Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Birthday: 02/21/74
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Pizza
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): I cannot remember but I think it was by Janet Taylor? It was a Native American romance, I remember that much
Favorite Romance Genre: Historical
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because....I can spend hours in a book store or library just walking around, being surrounded by the books. It's my comfort zone.

*waves a welcome to Missy*

I love hanging out in bookstores, too. : )

Birthday: December 23
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Food: Fresh Friut
First Romance Novel Read: Sorry, I can't really remember. Maybe it was North By Night?
Favorite Romance Genre: Novels like "Walk Two Moons". Real life, but a little strange anyway. Oh, and I also like Adventure.

Hi Yz, I was just checking out the September birthdays in the birthday thread, and noticed mine wasn't added after I introduced myself many months ago. It is September 11th. I thought I would remind you so people have another option for the September challenge next month. ;D

Welcome to the group, Clair.

Thanks for the heads up, Nita. I've added you to the birthday list.

BDAY: July 29
FAVORITE COLOR: deep purple
FAVORITE FOOD: spicy combo sushi/after P.T. parmesan encrusted walleye (unfortunately, I can't have it anymore since I had my pancreas transplant surgery, since I'm immunosuppressed--I miss it!! (*whining*))
FIRST ROMANCE NOVEL: something by Judy Blume when I was eleven yrs, maybe
FAVORITE ROMANCE GENRE: Historical Romance or whatever I'm into at that moment. I'm liking ghosty kinds of romances right now.
I KNOW I'M A BOOK LOVER BECAUSE... I LOOOOOVE Goodreads and tend to lose track of time when i'm reading about books, planning the next ones I'll get or actually reading a book! My TBR pile is bigger than my places to put my books! I bring a bk every place I go, including to visit friends, appts., hospital, restaurant, I mostly stopped bringing them to movies-my friends got offended I brought a book--like it said something about them.
When I had to travel 4 hours away for my Pancreas Transplant surgery and planned to stay in that city for 3 wks (so I'd be right there if any complications happened--which they did). I brought a box and a bag full of bks and I ended up buying some books in that city during my recovery. I didn't read at all while there because recovery was soooo painful I took pain pills and slept.

Books are a security to me. I love the smell of paper, ink, the crispness and the pretty cover of a new book. Plus I still get books from the Library.
I probably have hundreds? many hundreds of books? in my little one bedroom apartment in Fargo, ND.

Can anybody relate?!

Welcome to the group, Laurie.

You will definitely have good company here, among us book addicts. : )

Hope you feel better soon.

Birthday: June 5
Favorite Color: Purple (now) used to be Blue
Favorite Food: Almost anything that doesn't bite back
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Oh, man, I can't remember. When I was young my mom read the romance magazines (I don't think they even publish them anymore) like True Romance, etc. I know the first time that I read Gone With the Wind I wasn't very old. When I was around 10 or 11 I used to go to the Salvation Army and they had books for 10 cents (mostly old dusty hardbacks) but they would let me buy 10 for a dollar (they didn't make me pay tax) and many of those were romances. I went through a phase of reading the ones set in the Civil War times where one of the slaves would become the lover of the Mistress. Now I like both Contemporary and Historical Romance--for the historicals I still like the 1800s U.S. or Victorian England. I love Time Travel Romance. I also have been reading Amish and Mennonite settings (they are more love stories than sex stories if you know what I mean and I also find their culture interesting--don't want to live like they do but like to read about it).
Favorite Romance Genre: I think I just answered that in the paragraph above.
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because I buy books by the box not individually (one of my pet peeves is when I am at a bookstore buying a basket full of books and someone behind me will ask "are you going to read all of those?" I'm always tempted to say "no, I'm going to burn them in the fireplace" or something just as stupid). I have not just hundreds but thousands of books in my house that I own and I get library books every week. I usually have anywhere from 20-40 books checked out of the library at any given time. I have a very eclectic reading tastes, in other words I may be reading about almost anything at any given time. (You'll see as I make comments about books that I'm reading or if you go to my profile and look at the books I've got in My Books which aren't nearly all the books that I've read in my lifetime.) I am a book addict because I love books--old books or new books, big books or small books, in a wide variety of genres. I am partial to "real" books made of paper though rather than audio books or ebooks. I've never tried either of those last two. I'm afraid when my generation is gone that the paper book will fade away and that makes me very very sad. I am also like many of you, when I'm not reading I am on Goodreads talking about books. I love to find an author's email and write to them about their books and I love that almost all of them write back to me. I haven't gotten into blogging yet or really even following blogs (I'm too busy reading or being on Goodreads).

Welcome to the group, Denise.

Denise wrote: "I'm always tempted to say "no, I'm going to burn them in the fireplace" or something just as stupid)"

LOLOLOL, Denise! Welcome!

Birthday: July 17th
Favorite Color: Purple!
Favorite Food: Steak
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Wow haha...I think it was 'Tuck Everlasting', if you consider that romance. If not then I don't really remember...I was in 5th grade when Twilight first came out (way before it became popular) and I wasn't really a romance fan before that so I didn't like the book as much. I started avidly reading romance later on.
Favorite Romance Genre: Suspense, contemporary, fantasy, sometimes paranormal.
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... when I was a year and a half, I used to look at books for hours. I couldn't read yet but I would turn each page very carefully and if I skipped a page, I would start over. When I was three years old I spent all my days in preschool reading every book I could find. I'm also thinking about writing a book, haha. Wish me luck, I'll need it. ;) I carry a book everywhere and I have so many in my room that they cover the floors as well as the shelves. And that's it for now. :)

Welcome, Sydney.

There are plenty of us here, who like you, carry a book all the time, too.

Birthday: June 18... GEMINI!!!
Favorite Color: Gray
Favorite Food: Sushi & Italian
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Have NO idea!
Favorite Romance Genre: Erotica (I guess) don't really have favorite a fav. genre as I tend to get tired of reading the same type
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I always have at least two books going, one regular book & one on my ipod to listen to while I exercise & drive... and I MUST log on to Goodreads every day!

Welcome to the group, Birish.

I can't stay away from GoodReads either. :)

Birthday: 6/18
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: Italian
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Don't remember the name but I believe it was by Nora Roberts.
Favorite Romance Genre: Paranormal, erotica, romance
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because....I prefer to stay in and read then go out and party. Also if the book is good I will fight sleep just to finish reading it.

Glad to have you join us, Maria!

Birthday:September 6
Favorite Color:Blood Red
Favorite Food: Pizza (I'm waiting for one to arrive as I type this!)
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember):'Gentle Rogue' by Johanna Lindsay
Favorite Romance Genre:Paranormal-I started out as a horror fan, then discovered romance, so, Monsters+Romance=WIN!
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because....I carry at least 2 books with me at all, my times.

Welcome to the group, Kimmyh!

I enjoyed the early Malory books too, especially Tender Rebel and Gentle Rogue.

Birthday:june 27
Favorite Color: green
Favorite Food: chinese
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens
Favorite Romance Genre: whatever as long as I get emotionally hooked by the author...
Finished the line: Books hmmm like my daily meal, If I intend to skip I go hungry and powerless. If I totally refuse to have the whole thing I starve for a shorter time and ends up breathless:)

Birthday:11/30
Favorite Color: red blue green black
Favorite Food: Italian, and Mexican food
First Romance Read:Yvonne Whittal, The Slender Thread
(the only reason I remember is I found it again in the UBS) Honorable mention here goes to Jude Deveraux's A Knight in Shining Armor for bringing me back to the genre.
Favorite Genre: As long as the characters keep me interested I don't care
Finish The Line: I know I'm a book addict because I have every bookcase full and books climbing up the walls in every room. I also buy purses big enough to smuggle books in. Preferably more than one.

*Waves a welcome hi to rudderjhane and Mary*

Birthday: July 22
Favorite Color: blue
Favorite Food: Italian
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Victoria Holt's Night of the Seventh Moon
Favorite Romance Genre: historical
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I'm compulsive about keeping a list of all the books I read each year as well and entering in new books and having a huge TBR pile next to my bed. I sleep, dream, live reading books - it's my passion!

Welcome, Julie.

If you like challenges, then you will be making more lists. :)

Welcome to the group, Meaghan Alexis and Morgan.

Just jump right in and feel at home.

Just realized I have yet to do this.

Birthday: December 7th
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Italian
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Sonora Sundown - Janet Dailey, I was 13ish
Favorite Romance Genre: Historical
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... Even though I had 56 books in my TBR pile, I went out and bought 7 more.

About time, Shyloh! : )

LOL I know! Better late than never I guess, haha. :D

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Drop by and tell us something about yourself:

Birthday: September 22
Favorite Color:black, dark blue
Favorite Food:italian
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember):Dark Hunter 1 - Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Favorite Romance Genre:it changes, but know it's romantic suspense
Finished the line: I know I..."I spend all my free time at home to read and even if everyone is laughing at me, I do not care, I love books, I simply prefer the company of characters from books than people

New to the group & happy to be here! :)

Birthday: October 6th
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Food: Morningstar soy chicken nuggets
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Yikes, I don't remember. All I remember is that it was a fantasy book with wizards & warlocks. Unless Babysitter's Club counts, haha, they had boyfriends, right? Loved that series when I was like 10/11.
Favorite Romance Genre: Paranormal addict.
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because I work at a library all day to be close to books, recommend books, talk about books, then I go home & read the rest of my evening away :D

Hi everyone!
Birthday - November 3rd
Fav. Color - Red
Fav. Food - Italian
1st Romance Novel Read - I remember it was a Judy Blume book. Back then it was like reading a harlequin!
Fav. Romance Genre - Romance/drama/mystery
Finished the line - I know I'm a book addict because I ran out of bookshelves!

Hello,
Birthday: July 12
Fav. color: Purple or Blue depending on the minute :)
Fav. Food: Chinese Takeout, General Tso's Chicken to be exact.
1st Romance Novel: The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel never saw the movie though.
Fav. Romance Genre: Paranormal/anything not contemporary
Finish the Line: I know I am a Book Addict because... I request off from work to go to my library's book sales not to volunteer but to buy amazing books for quarters. Once I spent $8 and got 46 books all in almost new condition.

Warm welcome to Noor, Allison, Deborah and Lauren!

Birthday: September 29th
Favorite Color: purple (currently, but changes often)
Favorite Food: peanut M&Ms
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): not a clue!
Favorite Romance Genre: paranormal/fantasy
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because....
I cannot fit another book onto my shelves but come home with bags of more regularly!

Glad to have you aboard, Amanda!

Thanks for such a warm welcome!

Birthday:
14th August
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite Food:
who knows... anything... i'm a whatever-the-hell-is-there-i'll-eat-it kind of person
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember):
umm... i dunno... does Vampire Academy count? if not then... ah! Night Huntress series! there!
Favorite Romance Genre:
Paranormal!!!
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because....once i get home i lock myself in my room to read... oh! and then people tell me i should be more social because i keep reading and... oh... my brother tells me i'm a reading addict

Welcome to the group, mee...kissa!

Mojca wrote: "Better late than never, I say.

Birthday: November 10
Favorite Color: midnight blue (all dark colors and hues, actually)
Favorite Food: can't pick a favorite
First Romance Novel Read (that yo..."

Hey, guys, I have some more 'splainin' to do. I decided to change my username to reflect my real name (I finally stopped hiding behind a pseudonym, I'm making progress).
Anyway, just wanted to let you know and apologize to the moderators for any inconvenience such a change might cause.

Mojca (formerly known as Alathea Wright)

Birthday: March 7
Favorite Color: Purple (at least for now...lol)
Favorite Food: Depends on the season and my mood :-)
First Romance Novel Read: I don't remember the title but I know it was a Barbara Cartland Regency Romance.
Favorite Romance Genre: Again, it is mood based.
I know I'm a book addict because I find time to read no matter what else is going on. Even if it means stealing five minutes in the bathroom. Not a day goes by that I don't read. To me reading is necessary for a happy, content life.

Mojca wrote: Hey, guys, I have some more 'splainin' to do. I decided to change my username to reflect my real name (I finally stopped hiding behind a pseudonym, I'm making progress).
Anyway, just wanted to let you know and apologize to the moderators for any inconvenience such a change might cause.

Mojca (formerly known as Alathea Wright) "

Thanks for the heads up.

If you can drop Mel W a pm about your name change, that will really help her with the updates and with the leaderboard.

Welcome to the group, Diane!

Hey all! I'm new here, and figured I'd come and introduce myself ~ Nice to meet all of you!



Birthday: 6-5-79
Favorite Color: Lilac
Favorite Food: Mashed potatoes
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): I know the first one I was head over heels for was Nora Roberts' Stanislaski series.
Favorite Romance Genre: Depends on the day, really. Lately I've been reading a lot of YA romance - first loves. <3
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... the thing I hear most often when people come into my house is "Have you read ALL these books?" Because when the kiddos in my life get the mail and there isn't a PBS book in the loot, they come in and say "Auntie: You didn't get a book today, I'm so sorry!" Because I finally have a dedicated space for all my books, but there isn't enough room for all my books. Because I don't understand how people manage to have beautifully stylish bookcases, because all my shelf space is needed for books. Because my TBR pile never really shrinks.

Welcome to the group, Nte.

Feel at home and feel free to join any of the discussions or participate in the challenges.

Birthday: Feburary 4th
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Chinese
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Bold Angel by: Kat Martin
Favorite Romance Genre: Paranormal
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because i always has a book with me whereever i go.

Welcome to the group, Lisa!

Finally getting around to this post!!

Birthday:November 6
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Lasagna
First Romance Novel: No Man's Mistress By Mary Balogh
Favorite Romance Genre: Historical
Finish the Line: I know I'm a book addict because as soon as I finish a book from my TBR shelf I have to go out and buy another one to replace it!!

*waves hi to Erin*

Birthday: August 24th
Favorite Color: Lime Green
Favorite Food: Italian
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): When I was a teenager in the 80's I used to read the "Sweat Valley High" books by Francine Pascal
Favorite Romance Genre: Paranormal & Historical
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I love it, it's my escape from reality! And my family tells me I read too much. You know your an addict when you go to borders 1-2 times a week or download an ebook on your Kindle just as much in the same week on top of the trip to Borders! ;-)

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Drop by and tell us something about yourself:

Birthday: April 29
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Food: Pizza
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Probably Barbara Cartland :-)
Favorite Romance Genre: Historical romances
Finished the line: I know I am a book addict because I've always had plots running inside my head and not only am I an avid reader, but I'm a novelist...."

Welcome Angela and Sylvia.

Hope you'll visit us often.