It's Not Just a Book Club discussion

Hello! My name is Keira and I am one of the moderators here! I am a teenager and I love to read. I also really love writing and am currently working on a novel. I am currently still in school (for a few more years, still) and as such I have far more homework than I should. I also dance- predominantly ballet.

I currently run the YA, Adult and New Release reads for this book club and possibly more in the future. I am also the founder of this group!

As well as the blog for this group, I also have a personal bookish blog which you can also follow: https://rogantallulah.wordpress.com/

I also have a twitter: https://twitter.com/Rogan_Keira where I will update you on my reading and will host any read-a-thons that we might potentially have, so you can follow me there too!

Who are you? Let us know!

Hey there! I'm Kelsey! I've been a lover of books since I was about 9 years old, so more than half my life. When I'm not reading, I spend time with my family and friends, my animals, or I'm working. I have no life. I'm very sarcastic, I affectionately refer to my black soul, and I bleed caffeine. I'm always up for a conversation of a good book.

Kelsey Marie wrote: "Hey there! I'm Kelsey! I've been a lover of books since I was about 9 years old, so more than half my life. When I'm not reading, I spend time with my family and friends, my animals, or I'm working..."

Hi Kelsey! I'm glad you spend time with your family.... I'm so holed up in my room, I should probably do that more. What animals do you have? Sarcasm is the most under appreciated form of humour, in my opinion, although my mum would say it is the lowest form of wit.

@Keira I have two cats (Love Bug and Panda Bear, I didn't name them and I really don't like their names) and two dogs (Jersey and Abbey Road, who I did name and I think I did a good job at). Most people don't pick up on my sarcasm, they think I'm being truthful.

Kelsey Marie wrote: "@Keira I have two cats (Love Bug and Panda Bear, I didn't name them and I really don't like their names) and two dogs (Jersey and Abbey Road, who I did name and I think I did a good job at). Most p..."

I must say I prefer the names of your dogs than your cats! I have a dog called Rogan, after the curry (well his full name is Rogan Josh, but we just call him Rogan). Before I was born my parents had a fish called Corma and a cat called Teeka (both of which were also named after curries).

@Keira The one cats full name is Lovin' Spoonful. They're from a past relationship, my ex-boyfriend named them. I wanted to name them Einstein and Donatello, you know, something respectable, something the other cats wouldn't beat them up about. And Love Bug can be anything but loving if he has decided you're on his hit list.

Kelsey Marie wrote: "@Keira The one cats full name is Lovin' Spoonful. They're from a past relationship, my ex-boyfriend named them. I wanted to name them Einstein and Donatello, you know, something respectable, someth..."

Ah, at least the cat has character?

Tanisha wrote: "3 cats! 2 parakeets! 1 turtle! Nice to meet you, I live in a rural town outside Eugene, OR and teach preschool.
I'm an avid reader, reading multiple books at once, but they're almost always non-fic..."

Awesome, I look forward to having you here! There will be a non-fiction book club as part of this which will run bimonthly too! There will be lots of book clubs actually- I will be making a discussion about that soon!

Tanisha wrote: "3 cats! 2 parakeets! 1 turtle! Nice to meet you, I live in a rural town outside Eugene, OR and teach preschool.
I'm an avid reader, reading multiple books at once, but they're almost always non-fic..."

Tanisha!! I am so happy you joined!! :D I have to say I am surprised by the 3 cats...I would have thought you had a lot more! :D Welcome to the club, I can't wait to discuss the book pick with you!

Kelsey Marie wrote: "@Keira The one cats full name is Lovin' Spoonful. They're from a past relationship, my ex-boyfriend named them. I wanted to name them Einstein and Donatello, you know, something respectable, someth..."

Hi Kelsey! Welcome to the club. I have to say I like Lovin' Spoonful, he must have been a classic rock fan. I have just the one pet, Atticus, I will talk about him in my intro post. I freaking adore that sucker. And yes his full name is Atticus Finch, after THE Atticus Finch from To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

@Jacqueline Sadly, no. I lie, because I am a classic rock fan, so it makes sense for me (but I don't like people thinking I'd name a male cat something so ridiculous) but when I brought the cats home when they were kittens, my ex looked at him and said "oh, he's such a lovin' spoonful." The name never changed no matter how much I begged. Is it any wonder we didn't work? Atticus is a much better cat name. I'm sure sure he's amazing!

Kelsey Marie wrote: "@Jacqueline Sadly, no. I lie, because I am a classic rock fan, so it makes sense for me (but I don't like people thinking I'd name a male cat something so ridiculous) but when I brought the cats ho..."

Ah I see. HaHa. It is creative though, as I am not a huge Spoonful fan Love Bug is much better :). I can see what you mean about the Male cat thing...My cat is Male but everyone makes fun of him because he is a mamas boy. We're thick as thieves lol.

He is wonderful! But such a booger sometimes. He is always escaping outside; I am trying to teach him to walk ona leash so I can take him hiking with me since he loves it outside so much.

Hello fellow readers! I am Jacqueline, but please call me Jackie :D
I am the moderator for the Classics, Non-Fiction and Mystery/Thrillers! I am very excited to start reading and discussing with everyone! I will have the chosen books for these categories up for you guys pretty soon, we are still just working out the kinks :)

So I am of course a voracious reader! I will read anything! Of course my loves are YA, Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Horror, Mystery/Thriller. I also love to talk about books, and boy can I talk! (I have been advised that sometimes I talk too much ;) )

I mentioned in a replay that I was going to talk about my wonderful cat, Atticus Finch; whom I named after one of my ultimate favorite book characters! I adore this guy. Confession; I am not even really a cat person...but I fell in love with him from just a picture, and we're practically inseparable! In fact I am even teaching him to walk on a leash so I can take him hiking with me.

Well anyway, that is me for now.

Happy Reading,
Jackie

Love Bug is a mama's boy too. His attachment to me is ridiculous. He's developing an attachment to my mom as well, but I will always be the favorite. He remembers who found them in the cold park when it was raining when they were just 4 weeks old and bottle fed them until they were old enough. Or I remind him that when he's a jerk.

I've never taken my cats outside. My mom thinks I should take them outside, but I never do. Have you seen the IG account of the cats hiking?

Kelsey Marie wrote: "Love Bug is a mama's boy too. His attachment to me is ridiculous. He's developing an attachment to my mom as well, but I will always be the favorite. He remembers who found them in the cold park wh..."

Yes, I sometimes feel the same way (when I am not soaking in the love), He never wants anyone else when I am around. Awe, no wonder your cat is attached, I would be too if you saved my life! Atticus was taken from his mother at 4 weeks as well due to an arm injury. My best friend, who works at a vet, nursed him back to health!

I think usually cats want to be outside, unless they have always been domesticated. I think Atti has a little bit of feral in him...or I just get boring lol.
WHAT!?! I didn't even know that existed! I will go check that out. Thanks!

It's called Adventure Cats. It's amazing!! If you think your cat has some feral in him, just wait until you see these cats!

At least I know that you would appreciate me if I saved you. Sometimes I don't think they do. When I went home at lunch, they had thrown up in the chair I do my hair and make up in every morning. It's like, oh great, this is what cat motherhood is all about!

Kelsey Marie wrote: "It's called Adventure Cats. It's amazing!! If you think your cat has some feral in him, just wait until you see these cats!

At least I know that you would appreciate me if I saved you. Sometimes I..."

lol, that sounds like a cat!! So far he has been very good at not doing those kinds of things...although he did bring me a dead Kangaroo rat last week, but apprently that is love.

I am so excited to see these adventure cats! Thanks for letting me know about them!

Jacqueline (Fall In Love With The Sound of Words) wrote: "Hello fellow readers! I am Jacqueline, but please call me Jackie :D
I am the moderator for the Classics, Non-Fiction and Mystery/Thrillers! I am very excited to start reading and discussing with ev..."

Your cat sounds really interesting :)

Cats are amazing.

Hi!
My name is Luke and I write books! I was invited here by Jackie and I look forward to talking books, music, food, whatever with all of you! Also would love to buddy read some titles with all of you and I'm sure we can all work out something awesome.

I have been writing for a long time but my first novel was published in February 2014 and I have several novels in the works, including (which I am over the moon in love with) a YA fantasy that is 1/3 completed. (I can't reveal the title just yet ;)
I love to read and I have a tantalizing TBR this year and I review everything I read, hoping to always evangelize a great book.

I love talking about topics of all kinds, feel free to message me any time!

Cheers to all!

Luke :D

Luke wrote: "Hi!
My name is Luke and I write books! I was invited here by Jackie and I look forward to talking books, music, food, whatever with all of you! Also would love to buddy read some titles with all of..."

Hi Luke! I'm Keira. It's so cool that you write! I look forward to discussing books with you... and food is good.

Keira wrote: "Luke wrote: "Hi!
My name is Luke and I write books! I was invited here by Jackie and I look forward to talking books, music, food, whatever with all of you! Also would love to buddy read some title..."

Hi Keira! Cool group you have here! It's so cool you're writing a novel, I'm here to help you or encourage you in any way! I was a teen when I wrote my first novel, but I wrote five before I took a four year break and then wrote my first that was published.

Also, so cool you dance ballet. I took ballet lessons when I was a kid. I was the only boy in the class! :D

Luke wrote: "Keira wrote: "Luke wrote: "Hi!
My name is Luke and I write books! I was invited here by Jackie and I look forward to talking books, music, food, whatever with all of you! Also would love to buddy r..."

Thank you! There are no boys in my dance school.... it's kind of sad, really :)

Keira wrote: "Luke wrote: "Keira wrote: "Luke wrote: "Hi!
My name is Luke and I write books! I was invited here by Jackie and I look forward to talking books, music, food, whatever with all of you! Also would lo..."

I still remember most of the steps and the French terms. Jette, grande jette, ect. We had an old school teacher, she was like 84. I brought her flowers after our recital.

Luke wrote: "Hi!
My name is Luke and I write books! I was invited here by Jackie and I look forward to talking books, music, food, whatever with all of you! Also would love to buddy read some titles with all of..."

YAY! I am so excited that you have joined us! Can't wait to discuss all things books with you! :D And food is always a good topic!

Jacqueline (Fall In Love With The Sound of Words) wrote: "Luke wrote: "Hi!
My name is Luke and I write books! I was invited here by Jackie and I look forward to talking books, music, food, whatever with all of you! Also would love to buddy read some title..."

Thanks for inviting me Jackie!

And Aye about food, unless it's too late at night, then it's a really bad idea! But I do love to cook and do as much as possible.

Luke wrote: "Keira wrote: "Luke wrote: "Keira wrote: "Luke wrote: "Hi!
My name is Luke and I write books! I was invited here by Jackie and I look forward to talking books, music, food, whatever with all of you!..."

I've had lots of teachers. My first one (that I remember)... I don't know much about her background, then I had one who used to dance in Stuttgart I think and also the soloist at the Zurich Opera House and then now another one who didn't dance, but her mother is also a dance teacher etc. Flowers are quite a typical present to give dance teachers, I find.

Hi I'm Prima, nice to meet you all! I'm an avid reader of YA fantasy and contemporary. I'm a pretty boring person so when I'm not reading, I'm in front of my laptop like every teenager my age is XD

Keira wrote: "Luke wrote: "Keira wrote: "Luke wrote: "Keira wrote: "Luke wrote: "Hi!
My name is Luke and I write books! I was invited here by Jackie and I look forward to talking books, music, food, whatever wit..."

What is your favorite piece? I find it hard to resist Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.

Prima wrote: "Hi I'm Prima, nice to meet you all! I'm an avid reader of YA fantasy and contemporary. I'm a pretty boring person so when I'm not reading, I'm in front of my laptop like every teenager my age is XD"

Hi Prima, welcome! :D

Hello Prima. Welcome to the Book Club!

Hi all! I'm Tasha, an almost-eighteen-year-old Malaysian book blogger with a passion for reading and experiencing everything life has to offer. When I'm not reading I can be found watching a movie, binge-watching a TV show, book shopping or spending time with family/friends, making memories that will last a lifetime.

I've loved reading ever since I picked up my first book, which is Goosebumps, when I was 9, I think. Now I mostly read YA, NA and Paranormal Romance, but I try not to limit myself to just those genres.

As for pets, I have 2 cat friends- Fluffster and Squeak. One day, Fluffy went out for a morning walk and came back with a frail kitten in tow. Seeing how attached Fluffy was to said kitten, we decided to adopt her and name her Squeak. Ever since my family took them in, my phone has had more cat photos than human photos. But that's just the way I like it. ;)

Currently, I run the New Adult and theme-based section of this club.

Besides co-running the blog for this book club, I have my very own book blog which I started sometime last year. There, I post reviews, book tags and lots of other stuff- bookish and non-bookish. Click here to check it out.

I'm also on Twitter, which I frequently update. My handle is @heartinthebooks. You can also find my book account on Instagram @heartinthebooks

If you want to stay tuned to my literary adventures and have discussions about books, feel free to add me as a friend here on Goodreads.

I look forward to connecting with all you interesting people! :)

And no, I cannot sing or dance, not even to save my life.

Prima wrote: "Hi I'm Prima, nice to meet you all! I'm an avid reader of YA fantasy and contemporary. I'm a pretty boring person so when I'm not reading, I'm in front of my laptop like every teenager my age is XD"

The internet is wonderful, isn't it? Hi Prima! I love YA fantasy too, so hopefully there will be a lot of that here!

Tasha wrote: "Hi all! I'm Tasha, an almost-eighteen-year-old Malaysian book blogger with a passion for reading and experiencing everything life has to offer. When I'm not reading I can be found watching a movie,..."

Hi Tasha! I love how collective this group will be! So many different people, from different places, with different tastes. It's going to be fantastic!

I love how you got Squeak...I can just imagine the poor thing tagging along with your cat! It's cruel how many people just throw their unwanted pets out!

Miracle wrote: "HI, I'm Miracle. Sorry I'm so late to this. I just came up for air after finishing the first book in a trilogy. I'm a college student who's been addicted to books since... well I cant remember when..."

Hi Miracle, don't worry, there is always plenty of time for introductions! What was the series? Did you enjoy it?

Wow, I can't imagine having that struggle! I do hate when books end, but I have no self control. I HAVE to finish it regardless of my internal struggle.

I hope that your recent book fixed the habit, but if not we will surely do what we can :D

Keira wrote: "Jacqueline (Fall In Love With The Sound of Words) wrote: "Hello fellow readers! I am Jacqueline, but please call me Jackie :D
I am the moderator for the Classics, Non-Fiction and Mystery/Thrillers!..."

Keria, he is definitely something! I swear he acts more like a dog!

Kelsey, I checked out Adventure Cats...OMG, I am in LOVE!! It was so adorable, and really good advice! Thanks

@Jacqueline I'm glad you liked it!!

Miracle wrote: "HI, I'm Miracle. Sorry I'm so late to this. I just came up for air after finishing the first book in a trilogy. I'm a college student who's been addicted to books since... well I cant remember when..."

Hi Miracle!! There is plenty of time for introductions, so don't worry! I like to think that the sooner I finish a book the sooner I can gush about it... or reread the best parts.

Kim wrote: "Hi Everyone!
I'm Kim, and I live just north of Boston. I'd like to thank Jackie for inviting me to join this group. I'm a voracious reader and love discussing books and blogging about them."

Hi Kim,

GO PATRIOTS!!!

*cough* excuse me, I had to do that.

Welcome to the group! :D

Hi Kim! You are of course welcome for the invitation. I am excited to read Pride and Prejudice with you (if you still want to read it...no pressure :D )

Kim wrote: "Luke wrote: "Kim wrote: "Hi Everyone!
I'm Kim, and I live just north of Boston. I'd like to thank Jackie for inviting me to join this group. I'm a voracious reader and love discussing books and blo..."

Not only that, I'm a Pats fan who lives in Renton, the home of the Seahawks!!! Everybody over here is crazy about the Seahawks and I'm so happy to represent the Pats over in enemy territory! xD

Kim wrote: "Hi Everyone!
I'm Kim, and I live just north of Boston. I'd like to thank Jackie for inviting me to join this group. I'm a voracious reader and love discussing books and blogging about them."
Hi Kim!

Miracle wrote: "Jacqueline (Fall In Love With The Sound of Words) wrote: "Miracle wrote: "HI, I'm Miracle. Sorry I'm so late to this. I just came up for air after finishing the first book in a trilogy. I'm a colle..."

Oh, I love The Queen of the Tearling!!!!

Kim wrote: "Luke wrote: "Kim wrote: "Luke wrote: "Kim wrote: "Hi Everyone!
I'm Kim, and I live just north of Boston. I'd like to thank Jackie for inviting me to join this group. I'm a voracious reader and love..."

:D

Hi everyone! I'm Donna and I live in Edmonton, Alberta. I work a lot but read all the chances I can, sometimes I get desperate and listen to audiobooks in the car. My boyfriend and I have two dogs and they are pretty cool too. I look forward to reading some books with everyone:)

Hi Donna! Welcome to the club! I had recently taken to listening to audiobooks in my car as well, it really helps cut down the TBR pile.

Take a look at the books we are reading next month, and just give a quick check in on the non-spoiler discussion page for that book you plan to read.
We look forward to reading with you as well!

Donna wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Donna and I live in Edmonton, Alberta. I work a lot but read all the chances I can, sometimes I get desperate and listen to audiobooks in the car. My boyfriend and I have two dogs ..."

Hi Donna! I like audiobooks, but I have to concentrate on them to actually understand what is going on in the story so I only listen to them occasionally, but they are quite handy.

Hi everyone!
My name is Jinan, and I'm a third year engineering student. Despite my scientific orientation, I'm an avid reader, writer, and baker. I loove discussing books with others and I thank Tasha for inviting me to join this club!

My favorite genre is Fantasy but I read YA quite a lot too. Actually, I read all sorts of books except non-fiction.

As for pets, I don't have any, but I'm a dog person.

Looking forward to having fun with everyone here :)

Jinan wrote: "Hi everyone!
My name is Jinan, and I'm a third year engineering student. Despite my scientific orientation, I'm an avid reader, writer, and baker. I loove discussing books with others and I thank ..."

Hi Jinan! I look forward to reading with you! I love YA and Fantasy too and so do Tasha and Jackie, so there will be no shortage of that here.

Hi!! I'm Anna and I'm 20 years old. I'm currently a student in South Carolina and am originally from New York! I love love love reading and have never been part of a book club before so I'm looking forward to reading with ya'll! Other than reading I'm a musical theatre major and a huge dog lover!!