The Jolly Good Reading Society discussion

I never know what to say about myself but here goes...
I'm originally from England but currently live on the coast of north Wales. I'm married with three children and a cat.

I love reading absolutely anything (with the possible exception of romantic novels). I very rarely watch tv, I much prefer to wander around art galleries or bookshops. I have way too many unread books but it never stops me looking for more.

My favourite thing in the world is to curl up with my cat, a good book and a nice cup of tea :)

Hello everybody! I am completely new not only in this group but on this site as well. I'm Adam, I'm from Hungary and I like goodreads already.

Hi! I'm a student studying in Wales, soon starting an English Literature degree after getting a Diploma in Children's Publishing and Illustration. I've been on goodreads just over a year and love reading, obviously!

Hey! My names Georgie, I'm from the midlands (UK). I'm a photographer, designer and photographic retoucher.
I became an obsessive reader late 2011 and i love the feeling a book gives me, freedom! I'm a big fan or paranormal , romance , horror , YA, NA etc :)

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Hi Adam, Charlotte, Georgie and Klara. Welcome to the group. I'm new to all this so feel free to suggest any ideas.

Hello:) From SW Britain now but born in Bucks. Reader and writer of fantasy and erotica and reader of sci-fi, historical romance, mystery, crime and history.

Hi! I'm from Rhode Island (in the US!...?). I have a BA in English language and literature and I'm currently trying to get into a Master's of Library Science program. My biggest interest is folklore. Pretty much from anywhere.

G'day all

My name is Sally and I live in Australia - I was born in Bucks in England but we emigrated to Australia when I was 12.

I stumbled on this group and saw that it was new and as I love having fun and am a bookaholic I thought I'd join and see how it went :)

Am off to Europe in June - hubby and I are doing one of those river cruises - Budapest to Amsterdam. I am very excited and busy organising ebooks and physical books for the trip.

I read across the genre so happy to read anything if I can.

Hi guys'n'girls! Originally from London, I'm now living in Hampshire with my wife, two kids and a fish tank (yes, it also has fish in it*). My relationship with books has had its ups and downs, especially during my lengthy education; where I learnt to study them, but forget how to enjoy.

I've typically been a sci-fi/fantasy reader, but I'm always open to new things and look forward to expanding my horizons with some Jolly Good Reading in the future!

I'm new to goodreads, so be gentle!

* At least they were there the last time I checked. I suspect they're planning another escape attempt. It's the way they stare at me, unblinking!

... another escape attempt Stephen? I'd love to hear how their first bid for freedom went and how did you manage to foil them? Or do I have to wait for the book? lol :D

..have you ever been around when a fish makes a 'run' for it? Anyone near the tank is compelled to perform a tragic impression of Riverdance, desperately trying not to step on the flailing creature, but ultimately crushing the poor thing along with a group exclamation of 'eugh'.

People think they own fish.. but don't realise they are just being controlled by a far more advanced species.

I think I've gone a little off-topic!?

Hi all

Thought I'd better introduce myself; I'm Ellie, from Gloucestershire, joined Goodreads a while ago but only recently discovered the Groups section!!

I enjoy reading a wide range of genre, currently dividing my time between chick lit (for light relief) and history.

Hello,

I'm Lee, also from Gloucestershire (!) where I live in a triangular house with my husband and cat.
When I'm not reading or looking for new books I enjoy travelling by Tandem, swimming and drinking rose petal tea.
Stephen, I used to own a suicidal fish - I found each attempt so stressful that when it finally died (of natural causes I'm glad to say) I decided to give up on fish ownership. I still sometimes have dreams about walking into my room and finding the poor thing flapping about on the floor.
Anyway - just about to get my copy of our current read.

Hi Lee! Ooh, goody - someone else to read The Shadow of the Wind. I'm about 20% in now, and stunned by Jen's ability to have finished already (but then, I had a feeling that I was a slow reader by Good Reads standards).

When I have to clean the fish tank, I still get nervous about some of the guys in there - especially the bottom feeders (no sniggering at the back please!) - they just have too much attitude! And I have nightmares about the fish escaping and swimming around the house.. does anyone know a good fish-therapist!?

Hi, I'm Claire from Somerset. 40, one husband, one Labrador, 2 rabbits. No fish :)
I'm a literature graduate which is how I I developed a love of the 19th century novel, gothic fiction and Shakespeare.
My favourite authors are Terry Pratchett and Georgette Heyer. Oh and Jane Austen.
I also read a lot of non fiction history.

poor "Adolf", he seems to be typecast lol :)

Hi Claire - I love Georgette Heyer too - I think the Cornithian, Frederica and Arabella are my favourites - how about you?

Hi Lee - I love Frederica and Arabella too, certainly in my top 5. The others are The Talisman Ring (I just love the narrator on the audio version), Faro's Daughter and The Nonsuch. Georgette Heyer is my go to author when I need cheering up and Terry Pratchett isn't working his usual magic!

Yes shes my not-feeling-very-well-and-generally-in-need-of-comfort author too

Hi everyone,

My name is Gill, I live on a narrowboat in Staffordshire with my husband and two cats. I have loved books from a very early age. I like to challenge myself by choosing some books outside of my comfort zone. Sometimes it works sometimes I wonder why I do it!! When I moved onto my boat I had to get rid of the thousands of books I had amassed, keeping only a handful of special books. Now I read and pass on a book, or buy it for my KOBO.

Gill wrote: "Hi everyone,

My name is Gill, I live on a narrowboat in Staffordshire with my husband and two cats. I have loved books from a very early age. I like to challenge myself by choosing some books ou..."

Hi Gill and welcome to the group :)
I'm not a fan of e books although I might have to rethink this as my bookcases are forever bulging!

Thanks Jen, My first choice would a real copy but reading on a KOBO has made me buy books I would never have bought in paperback!

Gill wrote: "Hi everyone,

My name is Gill, I live on a narrowboat in Staffordshire with my husband and two cats. I have loved books from a very early age. I like to challenge myself by choosing some books ou..."

Welcome to the group!
I read an ebook every so often but I much prefer physical copies....I just get more attached to the books in physical format =)

Hi I am Sam. Can never remember a time I didn't have a book in my hand. Love all genre's but have found myself recently drawn to young adult and mystery and thriller. When I am not reading I am a foster parent so reading really has become my escape hatch.

Good to meet you all.

Hi Sam and welcome to the group!
I've been reading more detective novels this year and particularly like the Bryant and May stories by Christopher Fowler.

Hello, everyone!
My name is Anna, I'm 23 and I'm a reader.=)
I became a bigger reader after I've read Harry Potter (when I was 12-13, I guess). And then rised from ashes again when I was 16-17 (because I was in kinda slump for a few years...).
I read everything except horror and abusive/violent stories, because A - I'm easily scared and B - violence is horrible.
Apart from those I can read pretty much every book you guys decide to read with you.:)
Hope we'll have a great time discussing books together. Have a great day!

Anna wrote: "Hello, everyone!
My name is Anna, I'm 23 and I'm a reader.=)
I became a bigger reader after I've read Harry Potter (when I was 12-13, I guess). And then rised from ashes again when I was 16-17 (bec..."

Hello! I'm exactly the same with the violence and horror xD Looking forward to discussing books with you!

Hi Anna and welcome to the group. I too cannot read much horror especially anything violent, gory or involving zombies lol

Hi everyone I'm Beckie and live in the east of Englad. I have just joined this group to try and broaden my horizon with my reading. I have just managed to get hold of one of the books ready for the march reading list and look forward to discussing it with you all soon.

Rebekah wrote: "Hi everyone I'm Beckie and live in the east of Englad. I have just joined this group to try and broaden my horizon with my reading. I have just managed to get hold of one of the books ready for th..."

Hi Beckie and welcome to the group :)
I look forward to discussing the book with you.

Hey there. I'm in Florida (US). Welcome to the group!

Hello, everyone. I am Miriam and I live in Texas, US. I love reading a variety of genres, but my favorite one is Mystery. Looking forward to discussing books with you all!

Welcome from Florida!!

Miriam wrote: "Hello, everyone. I am Miriam and I live in Texas, US. I love reading a variety of genres, but my favorite one is Mystery. Looking forward to discussing books with you all!"

Hi Miriam and welcome to the group :)

Hi Minnie, I don't like violence in my books either. I don't mind mild horror if it's psychological. I hope you enjoy our current reads and look forward to hearing what you think of them :)

Hello everybody, I am Henry from Indonesia, i have chemical engineering degree and love to read, preferably Sci-Fi,black comedy,biography,science, and pshycology. Let's share and discuss.. :)

Yuhendri wrote: "Hello everybody, I am Henry from Indonesia, i have chemical engineering degree and love to read, preferably Sci-Fi,black comedy,biography,science, and pshycology. Let's share and discuss.. :)"

Hi Henry and welcome to the group. I hope you enjoy our discussions. Please feel free to start some of your own :)

Hi. I'm Jeanette and live in the UK (near Worthing). I'm married, have 2 daughters and 6 grandchildren. I've always been a bookworm and after my daughter's flew the nest, turned one of the bedrooms into my library room. I read most genre's. I have a kindle, but do prefer to hold a real book in my hands.

Jeanette wrote: "Hi. I'm Jeanette and live in the UK (near Worthing). I'm married, have 2 daughters and 6 grandchildren. I've always been a bookworm and after my daughter's flew the nest, turned one of the bedroom..."

Welcome to the group Jeanette. I like the idea of a reading room, I want one too!

Hello, I'm Mel and I from South Wales. I have two young sons who seem to have inherited my love for reading.
I do enjoy a good thriller but also crave YA fantasy in between. I do have a hunger for books set in the UK at the moment,this is a very new trend for me and who knows what my tastes will be in a few weeks or months.

Mel wrote: "Hello, I'm Mel and I from South Wales. I have two young sons who seem to have inherited my love for reading.
I do enjoy a good thriller but also crave YA fantasy in between. I do have a hunger for..."

Welcome to the group Mel! I'm trying to diversify what I'm reading too and there seem to be few popular books set in the UK but I'm always trying to find more =)

Hi everyone!
My name is Sara and I'm from Lisbon, Portugal.
I'm an English Studies graduate and I got here via a Goodreads suggestion of "groups with my books". Unfortunately I don't have a lot of free time, but when I can I really enjoy visiting cultural heritage and, obviously, reading.
Except for a couple of shows(such as Grey's Anatomy :P ) I don't really watch TV.
What I look for in a group is some kindred spirits with whom to discuss books I've read and who will "convince" me to read this or that book :)

Hi Sara, welcome to the group.
I hope we can inspire you to read many books and please feel free to discuss any of your current reads with us :)
This is a very informal, friendly group of readers with a diverse interest of genres.

Hello!
My name is Rachel, I'm 23 and live in Kent. I have pet rats (they are lovely despite what everyone thinks!) and I also do a bit of drawing (sometimes a lot I go through phases). I enjoy reading pretty much anything.

Rachel wrote: "Hello!
My name is Rachel, I'm 23 and live in Kent. I have pet rats (they are lovely despite what everyone thinks!) and I also do a bit of drawing (sometimes a lot I go through phases). I enjoy read..."

Welcome to the group! I do illustration work so yay for drawing! =)

Rachel wrote: "Hello!
My name is Rachel, I'm 23 and live in Kent. I have pet rats (they are lovely despite what everyone thinks!) and I also do a bit of drawing (sometimes a lot I go through phases). I enjoy read..."

Hi Rachel, nice to meet you. Since you draw I have to ask if you have a DeviantArt profile you would like to share with us? :)
And Charlotte too for that matter :P

Rachel wrote: "Hello!
My name is Rachel, I'm 23 and live in Kent. I have pet rats (they are lovely despite what everyone thinks!) and I also do a bit of drawing (sometimes a lot I go through phases). I enjoy read..."

Hi Rachel and welcome to the group.
I used to have a pet rat called Splinter, he was so intelligent and cute :)

Hello! My name's Anna, and currently living in between Bristol and Gloucester. I'm 25, and having lived/studied in cardiff for 5 years- am about to possibly, maybe embark on a PGCE in Sept. Not sure....
I love reading, yoga, meditation and eating!

Anna wrote: "Hello! My name's Anna, and currently living in between Bristol and Gloucester. I'm 25, and having lived/studied in cardiff for 5 years- am about to possibly, maybe embark on a PGCE in Sept. Not sur..."

Eating as a hobby? I'd agree with that =P Welcome to the group =)

Hello, everyone!
My name is Andrea, and I am from Pennsylvania in the United States.
I am currently a college sophomore working on my bachelor's degree in accounting.
Some of my favorite genres include historical fiction, romantic-suspense novels, and supernatural thrillers/mysteries.
I absolutely LOVE to bake! And I enjoy cooking just as much!
I've recently been taking some steps to get into gardening a bit more.
Those are just a few little tidbits about me! I'm glad to be a part of the group! :]