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Introduce yourself, so we can get to know one another!

You can share as much or as little about yourself as you'd like, but please provide us at least with a name that you'd like to go by.

I'm Andréa! I was inspired to start this group when I realized my other (3!) book clubs don't read many graphic novels, if any at all. I'm a big fan of the medium myself, so I wanted an opportunity to read & discuss graphic novels with friends.

I'm turning 30, but I read books for all ages, from picture books up through "grown-up" books. My favorite genre tends to be mystery, but I'm much more genre-flexible with sequential art than with regular novels.

Hey Goodreads friends! My name's Raina, and I'm a youth services librarian at a public library in Lacey, Washington.
I am a slow reader, and have to stay fluent in current Kids/Teen Literature for my job, so I may not be able to read according to the collective schedule very often, but will be lurking!
I do have a serious special interest in graphic novels/comics for adults, and read a lot of those in between all the kid lit. I love the medium particularly for autobiographical content - you can get into someone's head on a much deeper level if they're not limited exclusively to text when they tell their story!

Raina wrote: "Hey Goodreads friends! My name's Raina, and I'm a youth services librarian a public library in Lacey, Washington."

I'm glad you joined! I'm so jealous of your job.

Re. autobiographical content, I totally agree. I also don't have much patience for bios/autobios in text form, but graphic ones give me an opportunity for learning about important people without losing my patience or giving up.

Hello!

My name is Bee. I am currently in high school but I definitelly spent more time reading than studying. Even though some could say I learn a lot through reading.
My interest include learning languages (currently I am learning 3), reading, movies and tv series (especially animated) and writing. I enjoy writing poetry a lot, but also reviews and stuff like that.

I decided to join this club (and I am happy that I did so) because even though being offered a lot of clubs full of people willing to discuss manga with me, I missed somebody willing to talk about comics other than mainstream comic hero genre.

I enjoy reading simple comics with clean but interesting artwork and more importantly with easy to follow story line, because my english is not that good and I get bored easily when there is a lot of long segments written in a way that is hard to understand for me.

(I am also going to post this link here, because I am currently obsessed with this site and want to find friends willing to read my cringey tries to write in english: https://lettrs.com/wwwee2347)

Bee wrote: "Hello!"

Welcome, Bee! Glad to have you join us.

Hey Everyone,

My name is Shequeta and I'm a big fan of graphic novels and comics. Joined the group because there aren't many like it and I'd like to have a place to learn about and discuss new graphic novels.

I'm a filmmaker in Hollywood with multiple short films up on YouTube and Vimeo. After spending so many years seeing no real diversity in Hollywood or in the comic book industry I decided to create my own with my Korean-African American graphic novel series, Rayven Choi.

We've released two books so far through Shero Comics and the 14-minute short film that introduces the book has been selected into multiple film festivals and was released this month on Vimeo On Demand in honor of Black History Month.

If interested, you can check out my Rayven Choi on Amazon, iBooks, Comixology and on the website www.sherocomics.com

Looking forward to chatting with you guys!

Shequeta wrote: "Hey Everyone,

My name is Shequeta and I'm a big fan of graphic novels and comics. Joined the group because there aren't many like it and I'd like to have a place to learn about and discuss new gr..."

Welcome, Shequeta, and congratulations on your series! We're glad to have you join us. Make sure you vote on our book for March!

Hey Everyone! I am Kathy a SAHM mother to two kids. I have just started to fall in love with graphic novels this year. Not sure why it took me this long to read graphic novels. I am 34 and studied art in college. Look forward to discovering new books.

Kathy wrote: "Hey Everyone! I am Kathy a SAHM mother to two kids. I have just started to fall in love with graphic novels this year. Not sure why it took me this long to read graphic novels. I am 34 and studied art in college. Look forward to discovering new books."

Welcome! I'm sure your art background will give you some additional insights/perspectives! You picked a great time to join us, since for May we're doing a "classic" of the genre.

Hi. My name is Nicky and I live in Atlanta. I just graduated from Georgia State and am pursuing a career as a graphic designer and illustrator (once I find a job 😉). I love reading, making/seeing/doing art, playing Skyrim, and now having time to do these things.

I've fell in love with graphic novels after reading The Crow in high school, and it only deepened after reading The Sandman series. A few of the series that I enjoy and am (slowly) collecting are Lucifer, Fables, Hellblazer (but not the reboot), and Preacher. I am currently actively reading Saga and Monstress. I want to read Scott Pilgram and some more one-offs like A Contact with God or Stardust (I know that one is more illustrated book than graphic novel, but Neil Gaiman is my fav!)

Nicky wrote: "Hi. My name is Nicky and I live in Atlanta. I just graduated from Georgia State and am pursuing a career as a graphic designer and illustrator (once I find a job 😉)..."

Welcome, Nicky! It sounds like you read some different types of graphic novels than I usually do, so it'll be nice to get your perspective on our choices!

For June, we've got a one-off and an anthology; you can read either/both/neither. Have fun!

Hey Folks. I live outside of Portland, Oregon and read mostly graphic novels these days. I’m working on my BA in Creative Writing (Class of 2019) and have read mostly lit my entire life. I’m mostly into indie comics and some DC—I’m a big Batman fan as you can tell by my profile pic. I’m also quite ardently anti-Marvel—I’ve tried, it just doesn’t work for me. I was also part of another comic club on here for about a year, moderating, and it was really fun while it lasted. Thanks for having me.

Donovan wrote: "Hey Folks. I live outside of Portland, Oregon and read mostly graphic novels these days. I’m working on my BA in Creative Writing (Class of 2019) and have read mostly lit my entire life. I’m mostly into indie comics and some DC—I’m a big Batman fan as you can tell by my profile pic. I’m also quite ardently anti-Marvel—I’ve tried, it just doesn’t work for me. I was also part of another comic club on here for about a year, moderating, and it was really fun while it lasted. Thanks for having me."

Glad to have you, Donovan!

Hello group I just discovered a few days ago! My name is Russell (she/they), I live in Tampa Bay, Florida and I am an academic librarian and also a doctorial student...so what little free time I have I spend it reading graphic novels or catching up on Webtoons. I have always loved comics and graphic novels and have been wanting to find a book club that focuses on GN and comics. I was pleased to discover this one and I am excited to get to reading all the past GN and start participating in conversations about current reads.

Russell wrote: "Hello group I just discovered a few days ago! My name is Russell (she/they), I live in Tampa Bay, Florida and I am an academic librarian and also a doctorial student...so what little free time I ha..."

Welcome, Russell! If you've read any of our past books, feel free to drop your comments on them in their threads. And I'm always open to ideas/suggestions/etc.!

Andréa wrote: "Russell wrote: "Hello group I just discovered a few days ago! My name is Russell (she/they), I live in Tampa Bay, Florida and I am an academic librarian and also a doctorial student...so what littl..."
Thanks I will do that :)

Welcome Russell! Nice to have you. When I starting participating last year, I never even introduced myself haha. I also work in a library but I work as a Senior Library Assistant in a public library.

I found during the pandemic that I couldn't focus as much on full length novels and GNs were the best way for me to continue reading. I've managed to get back into novels now, but GNs are for life!

This book club is a great way to find options I don't normally read or discover new favourites! I just sometimes take a bit while I convince my librarians to buy another GN for me. XD

SuperKimbit wrote: "Welcome Russell! Nice to have you. When I starting participating last year, I never even introduced myself haha. I also work in a library but I work as a Senior Library Assistant in a public librar..."

I love we have so many library staff! I was a YS assistant and am currently about halfway through my MLIS program (hence why sometimes I don't get the book read or don't get the messages sent on time).

SuperKimbit, I also often turn to GNs when I can't focus as well; the shorter length is easier to manager and the art can suck you in faster than text.

Hi. My name is Cordelia. I live in New Zealand. I recently started reading comics and find that I really enjoy them. Your group looks interesting - seems to read a wide range of comics. I am really looking forward to participating.

Cordelia wrote: "Hi. My name is Cordelia. I live in New Zealand. I recently started reading comics and find that I really enjoy them. Your group looks interesting - seems to read a wide range of comics. I am really..."

Welcome, Cordelia! I also only got into reading comics as an adult... and now they're my favorite format/genre to read! We try to vary the reading material and select a range of genres within the format so we can all expand our reading tastes and try new things. 🙂

Hey everybody, I was just very curious if this group might be something for me. I used to read all kinds of books, but since I am ofter tired now and don't have so much time, I am very much into the graphic novels this year. I discovered the medium only a couple of years ago, and I am totally hooked now. I really love it and I am so curious what recommendations you will have for me :)

Evy wrote: "Hey everybody, I was just very curious if this group might be something for me. I used to read all kinds of books, but since I am ofter tired now and don't have so much time, I am very much into th..."

Hi, Evy, and welcome to the group!

I have always enjoyed comic books since I was able to read as several members of my family (including my dad) were avid comic book readers. As an adult I now enjoy a variety of different graphic novels more so than comics. My favorites tend to be realistic middle-grade graphic novels. I'm not a big fan of fantasy or scifi graphic novels but since I try to keep an open mind, I will tolerate them.

Like you, what I like most about graphic novels is that they are very quick to read. However, I also appreciate the extensive time the author/illustrator takes to complete the works, sometimes several years. It's a long process!

absolutely Julesy, and I tend to reread the graphic novels I have bought. Just because they are so interesting and you keep discovering new things

I’m Kang, I really got into comics and graphics novels last year. Comics have helped me find my love for reading again. Hopefully I can get some good recommendations.