Goodreads Sri Lanka discussion

Hi All! I thought of starting a new thread for introductions. Those who have already introduced themselves don't have to introduce themselves here once again, unless you want to :)

New members! You can use this thread for introductions. So please tell us about yourselves here!

I'll go first. I'm Amalie. I started this group so GRs members of Sri Lanka can join together at one place. I'm happy to see the growth of this group and to see so many others like me who just love reading.

I'm a solitary person and love being that way and so, I will rarely accept friend-invitations but I LOVE to have serious discussions. I'd like to do that here :)

Hi all,
I'm Zameer, I've been a member of goodreads sri lanka group for a long time but haven't introduced myself or been active here. I'm a technologist, introvert (god bless susan cain! :)), philosophical and of course I love reading - that's why I'm here I guess! Anything related to my field, interests or my reading, please do drop me a message, will discuss - I'd definitely in for a intellectual discussion. love you all!!

Hi All, I'm Shirani, I've been on GR for a while now but only saw this page today. Nice to know there's a little nook for us Sri Lankans in GR. I write poetry and fiction and had published widely in lit journals and anthologies. I've taken a break in writing this year to work on publishing a poetry collection - it maybe released in a few months. In the meantime I've started a section on my site called The Writer's Space where I feature various writers I like and admire (mostly non Sri Lankan.) So drop in sometime and say hi. <3

Hello everyone,
I'm Mufthaz, a private pilot by profession and an avid reader the rest of the time. Good to know about this group for the Lankans :)

I have been on GR for not too long. I'm relatively a new born to the world of reading, few months in and i'm hooked. Currently reading books by various authors (still too early to point out my favourites) but I have to admit, I wouldn't hesitate to start on a thriller any day of the year. Any recommendations are welcome, so I can add it to my long list of must reads!

Hello there.. I am Saranya, a structural engineer. I've been on GR from 2014ish I guess and get all my book recommendations/reviews from here. I mostly read fiction (my way to escape into another world, perhaps), but am now trying to branch out into other genres (any recommendations would be very much welcome). That's all about me I guess. :)

Hello,
Im Maryam. The main thing you need to know about me, I love reading any kinds of books, thrillers, fiction classics, anything. :) been reading since i was 9.
A little about myself, I am almost finished with my BCS(software engineering) Professional Graduate Dip and i work at a software developing company and teach part time. But let me tell you i always have time for reading. :)

Hello! My name is Ramì. I was born in Naples (Italy) and I have srilankan origins. Actually I am a student of Aerospace Engineering and I love reading in the little free time I have :)

Nadha wrote: "Hi everyone :) I just came across this thread. I'm Nadha and I am from Kandy. I've been on goodreads for a long time but started using it actively only the past two years. I am a cancer biologist, ..."

Hi, Would recommend My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk if you are interested in historical fiction. And also Istanbul by Orhan Pamuk which is a memoir.

Hi I'm Ranmali :) I joined goodreads this year. I've taken the 2017 GR reading challenge and I'm doing my best to keep up! I'm an IT project manager working in Colombo. Reading is my first love and I've been a bookworm all my life. I mainly read fiction but started reading business books as well a few years ago. My other big passion is photography which I do during my spare time.

Hi! I am Ammar moujood from Kandy. I am kinda new to Goodreads. I study at Kingswood college kandy. Currently studying Math A/L's. I am a Harry Potter addict. Until recently I never read other books than HR cuz nothing was good enough as HR but I was wrong. There plenty of really interesting books to read. I signed up for GD reading challenge too. Hope I finish it. Good to be on a srilankan GD group

Hi everyone, I'm dharani and have been a GR member for sometime ( 2/3 years give and take) and just now only I got to know about this page! Thanks for creating this. I mostly read books through my kindle and have a book collection as well.

hey yalll!!!!!! im malith and im doing my A/Ls in 2019.
ive been a GR member since i was 12 yrs old .i really love reading but to my sorrow im sacrificing most of my time for studies but sometimes i just stay past 3am just because i fell in love with a book.
im happy to be in this group and pls dont be shy to recommend good books.
adios

Hello all, I'm Thilina, I'm a quantum physicist. I found this group just today (shame on me), while i was looking for new sinhala translations to buy at the book fair. It's great that this group has been formed. I have been an avid reader during my student life, but within past few years, i haven't read much of Sinhala books. But now, i'm slowly getting back to reading - specially sinhala books. any suggestions on new translations are very welcome.

Hi! I am Hasanthi. I am a complete bookaholic. It is my favorite thing to do. I am very busy, but I mange my time to read books. I am a blogger too. (I am new to blogging, but I am very proud of my achievement) I am so happy to be I this group!!!!

Hey! Shabeena here..
Bookaholic and I run an online bookstore too :)
Reader, Blogger, Reviewer, Harry Potter Fan and crazily a foodie, although that's not supposed to related in here..

Hi!
I am Harshana Jayaratne. A student at Sri Lanka Law College.
New to GoodReads, not to reading. Fictions are the favourite.
Love to have your recommendations. And if you want me to comment on a book I have read, just ask! let's read GoodReads.
Cheers brothers and sisters!

Hi Friends,
Goodreads is a treasure. I have benefitted immensely from this site in selecting my next read. It is great to see a group of book lovers from Sri Lanka got together here. Hope we can build a good community.
I am Yash living in Colombo. Am mad of books. Always look for books which teach me what I have not known all these days. Yuval Noah Harari and Malcolm Gladwell are my favorite authors so far. Now I am reading Made to Stick by Heath brothers. It is a super read. I hardly find book buffs to discuss enthusiastically what I read. Hope that missing part would be filled up here. Will continue to stay in touch.

Cheers!

Hi all,
I’m Nuwan 😊
Good to join to a group like this 👍

Hi Devansh, Interesting but. deep topic you have selected. If you have found some good reads on this topic please share. cheers, Yash

Hi all
I'm a reader of fantasy and crime, and author of children's books
nice to meet you

Hi, I'm Anuththara, an extreme introvert. I normally have a book in my hands whenever I go out so I can survive and then it became a habit.
Simply love reading and books.
And I'm an A/L student who faces the exam 2019 in Math.

*sinhala

Hi, I'm Pavani, I love reading. Try to improve English knowledge through reading :)

Hello, everyone. Welcome! I always check the treads. I am very much aware of what's happening in this group. Not commenting because of time issues.

Although, the book shelf only includes Sri Lankan fiction written in English, this group is not limited to these readers. In the future, I will do something for the readers of Tamil and Sinhalese book, so you will feel more comfortable.

Meanwhile you are all most welcome :)

Hi, I'm Umair from Akurana, Kandy. I'm an undergraduate at university of Kelaniya studying physical sciences. I'm not very new to GR and reading but I found this group today.
I'm not limited to one genre,but I'm the fan of Paulo Coelho, Orhan Pamuk.
Happy to be in this group.

Hello! I am Udara from Sri Lanka but living in Singapore. I work as a Software Engineer here and reading is my haply place. I read all kinds of books and I love to read Sinhala Books about the proud history of our beautiful island Sri Lanka along with the Fictions and Non-Fictional literature from around the world! Thank you!

Hello! My name is Cat, I'm an Australian that has lived in Sri Lanka for 3 years. I am a freelance writer. I love reading, I always have done and one thing I love about Colombo is poking through the second hand book shops along Maradana. I've recently been trying to read some of the classics and I've finished Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Little Prince, The Handmaids Tale, Never let me go, Wicked and am currently wading my way through Les Miserables. My guilty pleasure is V C Andrews, they are terrible I know but a nice quick read!
Would love to make friends with other book lovers and maybe start a book club?

Catherine Douglas wrote: "Hello! My name is Cat, I'm an Australian that has lived in Sri Lanka for 3 years. I am a freelance writer. I love reading, I always have done and one thing I love about Colombo is poking through th..."

I am Srimathie Weerasuriya. I wirte fiction in Sinhala and in English both and published about four novels so far. I like Cat's idea of starting a book club. How do you propose to do it?

Catherine Douglas wrote: "Hello! My name is Cat, I'm an Australian that has lived in Sri Lanka for 3 years. I am a freelance writer. I love reading, I always have done and one thing I love about Colombo is poking through th..."

I am Srimathie Weerasuriya. I write fiction in Sinhala and in English and got published four novels so far. I like Cat's idea of starting a
book club. Cat, how do you propose to do it? Love to hear from you.

Hey. I'm Rebecca. I think I'm younger than most of the people in the group being only 15 yrs old. I'm completely obsessed with books. Books are my life along with movies and music. I'm really glad to Join this group. Thank you!

Rebecca wrote: "Hey. I'm Rebecca. I think I'm younger than most of the people in the group being only 15 yrs old. I'm completely obsessed with books. Books are my life along with movies and music. I'm really glad ..."

Hello there Rebecca, sorry for the late welcome, but we are glad to have you (being young, new blood among the crusty oldies ;) )
Anyway hope you will enjoy being with us and Goodreads!
Cheers!

Catherine Douglas wrote: "Hello! My name is Cat, I'm an Australian that has lived in Sri Lanka for 3 years. I am a freelance writer. I love reading, I always have done and one thing I love about Colombo is poking through th..."

Hello Cat, it's abominably late for replying to you, sorry about that, but are you still up for starting a book club/ reading club? I myself favour reading the Fantasy genre, but do enjoy the occasional classics.
Hoping to hear what your thoughts are on this :)
Cheers!

Some Sinhala medium books for GCE A/L examination.
A/L Environmental Biology – Sinhala medium textbook

A/L Introduction to Economics 1 - Sinhala Textbook

Hello everyone this is Fathima...I'm new to this so yeah dont mind the questions

Hi everyone, excited to see how things happen here!

Hi all,
Found this group while searching for any readers' clubs or groups in Sri Lanka.
Really happy to join you all.

Hi all,
I hope everyone in here knows about Pick-a-Book Club. By chance, if you haven't heard of them, search on Facebook. A very interesting community I'd say. Love to see all of you in there...

cheers!

Mindula wrote: "Hi all,
I hope everyone in here knows about Pick-a-Book Club. By chance, if you haven't heard of them, search on Facebook. A very interesting community I'd say. Love to see all of you in there...
..."

Hi, could you please post a link?

yeah sure!
https://www.facebook.com/EpitomPickAB...
or Whatsapp 071 303 2422

hi there. I am charani Lakshika a final year medical student and love reading. I am open to any genre but specially I love contemporary and fantasy.

Hello everyone! I am Lukshitha, a doctor in profession and like reading books.I have been in GR for a while now and just now only got to know about this group. I would love to have your recommendations. Cheers!!

Hello everyone, my mum introduced me to this site because we're both avid readers. I'll be uploading a few reviews of books I like, & won't waste your time with reviews of ones that I don't.

Hi there, I am Piyumi, an avid reader and an exhausted mom. I have been on good reads for a while, came across this group only today. Really happy to interact with fellow book addicts.

Hi all. I'm Himali, a Software Engineer who absolutely love reading. I've been on GR for a while now, like from 2014-ish. But I just found this group. Hoping everyone will enjoy their time on GR. Cheers !

Hey there fellow avid readers !! I’m Himesh & good to know you all on GR. Salute !!!

Hello everyone
I'm a Sri Lankan author cum avid reader. I am publishing only on Amazon now since covid has really had a negative impact on sales in Sri Lanka.
I am publishing a new book in two weeks!
Hardcover and Paperback are already available but the kindle edition will go live on 15th September.
It's a collection of inspirational stories for girls aged 12 - 16 titled YES, WE CAN! STORIES FOR EMPOWERMENT.
Grab the kindle for just US$ 1.99 (Offer valid only until 14th September 2021)
Yes We Can: Stories of Empowerment for Teens and Tweens
Do leave a review if you read it

Nadishka wrote: "Hello everyone
I'm a Sri Lankan author cum avid reader. I am publishing only on Amazon now since covid has really had a negative impact on sales in Sri Lanka.
I am publishing a new book in two we..."

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I'm giving away soft copies and paperbacks of my Gratiaen Award longlisted novella Raavana's Daughter
How does it work?
Everyone who fills in the form below before 10th September 2021 will receive a soft copy of the book. Those who read and leave a review on Goodreads before 20th September (don't worry it's a quick read) will be entered into a raffle draw. THREE lucky winners will receive the paperback version delivered to their homes!
So fill the form ASAP!
https://forms.gle/y6n6KWTo1CEPFJ1bA