⪼The Mood Readers⪻ discussion

Welcome to #TheMoodReaders!
You can use the following template for the introductions:

Name/Nickname:
Favourite genre(s) you like to read:
Your top 3 books or authors:
Hobbies besides reading:
Fun fact about you/Anything else you want people to know?

Hi, I’m AEM (my initials)

~I like fantasy/romantasy, dystopia, and historical fiction (as long as YA)

~My fav authors are Rick Riordan, Holly Black, Victoria Aveyard, and JK Rowling

~swimmer 🏊‍♀️

~I like projects (essays, slideshows, stories, etc.)

-Hi-I'm Phidelia
-I like to read mystery, sci-fi, dystopia, mythology, fantasy, ya fiction, action and adventure
-My favorite authors are - Rick Riordan, Agatha Christie....just listed off some from the top of my mind- but I really I can't choose
-Learning, studying and researching in math, physics & computer science; history, philosophy (I'm maybe kind of terrible at social skills ?)
-I enjoy playing board games, gaming, sports-badminton primarily; listening to instrumental Indian Carnatic music

Name/Nickname: Storm (Stormy/stormie if we are close)
Favourite genre(s) you like to read: YA, Fantasy, Romance, Sad heavy boks
Your top 3 books or authors: I can't choose
Hobbies besides reading: Puzzles, Diamond art, listening to music, doing school
Fun fact about you/Anything else you want people to know? I am trans-masc and I don't have many friends so I am a massive loner

Name/Nickname: Katie :)

Favourite genre(s) you like to read: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Mystery, poetry, and I'm trying to get more into Lit Fic, Thrillers and Horror (trying to be less of a scaredy cat).

Your top 3 books or authors: I'm still reestablishing my love for reading post university, but so far my top books I've read are: Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Only a Monster by Vanessa Len, Book Lovers, and Red, White and Royal Blue.

Hobbies besides reading: Playing instruments, singing in a community choir, cooking/baking, traveling new places and going to new restaurants like a food critic.

Fun fact about you/Anything else you want people to know? I've been riding motorcycles since I was 4, and I am a big cat fan.

Hi I'm Lowri
-I read fantasy, mystery/thriller and dystopian
-Fav books are Powerless by Lauren Roberts, Agggtm series by Holly Jackson and the Hunger Games
-I play netball
-I love history and true crime

hi guys i'm caitlyn or cate, either works <3 some of my fav genres is romantasy, mystery, and dystopian. I literally love powerless by lauren roberts, if you haven't read it please go do so, I'm considering doing a reread soon, also literally ANYTHING written by jennifer lynn barnes. the inheritance games series is my pride and joy I love it so much. I also love to write, I have a few book ideas of my own. I rlly like baking and I'm also in chorus so I love to sing. I'm open to so many more friends so pls message me, I will def respond <3

Hi I'm Haylie :)
I love fantasy and I also like tragic romances (But tragic tragic.)
I Love Holly Black, Leigh Bardugo, and SJM (But only for tog. Ik its crazy)
I like writing and I'm starting work on my first short film (For school)
I hope to one day be a screenwriter and director :)
xx 🐱‍🐉

Hello! I'm Kate.
- I am a really versatile reader but I tend to gravitate towards fantasy, scifi, and nonfiction on either science or military history.
- Top 3 authors: Brian Jacques, VE Schwab, Brandon Sanderson
- I like to write, play video games (mmos!), and I raise rabbits.

Hi, I’m Jiya!
I love fantasy, dystopian, and romance
My top three authors would be Holly Jackson, Stephanie Graber, and Marissa Meyers. Honarary mention to Rick Riordan, I’m obsessed lol
I like to sing, play piano, and am unsurprisingly very studious

Hi, I’m Leah 😋✨
I love romantasy, sci-fi dystopian, thriller and historical fiction
Faves authors rn are Stephanie Garber and Neil Shusterman
I’m a cat mom

Name/Nickname: Lucy :)

Favourite genre(s) you like to read: Really anything fiction. Not that I don't like nonfiction, but if it's about something that I'm not interested in, then I just won't read it - but I do like true crime stories haha

Your top 3 books or authors: A.S. King (all of her books have made me cry or scream); Fredrik Backman (same thing with him :,) ); C.S. Lewis & J.K. Rowling & J.R.R. Tolkien - they also all coincidentally abbreviate their first initials too haha

Hobbies besides reading: I'm an 8th grade teacher & youth group leader at my church, so definitely hanging out with teens hahaha - they're just always with me! which is so sweet getting to walk with them through probably the most challenging and chaotic times of their lives! But also... coffee drinking (huge Philz coffee fan), gardening (I'm currently growing a whole bunch of wildflowers), and going hiking!

Fun fact about you/Anything else you want people to know? I have 8 cats... so I guess another hobby of mine is rescuing cats - literally every cat I have has it's own rescue story :)

hey, i'm emma :)

my current favorite genre is contemporary romance, i love nia arthurs, meghan quinn, and my all time favorite book is the blue castle by l. m. montgomery.

outside of reading, i am trying to learn to skateboard, have started watching coding/programming videos, and am currently hyperfixated on all things personal finance related.

i also just adopted a cat last month and am pursuing a degree in tech comm!

Name/Nickname: addyson/addy
Favorite genre: romance, dystopian, horror
Your top 3 books: scythe (the whole series), red white and royal blue, the summer I turned pretty (the whole series)
Hobbies besides reading: swim team or crocheting

Hi, I'm Alyssa (＾▽＾)

Favorite genre: Fantasy, gothic/historical fiction, mystery/thriller and crime.

Top 3 Authors: Holly Black, Agatha Christie and SJM

Hobbies besides reading: Rock climbing and gaming

Hi, everyone! I'm Aimee. Here's a bit about me:

Favourite genre(s) you like to read: Fantasy (I enjoy high or historical fantasy more than urban/contemporary fantasy, but basically love fantasy in all its forms), sci-fi, romance; I will occasionally read other genres, but these three are what I gravitate towards the most!

Your top 3 books or authors: My favorite authors are from way back: Rick Riordan, Suzanne Collins, Marie Lu :)

Hobbies besides reading: I'm into K-pop, C-dramas, and graphic design!

Fun fact about you/Anything else you want people to know? I went through a huge reading break in university, around 2018-2022. I've only recently (late 2023) gotten into reading again. 💖 I currently work in tech as a software developer, but would love to transition to early childhood education (which is SO DIFFERENT, I know) at some point in the future.

Hi, I'm Noel, My Pronouns are He/Him, I love reading recently came out of a reading slump, I'm into Romance and after that Fantasy and Fiction, and I prefer first person POV books, other than books I play guitar, and have two turtles Adam and Eve :D

love chatting and making nice friends :)
I hope you all are doing okay :]

I'm Kara! (she/they) My favorite genres are romance, fantasy, and historical fiction! My favorite book is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, my favorite series is Throne of Glass, and my favorite author is David Sedaris! Besides reading, I like to play video games, crochet, and hang with my cats (I have three). I'm still figuring out GoodReads... tbh I've mostly used it as a bookmark (I tend to lose bookmarks) for the last few years lol and didn't realize it kinda functioned like Discord.

Hi @kara 👋

Hello! My name is Anna (she/they)
My favourite genres are Romance, Fantasy, and horror, as well as the occasional thriller or historical fiction. My favourite book I've read recently is An Education in Malice by S. T Gibson. My favourite series is Throne of Glass, and my favourite author is S. T Gibson (I would read this person's grocery list and enjoy it.) Besides reading I really enjoy playing dungeons and dragons as well as writing and cooking!

Hi @ally!

Hi @anna!

Hello! I’m Adylyn I love romance, fantasy, and thrillers! I love writing and hope to eventually publish some books. I am also a Christian. I’m homeschooled and not in any sports currently but I wish I was. However, I’ve got crippling social anxiety LOL so I promise I’m not boring…I just sound boring 😭

hi i’m Ariyana! my favorite genres are romance, fantasy, dystopian and mystery. my top three books are Heartless by Marissa Meyer, The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. i love to cross stitch and playing/watching hockey with my dad and brothers (most hockey books do NOT do the game justice). i’m a major Hamilfan and am OBSESSED with Benson Boone.

i’m Christian 💃

Hi @adylyn and @ariyana!

Heyy, I'm Humna, my fav genres are fantasy romance, dystopian, dark romance, and mystery. I have a lot of fav books but atm it's probs heartless, red queen, or ouabh! I have alot of fictional bf's lmao, and my fav hobbies are reading (obv lol), writing and baking. I'm a slytherin, cabin 13 and 6 at times, dauntless and i also love the sturniolo triplets. My fav artist is lana del ray, and my fav songs atm are west coast and breakin' dishes. Thanx for the invite to this group >3

Hey @Humna, welcome!

hii my name is cody, my favourite genres are classics, romance, fantasy, etc and my favourite book is the goldfinch. I also really enjoy playing guitar.

Hey Cody, welcome!

Heyyy I’m Victoria
My favorite genres are: fantasy, romance, and contemporary
My favorite authors and books: Abbie Emmons, Melanie Dickerson, and Stephanie Garber, books: The War I Finally Won, A little princess and The Pipers Pursuit
Hobbies: Jiujtisu, boxing, crocheting and writing
Other stuff abt me: I want to be a vet and a mom, and I love the color purple 😍😍😍🫶🏻🫶🏻

Hi @victoria!

Hi! I’m Danna.
Favorite genres: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thrillers, and Non-Fiction (science mostly).
Favorite books/authors? So many! Representative sample: Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, The Three-Body Problem trilogy, The Last Unicorn, JRR Tolkien, Mary Roach, Temple Grandin, Oliver Sacks.
Other hobbies: violin, banjo, mountain dulcimer, choir; games, puzzles, LEGO’s, embroidery, coloring/painting…
Other fun facts: My favorite podcast is Old Gods of Appalachia, I collect indie perfume oils from Sucreabeille, and I collect stuffed animals from wherever I travel.

Hey Danna, welcome!

hi im sanvi!
i love reading fantasy, thrillers and fiction of any kind.
my favourite authors are lm montgomery, jonathan stroud, emma lord and suzanne collins.
favourite books are the entire anne of green gables of series, emily of new moon trilogy, lockwood and co, and malory towers.
my other hobbies are doing embriodery (embrioderering?), make ceramic trays, gardening and basketball.
im also currently learning how to speak german and im giving an exam in october!

Hi Sanvi :)

"Hello, Goodreads Friends! 👋

I’m Colin Green, a diplomat-turned-author with a passion for exploring how language and culture connect us. After traveling to over 50 countries, I’ve seen firsthand how words and traditions bring people together. I’m excited to be part of this group and can’t wait to share ideas and learn from you all!

Looking forward to connecting! 😊
Colin"

Name/Nickname: Lily
Favourite genre(s) you like to read: romance, fantasy, mystery, and crime.
Your top 3 books or authors: the hunger games, ACOTAR, and Caraval
Hobbies besides reading: writing, gaming sometimes and hanging out with friends
Fun fact about you/Anything else you want people to know?: I love cats and F1 racing :)

Welcome to the group, @Colin and @Lily!!

Hi, I’m Colin Green—a diplomat-turned-author with a passion for exploring how language and culture connect us all. After decades of traveling to 50+ countries, I’ve captured my experiences in The Internationalist’s Playbook series, exploring the proverbs, idioms, and symbols that unite us across borders.

If you’re intrigued, I’d love to send you a copy of The Internationalist’s Playbook for an honest review. Let me know, and join the journey!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR9H2HGP