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Sleekfeline

I'll start off. I'm one of the admins of this group. I'm new to this role and am working on some housekeeping for the group (including weeding out old or stale discussions). Thank you to all that make this a great and active group.

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- tracy (edited)
  
  Hello Im Tracy I live in Canada. I am new to Shelfari....Sleekfeline, just got to say...love your profile pic.I have 4 of my own furry babies.
  Im in a bit of a reading shlump these days,havent read a really good book in a while.
  I enjoy Shelfari and have put my shelf on my blog. Oops,ment to put this in the main feed.
  
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- nysh
  
  thanks for your time Admin! ^_^
  
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- terrell67 (edited)
  
  thank you,very much ! i hope i can bring love to thr group or at least some fun....
  my name is Terrell , and im currently an undergraduate student , in Detroit michigan, 38,single(lol) politically left(read that any way you want) history /sci fi/crime buff
  
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- Cathy C
  
  it's been so great to have new authors to check out. Thanks to all contributors. the t-shirt says is all "So many books, so little time"
  
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Gale K

Sleekfeline, I look forward to your new ideas, thanks!

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Konnie K (edited)

Hi, my name is Konnie King. I live in Garber, Oklahoma. I have 4 cats who live in thne house with me, Their namesare Baby, Bob, Bubba and Sarah.
I like to read science fiction and fantasy, mysteries and thrillers, horror, suspense and crime.
My favorite authors are Clive Barher, Robin Cook, Michael Crichton, John Grisham, Jerry B. Jenkins Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Tim LaHaye, Anne Rice, J. K. Rowling, John Saul and Peter Straub

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KimBear

My name is Kim and I live in New Hampshire. I am a Children's Librarian and a hockey Mom. Reading is my absolute passion!! Welcome everyone, this is a great group!

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Nipponnay

Hello, I'm pretty new to Shelfari *and* reading - used to love it as a kid, but kinda stopped during college and uni, and never really got the habit back, until now (I'm 25, so tooo long! haha). I'm from Manchester, UK, but live in Japan at the moment. I want to read as many classics as I can, but first I'm trying to read through the pile of books that have been collected over the years by the various ex-tenants of my flat, and then give them away on bookmooch.com. There are quite a few and I only have till August to do it, so it's a nice little challenge for me :D

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- Laurie G
  
  Well good luck with the book pile. I have one of thsoe and it keeps getting bigger! At least I will be able to read until the end of time! lol.
  I have been trying to read some classics too. I had given up reading for abt 10 years.Got back into it abt 15 yrs ago and loving it again. And with shelfari, there is a never ending list you will compile! So many good suggestions!
  
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Hajra B

Hi, Im Hajra, I live in London and I'm only 14, but I absolutely adore reading, isn't it great! And I joined Shelfar to keep track of my books, because I found that before I would forget the names of certain books, this website is definetely very useful and entertaining. i

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- reading_now
  
  Hi Hajra - It's good you like to read. I too like the fact that Shefari helps keep track of what I have read.
  
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Stephen P

What is it exactly that an administrator does on these forums?

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- Sleekfeline
  
  Typically the admin is supposed to keep the group going. For smaller groups, this includes coming up with or elaborating on topics to keep discussions flowing. Perhaps inviting new members to grow the group. Many have some sort of guidelines for the groups as to what is allowed and not allowed in discussions. Where there are rules, the admin will enforce them.
  However, since this group is so lively on its own and is a free-for-all group, that's not really necessary here. My main goal for this group is to just clean it up a bit. There had gotten to be many old and stale discussions that could be deleted. Lots of spam discussions (promotions for books or groups or services) which were deleted or moved to the Shameless Self Promotion thread.
  If you have any ideas for further improvements for the group, I'm all ears. :)
  
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- Marie T
  
  And it's a good job you've done - congrats!
  
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Carrie R

Hi, there.
I'm Carrie. I host an author interview talk show called Words To Mouth "where readers meet authors beyond the printed page...and win FREE books" (http://www.WordsToMouth.com)
I'm always looking for new releases to spotlight on my site. I'm also working on a complementary project called Hope for Authors which offers expert publishing & book promotion advice to aspiring and first-time authors (http://www.HopeForAuthors.com).

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- Ursula B
  
  Hi, if you are looking for new books for your discussion group - this looks interesting to me - mine is out only about 4 months and you can find it on FiledBy.com. It is called "Through the Eyes of a Gringa - Eight month in Peru and Ecuador" which gives an insight of life in Ecuador where I've been visiting since 1985, yearly since 2002 for extended periods of time. It is not just a travel book, but about life altogether there and reflections, comparisons and funny stories. Check it out and let me know what you think about it. Would love to hear from you and had many good comments from people who have read it so far.
  
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Joey J

Hi, my name is Joey, i live in Texas and I am addicted to reading have been as far back as I can remember. I am a college student and spend as much time as I can reading. There are no readers where I live, if there is they are closet bookworms. So I am hoping to get to know other readers.

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Marguerite M

HI, I'm Marguerite and I live in the lovely city of Attleboro MA, but I still consider myself a Boston girl where I spent the last 15 years. I love all kinds of books from Sci-Fi/Fantasy to political, to self help/inspirational to just plain good old fashion shmut :) What I love most about this group in particular is the passion for reading and the varied interests in the group. I'm forever reading about an author and or title that I would never have picked up, but someone spoke of with such passion I find myself adding it to my list. Case in point....I asked for suggestions on any really good King Arthur tales and I received many suggestions to try Mists of Avalon. I did and I loved it. This is just such a great group of people, they add value to my life each and every day.

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- Marie T
  
  I agree, Marguerite - so many great groups on Shelfari; one of the really good things about social groups online. I'm a neighbor (of sorts) to you: Taunton, MA (for spring/summer - then I fly to FL to escape the snow). Lovely city you live in.
  
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Lizzie B

Hi
I'm Liz I live in Lincolnshire, England I am a newbie to this site but I love reading I just love it!
I have to two children 13 and 11 I have more time to read now they are a little older. I have a dog and two dagu's as well.
I love all types of books but will not read trash!
Liz

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- Marie T
  
  Liz, what are dagu's? This is definitely a new word/pet (?) for me, sorry.
  
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Allie P (edited)

Hi everyone, I'm Allie and I live in Cheshire in England. I'm a Mum to 2 boys aged 20 and 5 and a daughter of 7. Books and movies are both passions, love to paint, write letters, spend time outdoors, we've recently got into post-crossing and I could easily live on chocolate, popcorn and Ben & Jerry's if I didn't have children to feed! I work for myself so spare cash for books isn't always in abundance which is why I love book swapping sites!!!
Favourite genres are the classics, historical fiction, crime thriller and science fiction/fantasy but any recommendations for books/authors are always very welcome. I'm currently trying to work my way thru all the books on the 'Richard and Judy Book Club' lists since it begain in 2004!

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- Marguerite M
  
  Hi Allie, I thought chocolate, popcorn and Ben & Jerry's were three of the four food groups? No? Oh Well. One quick recommendation...Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin. It's a murder mystery that takes place during King Henry II. Four children have been murdered and King Henry sends for a Master of the Art of Death (early forensic investigators). A woman is sent instead hence the title "Mistress". She has to hide who she is because King Henry's England would not trust a woman doctor. It was very interesting and page turning. Let me know if you end up reading it.
  
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- ~KalyDawn~
  
  Hi Allie, For a historical fiction/crime thriller try The Bone Garden, by Tess Gerritsen! It's set in 19th century Boston (with some references to modern day Boston) and is about medical students, grave-robbing, and a serial killer. If you like that one, Tess Gerritsen also has a crime thriller series featuring Boston Homicide Detective, Jane Rizzoli - they also are very good reads!!
  Let me know what you think... Enjoy!
  
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- Marie T
  
  Son of a gun - another one I'll add to the ever-growing TBR pile! But it sure sounds interesting.
  
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Stephen P

Hi, my name is Stephen and I'm a book-a-holic. I can't seem to stay on the wagon long. So I just give in to my addiction.
I live in Asheville, North Carolina at this point in time. I'm married and have 3 girls, ages 10, 8 and 8. And one mini-wiener dog.

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Elaine W-W

I can't recall if I've introduced myself before but - for the record, I am Elaine, I live in Derbyshire, England, and like everyone else on here I love books. I will read just about anything, but am currently re-immersing myself in sci fi/fantasy, and have just discovered urban fantasy and am having a good time getting to grips with that.
I have two cats - who do not share my love of books, although one loves to hide in the bookshelves when visitors come.
Being a somewhat latecomer to the internet I am finding it hard to resist buying even more books, as now I can get them cheaper and delivered to my door. I'm not sure the house foundations can take much more.

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- Gale K
  
  It's almost too easy to buy books, isn't it? My shelves and foundations are sagging also!
  
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Mindy D

My Name is Mindy. I have loved reading for as long as I can remember. Unfortunately only one(the youngest) of my three children(DS 22, DD 20 and DD 13) has caught the fever. My husband is a truck driver and isn't really a reader per se but he has recently gotten into listening to audio books. At least 1/4 of the books I read now are audio. I also have an e-reader on my phone. Ok I will come clean I have a mp3 player that currently has four books on it. I have an old palm that I still use that has one audio book on it and three ebooks. plus I have my black berry that has four audio and five ebooks. since I don't go anywhere without at least one of these ( usually have all of them) I always have something to read(listen). Plus I have a lot of physical books. It's an addiction I know but at least it's a good addiction.

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- Mindy D
  
  I would have to change my note from above. My oldest daughter has recent begone reading alot. she has read all the Mortal Instrument series and another series I don't know the name too(sith in the last month) plus she just bought a new book series last night. She has also started carrying a book with her wherever she goes.
  
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- Beng G
  
  I am happy to hear that. Reading is, indeed, contagious! ^_^
  
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- Marie T
  
  So glad for both of you - she's caught the bug! Maybe your daughter will branch out to other types of stories - won't that be great??
  
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faye v

HI!MAy name is Faye and I'm from the Philppines. I describe my reading experience as a get away from the real world. Im a mother of two boys, aged 10 and 3. Since I am a full time mom I have more time to read and hunt books. My sister introduced me to this site and I hope I get to know more book lovers. I read everything from pre historic fiction novels to chic literature

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Gale K

Hi,
My name is Gale and I live in a small town in the Midwestern USA, Circleville, Ohio. I have been reading since a very young age and cannot imagine my life without books. I love cats and dogs but because we are gone so often I enjoy my friends pets as though they were my own. I have two grown children that live away from Ohio so I don't get to see them as often as I would like. I love the internet for this reason, I can stay in touch. I love Shelfari and the reviews and comments of its members. I read just about anything but really enjoy mystery and suspense/thrillers.

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Vanessa E

My name is Vanessa as you can see. I have a beautiful daughter and a wonderful husband. I love to read, but don't get a chance all that much. I am a homemaker as well as a college student. I love history and politics, but enjoy reading books about really any subject. I have to say right now my favorite author is Gregory Maguirre. I am trying to get every one of his books. I've gotten three so far, but thats it. I love to get recommendations and hear what others are saying about what books what to read and what not to read. I love discussing books. I guess thats it.

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- Marguerite M
  
  I have Lost and Wicked on my to be read pile. I read Confessions of an Ugly Step Sister and absolutely loved it. I love the way he tells the "bad" person's side of the story. Have you read Confessions yet?
  
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Kara P

Hello everybody :)
I'm Kara, 24, my degree is in archaeology but I don't have work in my field :( I live in New West, BC, Canada, I love to read (imagine that!), and my favourite book is Frank Herbert's "Dune." A few other favourites are "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon, "Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas" by Hunter S. Thompson, and "Fight Club" by Chuck Palahniuk.
I'm a a sci-fi geek and I enjoy historical fiction, but I wouldn't limit myself to either genres -- there's just way too many great books out there. :D

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- Stephen P
  
  Good taste in your favorite, 'Dune'. I hadn't realized that Canadians use the same spelling as the Brits, "favourite"
  
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- Evie ♥
  
  I'm reading Outlander now. Jamie *heavy sigh*
  
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- Kara P
  
  What can I say? Dune changed my life. Not all Canadians use British English, actually I'm probably in a minority on that one. :)
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
- Kara P
  
  and yes, Jamie... mmm... ;)
  I just got my friend into the series and I get texts almost everyday about how amazing Jamie is haha.
  
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- Marie T (edited)
  
  Gabaldon did a wonderful job with Jamie! A few years ago I found (on her site) a group of ladies who had a "chat" with her, asked her questions about him: whether she "fell for him", too, etc. It was such a fun thing to read. She had (then) two teenagers (boy, girl) and her husband was into racecar driving. I'm sure someone asked her who the "model" for Jamie was but darn it, I've forgotten - and that's important to know: a man for many to use as a role model.
  
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€ÇL€Ç†íÇ

Hi everyone, its a pleasure to be in this group. Im 35 yrs old, I have 3 kids, 3 dogs and a turtle. I work for an asthma study, and like you enjoy reading. If it catches my eye I will read anything under the sun. I dont really have a favorite author or book. I just follow my mood on what kind of book Im interested in reading. I just joined yesterday and I hope I can make some new reading friends :D
Cindy

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- Denise H
  
  I got my 10 year old son into reading by 1. letting him know how much I love reading and how much enjoyment it brings me. That it's like an adventure. 2. I would always buy him books when I bought myself books. I would take him with me to my favorite book store Half Price Books so that he could see for himself all of the possibilities when choosing a book. 3. of course I encourage him and even invite him to sit with me and read or lay in bed with me before bedtime and read a few chapters. He loves reading now and just finished Harry Potter and The Sorcerers Stone:) 4. I bought him a way cool bookshelf for his bedroom and proceeded to fill it with books:) He loves that fact that he has his own little library and I am filled with joy every time I see him reading.
  
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€ÇL€Ç†íÇ

Qick question, although I love reading and my kids know this, how can I get them to learn to love reading? My daughter is like me she loves to read but my twin boys, I just cant get them interested. They are 13 yrs old and Ive tried everything from magazines to scary kids books like Goose Bumps and nothing works. If anyone knows a trick or strategy Its more than welcome.
Thanks Cindy

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- Marguerite M
  
  Hi Cindy, I don't have children, but my parents were huge readers. When I say huge we had books ever every room of the house. When I was little I didn't really like to read. Then one day, I found "the book". I was so caught up in the story I didn't put it down. I agree with Stephen what do they love to do when they are not reading? Play sports, try bringing to the library/book store and show them sports books. If they like video games, there are plenty of books about the creation of these games, the people who run the industries..etc. I loved animals, so that story that caught my eye was a story about a horse. Most important, lead by example and eventually they will get into it. I think for 13 year old boys who wants to read when you can bet getting dirty and sweaty and stuff. That my 4 cents :)
  
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- Joey J
  
  Like Vanessa E. said try to find out what they like and get them books that are geared towards them. Goosebumps may be a bit below them. At 13 I loved horror and magic, anything that could grab my attention.
  
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- Carrie R
  
  Hey, Cindy
  My daughter wasn't a reader either--so, I totally relate to your frustration--Until, that is, TWILIGHT entered the scene. Originally, if you'd ask me if I'd want my daughter reading about vampires, I'd say, "ABSOLUTELY NOT!" But, she devoured each 400+ page book and has gone back to reread the first of the series again. Thanks, Steph Meyers!!
  The first book I read as a child that really pulled me in was THE SECRET GARDEN. I read it countless times--adored it--thought when my girls were old enough they'd share my infatuation. FAT chance. Oh well, if it takes a gorgeous vampire to suck them into reading, so be it.
  What was your "first"--that one book that took you from your everyday life into another world?
  
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- Hope H
  
  Hi Cindy - I'm a school library media specialist working in a middle school, so I know getting 13-year-old boys to read can be a challenge.
  My "never-fail" books - the Bone series by Jeff Smith - these have been favorites with a lot of "my kids." Also, there is a series of books put out by Orca that are considered hi-lo - very high interest - lower reading level. My middle schoolers love these, too.
  Personally, my daughter reads as much as I do. My son isn't much of a reader. He did find the Joseph Delaney "Last Apprentice" series, though, and has somewhat voluntarily read them.
  
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Stephen P

I assume that you get these books for them to read. Maybe find out what subjects they are really interested in and then read those books to them. But maybe you already do that. My 3 girls love to read and we used to read to them a lot. We still do periodically.

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- €ÇL€Ç†íÇ
  
  Thanks, I always think that they're to old for me to read to them but maybe that will make them like reading more. And it sounds like fun for me too.
  
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Vanessa E

If they are into sports pick a an autobiography about their sports hero, and if they're into sci-fi find out what they like the most about sci-fi. Some kids like to read about animals or vampires. Like Stephen find out what subjects and then pick a book based on that. It will appeal to their interests and maybe even make them more interested in those subjects. If that doesn't work or if you have already tried it then I really don't know what to tell yas.

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- €ÇL€Ç†íÇ
  
  Thanks Vanessa E. I need to find what kind of books to get them that involve or discuss what they're into. Thanks for your help!
  
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- Marie T
  
  Could be that it's a rebellion thing, even if you don't realize it. Use that "negative" approach and say nothing, just leave out a couple of easy books in their interest field (sports, computer games, whatever). Even seem like you're reading one, and say nothing about it until they ask you, then say just a tiny bit about it. Maybe taking them along for just a jaunt to the library, leaving them on their own there for a short while with nothing to do but browse (with a little direction from you??), while you look for your books. Who knows? Some day one of those twins will tell you he's found a new interest, never knowing you lead him to it. And then, maybe I'm too old to suggest for this younger generation!! Good luck, though - it's such a wonderful pastime.
  
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gizzelle g

hey everyone, i just joined the group. my name's gizzelle, im 20yrs old and i'm a Registered Nurse. i've been reading books since i was young. i have a few favorite author but mostly, i just read everything that catches my interests. whenever i liked a book, i would forget about everything else until i finished it. i hope to gain new friends here and find tons of new books to read from you guys. :)

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Evie ♥

Not a newb to the group or reading, but I hardly post. I love reading, and will read just about anything if I enjoy the author's writing style. I save all my books and put bookplates in them, but I think I'll be running out of room shortly. Guess I have my own private library! I enjoy collecting bookmarks, as well.
I love my books. They're like old friends!
Evie, RN
Maryland

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Laurie G

I live on the NYS/Canadian border. I love to read and do genealogy. I am LOVING this site and have been a member for abt 16 months. I love the author and book suggestions on this site,it has opened my reading world!

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Lily

Hi, I'm Lily, I'm 17, and I'm new to this group. I love to read and if anyone has any suggestions, that'd be great! :D

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- Christina R
  
  Hi Lily...welcome to the group. Oh, dear...you may have opened up a can of worms here...asking for suggestions can be lethal !!! What kind of books interest you?
  
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- Lily
  
  Lol I like young adult, romance (paranormal/historical), historical fiction, contemporary fiction. Yeah... pretty much anything, but non-fiction.
  
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- Ayana O
  
  Have you ever read anything by Tracy Chevalier?
  
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- Lily
  
  No, I've never hear of her.
  
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Tea Cup

I'm Tea, a university student (studying political science) living in Montreal Quebec Canada. I love to read and collect books among other things of course. I am a "mum" to a 1.5yr old black cat named Salem...he doesn't live up to his name though as he is very skittish and doesn't like to be around strangers, he hides under the bed whenever we have visitors and I'm an insomniac...it's 2.31am over here and I am wide awake lol.

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- Christina R
  
  Hi Tea -- Welcome. So glad you could join us. You sound like me -- I'm a night owl. I usually don't get to bed until 2 or 3 in the morning. Of course, then I don't enjoy getting up for work. I must be part vampire, because I could stay up all night and sleep all day, but kids, grandkids and pets don't leave me with that option.
  If you ever need suggestions for books to read, don't hesittate to ask -- we are full of ideas here!!
  
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- Tea Cup
  
  I know right, if I can get a job that requires me to stay up all night and sleep most of the day I'd be one happy camper...I'd have no social life but I'd be happy nevertheless.
  
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- Marie T (edited)
  
  Hey, Tea -- That's what my husband did: night shift, for years. But then I'm the one who had to wake him for work, and it was just as tough most of the time. Maybe you'll find it's the answer for you.
  Enjoying the night time, not wanting the day to end - I'm finally able to enjoy that since I retired and am an "older" woman (look at my age: 78) and can stay (usually) in bed in the AM until I want to get up. Many "nights" I'll still be reading at 4 and 5 am - but I'm up at 10 or 11. Is it good for health? Who cares???
  
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Micayla F

Hey thxs!!!!

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- tracy
  
  Micballa.
  Very nice picture were did you take it?
  
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Anthony R

Hi, I'm Anthony, just recently turned 27 (ugh), living in Baltimore, MD. I'm an LTL truck driver (ugh) but the pay is excellent so I'm able to support my book hording habit. My job is so mind numbing that I enjoy reading and discussing literature to keep my brain from dying. I have a wonderful gf and a dog, Pocono (she's a jug, a cross breed of a jack russell and a pug). Anyways, I'm new to Shelfari, but so far I'm enjoying it immensely.

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- Christina R
  
  Welcome Anthony! 27 - 'eh? Poor thing and I thought I was old...OMG...I'm "ugh,ugh !!" LOL Well, what kind of books interest you? If you ever need suggestions, we aren't shy here, and will keep you in good supply. Again, welcome to our not-so-little community. We are so glad you joined us!
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
- Anthony R
  
  Thanks. I'm definately into Palahniuk, Murakami, and Vonnegut. Also, anything remotely similar to Catcher in the Rye seems to perk my interest.
  
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- Pepi
  
  Hi Anthony,
  Do you listen to books in your truck? I would think that would help the miles fly by.
  
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- Anthony R
  
  No, I read when I drive.......
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
- Elaine W-W (edited)
  
  LOL I like a man who can multi-task...
  
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Mindy D (edited)

My hubby is an over the road trucker (again after being semi home for five years). The pay is good and it does help with the bills (including books) He has just started recent (the last six months ) listening to books and this is huge because he is not a "reader" but he loves audio books. It's really nice because we listen to several of the same books and then discuss (finally after 24 years i can share with him my passion). Only thing is he listens a lot faster than I do because he has more time, usually at least ten hours at a time, and I do also read physical books. does your GF like to read?

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KMW

Hi everyone - I'm new to the site. I've been doing some studying recently which has upset the reading pattern. Now the exam is over, it's back to reading with a vengeance! Mainly interested in crime, thrillers, murder, suspense. I've read the classics in the past, but now tend to read for leisure - but I'm open to book recommendations to widen the genre.

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Vanessa E

So how is the book reading with your kids going Cindy? I'm almost done with my government class and will have some to do some reading so any recommendations are welcome!!

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Rhea Alexis

Hi everyone, I am a spiritually grounded and faith bounded single mother of four with one granddaughter and grand dog from Chicago, Illinois. I am an avid reader (favorite genres are: african american romance, suspense/action, law dramas and memoirs) that crochets and whose other interests are music, theater, movies, television, communicating on the internet, book clubs, traveling, puzzels, painting, food, learning, helping others and a sundry other crafts.
I am currently reading the Vampire Huntress Legend series by L. A. Banks. New venture, but I've done it so far and am shocked that I have enjoyed it. I am half way through book 1, Minion. Never thought this would happen, don't do the scary stuff.

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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- ReadingRattler
  
  I had the same experience with the Vampire Huntress Legend series!!! It's not exactly what you thought it would be, is it? I have the last installment, The Thirteenth, on my dining room table right now. I went ahead and bought it because my library was taking too long to order it. I also have her Crimson Moon series. I read the first one, and I have the other two on my table. I ordered them the same day -- Love Amazon!
  Happy reading!
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
- Rhea Alexis
  
  I am impressed. SO SURPRISED and thoroughly enjoying it.
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
- Rhea Alexis
  
  I too have the Crimson Moon series, book 1, 2 and 3. Have have book 4 on pre-order from Amazon.
  
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Beng G

Hi, I'm Beng and I'm from the Philippines. I'm a mother to a 13 yr old taekwondoin and wife to a very patient engineer.
Reading books is my passion. Although I read anything what I spontaneously like, I'm more into science fiction & fantasy and mystery/thriller.

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- Marguerite M
  
  Hi Beng,
  Have you tried Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin? It takes place in King Henry II. Four children are murdered and King Henry sends for a Master of the Art of Death, who was the original forensic doctors. Well they send a woman hence Mistress. It's all about the murders, but also she is in danger because 12 century England does not trust woman doctors so she has to hide who she is. It was really quite enjoyable.
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
- Beng G
  
  Sounds very interesting. I'll add that on my next hunt. Thanks Marguerite for the recommendation.
  I've read you like King Arthur tales, have you read Forever King Trilogy by Molly Cochran and Warren Murphy? It's one of my favorites.
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
- Marguerite M
  
  I had not heard of it...I'll have to add it to my list thanks
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
- Stephen P
  
  Hey Beng G
  I've got three girls ages 11, 8 and 8 who are into taekwondo, also. The just joined the black belt club, meaning they are committed to becoming blackbelts.
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
- Beng G
  
  That's great! Good for them. My Cadg is already a 1st Dan black belt and currently one of the Philippine Taekwondo Contingents.
  She loves playing and really excels in it. So, I guess that makes up for all the anxiety I felt every time she enters the court during tournaments.
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
MsNik@Nite

Hola everyone!
I am a passionate book l♥ver since as long as I can remember. I am so excited to be a part of the Shelfari community! It's so wonderful to see that there are so many proud book enthusiasts out there!

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
~KalyDawn~ (edited)

Hi, new to Shelfari and the group. I enjoying reading all kinds of books in all kinds of genre and wanted a place where I can talk about them whether we like it or not and get recommendations since there is so much out there to read! Looking forward to the discussions and meeting new people!
Happy Reading
~KalyDawn~

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
jasmine k

hey hey hy its fat albert lol
jk my name is jasmin and im new at this and dont get it much but im glade to join this group seems nice.
add me plezz maybe someone can help me with searching and doing things on here im really lost i dont loove to read but i really like to thx
jasmin

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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- Marguerite M
  
  Welcome Jasmine K,
  I can only share how I use this group and Shelfari in general. I love to add books to my book shelf, in fact it got me back into reading a lot again. I was in a slump, now I want to finish a book so I can add it and then see what other people thought of it.
  This group I just read everyone's entry's and if I read something that moves me I will comment. There are not really any rules per se. Is it that you don't love to read because you have not found a lot of good books, or you just don't like sitting still for a period of time to read. The first problem is easy to find, let us know what type of books you like and we'll be happy to suggest others. If it's the whole sitting still, well there are not books on tape you can get and listen to.
  Hopefully you will enjoy the discussions and that will get you excited about reading as it does me.
  Enjoy your time with us.
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
- jasmine k
  
  i mean i like reading really and trully and i can sit the whole day reading a good book its has to be good thow. my mom got me to start reading with taps but it really does not help im a bad listiner i can truly say that.
  i like books that involve fantacy, adventure, young adults, and drama. if a book is bad from the first sentance i would have to skip or just put it down. i think your right about me not finding the right book but i have never fallin in love with a book so maybe thats it
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
- Marguerite M
  
  Have you tried The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien? It's fantasy and good for all ages.
  
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Angelia C

I'm not really new anymore, but haven't been here for all that long. I'm from Missouri. 32 yrs old. I'm a computer geek with 2 kids ages 14 and 10. I love, love, love to curl up with a good book. I work at a community college and also attend school there working on a second Associates degree. I do find it difficult to find the time like I used to. My TBR pile is just rediculous. :P I love fantasy books (The Sword of Truth series), Octavia E. Butler, Laurell K. Hamilton, Margret Atwood, Marion Zimmer Bradely, Alice Seabold....the list is way too long. Suffice to say that I read a little bit of everything. I am currently working on Nickle and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich and just picked up Not Without My Sister by Celeste Jones from the library today.

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
LDG

Hi ppl my namez Bridgette im 20 im from California an allllll my life Ive alwayz lovvvvved Books an Reading my faves are books on supernatural type stuff an vamps werez witches

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
BastardDragon

Hello, my name is Dusk, I'm 16, and most people at school say I've read more books in one year than in their whole life. I enjoy high-level fantasy, sci-fi, and end-of-the-world scenario books. Im just looking for some new reads!

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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- Marguerite M
  
  Hi Dusk K,
  Sci-Fi have you tried Issac Asimov, Frank Herbert
  Fantasy, JRR Tolkien, Terry Brooks, Terry Goodkind, Robert Jordan
  That's just off the top of my head.
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
- Denise H
  
  Try ray Bradbury. I'm not sure he can be considered sci fi, but his book The Martian Chronicles was amazing! Also have you read Planet of The Apes by Pierre Boulle? Very good book. I'm Denise btw:)
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Faerie Mel

Hey my name is Melissa but everyone calls me Mel or Liss. I am a 25 year old book lover. I live in Michigan an thanks to our 8 months of cold weather LOL I never feel bad about staying inside to read a good book. I am currently devouring anything sci-fi or paranormal fantasy. I am always looking for book buddies and recommendations. :)

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- terrell67
  
  hi there,mel! what part of michigan are you from? ......hope to talk soon
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
dizzydesi

I can't remember when I joined Shelfari, but this will be my first time joining a group. I was just using Shelfari for my blog. I didn't know there were groups to join, so I'm really looking forward to this. I'm a married 29 yr. old stay at home mom of 2 girls (6 & 7). We have one cat named Jack.
When we moved out here to FL I had 20 boxes of books (they were a manageable size). There's just something special about the written word. Kind of like old friends. I would rather read a book rather than watch a movie any day. One of my favorite things to do is read the book before I see the movie adaptation. It's usually a let down when I see the movie, but some movies are a pleasant surprise.

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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- Billy Yonce
  
  I completely agree. 'Into the Wild' by Jon Krakauer was a much better book than movie!
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
- Marie T
  
  You're so right. I wonder why (just a thought, though) you don't see the movie first, then read the book? I say that, and have already read The Time Traveler's Wife (absolutely loved it) and now hope to see the movie, which will probably disappoint me. But I have decided I'll reread the book if that happens. Oh, and welcome, whenever you joined Shelfari!
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
Sapthagiri M (edited)

Hello Everybody.... nice to meet you all here...joined shelfari yesterday...
I am Sapthagiri, live in Hyderabad, India. I am 25. I've just started reading novels/books a year and half back (Dec-2007).
I love to read suspense thrillers involving mind-deceiving investigations and twists :)
Please recommend me the books of that kind, I would be thankful to you all...

smiles!!

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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- Billy Yonce
  
  Maybe try 'Intensity' by Dean Koontz!
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
Robyn B

Hi all =D
I'm Robyn, and I'm a crazy American living in the tropics of Singapore at the moment =P. I'm 17 and in 2 weeks I'll be finished with G11 IB, and next year I'll be finished with high school! Tee hee.
Anyway, I've always loved to read (and I equally love to write), especially realistic fiction, romance, and anything humorous. I like to keep within the lines of reality, so I don't read a lot of fantasy/sci-fi but there are some I've really enjoyed (HP - of course, A Wrinkle in Time, Ender's Game to name a few).
Haven't been a member here for long, but this seems like a place I'll enjoy =)
Cheers!
Robyn

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Elizabeth E

Hi everyone! I just joined this group - I belong to the Historical Fiction Group, but this one looked like a lot of fun and I LOVE to talk about books I've read and get ideas from others about books I should read. I live in Alexandria, Va., and I've been working from home for about a year now and since I can pretty much make my own schedule, I have a little more time to read. I will read any type of fiction - not crazy about non-fiction books though. I like to "escape" with a good book. I look forward to suggestions from any of you.

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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- ~KalyDawn~
  
  Have you read any Jean Plaidy? She write fiction about royalty in England. It's factually heavy and almost feels like non-fiction but after watching some of Showtime's The Tudors, it's very entertaining. The two books I recommend are The Lady in the Tower and Katharine the Virgin Widow. If you can't read through them, the audio book is amazing!
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Schadenfreude

Hullo everyone! I joined Shelfari a few days ago and I love it. I've always loved books and reading (and writing), I often prefer books to people, hehe. I'm especially fond of the classics but I also read the odd modern book every now and then. I'm interested in everything Victorian so I read quite a lot of books about living in that era. And I'm crazy about Norse Mythology.
I have a disturbingly huge pile of books on my desk as I don't have enough room on the shelves so it's rather refreshing to use digital shelves that are never 100% full! I think I like reading because it's a way to escape and live in another world, in another time. Come to think of it, I'd love to be a character in a novel because they come to life everytime somebody reads the book. :)

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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- ~KalyDawn~
  
  Aren't we all characters of our own story... can you imagine if someone wrote your story? Someone would read it, I'm sure of it.
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
- Jennifer O
  
  I too prefer books to people sometimes. Welcome to Shelfari, Bluestocking.
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
- tom r
  
  what do you write? anything published?
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Jennifer O

Hi my name is Jennifer and I'm a bookaholic. Books are my drug of choice. I work at a public library and still feel the need to buy books. I used to only read mystery, but now I will read anything that strikes my fancy. My wonderful husband (who doesn't read) built me 4 huge bookcases and they are bursting. I now have to resort to stacking them on the floor.
I have been on Shelfari for awhile and have only been updating my shelf so I figured it was time to get back to the community of Shelfari. I have been having a blast reading what everyone is reading and yes, have been adding plenty to my ever growing list of to be read books. Happy Reading.

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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- Michelle C
  
  Hi Jennifer - I am a bookaholic too and sometimes really have a problem with it!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to buy books and of course READ, READ, READ. The problem is that I buy them faster than I can read them. But that's ok - I was kind like you too, would stick with mystery. Even though that is still part of my "library" I really enjoy finding new authors and reading all kinds of fiction. My husband does not read either but is wonderful too and does not complain about my addiction. And yes, like you I have piles on the floor and can't wait to add to them. Just the thought of buying a new book or two makes me happy. I love to chat about books and authors and look on-line for new reads, read reviews, just everything about it! Happy Reading to you Jennifer!
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
Nikki

My name is Nikki. I'm a college student so I don't get much spare time to read for fun. I read a varitey of books thats why I thought I would join this group. I hope to learn alot about books and I hope to be able to share my experiences with the books I read.

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
molly b (edited)

Hi my name is Molly. I'm in high school and I love to read. I live in Tennessee and whenever i'm not reading i'm thinking about books. I love fantasy, historical fiction, and some sci-fi books. Any recommendations you have are welcome cause I plan to read for the rest of my life.

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Virginia

I'm Virginia; live in Texas; love reading. My favorite authors are David Baldacci, Robert Tanenbaum, Harlan Coben to name a few. I have joined a Meetup Book Group and have started expanding my horizons and found I love books that deal with life in other countries from the 20th century forward. So now I am discovering authors like David Benioff, Tatiana de Rosnay, Khaled Hosseini, Sara Gruen, and many others. I recently bought a Kindle and find myself reading two books at the same time; one on the Kindle and one in my hand I can still turn the pages on. I haven't quite given up my addiction for actual page turning books yet. I'm new to Shelfari and still trying to navigate my way around the site.

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Curiosity Killed the Cat (Emma R)

Hey all y'all!
I'm Emma, and I love reading. I read a huge range of books, and I'm addicted to them. I read at least one book a week (sometimes once a day) and I love books that are related to real-life issues, so basically, realistic fiction. I just joined Shelfari yesterday, and I'm so glad I'm able to share my love of books with others.
If any of you have any good recommendations for YA (young adult) novels, feel free to recommend away!
Happy reading!

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
betty k

Hey
my name is betty, and im a book addict. currently doing an assignment for my diploma so usually reading one book for knowledge and one for pleasure at the same time. am loving this site and hope to get recommendations for books outside my usual remit. (which can be anything from boy in the striped pyjamas to girl with the dragon tattoo, with a history of modern britain somewhere in between!)
looking forward to connecting with some of you.
betty xx

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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- Jennifer O
  
  Hi Betty, Welcom to Shelfai. I tried the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and couldn't get past the first 30 pages...I was so looking forward to reading. Maybe I just wasn't in the right mind set? What were your thoughts on it? Happy reading.
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Molly H.

Well, I read all the time. I have a very busy schedule with dance but I ride my bike to the library whenever I finish the last book. I'll mostly be laying on the couch, then take my book up to my room and finish it. I just can't stop reading. I have a lot of different favorite books and I like a lot of different types. As long as it's fiction, I'm o.k. My favorite author at the moment is Rick Riordan. ( Percy Jackson and the Olympian series!!!!! )[[my favorite books at the time. Well, I'm open for any recommendations. Any at all.

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Connor B

Hiya! Oh I am so glad there's an intro page, I was beginning to think I'd have no friends!
OK. I am Connor (a girl, yes) and I am a book fanatic. I love reading, obviously.
I like pretty much everything, bar Mills and Boon type romance, and westerns etc.
Everything else is fair game
I love talking so feel free to give me a shout!
I am on twitter and livejournal too!
:)

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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- Billy Yonce
  
  I agree, those western romance books barely even count!
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
Hope S

Hi my name is Hope and i am a reading fanatic and i especially like romance so if you know any good books or authors drop me a note.

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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- Marie T
  
  Hi - you're 13 and a book lover! Great start to wonderful things, believe me. If you like romance books (and I'll bet someone in your life cares about what you read), try a Lavyrle Spencer book. She's from the midwest and writes super books with lots of romance, but with real life situations, real people. Try Family Blessings - (hope that's the title; I have them all but have a lousy memory!). If you don't like her, oh well - you tried.
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
- Marie T
  
  Hi, Hope S. - How envious of you I am; you're 13 and an avid reader! Welcome to a world of wonderful escapes. When you wrote that you enjoy romances that grabbed my interest. I know you've read Twilight and that sparked it. Congrats! You asked for recommendations of other books, and there's probably someone who cares what you're reading, so I'll make a recommendation that will maybe give you a great start: Lavyrle Spencer. She's a Midwesterner (from Minnesota, I believe) and has now retired but wrote maybe 22 books that are absolutely wonderful, with real people, real love, real life situations, but romance to die for! Try Home Song (a school principal who finds he has a son he didn't know about) or Bygones (there are young kids in that one, too). If you like her, you'll find other books listed that are so great - I wish she hadn't retired. Best of luck, you lucky gal!
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Christy P

Hi, my name is Christy. I love to read as much as time allows. Working and being a mom means I only am able to read a couple of books a month. I enjoy historical fiction, biographies, european royalty, and the occasional easy read (reading the Twilight Series Currently). If anyone has suggestions for books I may like let me know.

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- dizzydesi
  
  Have you read 'The Other Boleyn Girl". As far as easy reading goes, give Emily Giffin's books a try. Start out with Something Borrowed and then Something Blue. I'm starting on Baby Proof tonight.
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
gamiila

Hi, my name is Hedwig, though I usually go by the name of Gamiila on the interwebs. I trained as a classical archaeologist but work in a bank. I'm an avid traveller, but my home is in The Netherlands (and shared with 3 cats). A voracious reader, I will pick up any book, but will settle down most happily to read books on art and architecture, archaeology (of course), philosophy, theology, astronomy, history and palaeontology when I'm in a serious quest for knowledge, or philosophical novels, historical fiction, chick lit or the classics when I'm not. My favourite books include The Lord of the Rings, Brideshead Revisited, and Winnie-the-Pooh. And my RL friends give me the impression that I'm the only person in the world who does not like the work of Stephen King...

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- (:Bridget N :)
  
  why do u go by gamila?
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
MAXXY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello, the names Max, and I love to read anything. Not much else to say besides I'm fabulous

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- Denise H
  
  Hehe I'm Denise and I just so happen to be amazing!
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
- MAXXY!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
  O-M-G!!!!!!
  
  posted 3 months ago. ( reply )
Gonzalo V

Hi my name is Gonzalo. I live in Illinois and I love to read books and magazines. I am so happy I came upon this website.

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- Marguerite M
  
  welcome, we are also happy you joined.
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Denise H

Hi my name is Denise and I live in a small town in Indiana. I have a degree in commercial photography and do a lot of freelance work, portrait and commercial. I'm also a mom of two and a wife. I am obsessed with reading and decided to catalog my library last night. I have 186 books lol, how crazy is that. Most of them unread so far, but I have a great shelf of keepers. Some of my favorite authors are Stephen King, J.K. Rowling, Tom Robbins, Ray Bradbury just to name a few. I am currently working on Interview With The Vampire. Hope to find some new friends who are just as in love with reading as I am.

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- Stephen P
  
  Well, you won't have any problem finding people who love to read here!
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
- Mindy D
  
  I grew up in Indiana. I was born in Madison moved to Floyds Knobs then to Winamac, went to college at Balll State, Moved to Pennsylvannia then back to Indiana and Lived in Winamac again then lived in Indianapolis for a short time then moved back to Pa about 22 Yeard ago. Indiana is still home though.
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
(:Bridget N :)

Hi I'm Bridget i live in a pretty small town in Pennsylvania. I'm only 12, but my English teacher told us to come on here so we could talk about our groups and keep in touch over the summer. I LOVE reading books that I enjoy! I have 2 sisters, half sisters :(, and one VERY, VERY annoying brother who lives with my mom, my dad, and me. I also love making new friends and talking about books or anything else! My favorite author of all time is Stephanie Meyer!!!!!!!!! i just love Twilight! I'm only on page 231. I plan to finish it by the end of July! (I'm a slow reader...) After I finish reading that I have to read more books for my summer reading for school... (ugh!) Even though I'm only on page 231, I just adore the book! I hope we can become friends! Leave a message on my profile and I'll try to respond as soon as possible! Thanks!

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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- Marie T
  
  "Only 12" - how wonderful! Look at my age: 78, and be glad you're just beginning, gal. LOL. What a very smart English teacher you've got - great idea she had. And that really annoying brother may eventually become your best friend, believe it or not. I was the oldest of six kids and "adopted" a kid to be my "brother" (my Dad wasn't happy with that, tho) because I wanted one so badly. It was the "introduce the kid sister to older boys" thing, of course. Hope you find lots to read and love here - there have to be groups for younger people, with loads of suggestions for great reading.
  
  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
- Billy Yonce
  
  You might like 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry..
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
Barbara Ann (edited)

Although I'm wayyyyyyyyyyy older than 12, could I ask that you share your summer reading list? I'm what I've always referred to as a "late bloomer" -- never doing the things at the age I was supposed to. My newest kick the last few years is to require myself to read 5-10 high school required readings each year. So a fresh list from you would be great! And I'm a slow reader too, but the good thing about that is that I read slowly enough I never miss a thing -- nothing wrong with that. And what small town in PA? I was born and raised in Latrobe (40 east of Pittsburgh), but have lived in Florida for 25 years.

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- Billy Yonce
  
  If you don't mind my asking, where in FLA? I was born in Hollywood, and lived on the Space Coast in Palm Bay until last fall..
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
Jenny N

Hey, my name's Jenny. :) I'm 15 years old, an upcoming sophomore, and I live in Seattle. I read all kinds of books, so recommendations would be awesome!! My favorite books right now is the Gemma Doyle trilogy, since I think it's so amazing. :) I love making new friends, so please go ahead and just talk to me. :]

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- molly b
  
  The Gemma Doyal trilogy is awesome!!! Which one's your favorte?
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
nysh

Hello Readers, i'm Nysh, 29, from Putrajaya, Malaysia.
I love this site a lot. It's a closer community, friendly and I have found many great book suggestions.
I am a wide interest type of lady.
Hence, I read any book that only "speaks" to me.
Which also goes into all my music, fashion, entertainment and art taste.
I find Life and People interesting. and loves traveling.
I've lived in Ohio,US and Wellington, New Zealand. Been to Chile, UK and Australia.
To list down, my fav author would be Anne Rice, Alice Hoffman, J.K Rowling and Stephanie Meyers.
Looking forward to scout for books on stranger's shelves, reading discussions and engaged in one once in a while.
HAPPY READING everyone!

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Marie T

Now, after reading through all the above entries, I'll say that my name is (as written) Marie, I'm a widow for the past 15 years (he's getting more angelic as the years pass, but we had a good 44-year marriage) and have loved reading since I knew the written word. Our mother (I'm oldest of 6) took us to the city library with the baby (whichever) in the carriage and then the carriage was loaded with books when we left, and I guess she carried the baby?? I only cared about the books, then. When I joined Shelfari (Aug 2008) it was on one of my daughters' suggestions and it's become a big part of my life since. I spend hours on this site and reading the emails that come in from it. My shelf has so many books, but I know it's missing hundreds because I never kept too much track of what I read (except for twice in my life) - and in all these years, you know I've read thousands of books. Every so often I hear of one to add.
At this time of my life I have much time to spend doing what I like: reading, computer games, traveling, driving around for errands, family stuff. It's great and I'm a happy lady.

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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- Ann L
  
  Hi Marie,
  I found this website from a magazine and truly enjoy it. Only started today and cannot seem to get enought of it right now. What kind of books are you interested in. I enjoy christian romance and most any other romance books I can get my hands on. Especially ones taking place in the 1800s. I am a stay at home mom who reads every chance I can without upsetting my family. My husband is also a big reader which I love. When we take a break from the kids for a weekend it is so that we can read with no interuptions. Real romantic huh. lol Anyway glad to have met you. Hope you have a wonderful summer.
  Ann
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
- Marie T
  
  Hi, - thanks for zeroing in on my posting! As you can see from my pic, I'm an older woman, now widowed (he's getting better the longer I'm alone. LOL. He'd get a kick out of that!) and love romances, especially with a bit of mystery in them. I've read a couple of Christian novels (Tuesday Morning and After Tuesday Morning come to mind, as well as the first of Beverly Lewis' series (I think it was The Parting) and really enjoyed them, but I mainly don't drift to those. Get a kick out of the seamier stuff now that it's unreachable!! I love historic stuff, too - avidly. The things I don't enjoy reading about are bloody things, sicko things, cruelty to others, some of the more fantasy stories. There are so many good and wonderful things to read that I don't find it necessary to bother with those.
  You're so lucky to be a stay-at-home mother and that you and your husband can enjoy reading together; my husband and I did that once in a while, too.
  And except for our weather here (rainy for most of the month!) my summer has been and hopes to be a great one - thanks. Family makes it that way.
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
Evelyn L (edited)

hello hello to all the lovely book lovers! =D I'm evelyn, 20, college junior, majoring in 3D modeling/animation. Super fun! =] I've loved my books since a baby, i remember i was surrounded by them since then and I guess that's how i grew up to love books till today. I remember one time i checked out 25 books at one time from the library!! haha that was the limit if not i am sure i would have checked out more...don't even ask how I was able to carry 25 books xD actually my dad helped me. :) I know many say not to judge a book by it's cover, well i tend to do it anyways. The cover has to be interesting...but i mostly read anything though. Mystery, adventure, sci-fi and fantasy and all are cool.
Looking for more Shelfari reading friends ^_^ so please add me if you'll like! Thx! have a great reading day =^^=

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- Marie T
  
  What a marvelous major! When I watch the animated movies/television series I often remark on how clever were the people who made up the models. Especially Pixar - they are fascinating. I wish you all the luck in getting into the industry. Our youngest son would have been ideal for that - had all the imagination and talent, but wasted it and now (nearing 40) has no nest egg, paints houses when there's availability, - WASTE. Grrrr. Take advantage of what you have, girl! But the working world is getting tougher and tougher; the people being the drawbacks! Greed, the "me first" syndrome, etc. Boy, am I venting????! Sorry.
  Your story of the 25 library books brings back a memory I've posted about on here a couple of times - when I was a child, our mother took us to the library every Saturday for the Story Hour. She'd start out with the youngest (I was the oldest of 6) in the carraige, then walking home that carraige carried all our borrowed books. I once did exactly what you did: took out the limit of books (think it was 24 then) and enjoyed every one!
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
- Marguerite M
  
  Hi Evelyn,
  I also tend to judge a book by it's cover. If it's recommended I won't refuse to read it because of the cover, but when I'm browsing the cover will make me pick up to book to look at in the first place and then if the story sounds good, I'll try it. So far this system has not failed me.
  
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Jasmin R

Hi my name is Jasmin. I live in New Jersey. I LOVE to read. I try to read at least 2-3 books a month but its hard being a working mom of 2. One of my girlfriends just pointed out that I may be a little weird. I love watching chick flicks, but don't really enjoy reading chick lit. Does anyone have any suggestions to really good chick lit??

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Teta A

Hey, I'm Teta. I like reading any kind of book. Recommend one and I'll be sure to read it sooner or later. I love sports as much as I love reading.

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Sesheta Leo

Hey! I am sesheta and i love to read, ii have pretty much have since i picked up my first book(:
Pick up a book and i probably won't put it down till i am done(Yeah i am close to obssesive o.0)
I mostly read anything as long as the characters and the plot isn't hopeless and yeah...i hope to find more ppl who share my love for books.......
=)

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Madelyn L

I am Madelyn from Virginia. I love reading, too. I work part-time at a library and I love the work there.
I like reading mysteries, regency romances, good historical novels, and on and on. I learned of this site at a library function and have been hooked since.

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Carla H

My name is Carla and I live in the Florida Panhandle at present but will be moving back to my hometown in Georgia soon. I am an avid reader and enjoy most genres. Right now I seem to be reading a lot of historical fiction books. The picture is of my two grandsons opening their presents last Christmas and there were lots of books from Granny. Hope they grow up to be readers!

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Connie B

Hi,
My name is Connie. I live in Lima, OH. I love reading just about anything. If I couldn't read I don't know what I would do. It is so much a part of me. I also like to quilt. I am married (43 years to the same man!) and have two grown sons and a daughter-in-law. I also have five beautiful grandchildren age 5 to 17. They are the lights of my life. Looking forward to getting to know some of you and enjoying the discussions. Also, to having a new resource for good books to read. I am really happy to have discovered this site.

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Nathan F

Hi, I'm Nathan from Dayton,Ohio. I read alittle of everything;sci-fi,fantasy non-fiction,biographies,adventure.
Although I'm 41 yrs old,I find some of the latest releases for young readers are very ineresting. They cover different topics and they are well written.

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Jéssica M

Hello everyone! =)
I'm Jéssica, 17, from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It's a great place to live, by the way ;) My favourite book is The Schopenhauer Cure. In fact, it's my favourite kind of literature. I'm majoring in computer engineering, which is pretty cool but it keeps me from reading a lot more. I've only joined Shelfari recently and this is actually my first group. I'd love to meet you all :)

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Jen S

Hi there,
I'm Jen; I live in Cohoes, NY, though I grew up in New Orleans. I'm 39 and I have two beautiful small daughters who like to read almost as much as I do. I love hardcore mysteries, police procedurals, and almost any kind of thoughtful fiction. And really really good potboilers like The Valley of the Dolls and the works of Judith Krantz.
I also read quirky memoirs, a little history, cookbooks and lots of stuff to do with crafts. I'm a librarian, I work full time, and I have my own small business on the side, so finding time to read is pretty challenging (did you know you can read while brushing your teeth? I'm not sure it's advisable but it is possible), but it's pretty necessary to my sanity. I like the variety of this group! Hope to find more good stuff to read.

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
M.S

Hey everyone!
I'm [M.S] from NJ and I really love to read. Right now I'm not really reading anything in particular, but I also like to do other stuff too. Since I live in the garden state, I love to help my mom and dad with gardening. And now that's it's summer vacation, it seems like all I have is a bunch of time on my hands! :D The summer reading books that I'm supposed to read are Walk Two Moons, A Soldier's Heart, and Maus: A Survivor's Tale. So far, I'm done with Maus and I'm half-way with Walk Two Moons. So far, it's pretty good. And yeah, that's just about it. :)

posted 6 months ago. ( reply )
Jewels

Hi, My name is Julie, but my friends call me Jewels. I love books so much, I'll read just about anything anyone puts in front of me. My favorites right now fall into the categories of Mixed Genre and Steam Punk. I live in St. Louis, I'm 36, and I have a 13 year old son.

posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
Lindsey K

Hey everyone, my name is Lindsey and I live in Providence, RI with my boyfriend and our dog, Katarina. I looooove reading but have found that I don't have as much time to read as I need in order to read everything that I want to. Anyone else have that problem?
Anyway, I go through phases. A few years ago I only read non-fiction but lately I've only been interested in fiction. I'm currently reading the Abstinence Teacher by Tom Perrotta and I'm definitely enjoying it. I've loved everything else he has written and this book is no different. Next on my list ... who knows! There are too many to count!
I'm looking forward to getting some good ideas and suggestions from this group!

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- Marie T
  
  Wow - you have got a problem now, and it's that being part of Shelfari will make it even harder to find time to read everything you want to read. Because there are so many great suggestions of books to add to your To Be Read pile, and it just keeps growing! It's worth it, though. Welcome to a great site, Lindsey K.
  I'm "just around the corner" from you, in Taunton, MA. I've a grand-daughter living in your city. Such a great little state, Rhode Island.
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
- Lindsey K
  
  I'm starting to figure that out now. I'm always on the site checking out what other people are reading when I should actually be reading! And you're right, Rhode Island is a great little state. I was born and raised here, then moved away awhile. I returned a few years ago and love it even more now than before.
  
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Avid Reader

Hi my name is Ann and I live in Alabama, grew up in Asheville, NC where my fourth grade teacher instilled a love of reading in me that I still have to this day - it's been a long time since I was in 4th grade LOL.

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- Stephen P
  
  Hi Avid Reader
  I live in Asheville. When did you leave?
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
- Avid Reader
  
  I left there in 1973 not long after I graduated from high school. I went to elementary at Oakley and went to high school at A. C. Reynolds.
  
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- Stephen P
  
  You would be surprised at the changes if you haven't been back. A lot of development.
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
- Avid Reader
  
  We've been trying to get back up that way and just haven't made the time. My parents moved down here after my dad retired so I haven't had a real reason to come back other than as a tourist LOL. My sister moved back up there several years ago but she always comes down to see out mother. The house I lived in is no longer there - that place is covered with condos. Someone bought the house and moved it to another location.
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
- Marie T
  
  Asheville, NC is where that wonderful Vanderbilt mansion is! I've been there, a tourist, three times. Got lost in the downtown section once, too. What a lovely place to be from.
  
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Shelley C

Hi, Everyone!
I'm Shelley, and I live in Illinois. I've found I suddenly have lots of time for both reading and the internet because I'm no longer consumed with school work (I'm a recent graduate school grad!). I'll read almost anything, and I've settled into a routine where I get up in the morning, read while I drink a pot of coffee, do my chores and errands, read at the pool all afternoon, do evening things, and then read before bed. It's completely glorious!
Anyway, I'm looking forward to this community!

posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
LIL_G

Hi,
I'm new to the group and am glad to become hopefully an active member. You all sound like very intersting individuals.

posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
Danielle C

Hi, I am Danielle from Massachussetts. I ready pretty much anything i can find but I tend to stick with the classics, suspense/mysteries, and true crime books. I tend to read after work and on the weekends a lot. I have a bad habit of starting a book and being completely paralyzed until i finish it. It drives my husband nuts. i am hoping to get some good ideas for new books to read and having some good discussions about favorite authors, books and what not.

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- Marie T
  
  Welcome, Danielle - I'm a Massachusetts neighbor from Taunton. You'll surely find what you're looking for here - it's a great site. Your pile of books to be read will grow and grow until you'll have no room for the books suggested, believe me! There are so many great groups on Shelfari, all you have to do is pick one - or ten or more - and you're off.
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
- Chuck H
  
  Hi Danielle,
  I'm a real big fan of George Pelecanos. Here's a series I think you'll enjoy:
  Right as Rain
  Hell to Pay
  Soul Circus
  Hard Revolution
  Two others you'll enjoy by Pelecanos are Hard Revolution and The Turnaround
  Another book I enjoyed was Clockers by Richard Price.
  Both authors were writers on the HBO series The Wire.
  Good Reading!
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
- Danielle C
  
  Thanks for the reccomendations. i will have to check them out!
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
Bill C

I have just joined shelfari. I live back and forth between Carmel, Indiana and Edinburgh, Scotland. I read so much in my profession that reading for pleasure fell by the wayside until I bought my Kindle. This little device has allowed me to return to reading for pleasure since it is so convenient to take with me in my briefcase everywhere I go. I look forward to the dicussions in this group.

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- Marguerite M
  
  Hi Bill C.
  I went to Edinburgh Scotland on a trip with my parents when I was twelve and it was so amazingly beautiful. That is quite a commute, I hope it is on a bi-annual basis and not to much more often. Welcome to the group and hopefully you will enjoy our discussions.
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
- Bill C
  
  Thanks, Marguerite. Edinburgh awaits your return visit.
  
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Mon

Hi, i am Monica from Australia. I love reading books (obviously) my favourite genres would probably have to be mystery, FBI thrillers and chic flicks. Im in my final year at school and cant wait until this year is finally over!!

posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
CatEyes

Hi,I am Gina from Dallas, Tx. I enjoy readiing historical romance, paranormal romance, vampires, just about anything that is far from reality. LOL. I am lookinig forward to meeting like minded book addicts like myself.

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- Mon
  
  hey Gina i too am a fan of hisorical romance any recommendations??
  
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Ann L

Hi everyone,
I am new to this site, and already have enjoyed what it has to offer. I am always looking for new authors to read so suggestions welcome. I enjoy Macomber, Binchy, Wick and many others. With summer here you will find my nose in a book everyday all day if I can. My family feels as though they are invisible when I get into a good book. I am 39 who stays home with two great kids, son 11 and daughter 9. We cancel our cable in the summer so that there are no excuses for not reading. Have a geat summer of reading everyone.

posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
Solidad (edited)

Hello everybody,
Well, I cannot say that I am a new member here because I have been for quite sometime but I have never before posted any comment here! It is a shame I haven't though;P Cause your group is indeed a very interesting and active group. I am looking forward to the fruitful and enjoyable time I shall have amongst you:))
Opps, forgot to introduce myself! I am Solidad from Bahrain, 27 andf JUST love reading!

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- Marie T (edited)
  
  Welcome, Solidad, whether you're new or have been just behind the lines. Yes, this is a very active group with lots of postings. Pardon my ignorance, but where is Bahrain? I'm amazed by the many countries that Shelfari members come from, and the various tastes in books.
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
- Laurie G
  
  Welcome. This is one of my favorite groups. So many recommendations!!A great group of readers too!
  
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PinkRoses

Hey i'm Min from Manchester, I enjoy reading, even if sometimes I dont have enough time for it!!
I can't remember how I found this website but i've been here for a while and think its about time I got involved in the forum and stuff more!!

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- Laurie G
  
  Are you a Corrie fan???
  
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Sabina E

I'm Sabina from Australia - my favourite genre is probably history (fiction and non-fiction), but I do like to read other things as well, so I'm looking forward to your comments on what you're reading.

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~*Miss Kurai Tsuki*~

Hey I'm Miss Kurai Tsuki and reading is my fave pastime! I love to read, as it takes me away from all the stresses of everyday life! :) I like to read a wide variety of books!

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Kathy G

I'm Kathy and travel and reading are some of my favorite things. I travel mostly on a motorcycle, it's almost a prerequisite since I'm from the Milwaukee area. These travels mean pack lightly! So I got a Kindle 2 in order to take along tons of novels in a tiny little space. I love that little device, it allows me to read more often because I can carry it everywhere.
I have three grown children ages 32, 28, and 26 who are all off on their own enjoying successful careers - thank goodness! It means I can worry less and enjoy my own time more.
I love mystery/romance novels, light comedies, poetry, and classics. I dislike science fiction and vampire books.

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- Marie T
  
  Kathy G., where do you go when you travel? Places in your area? Around the country? That's so great, that you can do what you like.
  
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*Kelly*

Hi...I'm Kelly and I love to read! I also love to play softball, basketball, and fieldhockey!! I'm going to sleep away camp on Sunday so I won't be here for a while...so yeah.

posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
Jo

Hi, My name is Jo,
I live and work in Greater Manchester, England. I enjoy reading so much but with being a busy Mum of an 8 year old daughter and a very lively 3 year old boy, I have to confess in the evenings I usually fall asleep after a page or two.
This is not good I know!!!, but I do try. I have been known to lock my self in the bathroom, or shed to read. I read in car parks, on park benches, at dentist and doctors appointments I even read whilst walking to the corner shop.
Luckily for them my children have caught the same bug!!

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- Sabina E
  
  Hi Jo, welcome - I remember a time when my children were little and I couldn't find the time to read; all I can say is hang in there...it will get better! Mine are grown up now (more or less), so in theory I should have a bit more reading time - or I just make time. It's wonderful that you have passed on your love of books to your kids; my younger daughter (15) has just about overtaken me when it comes to reading, she's always been an avid reader and I can see the effects in her school work, in her outlolok on life...reading has given her a lot I think.
  I'm sure I'll catch up with you soon!
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
- Marie T (edited)
  
  Hello, Jo - You sure show signs of a devoted reader! Cheer up, life does get easier for reading. And if you take the opportunities - and you seem to make those - you'll get more books under your belt. Shelfari is such a great way to keep track of what you do manage to read. For years, I'd kept a journal of sorts, filled it and then started another (didn't finish that one). But this is so much better - there's the social thing, plus suggestions from other readers. Welcome to Wonderland for Readers!
  
  posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
- Elaine W-W
  
  Hi Jo, I hail from the other side of the Pennines. Great to see a fellow Brit and a northerner at that.
  
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elisa

I'm elisa, (that's my shelfari name anyway), I'm a woman and a mother. I love books and movies, music and photography, the arts and everything that goes with it. Words, pictures and the sounds of Chopin touch me in ways that I can't describe.

posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
Jai K

Hi,
My name is Jai and I love books... surprise surprise :-). I love stories and new ideas.

posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
<==*Scarleth*==>™

Hey everyone! I'm new around here so I'll introduce myself. My name is Scarleth I'm from Honduras like U I love to read, I will love to know U all XD

posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
Holly B

Hello, I am obviously new to this group
I am always reading... at least a few chapters everyday...
I love paranormal/fantasy/sci-fi... I always have... and find it nice and creepy that it has blown up huge in the last few years....
if anyone wants to start chats & discussions about books & authors, let me know... I am always up for one!

posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
Bo-Peep

I love reading fantasy and sci-fi, they pull me in...
I like realistic fiction too...
I read during my free time, but do some other things too.

posted 5 months ago. ( reply )
D@V!D

I'm not new to Shelfari, I've been a member of this group for about 2 months now, but I haven't really had access to Shelfari until now. I am currently a member of 4 groups, 2 of which are dead groups. I want to become more active, so I decided to join some large groups. Anyways, I just want to say hi. If you have any questions, go on and ask.

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- Laurie G
  
  Welcome, this is a very active and fun group!
  
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Josie B

Hello, I'm brand new to the group - only joined about five minutes ago. I've been a complete book nerd since a very young age. I enjoy a variety of genres, including memoir and science fiction. I probably spend far too much time reading, but it's certainly not time wasted. I joined this group because I like finding out what other people are reading, and also sharing what I am reading.

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- Sabina E (edited)
  
  Hi Josie, welcome - if you like memoirs you might like the Biographies, Autobiographies, & Memoirs group, you find them under Genres.
  Happy reading!
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
- Marie T
  
  And a hearty welcome to you, Josie B. I hope you find as much pleasure on this site as I have!
  
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Anna R

Hi, I'm Anna and I'm still new to Shelfari. I'm from O'Fallon, MO (near St. Louis). I just joined this group! I've been an avid reader since I was a little girl. Books are something I just can't live without. Some of my favorite authors include J.K. Rowling, Christopher Moore, Kurt Vonnegut, Dean Koontz, Charlaine Harris, and whoever else happens to strike my fancy. Hello everyone!

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- Marie T
  
  Welcome to you, too!
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
- Billy Yonce
  
  Have you read 'Intensity' by Koontz?
  
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Team Jacob Sharkboy luver

Hi I'm sophie. I live in France even though I don't speak French :( My all time favorite book is The Book Theif. I don't like reading fantasy and I would love to have recomendations from you. I'm going into 7th grade this year in Chicago.

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- Marie T
  
  Welcome to the group, Chicago girl Cubs luver.... are you going to learn to speak French??
  
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Billy Yonce

Hello all. I'm Billy, 24, currently living in south Georgia, and addicted to coffee and books! I generally read non-fiction, but occasionally enjoy a spattering of fiction from time to time. I just started reading 'The Shack' today, and for fiction it's pretty good thus far. Please feel free to drop me a line sometime..

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Peapod

Hello everyone. I live in Bowling Green, Ky work day shift reading during all breaks. The fact of the matter is I could read constantly if given the opportunity. Love Pat Conroy, Patrica Cornwell, John Grisham, John Patterson, David Baldacci, and many many others. Pleasure fiction is my main avenue of escape.

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ZoeMarlena;;

Hi there, my name is Zoe, I'm 17 years old and I live in Oregon.
Reading is probably one of my favorite things to do, but I also love drawing, music, and animals. I have two cats, two goldfish, a dog and a horse.
For books, my favorites are The Catcher in the Rye, the Harry Potter series, the Hannibal series, The Road, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. I really enjoy fantasy stories, dystopian stories, horror stories, and apocalyptic stories.
If you ever wanna ask me something, feel free to send me a message.

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- Marguerite M
  
  Well hello ZoeMarlena,
  Welcome to our group. Have you read Dewey ReadmoreBooks, the small town library cat? It is quite a cute story about a cat who adopts a library. As for apocalyptic stories, I just finished Stephen King's The Stand, and it was one of the best books I have ever read. Even weeks later, I can't stop thinking about the characters and how different the world would be if 90% of the human population went away. Enjoy your time with our group.
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
- ZoeMarlena;;
  
  Thanks! No I haven't read those books, but the way it they sound reminds me of a book I read once called Comet's Nine Lives, also about a cat who wanders around the town. And I have heard about the Stephen King book, but I haven't read it. I've been meaning to start reading some of his books lately.
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
- Beng G
  
  Hi Zoe, you're the second person I've encountered here in Shelfari who likes the Hannibal series like myself.
  Glad to know. ^_-
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
- ZoeMarlena;;
  
  Oh awesome! It is a great series.
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
- Marie T
  
  Marguerite M - Can we choose which 90% goes away? I guess that would be the problem; everyone would choose some other group/person!
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
- Marguerite M
  
  Marie T
  LOL, yes, I'll stay PC and not put in my votes for gets voted off the planet. In the book, is just ends up the super flu kills 90% of the population.
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
- Marie T
  
  It's been so long since I read The Stand, I'd forgotten what did it. And I probably won't reread the book (so many other awaiting). Another one that was based on a similar idea (just finished it a week ago) is Clive Cussler's Plague Ship.
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
- Stephen P
  
  The Hannibal Series.... is that the one that starts with 'The Red Dragon'?
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
- ZoeMarlena;;
  
  Yeah it is.
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
Bill B

Hello everyone, I'm Bill, I'm from Sandy Hook in Connecticut. I'm 55 and newly retired. I've been a member for about a month I guess, but this is my first post. I like almost anything in print! Some of my favorite authors are Neil Gaiman, James Ellroy, James Lee Burke, Walter Isaacson, and I could keep going but won't. Aside from reading, I enjoy music of all kinds, (especially blues) and riding my Harley with my buds. I'm looking forward to any and all replies. Oh yeah, the pic is of my best bud Doc.

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- Elaine W-W
  
  Hi Bill, love your best bud!
  
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walaakongkwenta

...i'm a nobody who tries to be like anybody..haha....im 21.i'm interested music and books ( Tolkien and Rowling.) and coffee..Nice combination, i know. Everything i need to share about me is in my blogs...

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- Beng G
  
  LOL...
  Girl, I like your profile name!
  Welcome sa 'yo.
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
- walaakongkwenta
  
  why, thank you...hehe
  
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Callie V (edited)

Hi! I'm Callie, 25 years old, From Edmonton, AB. Taught myself to read when I was 2, learned books ARE NOT supposed to take a bath when I was 5, and have not stopped reading since I started. I love any book that wont bore me to death. (Sorry to fans of Lord of the Flies but for me that book sucked) Was reading Victoria Holt, Mary Higgins Clark and Phyllis A Whitney when I was 9. And to this day my favorite book of all times is The Secret Garden.
Whew normally I don't know what to put but hey get me talking about books and there I go

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- Marguerite M
  
  Hey Callie...I used to babysit for a little girl who also wanted to take her books into the bathtub. I didn't think that was odd since I did that, until I realized 3 yrs olds don't know to keep the book above the water. Then I discovered one day at toys r us they make special books for babies to bring into the bath. I want the adult version please!
  Victoria Holt...did she write something about a fan? I seemed to remember a story about a peacock fan or something and I think it was her, but the details are fuzzy. Welcome to the group.
  
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simon i

Hi, I'm new to shelfari. I'm 37 - i think. Too old to care any more anyway. Live in the UK. Love reading, obviously. Fave authors are : Lovecraft, Vonnegut, Patrick Hamilton... among others. Don't be shy to say hullo if you like.

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- Marguerite M
  
  Hello Simon, not sure how are you too old to care, when I'm quite a few years past 40 and I'm still just a baby. Welcome to the club. Are your favorite authors all mystery writers?
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
- Elaine W-W
  
  Hi Simon - good to see another Brit on board.
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
- Sabina E
  
  Hi Simon, hope you'll enjoy shelfari!
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
- Marie T
  
  Welcome, Simon - it's a great place for readers and I hope your TBR pile grows like ours do!
  
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Sophia K

Hi, my name is Sophia and as you can guess i am a newbie to all of this and i am hoping to find some intresting books form this site.
a little about myself-i was an LD student when i was young- reading was my worse subject- i still have issue reading out loud but when you read to yourself you can always "put 2 and 2 together " to get the meaning of the words that i dont understand- my vocab is not the biggest. i am also a bad speller so -if you notice-sorry.
Anyways- got into reading from all of my english classes i had to take (ended up having to take more then the rest of the kids in my class) and really enjoy fiction. i do miss the discussion i had about the books with teacher- breaking down the story, finding double meanings-seeing things in another light and such. my profile h as the books that i have read in the past couple of years.
alway up to finding new authors- so please feel free to tell me what u like.

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- Sabina E
  
  Hi Sophia, welcome - I'm sure you'll find lots of inspiration here!
  
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- Marie T (edited)
  
  Welcome, Sophia - you amaze me with your knowledge of yourself. I doubt I could analyze myself that much - and be so honest. The best of luck finding what you want out of this group - Shelfari is great. You'll find suggestions of books to read that will make your eyes pop! As for discussions, just look for one you'd like and step in - or start one on your own if you'd like. I've started a few and had fun seeing other people's answers/comments. Maybe in time you'll find that all of a sudden your spelling/vocabulary (which I don't think is all that bad considering what's out there!) have improved. If not, oh well - you've found a love of reading and that's definitely good.
  I'll be looking for your postings!
  
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- Stareader
  
  Yah, I find that i Enloyed the magic of recluse, and all the books on my shelf except robinson caruseo (I'm bad at spelling to)
  
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Laurie G

welcome Sophia!!!

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Samantha™

Hellooo!
My name's Samantha & I hail from a teene-tiny town in Wisconsin & have lived here ALL MY LIFE (it gets a little boring..). 17 years young, soon to be 18 & it's finally going to be my Senior Year in highschool. I have no clue what I'm doing with my life yet or where I'm going, so long as it's away from home. Music is the biggest part of my life; second is reading, it's what I do in my spare time. You can find me browsing around here for new books/authors so if you need to know more, get to know me.
:]

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MeRebuilt

Hi, I'm new here, not just to this group but to Shelfari and I'm loving it. I'm Emma, 16, nearly 17 from Lancashire, UK. Starting College in September, doing a photography course as I love phototgraphy and everything to do with it, lol. I also love reading, I own a LOT of books and love to read. Currently reading Kit's Wilderness by David Almond.

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debonia

hello :o)! My name is Debbie, I'm in the process of moving from Sydney, Australia to Jakarta, Indonesia. I'm a multimedia designer, who at the moment have all the time in the world to read. I found this to be the opportunity of a lifetime, therefore am taking full advantage of it. Love to read, love to talk about books, love to wander for hours in a bookshop. Enjoy reading all types of book, but at the moment am really enjoying the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clarke. Fell free to recommend me any books.. or just to say hello!

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Meri Kate

Hello!
My name is Meri Kate. I live in Florida, and I absolutley love books. I am only fifteen, I'll be sixteen in November. I am also new to Shelfari, I joined to keep track of my books, and to discover new ones I want to read. The Bell Jar is my all-time favorite book.
I love to talk, so you should definitely add me.

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- Danielle C
  
  The Bell Jar is my all time favorite as well. I ready it when I was 16 for the first time and was blown away. I have ready it at least 5 times since then (in the last 13 years).
  
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Kaitlyn T

Hey!
My name is Kaitlyn. I love talking and reading books. I'm trying to teach my cousin to read, but it's not going so well. So, if you want to add me or recommend any books feel free!

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Clark C (edited)

Greetings! I am Clark, 30, from Chicago. I love Shelfari! I am already obsessed. I look forward to talk to and meeting fellow book lovers from all over! I teach 7th grade, and love books of all kinds

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Vicky W

Hi all, my name is Vicky. I am 44 and live in Santa Cruz California. I have two kids son 15 and daughter 13, a cat named Scooter and a Corgi named Roscoe. I have been an avid reader since high school when I would hide my english assignments behind all my other text books during homework time at home and beg my English teacher for more reading assignments. I buy way too many books so I too can relate to those of you who resort to stacking them on the floor. I really need to find a good book swap. I found Shelfari a few weeks ago but I still in explorer mode, so tips are greatly appreciated. Tell me all about your favorite books, I love to hear suggestions.

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- Sabina E
  
  Hi Vicky, nice to meet you; I'm sure you'll enjoy shelfari as much as I do and you'll find lots of inspiration here!
  
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- Marie T
  
  Are you aware of Paperback Swap (PBS), a part of Shelfari? It's a great way to trade books. Check out the site: www.PaperBackSwap.com -- it's great. You post books you want to trade, earn a point when someone wants a book and it's mailed to them (you pay the postage). Then, when you have credits (one book usually takes one credit, but the site has the rules) and a book you want becomes available (you'd make a Wish List), the person posting it will mail it to you (they pay the postage) and it only costs you the credit amount. I may not have explained it well, but it's great - I've used it for nearly a year and have traded quite a few books. And quite a few members on Shelfari use it, too. That's where I heard about it.
  
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- Vicky W
  
  Thanks I will have to check that out.
  
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Marina A

Hi! My name is Marina, I am 16 and like all of you I love to read. I'm here so I can get to know more books and also meet people that share the love for reading. I don't have a favorite book, I mean, it's impossible for me to choose only one, but I love to read romances and fantasy books. I don't know anyone here at shelfari, but I would love to talk about books and other things whith you so add me :)

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fillibustero could sometimes smell Red

Hi. My name is Fill, 26, from the Philippines. I started reading novels when I was 17. All of them from my older sister's bookshelf, full of Sidney Sheldons and John Grishams, Windmills of the Gods and The Client were the first two books that I've read from the two authors respectively. At 19 I picked up a yellowing copy of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude which took almost 100 years to finish, it was difficult for me. Just recently, I started buying my own books and not relying what my sister would bring home. So I am now building my own little shelf, page by page, cover to cover and of course Shelfari helps me with the organization.
At the moment, out of the 73 books (in the English Language/Translation) that I've read, I own only 13,
I disowned 1. LOL.
Shelfari made me aware that I am not reading enough.
So I have a lot of catching up to do. At least 7 more books before this year ends would be great.
I think I would next read the following:
1. Seeing by Jose Saramago (I lurved Blindness)
2. An Albert Camus (The Fall prolly)
3. The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger's (before the movie adaptation gets shown here)
No ideas for the other 4 that would complete my 7.
Anyway that's all for now.
f i l l

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- Beng G
  
  Hi Fill, welcome to Shelfari. You remind me of my brother when he was younger, he used to raid my bookshelf too.
  To complete your lucky 7 list, what genre to do you prefer?
  
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Joann S

Hi. My name is Joann and I live in NH. I love to read all types of books. I have been poking around on Shelfari for a while now. It has been a great site to get more ideas on which books to read. I look forward to seeing what everyone is reading.

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animal~luver

Asalamualikum to all! Asalamualiakum means may peace be upon you in arabic. My name is Aasya and I've had an account 4 about a year now. I'm quite a bookworm and the only bookworm in my family so I'm THE bookworm. =)

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- Marguerite M
  
  Welcome, and now you don't have to be The bookworm, you can worm around with the rest of us :)
  
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- Sabina E
  
  Hi Aasya, nice to meet you - is there an arabic term for bookworm?
  
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- Nee
  
  Asalamualikum right back at ya...! :]
  
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Kelly M

Hi My name is Kelly and I am new to this site, I am exicited about what this site offers and hope to get some interesting ideas for other books to read. I love reading and have for a very long time. I am 40 and work but I always try to find some time to fit in some reading either on my lunch hour or before bed and definately on the weekends. I hope to join some groups and become active in this website.

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Elena Poiata

Hi, my name is Elena (lol. no duh~!) I am very happy to join this group cause there seems to be some pretty cool and funny people. I'm 14 and live in Canada/ Ontario intrested in reading all different kinds of books but my most favourite genre of books are romance/comedy. The reason I joined is pretty much this is the most active group and at times I have no idea what books to read. So I thought this would be a great oppertunity to see who's reading what and get some feedbacks on the books :)

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Annie S

Hello. My name is Annie. This group sounds good! I hope to enjoy it here. I'm 13 and I live in California. I love reading all kinds of books but my favorite genera are horror, scifi and humor.

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Ellenbee

Hello~~ I'm loving Shelfari!!
Im new to this group~ I'm 17 and live in NEW ZEALAND ^0^ where sheep dominate our place hahahaha
kk~~ hopefully i can get some ideas on what good books to read!
Thanks~

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Christy M

Hey... i'm sort of new here too... i'd like some ideas on books to read...

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- Marie T
  
  Christy, first you have to decide what type of books you like (that's the genre), then just check different groups, discussions, etc. You'll find so many suggestions you won't know what to read next! LOL. Enjoy. I'll watch for your name and see how it goes for you.
  
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- Christy M
  
  Thank you Marie, will do.
  
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Timbyen N

Hi I'm Timbyen also new in the shelfari system.
I love books and will read about anything from sci-fi, christian, horror, comedy and definetly investigative/detective (i got that from Nancy Drew when i was younger and also Tin Tin) .
My intent is to find out the latest books and read others discussions on wat they like, and hopefully place my own.
I'm here cos it's kinda fun knowing others have the same interests as you do, and an encouragement to read books, 4 both learning and essentially for the pure pleasure of it.

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- Elaine W-W
  
  Welcome! I used to love the Tin Tin cartoons on TV when I was younger.
  
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fantasylover12001

Hi, fantasylover12001 here.
I'm a midwesterner in her twenties who has long been an active lover and reader of books. My main love is fantasy of all kinds (hence the handle I use) but I also read chick lit, classics, mysteries, random books, art and design books (because I am an artist see) and basically any well written book I can get my hands on. I already have a big list of books to read going but I love chatting about books so here I am.

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enana

Hi, my name is crystal.
i live in Chicago.IL, I'm not really new to this site but i rarely check it. I'm 15 years old and have been obsessed with books since i was 3. if i could, i would live at borders. they have books, music, and hot chocolate, my three favorite things in the world. i will read pretty much anything, right now I'm trying to finish the sword of truth series by Terry Goodkind. I'm open to any suggestions...=]

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- Marguerite M
  
  He Enana,
  Since you 15 you should consider getting a part time job at Borders. You might have to be 16 to work the register, but shelving books is where you get to see all the good stuff that doesn't make the NY Times best seller list. I really enjoyed my time working part time at a bookstore.
  I enjoyed the Sword of Truth Series, I got as far as Pillars of Creation and I'll finish the rest at some point. You might also check out Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time Series. It's up to eleven books and unfortunately Mr. Jordan passed away so the last three books are going to be written by another author, but the series is really good and I understand his wife is editing the last three like she did all the others, so I'm optimistic that the rest will be as good.
  
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- Marie T
  
  What a great suggestion for enana, Marguerite. I just yesterday asked the young man who helped me in Borders if he took his paycheck home in books (as I know I'd do if it were I). He said they let them borrow books for free! Great idea for that bookstore.
  
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- Marguerite M
  
  Well the really nice thing Marie, when I worked at the book store, in addition to the discounts we got. I was always one of those employees who worked over time when needed so every once in a while the manager would tell me to pick a book off the shelf and that was a gift for coming in or staying late etc. It didn't happen often, but boy did I love that perk!
  
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- Marie T
  
  Great!
  
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- enana
  
  I wanted a job at borders but they said that i have to be at least 17 to work there, so i have to be wait two years.
  
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CastNuri

Hullo, I'm Nuri! Over the past few years I've been studying in the United Kingdom but I'm originally from Malaysia. Been reading for as long as I can remember although I've only been particularly interested in classic or contemporary literature (as opposed to general fiction or young adults novels) for the last four years of my life. I'm the proud owner of a decent novel collection and a slightly less proud owner of a crazy manga collection. I look forward to participating in future discussions!

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T

Hello, my name is Tony, I hail from wet and wonderful western Washington State. I'm new this week to Shelfari and of course new today to this group. My mind is rather impressionable and I want to feed it but I am in period of life which leaves my eyes just wandering all over the menu. I'm just going to have to start sampling some dishes, and this group seems to offer quite a buffet.

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- Marie T
  
  Welcome, Tony - your first sentence reminds me of a part of the old Sesame Street (my kids used to watch it and I loved it) when the W was the "host". "Wanda the Witch, who lived west of Washington"! Please pardon me for the digression but it's a neat memory. Anyway, you and I have only one book in common, I see. Dean Koonz's Watchers, which may be the last one of his I read (my husband was alive then and I didn't mind so much reading scary books; not now). I'll probably not be able to recommend anything you'd like to read, although I've read some pretty good "men's" (ha!) titles here and there. You'll find a few men on here who may read things more your style. Steven King's books are great and loads of people love his stuff. If you're wanting to move along to something else, John Grisham, Tom Clancy, Clive Cussler - all good writers. Happy reading and again, welcome to one of the funnest places there is for a reader.
  
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- T
  
  Hi Marie, thank you for the welcome! Once the Ws started, I figured I might as well let them roll. (At least I didn't throw in Walla Walla, Washington, the area of our state known for its onions;-) My reading is starting to take me in a variety of directions so I am glad that I came across Shelfari. I see that you have Kite Runner listed as a favorite. It sounds intriguing and is definitely popular so I think I'll add it to my plan to read list. I saw it at my library just before joining Shelfari and nearly brought it home, I pobably should have.
  
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- Marie T
  
  Yeah, I wondered where Walla Walla went. LOL. After you go back and pick up Kite Runner (you have to) there's one that focuses on two women in Afghanistan and shows a slightly different point of view: A Thousand Splendid Suns. I don't think it would be considered a woman's book; geesh! There's such an old way still prevalent in those "sand" countries. It may never change.
  And today I'm going to Barnes & Noble (they sent me a coupon, but I don't need any more books!) to buy something, maybe Alan Alda's new one or Obama's Blackberry. Last night I sent for 4 books from Amazon. See? It's an addiction but one I'll gladly live with.
  
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- Nee
  
  Oh Marie...you simply must read koontz's One Door Away From Heaven or The Face... :D
  Hi Tony...!
  And yes The Kite Runner is a great book.
  
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- Marie T
  
  Okay, Nee - you say I must read those two books by Koontz. First, though, are they scary ones? Bloody? Sicko mind? Those are the types of books I can't/don't/won/t read anymore. But I just read a really good one by James Patterson (Suzanna's Diary for Nicholas) and had given up on him due to the gory tales he was writing in the past. Apparently, he's brought in some that aren't too bad.
  
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- Nee (edited)
  
  Well..there is some scary in them: but mostly he is so good at weaving themes: and his bad guys are written with a veiled contempt running through the narrative that borders on the sarcastic. Like in The Face, the bad guy (Corky LaPuta) fancies himself as some kind of anarchist avenger: happily poisoning plants or handing kids drug laced candies while going about his evil plan to kidnap the world most famous actor’s son—hence, The Face.
  But, I wouldn't want you to read things that upset you so, there is violence, but good does win out in the end.
  
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- Marie T
  
  See? That's my problem now - I'll pass on them. But thanks lots for thinking of suggesting something you read and loved; I appreciate the thought. Funny, wierd, I've read (but skipped over paragraphs/pages) war stories, am now reading The Book Thief and I just know there'll be horrible stuff, but I just don't want the Stephen King, Dean Koontz, etc. kinds anymore. If I think about it long enough, I'll rationalize my feelings, I'm sure.
  
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- Nee
  
  I definitely believe in not reading what you do not want to read. There’s plenty of books out there, so it’s cool. :]
  
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*Satina*[Bibliophile Princess] (edited)

Hello my name is Melanie, I am a college student in small town central California, constant girlfriend, mother of a 2 year old, and all around self proclaimed bibliophile. Between being a mom and girlfriend as well as college student I fight to find myself some time to read. I was just looking around for a place to get ideas on books to read as well as to share thoughts and opinions on books that I've read in the past with other people who enjoy literacy as much as I do. Hopefully we can all help each other grow through books and reading =)

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- Nee
  
  Howdie Satina...! The central coast rocks...!
  (he he...rocks...HA!).
  
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Ari

Hello, everyone. I'm Ari, soon to once again be a full-time student in order to obtain my degree in Digital Graphic Design. I'm a HUGE book lover and am constantly trying to out new ways to further enhance my reading experience. So, of course, after finding this site I thought to give it a go. I recently joined this morning and have been slowly browsing through all that this place has to offer. Nice to meet those around.

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- Marie T
  
  Welcome, Ari - I hope you find one half as much pleasure from this site as I have! Good luck back in school.
  
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- Ari
  
  Thank you so much, Marie. I'm enjoying the site immensely so far and I hope that continues the more time I spend here.
  
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- Sabina E
  
  Nice to meet you, Ari - I'm sure you'll get a lot of inspiration from this group. I see you joined the Historical Fiction group as well, so I'm looking forward to reading your contributions there as well!
  
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- Ari
  
  And nice to meet you, Sabina. It's been a while since I've read historical fiction, but it's one of my favorite genres, so I'm sure I'll be getting into the swing of things as far as that's concerned soon enough.
  
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- Nee
  
  I liked the Eric Larson books: The Devil in the White City, and Thunderstruck. There are not really fiction but, they read like it.
  
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- Ari
  
  I've actually had my eye on The Devil in the White City more than once OL or when I visit the bookstore, so it might be that I try it one of these days to sample Larson's writing. Thanks so much, Nee. It definitely seems to have material I would find interesting and to my liking.
  
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- Nee
  
  Larson is pretty good at throwing in all sorts of details that give you a fairly wide view of the times he is writing about.
  Actually, it must be an editing nightmare.
  :]
  
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- Ari
  
  Sounds good to me. Even better, in fact. If there's something that I do enjoy in a book, it's detailing. I do not at all appreciate a book where the author is vague either in character formation, or setting, or dialogue, or the mind-frame of its characters, or plot...or all of the above.
  
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- Nee
  
  Oh god, I can't stand pointless dialogue.
  “So, you heard that Ted and his brother—”
  “Yeah…Jim told me.”
  “Yep.”
  A fly buzzes slowly back and forth in the middle of the room.
  “Anything on TV…?”
  “Nah.”
  A dog barked somewhere down the street.
  “Got a beer…?”
  “Nope. Drank um all last night.”
  “Oh right, the fight was on.”
  “Yeah.”
  The woman next door yells out the window for her son to stop lolly-gagging and mow the damn lawn already.
  “Who won?”
  “What…?”
  “The fight.”
  “Oh…the black guy.”
  “Thought so.”
  “Yeah. I should bet on it.”
  “Yeah…shoulda.”
  Suddenly the fly buzzing slowly in the middle of the room shot out the window just a head of the flaming meteorite that totally annihilated the house.
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
- Ari
  
  lol, well pointless dialogue, yes, definitely. There are just those moments when you read a book, where less dialogue is more. And then there are times when you're sitting there and think "This needs something that's not been added." I think it all depends on the book, on the style of writing.
  
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- Nee
  
  See…with a good writer, you don’t get a chance to think this would be better if, this or that: at last for the first three reading anyway. :]
  
  posted 4 months ago. ( reply )
- Ari
  
  With a good writer...perhaps, most likely, yes. Especially if one is well caught up in what they're reading...you wouldn't tend to notice stuff like that.
  
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Susana Pulga

Hi there!I'm Susana I'm from Portugal (a small country next to Spain) and I love reading!I've been in this group for some time now...But I hardly post...Anyway It's always good to talk about books or other stuff, right!!??Nice to meet u all!!

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- Nee
  
  Hi Susana… good to have a Portugesian here. :D
  
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- Susana Pulga
  
  HI Nee!Well , sorry to correct you but it's Portuguese not portugesian!But anyway thanks for the welcoming :D
  
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Ursula B

Between having just finished my book THROUGH THE EYES OF A GRINGA - EIGHT WEEKS IN PERU AND ECUADOR, and trying to sell it and learning new things like blogging which is not exactly my thing, traveling and reading a Spanish newspaper daily here in Ecuador, I don't have much time for reading books right now but have read surely more than 1000 books in my life. I am very interested in learning about other cultures and people and have been most fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel quite a bit over the years, especially here in South America. My book talks about life in Ecuador mostly where I have spent 2 -3 months every summer for the past eight years with good friends of mine which enabled me to learn many things and have more of an insight into life in this part of the world. I want to share this insight with people in other countries to encourage them to also travel and see. Much of my travel lately has been by myself and per bus so as to see more of this continent and I have had absolutely no problem whatsoever as people are most helpful and friendly. So you need not fear travel in this part of the world. Right now I'm with a friend here in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and we are both planning to spend a few days in Quito, the capital of the country and go from there to Otavalo, an Indian community and wonderful market about one hour from Quito. So you see, I'm plenty busy. I have also promoted my book here in Ecuador and have been told by the Director of Commerce and Tourism that he finds the book "excellent" whicjh makes me very happy.
So perhaps you want to read it yourselves and then go and travel to see with your own eyes and broaden your horizon. If you read the book, please let me know what you think. I have had nothing but good comments from people so far. Thanks for reading this.

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Angelique K

Hello everyone! My name is Angelique a.k.a Angel. I live in California. I love to read and always love a good page turner! Nice to meet all of you and aways welcome to book sugestions!

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- Ari
  
  Hey there, Angelique. I'm new as well (to both the site and the group), but nonetheless, welcome! :)
  
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MAXXY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello, Im Max, and Im from chicago, and obviously, I love to read. Im just a plain awesome person living in a plan awesome world. I also love to have new shelfari friends and to talk, so yeah....

thats about it i think

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Ireene R

Hey I'm Ireene and I'm from Romania. I love reading and I joined shelfari because I wanted to find a place where I can talk with people about books.

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- Nee
  
  Hey Ireene...Got any good Romanian recipes...?
  :D
  
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Jane B

Hi. My name is Jane and I live in Florida. I am a grandmother and I love reading. My grandchildren are Savannah, 8 years old, and Colton, 6 years old. I am doing my best to encourage them both to read. I have two dogs, Athena and Aphrodite, and three cats, Tabitha, Gaia, and Fireheart. I have too many favorite authors to try to list. I am new to blogging and Shelfari but I am enjoying both. Visit my blog at www.jane-mypets.blogspot.com. I am just beginning to fill in my bookshelf with books I have read. It's nice to find a place to talk about the books I read. Thanks.

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- Sheri H
  
  Hello Jane. Welcome to Shelfari and this group. I think you'll really enjoy your time spent here. I know I do. I would also like to invite you to join my group Time To Read. I have a few other groups that I started as well, which if you are interested you are welcome to join also, but Time To Read is the most active one. I'll also send you a friend invite. However, if you are not interested in friends ( and there are some people here who are not ) I will not be offended if you decline my offer. Well again welcome and hope to hear from you soon.
  
  posted 3 months ago. ( reply )
- Jane B
  
  Hi Sheri. Thanks for the invites. It's nice to meet you. I love friends and I look forward to being a contributor to this group and I will check out Time To Read as well. I appreciate the warm welcome.
  
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Anya

Hello! :]
I am turning twenty in a month and am still an avid reader of YA novels, even though I am slowly entering the classics and adult categories. My favorite genre is romance (like many girls), especially those in the historical or paranormal sections, and dystopian.

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love2read

Hello everyone, I am still kind of new. I love reading romance books and I love reading a few other kinds of books, but romance is my favorite. Happ y reading everyone.

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- Ari
  
  Hey there! What are some of your favorite romance authors and/or books?
  
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love2read

I love Brenda Jackson, Altonya Washington, Angela Winters, a few more. I also love etoric books and the authors are Zane and Kimberly Kaye Terry.

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- Ari
  
  I've never read them. I tend to stick to books by Kat Martin, Julie Garwood, Teresa Medeiros or Lisa Kleypas (they're favorites). But you do list some authors I'm intrigued about there.
  
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Born2wiN

Born to win here....reading is my passion..I just relish the idea of a cozy evening with a book in my handz....I love to go through various genres of books concentrating more on Horror,thrillerz inspirational!! Ive been a book aficionado for the longest time and I truly believe in the old adage" Readerz r Leaderz".

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- Ari
  
  Hey there, and welcome! What are some of your favorite authors to read?
  
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Pamela A

Hi everyone!! I'm Pam from QC, Philippines..23 yrs old, i'm a nurse..i just recently been hooked into books..before i was kinda getting to sleep whenever i try to read..but then, i made a challenge to myself to try to finish even just one book then on i just can't stop reading..
i googling for an available book club then i came up to this..i wanted to be updated from fellow readers about just anything..

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- Nee
  
  Hi Pamela... :]
  Most of the people here can't stop reading either.
  
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- Beng G
  
  Hi Pam, welcome and enjoy!
  
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- Ari
  
  Hey there, Pamela, and welcome! :D
  
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- Sheri H
  
  Hi Pam. Welcome.
  
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Chanelle

I've been posting in this group for awhile, but I figured I should jump in and introduce myself. I'm Chanelle, I'm 25 and I live in the Galveston area. I work at a public library and really enjoy my job! I love discussing books and movies with all of the patrons and recommending books and getting new book suggestions to add to my ever-growing TBR read pile. (I own over 900 books. It's an...addiction.) I also love interacting with the children at the library and watching them get excited about checking out books and READING! I have a BA in psychology with a minor in English which surprisingly (haha) I'm not really using. I plan on going back to school within the next year to get my master's in library science. I'm considering becoming a young adult librarian. (I change my mind everyday.) I love to read, watch movies, take pictures, go out with friends, have wine nights (with cheese!), and go to live music shows. My taste in books is eclectic- I'll read almost anything, but it has to be well written and if not, I'll toss it quickly aside. Oh, and I also have two amazing cats that are like my kids. I'm a bibliophile and an ailurophile, what can I say? :)

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- Ari
  
  Hey there, Chanelle, that was a great bit about yourself, lol. And it's so fantastic that you work at a library (have tried to get a job at my local one myself, numerous times, but unfortunately have had no luck). I'd consider it one of the 'dream jobs' out there...for book lovers like us here anyway.
  
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- Chanelle
  
  Haha...I can be a little long-winded:) I've wanted to work at a library since I was little- I've applied to so many different ones in different towns for different positions and finally caught a break one day! It is a dream job for me- surrounded by books all day! What more could a book-lover ask for? Don't give up on your dream job- it'll happen one day!
  
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- Nee
  
  Why don't ya see what kind of writing classes adult ed has in your area...?
  :]
  
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- Ari (edited)
  
  I might still have a chance to work with books one day, Chanelle. Studying graphic design does give the option of helping with book covers and the like, so, there's that :D.
  
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- Chanelle
  
  I'm not much of a writer, more of a reader. I write a bit of poetry but I like to keep most of it to myself...And Ari, that's awesome! I wish I was artistic and creative like that!
  
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- Ari
  
  Thanks, Chanelle! It's definitely something very fun to be doing for a living once the studying ends.
  
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Areese P

Hi to all! Areese here from the Philippines. I'm a mother of a seven year-old girl and a five-year-old boy. I spend most of my afternoons outside my children's school waiting for dismissal so I usually have that time to read my books. It's only after Twilight when I started reading again and somehow been introduced to the Young Adults genre. I'm loving it so far...it makes me feel young, too. Then, I came across groups like this and I'm enjoying all the ping-pong discussions going on. I'm learning a lot of new things, latest and good books to read in particular, and it's fun to "hear" the different views that each one shares. Glad to be part of this group. :-)

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- Sheri H
  
  Hello Areese. Welcome to the group.
  
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- Nee
  
  Hey Areese...! :]
  
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- Clarisse
  
  Welcome Areese!
  I'm from Philippines too. :]
  Welcome to Shelfari! :]
  
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Clarisse

Hi everybody!
I'm Clarisse and I'm from Philippines. I'm 11 years old and I've been a bookworm since I was 5. It's really fun joining here in Shelfari cause you can meet a bunch of people who love to read books too. :) I'm happy I found this site! :]

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- Sheri H
  
  Welcome aboard Clarisse.
  
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- Nee
  
  Hi Clarisse...way to go...! 11 and tearing through them books…! :D
  Robert A Heinlein wrote a number of books for teens all through the 40's and 50's which are still great reads and I'm sure you'd like um. Here are a few to look for...perhaps in your local Library.
  Podkayne of Mars.1963
  The Rolling Stones aka Space Family Stone, 1952.
  Space Cadet, 1948
  Farmer in the Sky, 1950
  Starman Jones, 1953
  Rocket Ship Galileo, 1947
  Tunnel in the Sky, 1955
  Citizen of the Galaxy, 1957
  Have Space Suit—Will Travel, 1958
  The Star Beast, 1954
  :D
  
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Stephen P

Welcome Areese and Clarisse! There seems to be quite a few people from the Phillipines here. It must be a country of readers. Is English widely spoken in the
Phillipines? I thought Tagalog and Spanish were spoken more there.

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- Beng G
  
  Tagalog is mostly spoken, yes, but we do have a lot of different Filipino dialects in different regions. Compared to other Asian countries, we speak English as our second language. The English subject is part of our school curriculum from preschool to college. It was, after all, the Americans (Thomasites) who introduced public schools here in our country.
  
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Clarisse

Hi Sheri! Thanks.. :]
Oh, I'm really addicted to books, Nee :] And thanks for recommending me those cool books. I'd love to check 'em all out. :]
Thanks Stephen! English is widely spoken in the Philippines especially in private schools but Tagalog is MOST widely spoken here. Spanish? Hmmm.. Not really, I think. Cause we don't know how to speak spanish in here. Actually, I can't even understand Spanish. :]

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Areese P

Thanks much for the warm welcome! Clarisse is right, most Filipinos speak and understand English because it is the medium of instruction in our schools, especially in private schools. Tagalog is our national language but we also have different dialects since our country is an archipelago and different cities speak different dialects. Spanish used to be taught in College and was a part of our curriculum but now, the students are given options as to what foreign language they wish to take up. I guess I'm lucky to have learned Spanish during my college years...love the language a lot! But since I don't get to practice it, the only Spanish I have left are what I gather from Dora and Diego. :-)
And yes Stephen, we are a country of readers too. Our bookstores can attest to that. We are just not so lucky to have a public library equipped with all these books, especially the newly-released ones since most of our public libraries are not up-to-date with the supply of books. So it leaves us no other choice but to purchase books and they get to be quite expensive sometimes (especially when they're brand new). But of course, this doesn't stop us from reading. :-)

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Yeonmo A

Hi. I'm Yeonmo and I live in Seoul, Korea. I've been looking for a book club over here for years and I think this group will be a good alternative. I look forward to interacting with other book lovers around the world, exchanging ideas and dreams, and getting the intellectual inspiration I've been looking for. I'm so glad I found this site and this group. Thanks for being there! :D

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- Nee
  
  Hi Yeonmo... :]
  How things in Seoul...?
  
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- Marie T
  
  A very heartfelt welcome to you, Yeonmo A. You should find lots of things to inspire your reading here. Enjoy!
  
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- Yeonmo A
  
  Thanks for the warm welcome, Nee and Marie. It's the best time of the year in Seoul. You can walk around the city all day...all night! Just yesterday, I was an hour early for my appointment. So I sat on the ground in front of a building and started reading. The weather was perfect, the wind was nice. It was bright and warm. Awesome.
  
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- Nee
  
  Cool...September is a great time of year in California too. :D
  
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- Laurie G
  
  I agree this is a great alternative to a book club!!!! I love the organizational aspect.I am reading so many new authors adn books. Sheflari is keeping me on track in all ways.
  Welcome and Enjoy!
  
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Renee

Hello there! My name is Renee and I live in Chicago, IL. I love photography, travel and curling up with a GOOD book.....I hope to get back into reading on a more regular basis and I think the plethora of books found here along with opinions and suggestions will help me do just that!

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- Sabina E
  
  You've certainly come to the right place, Renee!
  
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- Ari
  
  Hello there, Renee, and welcome!
  
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JaZzIe

hi i'm angel or you could call me jazzie if you want... i'm just new here... and it's really nice meeting you people... :grin:

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- Ari
  
  Welcome around here, angel.
  
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- Nee
  
  Yeah welcome Jazzie...! :D
  
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- Amanda J
  
  Welcome :)
  
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Ursula B

I'm presently not reading any books because I spent 3 months in Ecuador with friends and promoted my book - Through the Eyes of a Gringa - Eight weeks in Peru and Ecuador - by meeting with many people from book stores and the Director of Commerce and Tourism of the Province of Guayas where Guayaquil is located. He told me that my book was the only one of its kind in all of Ecuador, congratulated me, bought a copy and told me I would now forever be a part of the history of Ecuador. I thanked him but told him that this was not the reason I wrote the book. In fact my initial idea was to bring more news from South America to North America and show people here that people there face the same struggles. However, once down there it occurred to me that it should also be of interest to Ecuadorians because they should also know how foreigners see them and what stands out. The rector of one school wrote to all his faculty to review the book and see if they find it useful, which they did. Now I'm hoping that they'll soon order some. I was told that the book appears excellent to them and as soon as the money for it was approved they would order from Mr. Books, a big bookstore I also talked with and was told that they deal with Barnes & Noble and will order from them. I thought this was interesting.
Now I would love to hear from you after you have read my book what you think of it.

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*Bg loves Pandas!!!! (u no u love my pic)* -LOL-

Hello, Im Book worm #3G, and I love to read!
I also, love pandas, anime, manga, and soccer, and japanese stuff even though I live half way across the globe from Japan. I am enchanted by reading, I love reading anything from true stories to vampire books and science fiction. If you have any books that you recomend hit me up. I will accept anyone or anything. Questions, or comments you know my name so.... friend request me. Oh, ya, I am also a junior (11th grade) in highschool but I am doing college and highschool at the same time so I am pretty busy but not for reading.

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- Nee
  
  Hey Book worm...!
  When I was in highschool I was going with a Collage girl, so that's kinda the same thing...right? :P
  
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rachelamy

Hi all. I'm Rachel. I stumbled upon this site when I was looking searching for ways to keep track of what I've read. I'm hoping to branch out in my reading and get lots of recommendations, since I tend to read the same types of books. I'm a teacher and have recently been reading lots of YA books, but I mostly read contemporary fiction and historical fiction.

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- Ari
  
  Welcome, Rachel! I think you'll find a good deal of recommendations around here. I myself have added at least 80 books to my TBR pile since I joined not long ago.
  
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- Nee
  
  Hi Rachel :D
  Do you have a good class this year?
  
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- rachelamy
  
  yeah, the kiddos are great...I'm teaching reading this year after all math and science last year, so I'm psyched
  
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- Nee
  
  Cool...!
  Neil Gaiman writes a good kids story. :]
  
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Dunvegan

Hi, I'm Laura. I live in the midwest, teach music lessons, and love to read. I like historical fiction and mysteries the most, but branch out from those fields quite often.

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- Michelle C
  
  Hi Laura - I live in the midwest too and of course, as everyone else, love to read! I like all kinds of authors and types of books as well. I just finished The Late Lamented Molly Marx by Sally Koslow and am getting ready to start Tethered by Amy MacKinnnon. What about you? Have you found something really good lately?
  
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Brian H

Hello, newbie here, came to Shelfari, to try and have some means of noting what I have read (forgotten most of the books, but trying to enter a few) and also to see recommendations and comments by other readers.

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- Nee
  
  Hey Brian...
  Yes, if I had known that I would have read so damn many books in my life, I would have written them down somewhere. : ]
  
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- Brian H (edited)
  
  Exactly, now I stand before bookshelves and think "Have I read that ...?"
  Thanks for the welcome!
  
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- Ari
  
  Welcome to you, Brian.
  
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- Brian H
  
  Thanks for the welcome Ari
  
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- Stephen P
  
  Welcome, Brian
  Going through the discussions and seeing other peoples bookshelves, I am constantly coming across books that I have forgotten that I've read.
  
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- Marie T
  
  There were two times in my life that I kept a journal of books read; one went on for a couple of years, at least. Somewhere in this house (maybe in my Memory Box) I have them. They're the only record of books I've read. I recall I'd made a few columns, the Title/Author/a quick synopsis (this got tougher because there was only a small space!)/and some kind of rating. Wish I'd kept it up, but now there's Shelfari and that's so much better in every way. Plus the social aspect is wonderful.
  But I find, as you do, Stephen, that every so often a book is mentioned that I've read. Who knows when? I guess, but that's about all I can do. Trouble is, that book looks like I've just read it.
  
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- Sabina E
  
  Hi Brian, welcome - don't worry about the books you've forgotten, you'll find lots of new ones here!
  
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Laura W

Hi my name is Laura- i'm a junior in college... I just joined today! I just wanted a place to keep track of all of the books I've read, own and want to read. I mostly read young adult fantasy and science fiction and romance books... for example: Twilight saga, City of Ashes, Blue Bloods series, and romance books like Rules of Passion and Before the Scandal, etc. Occasionally, however, something will tempt me to read a different genre- though I have a very difficult time getting into Historical Non-Fiction stuff. I probably read more than I should- I'm on my second book this week- considering that I'm in college... but I can't stop! :)

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- Ari
  
  Welcome, Laura! I go through the same fanatism as you with the reading despite being in college. I believe I now read at least 3-4 books a week. It's unable to stop. I completely understand you there ;). Hope you have a great time around here!
  
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- Brian H
  
  Welcome - a good plan, I wish I'd started keeping a note of books when I was college age, although maybe now the ones I remember from way back then were the really good ones?
  
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- Nee
  
  It's starting to sound like a 12 step meeting round here :P
  Hi Laura...!
  
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Syahirah M

Hello, I'm Syahirah from Malaysia. I just join this group a few days ago and this group is so eciting. I like to read adventures, young adult fantasy, science fictions, myteries, and just any type of books there are out there. I just addicted with book since I'm young. see And also painting. I'm sorry to say that I loves to write something in my story books and I hate it. I came to this site to see other books recommends and commets about the books.

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- Nee
  
  Hello Syahirah...! What a cool name :]
  
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- Sabina E
  
  Hi Syahirah, welcome, hope you'll enjoy the group!
  
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- Ari
  
  Welcome to you, Syahirah. May you have a great time here :)
  
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- Laurie G
  
  Welcome,shelfari is a great site!
  
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Stephen P

Hi Syahirah
I think you'll like it here. I do!

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miki juicebox

Hi, I'm Veronika, but most people know me as Miki.
I'm from Brno, Czech Republic. I'm quite picky about books, if it won't catch me around 50 pages I probably won't finish it :D I love writers with some catching style, like Chuck Palahniuk, Oscar Wilde, George Orwell and Ian McEwan. Besides books, my top hobbies are music and art (illutration adn photography).
Chm that would be all for now, I guess :)
x

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- Nee
  
  Hi Miki...! :]
  I know what you mean--they got to grabb you from the very start.
  
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- Ari
  
  Welcome around here, Miki :)
  
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Tina

Hi I am Tina. I live in Wyoming. I am married and have 4 kids and 3 dogs. I love books and my favorite authors are Diana Gabaldon, J.K. Rowling, Dean Koontz, Terry Goodkind, Janet Evanovich, Anne Rice, Christine Feehan, Obert Skye, Stephanie Meyers. I won't read a book if its boring. If it doesn't grab my attention I won't finish the first chapter. I love just about all genres.
I am going to school to get my Bachelor's in Business Management and I am currently involved with crafts and my kids.

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- Ari
  
  Welcome, Tina. I've heard great things about Terry Goodkind; might be that I give his work a reading at some point :). Enjoy your stay!
  
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- Tina
  
  Thanks! So far I am loving being able to see the variety of books on here and getting ideas on what to read next!
  
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- Ari
  
  That's definitely one of the best parts about this place. Having someone right there who's read a book you want to read, offer suggestions, is another advantage :D
  
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- Nee
  
  Hi Tina, based on the authors you mentioned, I'd say you need to try 'Crusader's Cross', by James Lee Burke.
  :D
  
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Randomness

Hello, my name is Randomness, I'm from somewhere in Minnesota, and just entered 9th grade (it's a lot better than middle school). I aspire to be an astronomer/astrophysicist. I am also working on writing a book (not too far on it so far). I'm currently finishing up The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Most of the books that interest me are Science Fiction, or just Fiction. And I still have to complete filling out my shelf.

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- Nee
  
  Robert A Heinlein wrote a number of books for younger readers: they are all good reads, so give um a try…
  Here are some of them:
  PODKAYNE OF MARS
  SPACE CADET,
  FARMER IN THE SKY,
  THE ROLLING STONES / SPACE FAMILY STONE,
  STARMAN JONES,
  THE STAR BEAST,
  TUNNEL IN THE SKY,
  DOUBLE STAR,
  TOMORROW, THE STARS
  ROCKET SHIP GALILEO
  THE DOOR INTO SUMMER,
  CITIZEN OF THE GALAXY,
  HAVE SPACE SUIT, WILL TRAVEL
  :D
  
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- Randomness
  
  I'm not exactly sure if those books would fit my interests, or my reading level.
  
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- Nee
  
  You said Science Fiction, and these were written for teen level.
  But it's cool.
  
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Tania L

Hi there i'm Tania i live in Auckland New Zealand and have three children, two cats, and right now a sore tooth :( I love to read, and love to read almost anything. At the moment i've been reading alot of paranormal and fantasy stuff, which i've been really enjoying for a change. I love literature and also chick lit too :) Love being on shelfari, as awesome place to get recommendations and find new books to read.

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- Marie T
  
  Welcome, Tania L - and I hope that toot is taken care of very soon. So many great things about Shelfari, I agree. My TBR pile is getting so large from all the great-sounding books.
  
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- Ari
  
  Hello there, Tania, and welcome! Seems like we have a few things in common: the soreness (I'm suffering from a sore throat though :P ), the enjoyment of paranormal reads, and chick lit (once in a while). You'll likely get a good deal of recommendations around here from that alone, as well as you yourself seeing some titles that'll spark your interest.
  Have fun!
  
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Nee

Hi Tinia...:] Hope you enjoy this place...! Auckland is a very pretty town. I have friends who go there every other year to visit relatives, and the pics they've shown me are great!
Carpinteria is very pretty slao, but in a different way.
Carp. Is near Santa Barbara Ca.

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Amy

Hey all, I'm Amy. I'm from Florida, currently in 9th grade. I love to read, mostly YA books. I've read a lot of romance, some fantasy, a touch of science fiction. I'm a bit picky about my books, but I'll read almost anything. I also like to draw and watch/read anime/manga. Um... I came here in hopes of organising books I've read, since I tend to lose track of what I've read. I guess that's all.
-Amy

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- Ari
  
  Hey there, Amy and welcome! Nice to see someone else from FL :). Hope you have a good time around here.
  
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- Nee
  
  Hello Amy.
  
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Tina

Hi!!My name is Christina but I prefer Tina!I absolutely love to read and no one that knows me will recognize me without a book.I love to read romance novels, ficiton, horror, and mostly anything that someone says is fairly good!I love to write also.I hope to become a writer when I get older.I'm actually writing a book now and I'm in the 50 page range so far but it will definantly get higher soon!I just started Shelfari yesterday and so far I love it!I love my friends and family and I guess thats it! [:

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- Ari
  
  Welcome, Tina, and keep working hard on that book! Good luck to you.
  
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- Tina
  
  thanks Ari![:
  
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Kayla J

Hey my name is Kayla, I love reading, right now i love romance, and young adult. (im 16)
I hope to open a book store when i graduate.
I am not a fan of Vampire/ish books.
I just joined the site yesterday, im really excited to keep all the books i want to read in one place, and see reviews and suggestions for them all.

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- No longer on Shelfari
  
  Hi Kayla! Opening a book store has been my childhood dream, too. I wish you all the luck for it.
  
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menwithoutfeet

I just joined, I'm Steve... I like wierd and obscure books any and all recommendations are welcome.
generic crime thrillers are bad and very overdone... but yeah hey.
Steve

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Amanda J

Hi
My name is Amanda, I joined Shelfari today, so I'm new to all this, but I think I'm starting to get the hang of it... :P
I'm a 17 year old student from Norway and I love to read! Therefore I thought that this site would be perfect for me! :)

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- Nee
  
  Hey Amanda. :]
  
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- Amanda J
  
  Hi :)
  
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Galya

Hi there :)
I'm Galya, and Im from a small country called Bulgaria. I am almost 17, curently in 11th grade. So... I love reading, all kinds of books, but I prefer horrors and mysteries rather than romance. Glad to join you :)

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- Beng G
  
  Welcome!
  
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- Galya
  
  Thanks :)
  
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- Nee
  
  Howdy Galya...
  :D
  
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Sharon L

Hi
I am Sharon.
Like Amanda I am new to all of this, although I joined Shelfari a couple of months ago.
I am looking forward to getting involved with this group.

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Brigid C

Hi Brigid here, and I a newbie. I don't get on this site too much because I am addicted to joining everything Harry Potter, and you can only do so much.. I am currently reading the tales of Beetle the Bard, trying to study THe Order of the Phoenix. I am on the third re read of it, now on Chapter 12. I am going to be reading Farenheit 451 with the Harry Potter Alliance. I think I read it many years ago and dont remember anything so it will be like a new read to me.

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Rebecca

Greetings! Just like the name says, I am called Rebecca by most ;) I have been a bookworm all my life and joined Shelfari to try out the organizational and social aspects of this site. I really enjoy the groups here! With my recent acquisition of a Kindle 2, my reading has definitely skyrocketed. It's so much easier to read a few pages here and there all day, on top of the regular reading time I already had.
I decided to join this group so I could share with others reading the same things, and get suggestions for any other good reads out there. I'm excited to share in the book love with others!
~ Rebecca ~

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- Ari
  
  Welcome to Shelfari and the group, Rebecca. I hope you have as great a time around here as I've had :)
  
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Autumn S

'ello!
i'm Autumn:
senior in highschool&lover of books.
i quote alot of works, but by no means does that mean i have no original thoughts.
waited at midnight for the harry potter books.
& i'm a vicious re-reader, underliner, & book sniffer.
(don't they just smell great?)
time to enjoy!

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  Hey there, Autumn, and welcome!
  
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- No longer on Shelfari
  
  Hi Autumn! Books do smell really nice, especially the old ones.
  
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Al

i am an 11 year old going to 12 soon. I read over doing my homework, and love the web.

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  Hello Al!
  
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- No longer on Shelfari
  
  Hi Al! Wow, you're only 11, I wish Shelfari was there when I was your age.
  
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Lazuline

I'm me and I love reading, exploring, and observing. I like to be on the outside looking in and taking pictures, making videos. Preserving memories, books, and music are my passions. I always have to have a book available to read, and if I don't have one, I'll read my textbooks. I do what I want when I want to do it. I listen to no one's instructions, and I wouldn't change that for the world. That's pretty much it.

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rosie

Hello Everyone,
My Name is Rosie i'm 32 yrs old, married and have 3 kids. I'm from Brooklyn, NY and currently living in Philadelphia , PA for 8 yrs now. I love to read all kinds of books , Amatur Photography on my spire time and love to learn to make new dishes. love to cook! I been looking for a group where i can discuss about what i have read. My husband is not into reading so it's hard to talk to someone who is not interested in the samething as you. so, i hope to hear from you all soon!
take care,
Rosie

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  Welcome Rosie. Happy reading!
  
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- Ari
  
  Welcome to you, rosie. We have that love for cooking in common ;). Enjoy yourself around here!
  
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rosie

thanxs beng g!

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Rachel

Hi everybody!! My name is Rachel. I'm 22 yrs old and I love to read all types of books.

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No longer on Shelfari (edited)

Hi everyone! I'm Chinmayi, a 20 yr old student from Jaipur, India and though I'm quite new to Shelfari, I already love it here.

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Beng G

Welcome Rachel and Chinmayi!

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  Thanks a ton!
  
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- Rachel
  
  Thanks!!
  
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kat a

Hi Everyone,
I'm Kat. I live in southern California and I'm addicted to reading. I like lots of different books, but right now, I've been addicted to reading young adult and urban fantasy books. I think I'm reading around 10 books a month. Glad to be here.

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  Welcome, kat. Hope you have fun around here.
  
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Karen R

Hello everyone,
I'm Karen. I'm a freelance writer and editor from Ohio. I am not new to Shelfari or the group, but I'm hoping to be more active here. I love reading books of many kinds (not all kinds, but pretty close) and am open to recommendations.

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  Hi Karen. Glad to have you here!
  
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  Hi Kat. Thanks for the welcome.
  
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  Welcome to being more active Karen.
  
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sap (edited)

Hi... I'm Saradha. I'm 20 and I'm from Chennai,India. I love reading. :)
I love Shelfari as well as this group, though i'm new to both.
Hoping to be an active member of this group.

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  Hi Saradha. Welcome!
  
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- sap
  
  Hi kat... Thank you!! :)
  
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- kat a
  
  I think you were/are in another shelfari group that I'm in, cause your name looks familiar. :)
  
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- sap
  
  Oh... I don't think so.. I saw your name only after I joined this group.. Anyways, i'm good at making friends and I would be glad if you suggest me some groups to join or books to read... :)
  
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literaryvampiress

Hi, I am Meredith and my passion from reading stemmed from wandering into a Borders when I was out of a job about 8 years ago and walking into the mystery section and picking up A IS FOR ALIBI by Sue Grafton and ONE FOR THE MONEY by Janet Evanovich, while Evanovich and Plum will forever be the reason I love to read, my tastes have definitely grown and changed. I swore I would never read romances, yes I was one of *those* people. Then I met the MacGregors by Nora Roberts and I was hooked ever since, then came my passion for all the things that go bump in the night and here I stand a well rounded reader who can never decide what to read next with a mountain of a TBR and a boyfriend who just shakes his head and reads my books too.
I live in Milwaukee WI, and I just found out that Shelfari has groups. Hope to get to know you all better soon. I am currently reading HEAT WAVE by Richard Castle
Meredith

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  Hi Meredith. I haven't picked up an Evanovich book yet, but I see her everywhere, so I think I need to soon.
  
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  If you like characters and a lot of goofy ones at that, then you'll enjoy them. I don't read them because they are fabulous mysteries, I read them because I love the characters so much.
  
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- Ari
  
  Welcome around here, Meredith. Like, kat, I haven't read any of Evanovich's books, but it's a possibility series for me to read during Christmas vacation this year.
  Have a blast around here :D
  
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- Karen R
  
  Hi, Meredith. I too am eventually intend to pick up an Evanovich book since I've had several people recommend the plum series. My husband also likes to tease me because of the piles of books that I keep near the bed (he eventually bought a bookshelf/head board to accommodate them). Anyway, welcome aboard.
  
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literaryvampiress

Thanks for the welcomes everyone! I really appreciate it and I look forward to talking books with you all. And for those of you about to meet Stephanie Plum enjoy!

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Nardina B

Hi all, I'm Nardina and I'm a 29 year old accountant living in Townsville, Australia. I've been on shelfari a few months now, but am relatively new to this group. I'm a big reader who has loved reading since I was a child. It's one of my fave things to do in my spare time. My favourite authors are Kathy Reichs, Karin Slaughter, Michael Connelly, John Grisham and Dean Koontz but I read lots of other types of books also. I'm currently reading Darkly Dreaming Dexter as I love the tv and thought it would be great to check out the books also.

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  Welcome, Nardina. Adorable dog in the picture with you.
  
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Lee B

Hi All. Here's how I found out about shelfari: I get this email form my 12 year old niece saying her English teacher made everyone in the class
join this website. So, she knows I love to read and says I should check it out! I did and I fell in love with this site! It feeds my book addiction!
What I love about it is all the reviews from book lovers like myself. No publishers(well not many) pushing their books--but real people who have read the books. I love that fact! Thanks to my niece I have found so many like-minded people who love books--thanks Amanda!
Love this site!

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  Welcome to the website, Lee, and may you enjoy.
  
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Kristy Z

My name is Kristy and I really love this website. It's awesome. I also love books with fantasies. I love this website!

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Camerron W

My name is Camerron and I'm an avid Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reader. I live in NOVA (just outside of DC), I am in the US Army and am married with a wonderful 15month old baby girl. I love this site and appreciate the area's it has opened up for me!
Favourite Authors include: Anne McCaffrey, Terry Goodkind, Brandon Sanderson, Diana Gabaldon and Jacqueline Carey.

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Addy M

Hi, I'm Addy! I'm 15, which may be considered very young, and I live in Nebraska. Yes. We have electricity here. But cow-tipping is a great way to pass time.
HAHA I kid, of course. =D
I've loved reading for as long as I can remember, and this site is great for me! I love finding new things to read, and this gives me a great way to keep track of my stuff too. ^^
I'm rather new to the site in general. I figure this is a good place to start? :3
I'm a reader of a lot of young adult, if that wasn't rather obvious, and my fave authors include: Jodi Picoult, Tamora Pierce, P.C. Cast, Sarah Dessan, and oh so many more. [3
I hope to be rather active. Heh. ^^;;
I love talking too! And I'm kind of a spazz. So uhm, yeah that's me!
Hope to talk to a lot of you and see you all around! :D

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  Welcome Addy! Which Tamora Pierce series you like best?
  
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- Ari
  
  Welcome to you, Addy.
  
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James K

Hi I'm James and I look forward to discussing books with you all.

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  Welcome, James. Hope you have a fun time around here.
  
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shikazuki

Hello
I am fond of reading books ... and I found this site ...this group interesting . Its nice to know that there are so many people on a similar wavelength. Wishing you all a good reading ....!

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Toranse

Hey, I'm Toranse. I'm in college, majoring in English with a focus on creative writing, so reading and writing are pretty much my life. :)

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Liesbeth (edited)

Hi everybody!
I'm Liesbeth from Belgium and I'm looking forward to talk about books with other members from this group.

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