HarperCollins International discussion

Welcome back Sarah and nice to meet you Megan.
Maricar here from Manila Philippines. I love reading fantasy & contemporary novels but I do read from other genre too. I'm currently juggling five books right now and they are all from different genre.

Megan wrote: "Hi everyone!
After a few months on hiatus, we're excited to announce that our Goodreads group is back up and running! We also have some new moderators, and wanted to introduce ourselves!

I'm Megan..."

Welcome back Sarah and nice to meet you Megan.

Hi everyone :)

I'm from Austria (not to confuse with Australia :D ), the small country next to Germany. I'm a student of English and history and I started book blogging half a year ago. A few weeks ago, a friend from university joined me on my blog. She also loves reading and wanted to try blogging.

I read a lot of paranormal romance in the last couple of years but became bored of it. So for a change, I now avoid series and love literary fiction. I like stories that are unique. I like it when a book is a bit on the crazy side. This year I read Jonathan Grimwood's "The Last Banquet" and loved all the weird recipes that of course only sound weird to our culinary culture. I also like "Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxy" weird, although I have to admit that I haven't read the book yet (it's on my TBR) and only seen the movie.

I also like fantasy, historical fiction, romantic fiction and science fiction. But I like them best when they mix and when they have depth!

The book I liked best so far this year was Kate Atkinson's "Life After Life". I just loved how she created these vivid images. I've never read a story like this before. I simply became one with the book.

Right now, I'm reading Lisa Van Allen's "The Wishing Thread". I'm not quite sure what to think of it yet. I've had a difficult start with it.

Thales wrote: "Hi Megan and Sarah,
I'm Thales, and I am from Curitiba, Brazil, currently I'm a Journalism student, a literary blogger and a really big fan of Harry Potter (so, just imagine how I am this week). I ..."

Nice to meet you Thales and glad you're excited about YA! I too was in Harry Potter obsess mode the other week :) Do you have a local bookstore that you like to shop in?

blackplume wrote: "Welcome back Sarah and nice to meet you Megan.
Maricar here from Manila Philippines. I love reading fantasy & contemporary novels but I do read from other genre too. I'm currently juggling five bo..."

Hi Maricar! That's great-we'll have lots of different genres to give away on here-and have to say, I'm very impressed that you can manage 5 books at once. Do you have a local bookstore that you like to shop in?

Darklittle wrote: "Hi everyone :)

I'm from Austria (not to confuse with Australia :D ), the small country next to Germany. I'm a student of English and history and I started book blogging half a year ago. A few week..."

Hello, thanks for joining! We've got some great literary fiction coming up in the Fall that you might like and hopefully we can run some giveaways! You might also want to try The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells by Andrew Sean Greer. Do you have a local bookstore that you like to shop in?

Sarah wrote: "...You might also want to try The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells by Andrew Sean Greer. Do you have a local bookstore that you like to shop in?"

The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells sounds great! Thanks for the recommendation.
We have two local bookstores in our (small) town. Unfortunately their selection of English-language books is very limited and they charge double the price that online stores charge. I only buy books in German in local bookstores.

Hi Megan, it's lovely to meet you! :) And it's so awesome to hear from you again, Sarah! We miss you, girl! How are you both doing?

My name is Louisse and I am from the Philippines (I run The Soul Sisters with Geraldine) and I'm into New Adult books right now but my heart will always belong to Young Adult. I am currently reading Wetlands by Charlotte Roche (which is cray-zee!) What are y'all reading now? <3

Hi guys! It's another Megan, and I'm new to the group here. I'm from Malaysia, and I used to really like science fiction and fantasy, but now I'm beginning to widen my perspective, so contemporary has become one of my favorite genres as well. Okay, basically anything YA works for me. :)

I'm currently reading THE DREAM THIEVES by Maggie Stiefvater and CONJURED by Beth Durst. The former's amazing!

Hi! I'm Nara, and I'm a book blogger from Australia! I love reading all genres of YA, but I'm definitely a big fan of high fantasy and sci-fi because I adore good world building. I like reading Middle Grade and Adult books too, but generally dislike New Adult.

Right now, I'm reading Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta. I read this once before, but couldn't finish it for some reason, so I'm trying it again, seeing as though so many people rave about it :)

Hi everyone, I'm Ben. I'm an engineering student who reads for fun when I'm not busy. Deep inside I'd rather be a well-known and respected author than a successful engineer, but come what may. ;)

Megan wrote: "Hi everyone!
After a few months on hiatus, we're excited to announce that our Goodreads group is back up and running! We also have some new moderators, and wanted to introduce ourselves!

I'm Megan..."

Hi Megan and Sarah,

You may know me. I am Bryann and I am from the Philippines! I really love reading dystopian , scifi and fantasy books! I am currently reading The End Games right now! !!!

Megan wrote: "Nice to meet you Ben! What are you reading"

Currently reading this book and really enjoying it!

Hi Megan and Sarah,

I'm Katherine, from Seattle WA and just finished a book this morning, so looking for the next great read. I love literary fiction, YA and fantasy books as well as nonfiction -- really I read just about everything. And, of course, looking forward to Allegiant's release.

Megan wrote: "Megan wrote: "Hi guys! It's another Megan, and I'm new to the group here. I'm from Malaysia, and I used to really like science fiction and fantasy, but now I'm beginning to widen my perspective, so..."

Over here in Malaysia, we don't have many branches of bookstores, or indie ones, so among the four main branches of bookstores there are, my favorite is Kinokuniya, a branch from Japan. It's the most updated of all the bookstores, but also more expensive! >.<

Megan wrote: "Louisse wrote: "Hi Megan, it's lovely to meet you! :) And it's so awesome to hear from you again, Sarah! We miss you, girl! How are you both doing?

My name is Louisse and I am from the Philippines..."

Ooh! I can't wait to read those upcoming NAs! I'm a huge J. Lynn fan. <3 Dear Killer sounds creepy! Definitely my kind of read.

I absolutely LOVE shopping at Fully Booked and National Book Store! I always need to leave the bookstore with a new book in hand. LOL How about you? :)

Hello everybody!

My name is Shawna and I am from Oregon, USA. I love to read fantasy, contemporary, dystopian, and paranormal books, mostly often in the YA category. I do occasionally read other kinds of books though, it depends on what the book is about. I also still love books that are geared towards middle school and elementary school children. Right now I am reading "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R Tolkien, and "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green. The books I am most excited to read right now (that are coming out soon or just came out) are "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan, "Revealed" (House of Night #11) by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast, and "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth.

I love reading, shopping in bookstore, and the smell of books. I hope to write one someday. I also love reading and reviewing books, and I hope to start a Youtube channel or a blog devoted to that, and everything else about books!

Megan wrote: "Hi everyone!
After a few months on hiatus, we're excited to announce that our Goodreads group is back up and running! We also have some new moderators, and wanted to introduce ourselves!

I'm Megan..."

Hello Megan! It's nice to finally meet you! And Sarah, how have you been?

Hi everyone! It's been a long time since I've been in this group! My name is Von and I'm also from the Philippines! You may have known me as Mr. Book Wonder. I'm not much particular in what I read because I basically read anything; Young Adult, Middle Grade, New Adult, literary fiction, Christian fiction, etc. Currently I'm into contemporary stories that deal with anything from social issues to family issues. Looking forward to meeting more book people!

Ah, new faces (moderators too)

Michael here in Singapore. I devour words and I almost enjoy reading fiction (crime/literary), non-fiction (biography, cookery books, craft) but I just can't stand Malcolm Gladwell's books.

Currently reading Poppet and lovin' it (as with all her other books)

Hi everyone! I'm Sue from Buffalo NY. I have many favorite genres, except for mushy romance books.
I also have a book blog....
betweenthepagesandbeyond.blogspot.com
I also am new to proofreading, and just landed my 1st paying job the other day & have 2 more authors interested in hiring me in Nov.

:)

Currently reading Infected by Scott Sigler

Hi,

I am Dawn Kopman Whidden and am the author of two mystery novels.. A CHILD IS TORN and FACELESS: A MYSTERY.
I wrote my first novel at the young old age of 58 and had it published a year later. I am presently working on my third. I love to read and enjoy meeting new people and hearing from my readers!

Hi Everyone,

I'm Charlotte from the Philippines. I am a book blogger but I still prefer reading over blogging. Anyway, my taste in books is eclectic but right now, I gravitate towards YA books which belong to Fantasy (including all sub genres), Dystopia, Sci-Fi and Paranormal genres.

I am currently reading an adult Sci-Fi book entitled One's Aspect to the Sun. So far, it's good in terms of world building but I think it lacked the X-Factor to really draw me in.

Just in case you're interested, here's my book review blog: Thoughts and Pens Book Blog

I am so glad to have found this group because some of my all time favorite books were published by Harper Collins.

And that's it... Looking forward to book chatting with all of you, guys. :D

Hi Charlotte! :)

Hi there, Sue! :D

Hi everyone! Michelle and Nicole here from The Twins Read. We're from the Philippines too, and we love almost every genre that falls under YA.

Michelle is currently reading Rick Yancey's The Final Descent (Yay, monsters!), while Nicole is currently reading Kendare Blake's Antigoddess.

-waves enthusiastically- :3

Hey there, Nicole and Michelle. It's nice to meet fellow Filipinos. :D

Hi everyone!

My name is Maja, I'm the owner of The Nocturnal Library book blog. I've been with HC International (both the GoodReads group and as a reviewer) for almost a year now.

It's so nice to meet you all. I'm looking forward to discussing titles both new and old with you guys.
I'm currently reading Arclight by Josin McQuein - I'm a little late to THAT party, I know, but I'm loving it.

I hope everyone's having a great day!

Maja wrote: "Hi everyone!

My name is Maja, I'm the owner of The Nocturnal Library book blog. I've been with HC International (both the GoodReads group and as a reviewer) for almost a year now.

It's so nice t..."

The light is almost dying out *wink* - hurry!

Charlotte wrote: "Hey there, Nicole and Michelle. It's nice to meet fellow Filipinos. :D"

Hiii, you too! :>

Hello everyone!

I'm Andreea and I'm from Germany.

I've lived in New York for two years and it was great!

I love books, I love to blog and to read!

Hi there!

My name is Bethany and I'm from New York but I just recently moved to California. My favorite book series are Harry Potter, Divergent, and Luxe. I'm also a big fan of Kelley Armstrong and Lauren Oliver. My blog is http://www.misinterpretedunrepresente... if you're interested.

I love writing too (but I'm not sure if I'm any good at it).

I'm excited to meet all of you! :)

To all of our friends in the Philippines-thinking of you, hope you're all safe.

Sarah wrote: "To all of our friends in the Philippines-thinking of you, hope you're all safe."

Thanks, Ms. Sarah. :)

Thank you so much . :( Been a very tough month :/ Earthquake then Super Typhoon.

Sarah wrote: "To all of our friends in the Philippines-thinking of you, hope you're all safe."

Thanks so much for your concern Sarah!

Happy Thanksgivings to the moderators and all who celebrate it in this group as well.

I am giving thanks as a friend is bringing me a box of Mallomars from the US next week! How exciting. My very first taste of it.

Hi everyone!

My name is Carina and I'm from Germany. (my blog: All About Books)

I'm looking forward to get to know you all and to talk about all the books :)

Hey hey!

My name's Sandra, from the Netherlands! I have been blogging about books for about 6 months now. I have always adored books and I have recently started reading lots and lots of books again, after a big reading slump.

http://sandrasworldofbooks.blogspot.com

:)

Hi Everyone,

I'm Fiza also from the Netherlands. I'm reviewing with the ladies of "Confessions from Romaholics" : http://confessionsfromromaholics.com

It's like my profile says, I read about anything that sparks my interest. Which mostly comes down to Romance, YA/NA/paranormal.

Thank you Iris, it's the rise of the dutchies ;)

Knock, knock!

Please, open. It's me Carol Vorvain.
You want to know more about me?
Follow me on a tour in rhymes of the best city in the world, Melbourne, my home town:)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5og47...

Hugs to all (one by one please)
Carol

Hey,
my name is Marie, I'm 14 years old and live in Luxembourg. I read a lot of YA but also a few NA books. I also have a book review blog if you want to check it out : http://mariereviewsbooks.blogspot.com/ (It's a new one so don't be surprised when there are only 2 rewievs up for now) :)

Hello :o) I was just wondering if this group is still active because it seems a little bit abandoned.
My name is Babel, I live in Spain, and I love to talk about and review my favourite books on my two blogs.
Literaria
http://sede-literaria.blogspot.com
Tower of Babel
http://torretadebabel.blogspot.com

Hi! My name is Ipek. I live in Turkey and Im a booktuber :)