Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Birthday: September 14
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: chinese food
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): A Bend In A Road by Nicholas Sparks
Favorite Romance Genre: Anything, as long as it's good :)
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because once I start reading a book I CANNOT put it down. I also always end up talking to my best friend (who also loves to read) about the books we are currently reading (and we usually read the same ones) and we discuss them :)

Welcome Lizz and Mayra!

Birthday: November 5
Favorite Color: Varies
Favorite Food: Salmon
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Forever by Judy Blume (does that count?? :-) )
Favorite Romance Genre: Historical, particularly medieval, but honestly I haven't read a lot of romances lately.
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because....
I have no space for my books. I have boxes and boxes in the garage. So sad!

Welcome, Sandy!

Hello all! I'm a recent newbie! I just got addicted to challenges in February! Found this group and it seemed like there were some spill-over in membership from the PNR group (which I'm also a member of). Anyway, here's some more about me:

Birthday: November 17th
Favorite Color: Changes from time to time! I've been buying a ton of purple lately :)
Favorite Food: I love Mexican food! MMMM
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): I can remember two and I'm not sure which I read first
one is a YA book called On Fortune's Wheel by Cynthia Voigt and the other was Honor Bound by Sandra Brown! (I LOVE THAT BOOK! I think the cover fell off my copy since I read it so much!)
Favorite Romance Genre: Right now, PNR but I also love Fantasy Series/Epic Fantasy that have a good romance or two in them!
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... Besides the fact that I'm on goodreads everyday now? Here's something tangible...I live with two of my best friends and my boyfriend, we just moved in to a new place and there are 2 built in bookcases, two small bookcases, and I just bought an ikea cubed shelving unit with 6 shelves, after unpacking I had filled all bookcases with just my books! (Including DOUBLE rows in all 6 shelves in the ikea piece.) When I bought it I thought I would put some pictures or cute stuff in there too; alas, no space! Whoops! :)

Welcome Ashley! If you like challenges, we definitely have plenty to offer.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Heya! I'm pretty new but mostly just a lurker. I'm not big on challenges because my schedule gets in my way but I love finding out what other people are reading and what's good. My specialty is raiding second hand book shops and then tracking down the rest of the random 'out of print' series that I manage to fall in love with.

Birthday: January 10
Favorite Color: Silver and black regularly but blue and purple are usually the colors of dye in my hair.
Favorite Food: Cheescake and chocolate - preferably together!
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): The Prince of Air and Darkness by Jeanne Rose
Favorite Romance Genre: Paranormal but I'll read anything as long as I love the characters.
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... My apartment looks like I should be convicted of grand theft library and I have worked at the biggest bookstore in my town for four years and it's primarily so I don't lose my discount and can't afford to feed my addiction.

Sarah wrote: "Heya! I'm pretty new but mostly just a lurker. I'm not big on challenges because my schedule gets in my way but I love finding out what other people are reading and what's good. My specialty is rai..."

Being a lurker is never a bad thing. Glad to have you and I'm happy to hear we're a good source for finding new reads. Great news, thanks Sarah!

And, hi!

Hey All: I'm new to this site (just joined this month), but I've been so active on here! This is an incredible site. It's so good to find all these people are so into reading.


Birthday: December 5
Favorite Color: Pink (just not pastel)
Favorite Food: Italian and Seafood
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Back in my teens - something by Joanna Lindsay
Favorite Romance Genre: PNR
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I now spend more money on books than I do on clothes!

Birthday: September 29
Favorite Color: Violet
Favorite Food: Fresh snickerdoodle cookies. I just had dinner and now I can't get fresh cookies out of my head. mmmm.
First Romance Novel Read: The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty - I found this on my family's bookshelf a long time ago. What an eye-opener O.O.
Favorite Romance Genre: So far...historical romance.
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I have no money to buy new clothes for the change to warm weather, but I just bought 4 new (used) books today.

Hi everyone. I'm relatively new to GoodReads, although I've been active on Shelfari for almost 2 years. On some sites I go by my blog's name (Passion for the Page) instead of by Kristi. I am completely addicted to reading challenges and I mainly use my blog to keep up with them (although I've been neglecting it lately). I'm looking forward to joining some of the challenges! I live in St. Petersburg, FL.

Birthday: June 3
Favorite Color: purple
Favorite Food: anything Mexican (except mole sauce, don't ruin my Mexican food by putting chocolate in it ;o). I don't like chocolate!--weird, I know)
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): I distinctly remember reading Forever by Judy Blume when I was about 11 and borrowing my aunt's Harlequin romances when I was 12. Finally convinced my mom to get me my own subscription to one of the Harlequin lines when I was 13 (can't remember which line it was though).
Favorite Romance Genre: Romantic suspense, contemporary romances, women's fiction (like Debbie Macomber), some paranormal
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because... I had to get an eReader so I could take my library with me in case of a hurricane ;o).

Wow, more newcomers! :)

Welcome, Sarah, Chichimo aka ~ "Vixhen" ~, Jess and Kristi.

Birthday: sept 9
Favorite Color: pink
Favorite Food: mexican pizza
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember):started at 10 couldnt even begin to tell you
Favorite Romance Genre: paranormal erotica
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... i read 70% of day or listen to books read by the computer when im doing chores around the house

Welcome Agofroggy!

Birthday: August 26th, 1966
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: anything chocolate
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember)I think it was Forever by Judy Blume when I was a teen:
Favorite Romance Genre: currently Contemporary/Paranormal/Romantica
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... my kids hate my kindle...they think I spend too much time with my nose in it (and paperbacks too)

HI Everyone - So glad I found you!

Birthday: May 23, 1959
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Chicken and Dumplings followed by anything caramel
First Romance Novel Ever Read: It was probably something by Nora Roberts, but the one I remember best is The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
Favorite Romance Genre: Romantic Suspense
Finished the line: I'm a book addict because I volunteer at all the library book sales so I can get first pick before the general public. It's a great way to score, but can get pretty expensive. Thank goodness for that $2.00 a bag day!

I just wanted to mention that I notice a lot of people are into the paranormal romance. I wonder if that can include other stuff besides vampires. I really like the ghost and psychic angles, but the only vampire series I've ever liked is the one done by Nora Roberts. I've tried a few, but couldn't get into them. It's probably my age showing.

Birthday: Nov 9
Favorite color: blue-purple...blurple
Favorite food: chocolate
First romance novel read: something by Danielle Steele
Favorite Romance Genre: steamy historicals
I know I'm a book addict because the act of acquiring the books (Library, pbs, online bookstore, b&m bookstore) has become a hobby in itself.

Hello everyone,

I've been a member of this group for almost a year and realised that I've never introduced myself!

Birthday: June 17, 1989.
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Pasta
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Daughters of Darkness by L.J. Smith. I'm not sure if it was my first romance but it was definately my first paranormal romance. I was 15 and am still in love with Ash to this day!
Favorite Romance Genre: Paranormal
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... my main critera when house-hunting is 'Is there enough room for my books?'

Welcome Fran, Vanessa and Janelle.

Angie, consider yourself officially introduced. : )

Vanessa, the PNR (paranormal romance) genre is more than just vampires...give me a shout-out and i'll be more than happy to discuss them with you. I love Nora Roberts trilogies, too.

Vanessa: I feel the same way about paranormal. I've tried a couple of different vampire series and they don't do much for me. Werewolves are only marginally better. But I do love some ghosts or witches. Demons, maybe. I didn't even care much for the vampire (and shapeshifter) trilogy that Nora did *gasp--because I like nearly everything of hers!* I did like the demon one, tough. Looking forward to 'talking' books with you!

And Janelle: LOL on the blurple ;o).

Yz, Thanks for the welcome. As far as the paranormal goes, I do like ghosts, haunted houses, psychics or psychic phenomena, that sort of thing. I just finished re-reading Midnight Bayou by Nora Roberts and loved it. I also am a big Jayne Ann Krentz fan and love her Arcane Society series.

Oh, and I like some witch ones as well.

Kristi, Thanks for the support, LOL. I sometimes feel alone out there. I actually thought the vampire trilogy by Nora was ok. The last one in the trilogy was the best; the other two were a little slow in parts. But I do like the demon one better, as well.

Birthday: June 17
Favorite Color: Royal Purple with silver or gold
Favorite Food: Biryani
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): It had to be a harlequin or silhouttes book but I don't remember. Been reading them since I was 13.
Favorite Romance Genre: Paranormal & urban fantasy but I am not a fan of the vampires...
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because I stay up all night reading books even when I have to go to work in early in the morning.

Welcome to the group, Melinda!

Welcome Juhi! Happy to have you join us.

my name is taylor i am 11 but i am like 30 i am really muture ( i think that is how u spell it)
i love romance novels i first read the twilight saga and loved them but then stared think mm sexism ( see twilight review)
then i read the house of night series and they were like talking about sex and stuff ( 6 of them)


so going through 10 book trying to find the type of books i like i read kissed by an angle and omfg LOVED IT TO DEATH AND BEYOND just loved it

then i read fallen loved it and cant wait for the next one in the saga

then i read blue bloods and the one after that and did not like it that much cause now that much romance in it and too much detali in the senery


then i came acroose an issui of elle and was looking at the books part and seen hush hush and loved it not done it though (ha )

i finish i 500 page book in about 4 days ( and its not big print)


i love reading and i get made fun of on a daliy bases but all them people can go f**k them selfs cause i can read ha ha


taylorxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx




p.s dont think just cause i am 11 i will go along with sick peoples thoughts i am smart i whatch the bill so i know how to be internet safe

Welcome Taylor!

why thank u

Birthday: November 10
Favorite Color: True red or striking green
Favorite Food: Too many to choose from
First Romance Novel Read: Anne of Green Gables
Favorite Romance Genre: Historical or Vamps
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because I can sit for 8 straight hours(or more) and read.

Birthday: April 24th.... Just around the corner :D
Favorite Color: Teal.
Favorite Food: Alot of German food, but mainly Frikadeller.
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Actually it is quite funny I used to think Romance novels were what moms and grandmas read, untill I was really bored one day when I was about ten. I picked up one of my grandmothers books and have read Romance novels on and off ever since. The book was some sort of Christmas season anthology. The only things I rememeber about it are that the cover was blue and one of the stories was about a man who loved elvis.
Favorite Romance Genre: Paranormal.
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... Once I read a book from an author or series and I determine I like it, I go out and pick up the rest in the series or from the author.

Welcome to the group, Sarah and LeeAnna!

Birthday: February 7
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Food: Probably Mexican, but I like pretty much everything
First Romance Novel Read: gosh, people, I am old! but 40+ years ago, when I was a little girl, one of my aunts belonged to the Harlequin Romance book club and I think she got 4 new books per month. I read them like crazy!
Favorite Romance Genre: Historical and Paranormal are tied with me
Finish the line: I know I'm a book addict because several of my favorite pastimes involve books: reading; reading book reviews; going to book clubs; shopping for books; talking with others about books!

Welcome, Anna. Hope you'll enjoy hanging out in our little group. : )

Welcoem to the group, Brie. Visit us often. : )

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Welcome, Anna. Hope you'll enjoy hanging out in our little group. : )"

Thank you, and I am sure I will. I have already gotten ideas for good books from belonging to groups on goodreads, and I hope to participate in some of the challenges as well.

Birthday: December 6
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: Pizza
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Err some Harlequin or Silhouette book. BUT first I can remember is The Secret by Julie Garwood.
Favorite Romance Genre: Umm *takes deep breath* ParanormalHistoricalSuspenseSciFiContemporary
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because I have a closet full of books and ran out of space that I brought a couple of small bookshelves that is soon running out of space and so I switched to ebook and now have a folder full of books and my hard drive is running out of space on my 4 yr old computer. Oh and I think about going home and curling up with a book when I'm out with friends.

Birthday: April 30
Favorite Color: turquoise
Favorite Food: Lasagna
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Translated: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, English: Twilight.
Favorite Romance Genre: Paranormal/Erotica
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because...everyone around me(family and friends) are like "Aren't you sick of reading yet?" and I prefer to stay home and read rather than go to parties or....and I'll take my book even if I go.

Welcome, Sej. There are many of us here who has book-collecting issues, too. : )

About time you formally introduced yourself, Mahyar. Consider yourself formally welcomed. : )

Thank you Yz the Whyz! Fun name! You have a very fun group! I can get lost in here.

Birthday: The day George Washington died
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: peanut butter and strawberry jam
First Romance: Barbara Cartland as a romance author but probably Andre Norton's science fiction/paranormal were the earliest
Favorite Romance Genre: Regency
I Know I'm A Book Addict Because . . . two of our most memorable dates with my better half where going to bookstores--one in Seoul and one in the Smoky Mountains!

Welcome to the group, Jan!

Birthday: 2nd September
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Food: Chicken & Mushroom Pasta
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Romeo & Juliet (I think)
Favorite Romance Genre: Paranormal Vampire/Werewolves etc. Erotica
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because I read more than anything else I do, my parents are pissed because I hardly ever speak to them because I've always got my nose in a book. Has more books than Clothes. I have one small wardrobe, and bookshelves are what takes up my bedroom aswell as a single bed.
I own more books than my School Library. :)

Welcome to the group, Natalie. Feel at home and have fun with the challenges.

Thanks Yz, I will :)

Birthday: July 11
Favorite Color:Green
Favorite Food:Mexican and junk food, love my sweets
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember):
Favorite Romance Genre:suspense, especially with a little paranormal on the side.
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because....I've been reading and creating scenes in my head for as long as I can remember, so much that I became a writer of Paranormal Romance. Don't know if this is allowed. Moderator, please remove if not. www.anitaclenney.com

Welcome to the group, Anita.

If you want to tell us more about your book/s, feel free to post more about it in our Promotion folder.

Thanks! I'm very glad to be here. I love reading. I did read the rules about promoting, but wasn't sure if just a web address was okay here. It's hard to separate the reader from the writer.

Anita wrote: "Thanks! I'm very glad to be here. I love reading. I did read the rules about promoting, but wasn't sure if just a web address was okay here. It's hard to separate the reader from the writer."

No worries, Anita.

The reason, I suggested the Promotion folder is if you want to give more details than a web address.

Stupid question...where is the promotion folder? Did I mention that I'm technically challenged?

Anita wrote: "Stupid question...where is the promotion folder? Did I mention that I'm technically challenged?"

Right now, its temporarily hidden because it has no recent activity.

To create a new thread, right under the 'Currently Reading' books, on the right side of the Discussion Board line, click on 'new'. Create your title, click the drop down for folder (there you will see (Self)Promotion), select it, fill out the message box and then click post. The folder will then become visible on the group's page.

Hope that helps.

Yes. Thanks. I'll do it now or wait a bit. My first book won't be out until next year. I appreciate the help.