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Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2016!
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My favorite type is fantasy, sci-fi, crime(detective) books. I'm a software developer, so I also read some books for my job.
I found this group just because I want set my 2016 goal before the calendar pass this year.
My current goal is marking all the books in my Kindle as read(maybe I can do it five years later :) after considering the increment of new books). I also have lots paper book to read, but next year I'll spend most time on my Kindle.

I like all kinds of different books and switch genres based on my mood. I love to read but with work and kids I've been feeling like I haven't been reading as much as I would like. I hope this group will help me to stay motivated and read more.

My name is Hayley and I've only recently joined Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ and I'm so glad I did. I'm from Cheshire in the UK, but I'm moving to Perth, Australia, in the New Year. I feel like I've been neglecting my reading in the past couple of years, so it feels great to find a community that adores books and inspires me to read more!


I am so excited about finding this group! Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ has been a new experience for me but I love it. It is nice to have good conversation with people who enjoy reading as much as I do.
I don't know that I have one specific favorite genre. I am a sucker for anything by Stephen King, but I recently read Me Before You by Jojo Moyes and fell completely in love with the story. Now I'm on a kick of reading anything that will break my heart... Depressing, right? But aren't the best books the one's that make you feel something?!
My reading goal for 2016 is 30 books. I'm sure a few of those will be books I have already read (Harry Potter for sure) but I am hoping to discover some new favorites as well. I am currently reading A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara but I am still in the first chapter.
I love recommendations, so if you have any please feel free to send them my way!
Happy reading!

i thought I'd try something different by interacting with fellow bibliophiles this year.
I'll read almost anything. Though my favorite genres are horror, science fiction, and fantasy. Mostly from the 19th Century through the mid-20th Century.
I want to read at least 2-3 books a month in 2016.
I'm sure to be back on an irregular basis asking odd questions about the 2016 Reading Challenge. So please bear with me.

My name is Neykia and I'm excited to make a commitment to reading more! I'm originally from Lake Charles Louisiana but I currently reside in Hampton Virginia. I love all kinds of books really although History and War/Military focused books tend not to keep my attention, neither do tedious reads. I've committed to 12 books this year and hopefully with the support of fellow readers I actually surpass that goal.
Happy Reading Y'all!



My 2015 Challenge goal was 75 books that I set in October and I'll be just shy of reaching that goal.
I'm setting a pretty lofty goal of 150 books for myself in 2016.
I look forward to seeing what everyone's goals are for this year and what everyone is reading.
Happy Reading and Happy New Year!!

I love books, and kinda addicted to fantasy, as well as mystery and horror. But I read anything, tho it seems that I like fictions more than non-fictions.
I've reached my goal for this year, and that's honestly kind of amazing since I lost my mood to read book. And for 2016, my goal is to read at least 25 books. But I have piles of books and perhaps, just perhaps, I can read more than I expect.
Happy reading and happy new year, people! Looking forward to befriend you all :)

My name is Emerald and I'm from Oregon. I'm currently in my fourth year of graduate school, and am noticing that my bookshelf has been piling up with books I've had time to purchase, but not read. My goal for 2016 is to read 52 books from my shelves. I've chosen the list, roughly 13 from each of the four major food groups: Star Wars, Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Graphic Novels. My book-buying guideline for the year is I can buy a book each time I read two books I already own. (Because really, I'm not actually going to stop buying books for a year while I work on this project...)
I was poking about on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ looking for a group to help support me in this project, and it looks like I found the perfect place!
Thanks!
Emerald

I'm from New Orleans, though thinking of making a move in 2016. Really, I like to read ll kinds of books, but young adult and experimental fiction are a lot of my favorites, as well as essays on queer theory and auto-biographies.
Finding the group was as easy as doing a search for the 2016 reading challenge. Since I joined up late last year, I ended up guessing a low number, but wanted to be on top of it this year. I haven't made my goal post yet, but I'm going to aim for at least 45 books in 2016!
Looking forward to sharing my progress and thoughts with others in the group, and reading up on how everyone else is doing. :)

My name is Julia and I'm from Ohio. I joined the group to try to stick with my reading goals this year and to enjoy discussion and recommendations from fellow bibliophiles.
I read across all genres and usually have one fiction and one non-fiction book going at all times. I also listen to audiobooks. I'm hoping to expand my reading a bit this year to include more books from outside the US.
Looking forward to seeing people's recommendations and discussion in the new year!



I don't have a set number of books to read this year, I'm just going to see what I can accomplish with my challenges.
I read mostly fiction and like contemporary literary fiction, especially books from countries other than the US. I enjoy nonfiction categories like medical or biological science, anything about animal behavior, and history and social science. My eldest son has introduced me to graphic novels and I like those too.
I look forward to getting to know people in the group and getting inspired from what others are reading.

If you don't know where to start, feel free to answer these questions:
- Where are you ..."
Hi, I am Shipra from Delhi, India. I love to read romance, paranormal, historical fiction, books with strong female character and stories about various dimensions of life. Some of my favorite authors are Alice Munro, Simone de Beauvoir, Barbara Kingsolver, Haruki Murakami. I equally enjoy quick reads like Debbie Macomber and others of her genre. I look forward to getting to know you all and read some new books.

My goal this year is to read 50 books.

I really need to get back into reading, and my plan is to get so into reading and back to buying 'physical' books that I'll have to buy a bookshelf from Ikea and start my own little library by the end of the year. :)
My 2016 aim is 50 books [or 1 book a week] which is huge for someone who barely read 10 this year.
I like darkish, emotional books. I love anything that does with angels, demons etc.

Thanks and happy reading y'all!

happy reading and happy new year!



Hi all,
my name is Jennifer and this is the first book club I have ever joined :)
so I'm pretty excited to say the least
I live in New York
I'm currently reading the luckiest girl alive (which I can not put down) but I'm so excited to read the Martian next month.
my goal is to try and read one book a month.
I'm usually pretty open to try any genre as long as it's a good read.
Jennifer

Joined the group..did the ABC's of me but never came over here to introduce myself. So......
HELLO!! My name is Lindsey and I'm from Orange County California. I started on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ a few years ago and slowly started getting into groups. I have had some great challenges that have pushed my reading limits and gotten me to read some new books I usually would not. I try to read a range of books. Reading has always been my escape in this crazy world and my "bad" habit is that I can't get rid of books. I currently have over 900 books in my room. I love seeing all the books in my room, it's relaxing and comforting.
I'm still in college but already have my child and adolescent degree and a early childhood special education credential. I will start my second credential September 2016. When I'm not reading or at school I'm a part time nanny for 4 families. One family has a 4 year old girl, 2 1/2 year old boy, and a 6 month old boy. The second family has a 4 year old boy. The third family has a 14 month old boy and the fourth family has a 9 month old boy. Therefore all four families keep me busy and feeling like a child (which I love).
I'm excited to get active in this group, meet others, and see what everyone reads.
HELLO!! My name is Lindsey and I'm from Orange County California. I started on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ a few years ago and slowly started getting into groups. I have had some great challenges that have pushed my reading limits and gotten me to read some new books I usually would not. I try to read a range of books. Reading has always been my escape in this crazy world and my "bad" habit is that I can't get rid of books. I currently have over 900 books in my room. I love seeing all the books in my room, it's relaxing and comforting.
I'm still in college but already have my child and adolescent degree and a early childhood special education credential. I will start my second credential September 2016. When I'm not reading or at school I'm a part time nanny for 4 families. One family has a 4 year old girl, 2 1/2 year old boy, and a 6 month old boy. The second family has a 4 year old boy. The third family has a 14 month old boy and the fourth family has a 9 month old boy. Therefore all four families keep me busy and feeling like a child (which I love).
I'm excited to get active in this group, meet others, and see what everyone reads.



I read mostly history. I rarely read fiction.
My reading goal is 99 books.


As for reading, I go through "phases" Like I want to read all of one genre of book and even though I might LOVE that book you have in your hand, you are just going to have to wait until I rotate to that genre.
For 2016 my goal is to read 52 books (not picture books, that is a whole other challenges

I am a teacher and mother of 4. This often influences what I read. I read things my students are into such as YA, the battle of the books titles, and more grown up things in sci-fi, non fiction...I went through a memoir phase last year.
My goal for 2016 is 60 books.

I love to read mysteries, romance, historical fiction, & young adult novels. Can't wait to see what reads 2016 has in store! My goal is to finish the two challenges I signed up for.

Then did long term substitute teaching jobs in math and science for high school.
Trout fishing in northern California is a favorite past time.
Performance in 100+ plays.
A number of short film production.
wrote a musical version of Pinocchio with an old teacher and friend.
Pinocchio a Musical by Tom Lawrence and Ted Powell.
September 27,2011 I had a seizure and stopped breathing. 10 months in the hospital and care facility.
finally walking again. it's exhilarating.
Books and reading has been my salvation.
Grandmother taught to read at 4 years of age.
thanks for letting me join.
Ted C Powell

I hope to meet some friendly people here and get some wonderful recommendations. Thanks for having me!

I'm Rikke and I'm from Denmark. My favorite genre is fantasy, and yet I'll ready just about anything, if it catch my attention. I rarely read actual romance or chik-lit, though, and I do prefer my reads to be speculative rather than 'real-life' stories. Unless I'm in the mood for reality, obviously.
In 2015 I completed 100+ reads in the Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ reading challenge. This year I intend to read less. Like a book a week, give or take. Because I get too competitive with myself, and really, I shouldn't spend quite as much time reading. I have lots of books I can't wait to read, so this year I thought it would be fun to add a different kind of challenge, instead of just quantity, that's partly why I joined this group. I also hope to make some new friends, and to be inspired. You're can friend request me too, if you like.

My name is Maggie and I'm from Canada. I'm interested in all types of books and found this group when looking for a place to set my 2016 reading goal. I have no preferred genre - I just love to read. My goal for this year is to read 35 fiction books.
I look forward to participating in this group, please feel free to add me as a friend.
Good Luck Everyone!
- Maggie

I will try to squeeze as much time as possible to read this year while i am not working.
I had read all sort of books but prefer fantasy and ya novels.
I don't mind starting on new variety of books.
Wanted to challenge myself and get to know more readers around the world.


I have kids, so my Wife and I are busy. I hope to read 20 books at least.

I mostly read fantasy and travel books, but I'll read all the other stuff as well if I find them interesting.
I'm starting with a challenge of at least 40 books this year.


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