Into the Forest discussion

Edafe wrote: "...I tend to get absorbed in my books, does anyone else?..."

Oh lord yes, all the time. My husband sometimes has to repeat himself two or three times to get my attention when I'm deep in a book. Happened just yesterday with Those Across the River :)

Michele wrote: "Edafe wrote: "...I tend to get absorbed in my books, does anyone else?..."

Me too! It gets so bad I forget to feed my children! (not even joking!) :)

Salutations! I'm Aster. Obviously....

I'm a huge fairytale fan but I admit to not having read most of the originals (though I have them on my Kindle). I do, however, have a whole stack of retellings and original fairytales in my library. Levine, Hale, McKinley... pretty standard stuff, I suppose. Oh, and Michael Buckley. *grins*

...I've also never belonged to a group. So I have no idea what to do. So bear with me. =D

Edafe wrote: "I love that feeling Glinda! I'm off to nosy your reading list now :)"

Alrighty, that's perfectly fine with me. I forget if it's set on private or not, so if you can't get in just tell me. =]

Hi I'm Ashley and I'll read just about anying.

Hey Guys!

I love all genres but I have a soft spot for myths and fairytale's so I can't wait to check out the shelves once I decrease the size of TBR list. Can't wait to read next months group read books :D

Hi my name is Jennifer and I've never outgrown fairytales and probably never will. I especially like Angela Carter's short stories that were inspired by fairytales, and the graphic novel series "Fables".

I recently started a blog about paranormal, dystopian, fantasy and fairytale books for teens (and it includes tips for aspiring writers). I'm looking for people with similar interests to be friends with and share book recommendations. I'm especially interesting in meeting aspiring writers.

My name is Katie, I just joined this group yesterday! I am a school librarian in Chicago and love reading retold fairy tales in my free time. I am also addicted to Once Upon a Time on ABC. Mythology has always been a big favorite for me too, especially Greek stories. I was only a few credits off from a Classics minor in school. I am so excited to be exposed to new fairy tales and stories through this group!

Hi all,

My name is Lisa. I just joined yesterday as well. I work part-time, but am a full-time mommy. My first granddaughter was born on the 21st so we are enjoying the early Christmas present! =) I am just the same as Katie, addicted to Once Upon a Time on ABC. I have always loved Mythology and am really looking forward to reading some great books!

Hello, everyone! :) My name is Beth, and I'm new to the group, but not to Goodreads. I read primarily historical fiction and fantasy, but fantasy and re-tellings are my first love. Fantasy really pulled me in to reading when I was younger, so it will always hold a special place in my heart.

I'm very active in 2 other groups, and moderate one of them, so I may not be commenting tons, but I'll do my best.

My favorite authors in this genre are Robin McKinley, Juliet Marillier, Patricia A. McKillip, Gail Carson Levine, Garth Nix, Tamora Pierce, and Tanith Lee to name a "few", haha!

Ooh, I love Tamora Pierce, Beth! Have you read those two books she's written about Alianne (daughter of the Lioness) and, ahem, her adeventures in the Copper Isles? Trying not to give any spoilers...

I've read the Immortals series and the Song of the Lioness series. I've only read Trickster's Choice unfortunately and really I need to re-read it before I read Trickster's Queen. She is a great writer. :)

I haven't read the Protector of the Small nor the Circle of Magic series yet either.

Me, I've only read Trickster's Choice and Trickster's Queen, but I definently need to read some more of her work. I just love the way she writes. :)

Yes, you definitely need to read her series...I really liked both that I've read.

Hi - alberta here - old lady, old school - cut my teeth on fairy tales waaay before Dysney got his antiseptic hands on the treasures:) I think I may have forgotten most of what I knew over 6 decades but have rekindled an interest in mythology through reading Inanna - always liked the nonsensical aspect of the other worlds as a counter point to scientific mind set! most fav. book Lord of Rings read on reg basis since the 60s Grimms Bros and Norse Myths - don't approve of vampires being 'good' they are bad bad bad - where else can we dump out fears:)hail from UK and looking foward to this group - is the snow white blood red book still for reading? - 'tis on my TBR pile for a book challenge I have 2012, so could swipe both stones down the mountain at once so to speak.

Yes, the Snow White, Blood Red book is being read until the end of Jan 2012.

Hi, my name is Brittany and I recently joined goodreads. I love any fiction you put in front of me. Mythology rocks!

Hi everyone, I'm Ndeye, I joined the group a couple of days ago and I LOVE FANTASY... and mythology... and weird stuff... :)

Agreed! :)

Hi everyone I joined the group just now ^^ I'm a big fan of weird books, ( and not only books ) Fairy-tales, Myths, Legends, . . . well everything that is ineresting and unusual
P.S. Thx for creating such group ^^

Ciao! I'm Pam. I love to read, probably as much as everyone on Goodreads. I like a little bit of everything and I'm also open for any recommendations, especially fairy tales.

Hello all. My lifelong infatuation with fairy tales, the study of their origins & the significant role they play in our psychological development have all been guilty pleasures of mine. I'm happy to find this place.

HI I joined a couple days again and I thrive with fairy tales and all..

This is my first group on Goodreads and I'm still trying to figure out how things work. I'm a voracious reader and love fairy tales. I'm also a published author (at least in Germany) trying to go Indie in the English-peaking eBook world. One of my current projects is a Choose Your Own Adventure Fairy Tale Murder Mystery named "Chasing the Grimm Reaper". I hope to finish revision soon.

Other than fairy tales, I love reading fantasy, science fiction and historical novels. I've got 3 daughters, 1 husband, 1 dog, 1 house. I'm happy with my life -- and I guess that's something I'm grateful for.

I love to meet new people, online and offline.

Ela wrote: "...I'm from Czech Republic..."
The very best fairy tale films I've ever watched are from your country. Some of my favorites are "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella", "Frankenstein's Aunt", "The Evening Star", "The Fairy Tale Bride"... The list could go on and on.

Hello! I'm Ronyell and I'm a huge fan of fairy tales and folktales! I'm so glad to find this group because there are so many fairy tales and folktales I want to talk about with everyone! :D

"I recently started a blog about paranormal, dystopian, fantasy and fairytale books for teens (and it includes tips for aspiring writers). I'm looking for people with similar interests to be friends with and share book recommendations. I'm especially interesting in meeting aspiring writers. "
Awesome! I am doing dystopian books for a school project. Could you possibly put up the link? I love fantasy, with my favorite fairytale being 'The legend of the wandering king' by Laura Gallego Garcia

Hi there,

I'm not new to Goodreads (I've been adding books to my read shelf since about 2008), but I'm definitely new to Group Discussions. I didn't even know such things existed until I went looking for information and ended up adding myself to several groups. Not sure I'll stay with all of them, but I'm definitely going to stay with this one.

My first "real" discussion post was here, to ask about B&B. The answers were so helpful, I'll probably be back in a few months to "mine" for more information from you knowledgeable folks about Sleeping Beauty.

I love that there's actually a whole reading group about fairytales! Incredible. Always great to find like-minded people who enjoyed the same tales I did/do.

I love this time I'm living in. :)


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Welcome Shereen! I agree with you! I am happy to have found this group and think it is great!

Hi, I'm Athena and I'm fairly new. I love to dig into stories of all kinds and find the mythic echoes in them.

Welcome Athena.

Welcome Athena! I love this group and if you enjoy "mythic echoes", I think you will too. Can't wait to hear your comments and suggestions : )

Hi everyone. I'm new to group discussions, and this is the genre I'm diving into. I'm the author of a couple of retellings/twists but I will post no links here. That would be spamming - definitely not my intention. Just looking to hear, read and chat about the Grimmish realm. Thanks!

Hi! I've been on goodreads a few years, but I just met Chris in another group. I love fairy tales, original and re-told. I love the books the group is discussing -- so I'm happy to have stumbled upon this group via Chris!

Welcome Michael and Jeanette!

Hey, I'm Siareen, and fairy tales have recently become my newest addiction :)
The thing I love most about them is the many adaptions and twists that can be made out of each and every tale. I think my favorite fairy tale character is probably Rumpelstiltskin.
My favorite fairy tale novels are
A Curse Dark As Gold, The Goose Girl,Hood and Ella Enchanted among others, but I am always looking for new and interesting twists to read.
Other than that I enjoy reading just about anything fantasy and a bit of historical fiction.

Anyways, this group looks really interesting and I hope to check it out some more :)

Since I've already been posting on other discussions, I thought I might introduce myself!
My name's Caitriona (pronounced Katrina - it's an Irish spelling) and I'm a half-English, half-Irish girl in Southampton, England. Joined the group because I love fairytales, especially 'Beauty and the Beast' (as the picture may well demonstrate!).
So, er...hi!

Hi everyone! I'm Lauren and I'm from Texas. So glad I found this group because I LOVE fairy tales!! I may be 28, but I have never outgrown my love of princesses, once upon a times, happily ever afters, magic, and all the other wonderful aspects of fairy tales. Lately, I've been reading Jessica Day George's books and I absolutely love her. I have read every one of her books and am always looking for new fairy tales to read. Nice to meet y'all!

Welcome Lauren!
I am reading Princess of the Midnight Balland loving it! I can't wait to read more of her books!

Thanks Jalilah! Isn't that book so great? Love it! If you like it, you will definitely like her other books!

Hey everyone. Thought since I've just joined I should probably post an introduction. I'm Louise, I'm 23, English, and am just finishing an undergradate degree in History from Cardiff University. Am a big fairy tale fan (obviously) and a huge mythology/folklore geek; so this group looked like a great one to join. Hoping to be able to take part in a few of (but not all) the group reads going on here and to get involved with discussions as well as picking up recomendations.
Currently working my way through The Complete Fairy Tales at the very slow pace of one a night - most I'm familiar with through other collections but it's definitely interesting to go back to a translation of the 'originals'.

Hi everyone. I'm Cindy. I've read some folktales/fairytales and a couple of fairy tale retellings. I'm not too acquainted with much mythology, but I will try to get some ideas of what to read from here. It's nice to see there's a group on fairy tales.

Hi, I'm Horsenkat. I'm into fantasy and dragons mostly, but I also like reading fairy tales and folk tales. I'm acquainted with Greek mythology, but that's it. ^.^

Welcome!

Hey everyone! I'm new both to the group and to goodreads, but I love everything fairy tale. I just finished my thesis for my masters and guess what it's about? Fairy tales!:) I'm also a fiction writer and am working on a fairy tale novel. I'm looking forward to reading and participating in discussions.

Hey everyone!

I just joined the other day because I've been on a bit of a fairy-tale/folklore kick of late and wanted to find more books and likeminded folk. :)

About me... I'm a physics major in Las Vegas and read a lot of science, sci-fi, fantasy and classics. I have a degree in history, as well, so I read a lot of ancient history (fiction and non).

Feel free to add me as a friend and I'll add you back. :)

Hello and greetings from Germany!

I did not find this group; my lovely wife, Anne, did. She was looking for a friendly place to mention the book I had recently e-published and she found goodreads - and then this forum.

The major downside of indie writing (for me, anyway) is having to do your own marketing. I would rather my books not sell any copies at all than do this! (My wife is somewhat more pragmatic.) I'm reclusive by nature - a typical writer, eh? I live in Germany and can barely speak the language: it's ideal!

I confess that I am a terrible reader and that I probably write more than I read! That said, when I do find a book I like, I find it difficult to put it down until I'm done. I once spent 24 hours reading a book without a break - but that's another story and will be told another time.[/Ende]

Hello there :)

This is Anne, Philip's wife.
It seems like my husband thinks that I am more of a promoter than I really am... (which is kind of flattering).

My story with goodreads is that I used to have a profile years ago, but then forgot my password or the email address I had used, or probably both... So I had to set up a new account when I wanted to keep track of our newest-little-family-member's books. That's how I found this group. When looking through it I saw 'book suggestions' and thought, "Hey, my husband has written a lovely book - why not suggest it?" (I know now that it was the wrong section - sorry again!)

My story with fairy tales is much longer... But to put it in a nutshell: I loved them when I was little. Snow White was my favorite. So upsetting to be rather blonde when your favorite fairy tale character has dark hair! At least I got to dress up as the "other" Snow White (Rose Red's sister) for carnival once.

Many many years later then I chose the works of Hans Christian Andersen as the subject for part of my graduation exams at University. I also brought his autobiography as travel literature when I went to Copenhagen :)

Anyway, enough about me now. My little family is keeping me busy, but I'm looking forward to reading what all you others wrote/write here!

Hello, I'm Anita and I hail from Nova Scotia, Canada. I've been a fairy tale fan for a long time, particularly Grimm's Fairy Tales. I love mythology and legend, especially King Arthur and Celtic myths. I've also been known to write a fairy tale or two of my own.

Welcome Anita!