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For My Fellow Introverted Bookworms 📚💬

I’ve seen a lot of people posting polls lately to grow their ŷ circles, and honestly, I love it. But I also wanted to take a moment to share my experience behind why I’m posting this one.

As an introvert, putting myself out there has been extremely hard. Every review or poll I post feels like a small step out of my shell—but sometimes, it’s still difficult. I know so many of you fellow introverted book lovers can relate to that.

Right now, I’ve connected with over 300 ŷ friends, and I’d love to keep growing this little book-loving circle. I hope this doesn’t sound too corny, but it would mean so much if you sent me a friend request and invited your friends to vote as well.

I love y’all! 💛


***UPDATE: Hey everyone! 💛 Thank you so much for voting and sending friend requests—I'm honestly blown away by the response (y’all are amazing 😭).

I’ve gotten hundreds of requests, so while I do plan to go through them, it might take me a little time.

inviting my friends and/or friend requesting �
 
  436 votes, 86.7%

no thanks �
 
  67 votes, 13.3%


Poll added by: maddie’s bookshelf ❤️



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message 1: by Arin (new)

Arin (Wise_Girl_On_Fire) I just invited all 162 of my friends!!! Hope you get a lot of new friends! Anyone can friend me too!


Bee .ᐟ  ֹ   ₊ ꒱ (semi-hiatus) I definitely can relate to this as an introvert who wants to get more book friends on here but is too shy to make the first move most of the time 😭


maddie’s bookshelf ❤️ Arin wrote: "I just invited all 162 of my friends!!! Hope you get a lot of new friends! Anyone can friend me too!"

TYSM <3


message 4: by Helen (Len) (new)

Helen (Len) I'm inviting and just wanna say that anyone can add me too!


message 5: by jo ୨୧ (new)

jo ୨୧ i'll invite some ppl and anyone feel free to add me too ! < 3


maddie’s bookshelf ❤️ Bee .� ֹ � � (semi-hiatus) wrote: "I definitely can relate to this as an introvert who wants to get more book friends on here but is too shy to make the first move most of the time 😭"

yeah, it took a lot of courage just for me to post this poll! but i know u can find that strength to put yourself out there <3


message 7: by sama ୨୧ (new)

sama ୨୧ requesting rn!! I’d love to be friends <3 when i started on gr i found it so hard too but now ive met so many amazing people and i hope you do too 🥹💗


hannah •all the tbr• i’m also not like other aries + ravenclaw + introverted! friended.


message 9: by Kiersten (new)

Kiersten Renstrom I also have this problem and finally started getting into the rhythm of ŷ, and I’m so happy I did because I met so many new people and got so many nice, new books to read! Feel free to friend me if you want!


kyeofthehollow  (semi-hiatus) invited all my friends <3


message 11: by Laura (new)

Laura FM I have invited all of my friends too. I’m keen to get more friends as well, please feel free to add me and I will accept :)


Si &#x1f1f5;&#x1f1f7; &#x1f1fa;&#x1f1f8; As an introvert I feel this


message 13: by Mia (new)

Mia I totally related to this!! Feel free to add me I love to chat about everything! Also invited tons of people ❤️


message 14: by Jenna (new)

Jenna Oh no! I voted the wrong one 😭 definitely requesting!


message 15: by ☆M𲵲� (new)

☆M𲵲☆ Always looking for more book friends! Introverted in person, Ravenclaw, cancer/taurus/virgo!! Always reading!! Anyone can add me :)))


Kayla T (kaylabobayla) Ditto to all of the above! I love that everyone seems to cheer each other on here - but I’m new to GoodReads! Feel free to Friend me 🥹


message 17: by Imane ☁️ (new)

Imane ☁️ Always looking for more friends here 💕


⋆꣑ৎ shanae˙⋆ aw always looking for more friends here!


Gennaskindletbr&#x1f496; I invited my Friends 🩷 Feel free to add me always looking for new besties 🩵


Prekshana ౨ৎ (Hiatus) Always looking for more friends here! I just sent you a friend request<3


message 21: by BookLoverLily (new)

BookLoverLily I'm an extrovert, but anyone can add me! I'm Hufflepuff and love KOTLC series!


hannah •all the tbr• everyone is welcome to add me as well but let’s make it clear, i’m 34� not in my teens � so over young teenage dramas. i’ve been there, suffered that.

i’m hoping for more emotionally stable people/emotional maturity 🙏🏻💀


message 23: by Kai's (new)

Kai's Darling Sent out to all 468 of my friends!


message 24: by Soha (new)

Soha girll I feel uuuu.....just sent a fr!!! excited to be frnds and interact w u <3


*ੈ✩‧₊˚༺ abigail ༻*ੈ✩‧₊˚ Im the same way, so u go girlie 😁
Also I’m an introverted Ravenclaw, Athena Cabin, pyrokinetic, YA lover; anyone feel free to add me :)


message 26: by mireya (new)

mireya grasso ( new bio ! ) ₊˚ෆ is anyone rlly active??? feel free to add me!!! i'll make sure to comment on any of ur posts <3


*ೃ༄Carly *ೃ༄ invited to 696 people! hope you get some new friends.


message 28: by Nat (last edited May 07, 2025 05:52AM) (new)

Nat I don't have too many friends on here but I just invited all the ones I do have :) Could I pinch this poll idea too please to grow my circle of friends on here?


✮ osanna aoki ✮ as someone who is mixed introvert/extrovert i absolutely understand this! being on the spectrum is also another battle� at times it is hard for me to connect and/or read the room, so many times i’m taking a step back and over analyzing even though this is just goodreads! wishing you so many new friends and connections, as bookish buddies are the best buddies 💕🫶🏾 shooting you a friend request and i’m open to new friends from anyone on this thread as well!


message 30: by Eri (new)

Eri I invited all my friends 🩷 feel free to add me 💜 Let's be friends


message 31: by kaylizzy (new)

kaylizzy I agree. It’s really difficult making friends on ŷ. I’ve been trying to make more but it’s hard to find people to connect with. Sending a request and sharing the poll


message 32: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Anyone can add me as well! Super introverted here..


message 33: by Zozol (new)

Zozol Guys feel free to add me😍 never enough book lovers! (Ps. I write reviews if you’re interested)


message 34: by Amanda (new)

Amanda Invited !!! And also looking for new book besties!


message 35: by KaylaLaz (new)

KaylaLaz I just invited all my friends and sent you a friend request. I am also extremely introverted and it's hard to put yourself out there. Hoping to meet some more great people on here!


✦₊✧Ա✧₊✩ Invited all 200 and something of my friends! Hope it helps bbg <3


message 37: by Jip (new)

Jip Willemsen Anyone looking for a friend is welcome to add me!! Nice to meet ya 😊


message 38: by Jenni (new)

Jenni Girl I can totally relate! 26 year olds and I have my books to talk to instead of friends 🤭 go ahead and anyone can send em a friend request and just chit chat! ☺️


rainy ୨ৎ {sabrina's version} we're already friends bb 😚 that being said, i totally get being nervous to put yourself out there, but feel free to dm me anytime! i'll always respond <3 (that goes for everyone else too!)


message 40: by Corinne (new)

Corinne Holman I only have 6 friends VERY NEW ON HERE, but I invited them all. Much love!


message 41: by Milly (last edited May 07, 2025 05:47PM) (new)

Milly I’m the same way, very introverted. I’m way more social on ŷ talking about books but even that can make me nervous sometimes 😅
If anyone wants friends feel free to add me!


message 42: by ~Jennifer~ (new)

~Jennifer~ I sent a friend request. 💙


message 43: by alyymaas (new)

alyymaas sent a friend request!


message 44: by SarahsBookCorner (new)

SarahsBookCorner Anyone here is welcome to add me! I’m shy but I try to interact with all my friends as much as possible!


maddie’s bookshelf ❤️ omg guys i deleted the wrong comment. so so sorry to whoever wrote it 😭


message 46: by Isabelle (new)

Isabelle I totally get this feeling! It’s always hard to make new friends but GR is such an awesome community 🩷


Fia .⁠。⁠*⁠♡ I would love to but I don't really have many bookish friends, thats why i too have started forming new connections on this app, so i can find more people like me 💗


message 48: by (new)

☆ wait I am so late to this but anyone can add me too!!!


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