fantasy.
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Hope you'll join us there or in other threads and happy reading!
Hello everyone! I go by Sam. I am 25, I live in the southwest region of the United States, and I have always been an avid reader. I am also a writer, working to publish my first YA fantasy novel hopefully in the near future. I was first introduced to the fantasy genre by my mother, who absolutely loves Tolkien. Actually my main reason for falling in love with reading (and writing) is because of her. I have always wanted to join some kind of book club for a while and I am happy I finally found this group! I am always looking for something new to read or even listen to in an audiobook format while I work (I just recently got into listening to books, I usually prefer reading).
Allison wrote: "Hello D, Adeleke and Kristen! Welcome aboard! We're about to read Arcadia, which I'm totally stoked about (there may have been some...er...election engineering on that one) and Pusheen Eyes, which ..."Thanks for the welcome.
You should all know who I am. I am your Supreme Overlord. That is all.
Princess Leia wrote: "You should all know who I am. I am your Supreme Overlord. That is all."I have nooo problem what so ever following Princess Leia! :)
Hi everyone.I'm Katrina, more commonly known as Kat.
I'm 36 and I live in Stafford, Staffordshire (UK). I love to read and am currently trying to broaden my horizons regarding genres. Fantasy and Sci Fi is my firm favourite though.
I also belong to the Seasonal Reading Challenge Group, which results in some oddities appearing in my reading list that wouldn't otherwise be in there.
I love Terry Pratchett, George R. R. Martin, Christopher Paolini, Neil Gaiman, David Eddings, Iain Banks, and always enjoy finding more.
I'm currently reading (ok listening - it's an audiobook) a suspense novel - as part of broadening my horizons. I think my next Sci Fi read is going to be Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky.
I also looking for a good excuse to read The Dwarves by Markus Heitz.
Also psyching myself up for a full series binge on the following:
Terry Pratchett - Discworld (all re-reads but haven't read it in order before)
George R R Martin - A Song of Ice and Fire
They'll probably take up all of 2018 and then some between them. Looking forward to winning the lottery to give me the time to do it :-)
See you around.
Kat
hi, this is Eric from Milton, Massachusetts. I speak Mandarin and English and enjoy all sorts of books. let's read some good ones together!
Hi! My name is Cameron Root. I've always been interested in science fiction books. Looking forward to "Arcadia", I ordered it from Amazon and it should be arriving in a couple days!
Hi all, I'm Lauren, 40, from Yorkshire, UK. My love of reading is a family trait that seems to go back generations. My aunt read The Hobbit to us when I was about 5-6, and when my mum gave me my first Terry Pratchett book, I read most of the Discworld series within a year and wrote my BA dissertation on him.I was an English teacher in secondary schools for 15 years but gave that up to look after a friend with cancer. When my husband and I realised we didn't need to work to live (renting our home covers our bills) we moved to Spain and I started writing. I can't stop now, although publishing is much harder than writing.
We're back in the UK now but still living the dream.
I read all sorts of fiction genres but have a special place in my heart for sci-fi and fantasy. I can't believe I didn't find this group sooner. Anyway, I'm definitely looking forward to reading with you all.
Have fun.
Lauren
Hello! I'm Dinh (like in dinner). I fell down the rabbithole of fantasy very young, and unknowingly--stories revolving around magic will never cease to make my heart race--and into sci-fi at the dawn of sophomore year when Ray Bradbury actually stole my heart and became my first love. (The Illustrated Man still stands as one of my favorite short story collections because of how Bradbury brings all of them together through the concept of a, well, man with illustrations all over his body.) I'm guilty of checking the Bradbury section every time I walk into a bookstore despite the fact he's passed on for a while now.It's kind of cool that I can literally say that I studied science fiction novels in an academic setting. Weird.
Currently I'm finishing up Shades of Magic (Schwab) and Remembrance of Earth's Past (Cixin) and plan to work in Sanderson's Mistborn trilogy. All series I started and then stopped because the last of the trilogies were not out at the time. I hope to join in on some discussions on novels that I've seen are to be put up within this year that I have on my bookshelf (and some I haven't read)!
My Name is DJ. I live in the Portland Oregon area. I started reading SciFi/Fantasy when I was a Sophmore in High School and was looking for another book on Military History in the School Library. I found one, well almost. It was titled 'On the History of the War of the Ring.'
I figured it must be an English War. After all, they had the War of the Roses so why not one on Rings? Turns out I had picked up the first book of the Lord of the Rings series. After that, I never looked back.
Now I read mostly WWII history and Sci-Fi/Fantasy. With occasional other things thrown in, but I tend to avoid Western's and Romance.
Hi, I'm Nort. Strange name , but that's the name I was given and I've lived with it for a long time now. In addition to the name my parents gave me a love of boops and reading. Every book I pick up, every author I read. In some way, adds to who I am. That takes me to sci-fi. I'm always reading both fiction and non-fiction. I decided it was time I got into sci-fi. I've gotten some suggestions from you. Thanks. I quickly realized that there are all kinds of sub-genres. I finally settled into reading Theft of Swords by Sullivan. I had a tough time at first. But about 90 pages in things started to change and I really got into it. I think I'm beginning to understand the difference between non-fiction, fiction and sci-fi. Sci fi takes you out of yourself. Puts you on a trip. You can relax, enjoy and be entertained.. Thanks!
Hello, new to the group, I'm Brittani. I am a 32 year old Judge in Washington State. I am also an Adjunct Professor at a law school. I have always been a reader and prefer Fantasy or anything that is as far from real life as possible. I read very quickly, often finishing a book in a day or couple of days. I prefer a series, if I can get one that is finished (I HATE waiting for books to come out because I often forget that I was waiting for it and moved on by then...). I am fully on board the YA train and I enjoy other things besides Fantasy...including Historical Fiction which is usually just a dash of reality. I also very much enjoy all things Jane Austen and have an annual tradition of reading at least one of her books per year despite having read them all already several times. I always find new things! Anyway - hello!
I will let you all stay in the group. For now...
Hi, I'm Meg. I'm a 4? year old grandmother of three. I am an analyst (numbers nerd) by day. I am an avid reader by night. I average one book every two days. (Including the ones I listen to while I work). I read most genres, just not self help or sports. My favorite SciFi, if I have to pick one, is David Eddings. If I have to pick a favorite Fantasy, it would be Kevin Hearne or JK Rowling. But I really hate to pick. I have a list of about thirty absolute favorites. As the granddaughter of an old school SciFi author, I grew up reading it at a very young age. I am a Canadian/Texan with addresses in both the DFW area, and Newfoundland. Long story. No French. Spanish and German only...
Good Morning! I'm Rachel, 27, from Manchester, UK. I've been a member of Goodreads for a while now, but I've never really joined the community, just used it to keep track of the books I've read and the ones I want to read. I'm a big lover of books, especially fantasy, but I don't get as much time to read as I'd like. I'm trying to change that by using every spare moment I can to grab my book and flick through a few pages. I'm currently reading a murder mystery (not my usual genre, but my other half bought it for me randomly) called The Coffin Trail by Martin Edwards which is pretty good so far. Next on my list is Godblind by Anna Stephens.
I'm not sure I could choose a favourite book, but the authors you'll mainly find on my bookshelf include Peter V Brett, Brandon Sanderson, Scott Lynch, Jim Butcher, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Joe Abercrombie, Trudi Canavan and Jennifer Fallon. I've also got various History and Art related books mixed in there with a few classics such as Dracula and Sherlock Holmes.
I'm always looking to try new authors, so I'm excited to see what this group comes up with and recommends. Hopefully I'll be joining in with you all fairly soon! :)
Hi all! My name is Ansley! I live in South Carolina, USA. I recently joined the group but I have already read many of the books on your bookshelf! I love books in all subjects but science fiction, and sometimes fantasy, have always been a focus for me, especially dystopian. Favorite authors include (just to name a few): Margaret Atwood, Hugh Howey, Diana Gabaldon (hey, there's time traveling!), Kate Atkinson, Scott Lynch, JK Rowling, and Chris Beckett.
I just finished Dark Matter by Blake Crouch (really good!) and I am currently reading Children of Eden by Chris Beckett and LOVING IT!
I have a long commute for my job (I teach college art) and therefore do most of my reading by listening to audiobooks. I am always searching the library and OverDrive to supplement my one book a month from Audible. Suggestions for good listens are always welcome!
I am really excited to be in this group as I am always looking for new books to read and people to discuss them with!
Hello Everyone,my Name is Bernadane Angela but some people call me Dane and I live in the Philippines Specifically in the Visayas regions,I started reading comics when I was still an 8 or 9 years old and novels when I was 10 years old , Usually read Marvel or DC comics for 4 or 5 years and read novels specifically Dystopian and Fantasy, Nice to meet you all 😉😊
Hi I'm Adam. I am new to good reads....just signed up yesterday....I live in the north west of the UK, a place that is damp and cold which suits me. Hello.
Hi everyone! I'm Gail, originally from France but currently living in the UK. I have been a big fan of fantasy fiction and sci-fi since childhood thanks to my mother's epic narrating skills. I love immersing myself into another world and forgetting about real life for a few hours a day (at least). I do also enjoy reading other genres, however I tend to stay clear from non-fiction.
I am currently reading Dreams of Gods and Monsters by Laini Taylor to finish the trilogy, I then wish to start the Dark Tower series by Stephen king as soon as possible.
I love discovering new books and I am really looking forward to seeing what this group recommends!
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As young retirees (in our 40's when we did), my wife and I travel extensively. Writing and reading are hobbies I can do - and have done - everywhere. I read on my phone mostly and write on a laptop which I just had to replace when my trusty Sony died a painful death last week.
I served in the Marine Corp, had a successful career in tech support and raised 3 fine sons - one of which has made me a grandpa! I snow ski, ride motorcycles, drink tequila and smoke cigars. In fact, much of my writing is done either on my deck at home bases Seattle or Scottsdale or in a cigar lounge somewhere around the globe, typically with a lit cigar from which I "draw" inspiration!
Happy to find this group of fellow readers and I look forward to seeing what you like and discovering new adventures.