Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Hi Philisha! Welcome to the group! My TBR is mountainous - but that doesn't stop me from buying more! Shhhh, just don't tell my hubby! He really doesn't mind me buying books, but I think he might if he knew how many I hadn't read yet!

Hi Mama! Welcome to group - the challenges are a great way to get suggestions for your next book!!

I'm Lee Holz. I read literary fiction that focuses on love relationships. I like my romances to include frank discussion of sex and its issues including realistic but not overly graphic descriptions of what happens where it's necessary to the story. I have written and published novels that I hope meet these standards. I also write thrillers that include some romantic subplots.

Hi Lee! I hope you enjoy the group!

Hi my name is Angela I currently reside in the southern side of San Joaquin county (Ca). I have been an avid reader all my life read a few different genres, mostly contemporary romance or romantic suspense. I finish I book usually within 48 hours. Lol. Umm I guess basically that is it. Feel free to add me or send book recommendations.

Hi. My name is Lawrence and I have a confession - and why do I suddenly feel like I'm Bruce the Shark from Finding Nemo? The truth is that I'm much more like Nemo's dad when it comes to fatherhood.

Anyway, my confession is that I really don't read very much these days. I've been so busy writing that I've let my art slip over the past months, and then there is all this time required for self-promotion.

Frankly, that's the part that's a little overwhelming - creating art and writing stories are pure joy.

I'm new to Goodreads overall, not just to this group, so it would be great to make some online friends on here.

All the best to all of you - Lawrence

Welcome to the group Mama, Lee, Angela and Lawrence!!!! We love fresh blood and we love talking about and recommending books. Our members cover all the sub-genres of romance, so you will be sure to find other members to chat with :)

Hi Angela and Lawrence!

Thanks Jane. As for your love of fresh blood, what can I say, I'm a sucker for punishment! But then again, I'm not sure I'm your type.

Hello Mountain Kat.

I sure hope nobody finds a little humor on here, and is the odd video allowed?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x9W7...

Lawrence wrote: "Thanks Jane. As for your love of fresh blood, what can I say, I'm a sucker for punishment! But then again, I'm not sure I'm your type.

Hello Mountain Kat.

I sure hope nobody finds a little humor ..."

LOL!

Love Finding Nemo. I need to watch that movie again :)

oops...thanks Jane...I guess that's called a "type O"?

me too, very original writing, but I can't believe I let my kids watch it!

Mountain Kat, I just looked at your website - that's not fair - such mystery. Brilliant!

Thanks you so much Jane & Kat

Hi everyone, I don't think I've said hello yet! I like to read all types of books but I mostly read romance now. I love to get recommendations and chat books :)

did anyone see that there is going to be a sequel to finding nemo - I think its called Finding Dory...http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/0...

Kari wrote: "Hi everyone, I don't think I've said hello yet! I like to read all types of books but I mostly read romance now. I love to get recommendations and chat books :)"

Welcome Kari! Rec's and chats? ...You will fit right in ;)

Dee wrote: "did anyone see that there is going to be a sequel to finding nemo - I think its called Finding Dory...http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/0..."

Just checked it out - 2015 release I think. No trailer as yet. I'm not big on movies - but that is one I would make the effort to see :)

Hi Karia! I think you are going to fit right in with all us romance junkies! What out for the challenges though, they are irresistible! Fun though!!

Hi...I'm new in here. I love romance and I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one!!!!

Hi Kat ;) welcome to the group

if you wanted to start small, I would say our Pick it for Me challenge is good place to start - I know that we have done this month already, but if you want to join in, the organizer will be doing re-picks today and she might be able to squeeze you in ;)

Otherwise, there is our monthly challenge - 10 categories, but you pick however many you want to do - or our Featured Author - where you just have to read 1 book

but take a look around and hopefully you'll find something that works for you

Hi Jessica and Kat! (I'm also Kat, though I will answer to just about anything including mom and hey you!) Welcome to the group! I would think the monthly challenge is the best place to start, but it is only the beginning!

Welcome Jessica and Kat! Great to have you on board :)

HI Jessica & Kat! Welcome to the group :)

Hi all! My name is Juju and I am a Kindle addict and a romance junkie! I have read 32 books since mid feb after not reading for a while! I read on average a book every 2 days and yes I do have a life, a busy one too! Just read fast!

So any good suggestions of books to read would be fab while waiting for part 2 of some books to be released!

Happy reading and dreaming everybody!

you'll find plenty of ideas in the group - you can check out our currently reading threads (update these each month) or look at the different challenges and what people have read/enjoyed?

any particular sub-genre (historical/contemp/PNR?)

Hi Dee! Just a great read no sub in particular.

you seem to favor the New Adult type stuff - which I haven't read a lot of - but Falling Into You wasn't bad and I also liked Easy

Hi Juju! Welcome, I'm sure you will find some suggestions around here from someone!

Welcome to the group Juju! You'll find plenty of romance books to explore here - just check out any of the threads, but particularly the Pick It For Me. There are always some great recs in there - I often check out everyone else's lists :) ***Edit - and no, that's not stalking ;)***

Hi Juju! Welcome to the group! We love giving out recs around here. I agree that looking at others lists is a great way to find some goodies! Of course that's not stalking Jane. At least I hope not... ;)

Hey, :)

Breann wrote: "Hi Juju! Welcome to the group! We love giving out recs around here. I agree that looking at others lists is a great way to find some goodies! Of course that's not stalking Jane. At least I hope not..."

Wouldn't we be stuffed if it were stalking! :)

I joined a while ago but I am finally posting here. I love to read romance and I read A LOT (a whole lot) so I thought this would be a good group for me to join. Finally did a challenge (May PIFM) and look forward to making more GR friends in this group.
Thanks, P

hi Paisley - welcome to your new addiction ;)

Hi Paisley! I think you'll fit right in here :) Enjoy the group!

Hi Paisley! Welcome! Don't let Dee scare you, these challenges aren't addicting... Well, much... Actually, they totally are! But in a good way!!

Paisley wrote: "I joined a while ago but I am finally posting here. I love to read romance and I read A LOT (a whole lot) so I thought this would be a good group for me to join. Finally did a challenge (May PIFM) ..."

Well hello there Paisley! You are looking mighty familiar ;) Glad you finally posted - LOL, sometimes I get a tad confused as to which group my friends are in!

Joined today. I am a member of the m/m romance group too. I got addicted to challenges there and found myself looking for more. I noticed that some of the members of that group are members here too. I plan to look through your challenges and join a few ... well no point in fooling myself. I am sure it will be several.

Thanks to all of you who host or contribute to the challenges.

Welcome Susan A!

Yes, we've got a nice group of m/m readers here...we have a monthly m/m buddy read that's been a lot of fun. Check it out, hope to see you there as well as around the challenges- have fun!

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Susan A wrote: "Joined today. I am a member of the m/m romance group too. I got addicted to challenges there and found myself looking for more. I noticed that some of the members of that group are members here ..."

Hi Susan A! Great to see you over here in RRRC :) Enjoy the group!

Hi Susan A! Looks like you know quite a few people here already! And are already a challenge addict so you know what you are getting into!

What is this m/m group of which you speak...? Hmmmmm....?

MountainKat wrote: "Hi Susan A! Looks like you know quite a few people here already! And are already a challenge addict so you know what you are getting into!

What is this m/m group of which you speak...? Hmmmmm....?"

You don't know the M/M Group Kat? There are a heap of crossover members. You should jump in there as well :)

Susan A wrote: "Joined today. I am a member of the m/m romance group too. I got addicted to challenges there and found myself looking for more. I noticed that some of the members of that group are members here ..."

So happy you found us over here Susan! I'm sure our challenges will help you clear your GB list :). We have a lot of similar ones to the MM Group (our PIFM became the Flavour of the Month in MM land) but more quarterlies and some different annual challenges. DG has been great with keeping us immersed in game-related challenges too. The current one is the The Series Shuffler are helps you clear your books in series :)

Hope you enjoy it here Susan!

Thanks for the Welcome!

I'm aboard with the series shuffler, series stacker, spell the month and zodiac.
I'm sure I'll be checking out the the PIFM next month -- is that okay with m/m only books?

Hi,
I'm Cindy.
I just love reading romance novels.

Hi Cindy! I think you've come to the right place then :) Welcome & enjoy the group!

Susan A wrote: "Thanks for the Welcome!

I'm aboard with the series shuffler, series stacker, spell the month and zodiac.
I'm sure I'll be checking out the the PIFM next month -- is that okay with m/m only books?"

Yes, all m/m books are fine. I actually got all m/m recs this month in the PIFM :)

Welcome Cindy! We are a group of romance lovers so you will be surrounded by like-minded friends here! Hope you find some challenges you like!