East Fishkill Community Library Online Book Group discussion

Hello everyone, and welcome to our new online book group! Thanks for joining us in this new format. Here is a place where you can introduce yourself to the other group members.

Hi everyone,

I'm Gloria - slow reader, librarian, knitter, mother, pet owner and probably a few others things too but I can't think of any at the moment.

Love good fantasy and stupid action books.

Sometimes I skip the book and go straight to the movie (Guernsy Literary, Secret Lives of Bees....) and other times I read the book and skip the movie (Mermaid Chair, Girl with a Pearl Earring). And sometimes I do both and wish I had skipped one (Mary Poppins - the books are top notch and the movie was just plain wrong).

Looking forward to discovering and discussing lots of books with you.

Hello, EFCL fans!

My name is Chris, and I have missed this wonderful library ever since I moved from East Fishkill a year ago. We have a beautiful library in Stockbridge, Mass. but libraries are all different, and this is another way I can keep connected to you all!

I'm still meeting with a book group in the Poughkeepsie area that has been together for 20 years, and even if I can only join in by phone now, I am addicted to the process of discovering new books with friends. And I've learned to keep two or more books going at a time, too ;-)

I love all kinds of fiction, biographies, political commentary, gardening books, and short stories. I have also for forty years lived vicariously through female sleuths - including and in the mold of VI Warshawsky, Kinsey Milhone and Kay Scarpetta - throughout many contemporary crime series.

Great idea to start a Goodreads community reading group! Looking forward to it -
Chris

Hey Chris!! So glad you found us!

I do read Bbokends! ;-)

Hi everyone,

My name is Courtney and I'm the face behind the East Fishkill Library account. I want to post comments on my main Goodreads account though, so you know who you're talking to!

I'm a librarian and currently work at East Fishkill, Pleasant Valley, and as a cataloger in the Mid-Hudson Library System. With 3 jobs, there's no way I'd be able to go to a regular book group, so an online book group is a perfect solution!

My favorite genres to read are science fiction and fantasy, but I'll give pretty much anything a try. Lately, I've been reading some classic children books that I didn't read as a kid, but feel like I should read now. I just finished Anne of Green Gables. I also love to read graphic novels. I'm always on the lookout for new book suggestions!

I look forward to reading and learning new things with all of you!

Hi everyone,
My name is Gisella. I am married with three kids and a 1 yo super hyper dog. I have a 9 yo girl, 8 yo boy and 5 yo boy. I am a nurse and work long shifts. Between work life, home life, kid activities, homework, wife duties, etc It is a challenge to keep up with a regular book club so this online group is perfect for me. I love reading fiction especially historical fiction, based on true stories, inspirational books, biographies, anything really as long as it keeps me interested. I also love reading about other world cultures. I am currently reading "Daring to Drive" by Manal Al-shariff which is "taking" me across the world to Saudi Arabia and Killing the Rising Sun by Bill O'reilly taking me to the 1940's WW2 Era. I am looking forward to interacting in this group!

Hello everyone! My name is Regina and I am a high school teacher. Though I am certified to teach English and have done so in the past, I am currently a Business teacher (I initially got my degree in Marketing and Management and worked in that field before I decided to become a teacher). I just had my first child 5 weeks ago: a sweet little baby boy who is just the highlight of my life :) In addition to reading, I like to play golf, do yoga, and travel. I like to read nonfiction, though lately I have been into thrillers. I just finished Watch the Girls by Jennifer Wolfe, though it was a bit too disturbing for me. I'm looking forward to reading something more lighthearted. Can't wait to get reading this book and start discussing :)

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Hi Regina,

Congratulations on your new baby! Watch the Girls looks interesting; I might need to give it a try.

Hi everyone! I'm Michelle and I'm not an avid reader, but I loved being in a book club. Sometimes I got the audio book instead of a real book. Life is busy so it's difficult to get to a book club, so when I found this online today, I had to join. I'm looking forward to the next book and lots of discussions. Happy Reading!!!