Oprah's Book Club (Official) discussion

Lorraine Myers, retired wife, mother and grandmother. Please review my latest book, Look Who's on My Shoulder.

Hi,

I'm a new author to the club. Just signed up so I'll be navigating around. Here's my book

Hi Cully, added your book to my read list, love the cover!

Thank you so much, Lorraine!

Hello - I'm June from Los Angeles. After many years of reading primarily work-related non-fiction, I've begun reading more contemporary literature. I'm so glad to have found this group and am looking forward to reading and discussing.

Hi June, glad to hear from you. Have a blessed evening and week.

Hi, Labake, Nigerian novelist/screenwriter
... still figuring out the site navigation.

I'm Laura from Stratford, Ontario. I recently had a career change and find i have more time to read. Looking forward to exploring some great books!

Hi, Laura! I am from just south of Ingersoll - about 35 minutes away from you. A career change is exciting, especially when it involves more time to read! I look forward to interacting.

My name is Rosie Christie and I am a member of the Thunderchild First Nation Reserve in Saskatchewan. I am a Canadian Author. I have always found writing a release but I have only started sharing my work recently when I published, "As Tears Go By" October 31, 2016. I welcome any comments and please feel free to add me as a friend.

I am so happy to be a Goodreads Author.

Cully wrote: "Hi,

I'm a new author to the club. Just signed up so I'll be navigating around. Here's my book

"
Hi Rosie! It's nice to meet you.

Hello, I am the author of the
Taught How to Love by Wolves: Healing from Improper Relationships and Regaining Your Identity
Looking forward to networking and meeting other authors. I am very appreciative to join the group.

Welcome to the group Crystal. I am new as well.

Sneak Preview of "As Tears Go By – Rosie Christie".

Preview - http://a.co/9NyqCNs

My latest, No Better Than Anyone:Just as Good as Everyone, release date March 1st

Hi everyone, I'm retired military and the Author of "Daily Wisdom." It is an Inspirational novel about being happy, cheerful, and at peace. One hundred percent of 2016 proceeds go to children in poverty. Thank's to everyone that supported "Daily Wisdom." Thanks for all the positive e-mails, letters, cards and special thanks to the 700 Club for their inspiring letter and praying that God's favor be with me to bless many people through my writing. God bless and Happy Holidays.

Congrats onDaily Wisdom! I have added it to my list.

Lorraine wrote: "Congrats onDaily Wisdom! I have added it to my list."
Thank you Lorraine, I hope you enjoy "Daily Wisdom" and that it brings you continued good health, peace, and prosperity for years to come.
In Service of the King

Miranda wrote: "I'm Miranda! In my 20's, a senior at university. Taking care of my grandmother."

I took care of my grandmother during my 20's as well. I'm sure you have lots of patience.

Check out a preview of my new book release date March 1st. No Better Than Anyone: Just as Good as Anyone

I plan to read your book and I believe it comes at a time when our country needs positive direction and hope.

To add to Lorraine's comment, my book entitled "YOU Working With YOU" is all about positive direction and hope. The key is to look within oneself as opposed to looking outside for the solutions to our problems. Namaste.

Thanks Richard, I agree with you and will check out your book.

Happy New Year! I'm Brian! I'm a longtime writer but new fiction author from Nashville, TN. I've recently discovered Goodreads and am working to find my way around!

Feel free to reach out to me on Goodreads or on Facebook @TheJingo.

Richard Morin, can't wait to read YOU Working with YOU, it sort of corresponds with my new release, No Better Than Anyone: Just as Good as Everyone. All about self respect, self esteem, accountability, positive direction; and it all begins with self love. We are only as good as we perceive ourselves to be.

They both sound like great books. Perception is such a crucial part of self-esteem. I love reading anything inspirational. Thank you.

Richard wrote: "To add to Lorraine's comment, my book entitled "YOU Working With YOU" is all about positive direction and hope. The key is to look within oneself as opposed to looking outside for the solutions to ..."

Welcome Ricard. I am also new to Goodreads and stumbling my way through. I do love anything inspirational. It tends to make every day a sunny day and we all need those. I look forward to reading "You Working With YOU".

Laura wrote: "I'm Laura from Stratford, Ontario. I recently had a career change and find i have more time to read. Looking forward to exploring some great books!"

Hi Laura, welcome to Goodreads. There are so many great books on this site it is definitely hard to figure out which one to read first.

James wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm retired military and the Author of "Daily Wisdom." It is an Inspirational novel about being happy, cheerful, and at peace. One hundred percent of 2016 proceeds go to children in po..."

You are truly an inspiring, inspirational man and I look forward to reading your book.

June wrote: "Hello - I'm June from Los Angeles. After many years of reading primarily work-related non-fiction, I've begun reading more contemporary literature. I'm so glad to have found this group and am looki..."

Welcome June, and I'm sure you will find everything you are looking for and more.

Brian wrote: "Happy New Year! I'm Brian! I'm a longtime writer but new fiction author from Nashville, TN. I've recently discovered Goodreads and am working to find my way around!

Feel free to reach out to me o..."

Happy New Year Brian

Her wrote: "Happy New Year! I am an author, screenwriter and producer originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. I am writing an original television series and biopic on desegregation journalist Ora M. Lewis (htt..."

Welcome and Happy New Year.

Hi everyone! My name is Katarina, I come from Croatia, Europe and this is my first book club

And happy new year!

Hi, I'm Juanita from Perth, Australia. I love discovering new reads and fresh voices. I read everything from romance to thrillers. Occasionally I enjoy reading a good non-fiction novel. Always looking for recommendations that point me in the direction of a good book. Happy 2017 to all.

Hi, I am Meenal from India. I like to read historical fictions, thrillers and everything other than romance. Though i sometimes enjoy light chick lits. Happy new year to you all.

Greetings,
Ethan Holmes, author of six books and three more in progress, a writer usually writing novels about truly relevant issues of today. My latest novel, Water, was and is one of the most important matters facing humanity today. Potable water, the single most vital factor to the existence of the human race other than food, is rapidly becoming unavailable to more parts of the world than you realize. What will happen when you turn on the faucet and there's nothing there?

Hello, name's Sandra, I love books obviously and always looking for the next unforgettable book. I also love movies, music, trail running and working out. My happy place would be somewhere in nature reading a good book and resting after a good run. Idk I'm a little weird. I have two very smart and good kids. A husband who also likes to read but never has time for it. Love God, love family, love art. That's me. :)

Sandra wrote: "Hello, name's Sandra, I love books obviously and always looking for the next unforgettable book. I also love movies, music, trail running and working out. My happy place would be somewhere in natur..."

Welcome Sandra. I'm sure you will find many books here and more. Happy New Year!

Hello, my name is Francesca. Wife and mother of two from New York. Making more time for myself in 2017, so I'm looking for a good book to start.

Francesca wrote: "Hello, my name is Francesca. Wife and mother of two from New York. Making more time for myself in 2017, so I'm looking for a good book to start."

Welcome Francesca. This is an amazing forum to get an abundance of great books. Happy New Year!

Ethan wrote: "Greetings,
Ethan Holmes, author of six books and three more in progress, a writer usually writing novels about truly relevant issues of today. My latest novel, Water, was and is one of the most imp..."

Hi Ethan, I look forward to reading your latest novel, Water.
I have been involved in Water Walks and it is indeed a commodity that we take for granted.

Meenal wrote: "Hi, I am Meenal from India. I like to read historical fictions, thrillers and everything other than romance. Though i sometimes enjoy light chick lits. Happy new year to you all."

Hi, I am Anuradha from India too. I love reading romances, historical fiction , biographies and classics particularly Jane Austen, Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy. Enjoy thrillers by Dan Brown and Jeffrey Archer . Also like to explore genres by new authors. Happy New Year To You All !

A must read for those who love a compelling and mature courtroom drama.

"Diminished Capacity," is a critically acclaimed novel based on a real-life event. It is the story of a 2010 Minnesota rape case involving an adult male who assaults a minor female. In frank terms, the author walks the reader through this technically extensive and highly controversial case, starting with the man's arrest.

The perpetrator immediately pleads guilty and therefore foregoes his right to a trial by jury. He is eventually sentenced to 15 years in prison. His father, who is given power of attorney over his son's personal affairs, starts a tireless search of records and reports to find why his son did such a uncharacteristically despicable thing. After 2 years of investigating, he takes what he found to an aggressive attorney to forge a defense based on his findings. The attorney must now go before the Minnesota appellate court in order to get a trial by jury based on new evidence, which is granted.

The rest of the story is an emotional trial, which exposes every event that occurred before, during, and after the crime.

The book is carefully crafted and engrossing, building dramatic tension as the case unfolds in the courtroom until the moment it is placed in the hands of the jury.

And the reader is along for the exciting and thought-provoking ride.

This novel, by Goodreads author, Robert Clarence Swanson, is available at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. com. The reviews can be found on Goodreads.com

Hi everybody, I'm Diane. I live out in the country in Pennsylvania where book clubs are few and far between, so I'm excited about a virtual one. I'm a reader, not an author (except of my journal), although I used to be an editor/writer of magazine articles in a past career life. I love spiritual books and Quality fiction--my most recent favorite is All the Light We Cannot See. Favorite authors include Anne Lamott, Stephen Cope, C.S. Lewis, and Elizabeth Gilbert. Always looking for a good book recommendation. Glad to be here.

Hello All and Happy New Year!! I am a mom of 2 little ones (3 if you include my husband) who keep me busy and I'm new to GoodReads. I just self published my first book The Circle now I am looking for some good books to read and connect with fellow book lovers!

Diane wrote: "Hi everybody, I'm Diane. I live out in the country in Pennsylvania where book clubs are few and far between, so I'm excited about a virtual one. I'm a reader, not an author (except of my journal), ..."
Hi Diane: If you enjoy a fictional courtroom drama, look up "Diminished Capacity" by Robert C. Swanson on Goodreads.com. However, it is definitely adult reading.

Ronyea wrote: "Hello All and Happy New Year!! I am a mom of 2 little ones (3 if you include my husband) who keep me busy and I'm new to GoodReads. I just self published my first book The Circle now I am looking f..."

Hi Ronyea: Try "Diminished Capacity" by me, Robert C. Swanson. It's a fictional courtroom drama based on a real-life case of sexual assault. It's receiving critical acclaim. It can be found @ Amazon. com. The kindle version will be out next week.

Hi everyone. One of the best books I've read this past year is "I Am Pilgrim" by Terry Hayes - it was recommended to me by a 96-year-old woman but don't let that fool you - very fast-paced and keenly plotted. I also found some ideas for new books on a podcast called Just The Right Book Podcast.

Hello everyone! I'm excited to be in this group of fellow readers. I'm an author too. It's lovely to see so many in here. My first book's called From Pain to Peace With Endo. I'm working on a second book right now that's turned into a memoir.

Yay for Oprah's book choices! I'm looking forward to diving in.

Hello, My name is Asia. I am writer and avid reader. I'm glad to be apart of the group and can't wait to network with you all.