Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

I mishmash too Heather! I rarely read the same author in a row and I like to mix up settings/sub-genres. It can take me months or years to read the next book in a series ;)

Birthday: 6/14

Favorite Color: All shades of purple, sunset orange/pink, high powered LED traffic light green

Favorite Food: Tacos!

First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Oh goodness, I used to gorge myself on RL Stine books as a kid. When I graduated from Goosebumps to Fear Street I remember a Fear Street novel that had some romance in it and I've loved it ever since!

Favorite Romance Genre: Urban Fantasy/Paranormal romance <3

Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I have candles and lotions that smell like my book boyfriends, my sisters and I call each other up unexpectedly and randomly pretending to be a radio show host and ask each other book trivia questions for a chance to win a date with our book boyfriends, my #1 reason for loss of sleep is staying up until all hours of the night reading "just one more chapter." Basically, I'm obsessive and weird and have absolutely no shame about it!

Bri wrote: "Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I have candles and lotions that smell like my book boyfriends, my sisters and I call each other up unexpectedly and randomly pretending to be a radio show host and ask each other book trivia questions for a chance to win a date with our book boyfriends, my #1 reason for loss of sleep is staying up until all hours of the night reading "just one more chapter." Basically, I'm obsessive and weird and have absolutely no shame about it!"

I love all of this! =)

LOL! Thanks :)

Hi, I am Rebecca and I am a book addict. I would rather read than watch TV (except for anything with Benedict Cumberbatch or any Outlander character).
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Favorite food: Italian and Ice Cream
Hobbies: knitting is #1~~fir me it is easier to knit and listen than knit and watch. #2 is needle work: sewing, cross stitch, and needlepoint.
At my age I have to engage in safe sports so I walk, bike, and go to a gym for weights. in 2017 I want to begin yoga lessons.

I only began reading romance in my late 60's after my husband became terminally ill, my next door neighbor lent me a couple of Sarah MacLean's scottish books and I was hooked, Now I read almost anything although I prefer British Historicals, slightly edgy romance and even some dark. Generally no time travel or fantasy; requires too much suspended disbelief ~~ of course that does not include Cumberbatch and Outlander.

I don't have a favorite writer but prefer British Old School Romance for most of my reading. However I have discovered several comtem writers i love Christina Lauren, Emma Chase and others like them. Also Maya Banks both contemporary and historical. Since I am physically older than most of you on here; I do enjoy a book adult romance, no YA (mostly those are too far outside my sphere of interest.) I do have favorite narrators: Sebastian York, Rebecca De Leeuw, Rosalyn Landor; to name a few.

During the latter part of 2016 I began exploring more romance genres. So have come to Goodreads and this group to broaden my knowledge. Thank you for accepting me into your ranks. I look forward to learning from all of you.

Lol Bri - I love those radio host interviews with your sisters! I'd be scrabbling that first time...

Wow Rebecca ~ that's later in life to find romance! How wonderful - a whole new world to explore. I was always a closet Mills & Boon reader (Harlequin for those in the US) but my parents frowned on those when I was a teenager. So I didn't really find great books in romance (other than Georgette Heyer which Mum approved & I still love) until I joined GR in 2009. And I thought I was late in my early 40s..

Welcome to both of you!!

Better late than never to find good books Rebecca! And for me, good books equal romance. =) Glad to have you here, I'm sure you will get lots of new ideas for your reading!

Hello all. I just stopped by to mention that just started a new page on Facebook. It is my book review page and I just pasted my very first VLOG. Please check it out at: https://www.facebook.com/drews2017boo... and let me know how you either liked it or not liked it.
Thank you all for being sooooo friendly!!
Have a happy Monday!!!

Your friend,
Drew

Birthday: January 14th

Favorite Color: Navy, turquoise

Favorite Food: big ole juicy steak, sushi, enchiladas, cake

First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Forever by Judy Blume... in the 3rd grade. Probably a little too early to learn about quivering loins and losing your precious flower, but I had finished off the children's section of the library and was forced to move to the YA section. (Clearly this is not a new addiction)

Favorite Romance Genre: Mostly contemporary, but I'll try anything once and some of my favorites are in paranormal/erotica/suspense as well.

Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I'm about to graduate from medical school in May and I've read well over 400 books in the past year (none of which were medical...whoops). I spend more time on my iPad/iPhone/computer reading than I do probably anything else. (I swear I'm going to be a good doctor...)

I'm new to the group and goodreads in general, and am excited to find a community of people that share my favorite hobby and passion! :)

Birthday: April 3
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
First Romance Novel Read: Lady Chatterley's Lover
Favorite Romance Genre: Erotic Romance
I'm a book addict because reading gets your imagination going and makes you creative.

Hey Roberta and Morgan - welcome! Morgan - all doctors need balance in their life, and I'd say a romance reading doctor is right on the money!!

And I totally agree Roberta - reading encourages your mind and imagination. Your brain needs exercise along with your body ~ GO books!!

That's it - books are the exercise of the brain!

Hi everyone,

Birthday: July 14th
Favorite Color: Shade of Blue (at the moment :p)
Favorite Food: Paani Puri (as we call it in India)
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): I Too Had A Love Story
Favorite Romance Genre: Romantic Suspense
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because I have more books on my shelf unread than I have actually read. I spent more on books now days than that I spent on clothes.

Birthday: 24 April
Favorite Color: black and red - especially in combination
Favorite Food: coffee - that counts as food, right? ;)
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Deception by Amanda Quick
Favorite Romance Genre: historical
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because....for me, reading is the best way to spend my free time and not-free time also

Welcome Simant and Moni!!

Simant - I googled Paani Puri and they look delicious!

Moni - I really enjoyed Deception when I read that 7 years ago. I was late to the party on some of the good romance books ;) Amanda Quick aka Jayne Castle aka Jayne Ann Krentz was my fav author for quite a while. I haven't read a book of hers though in a few years though. I should dip my toe in again :)

Yay more book lovers - welcome everyone!

Birthday= July 22
Fav. Color=Pink/Purple
Fav. Food= Chocolate
First Romance= A Zane Grey Novel
Fav. Romance Genre- Historical and PNR
I know I'm a book addict because: I have 1 Nook, 4 Kindles and 4- 5 shelf bookcases and 1-3shelf bookcase over flowing with paper back books. My husband keeps telling me not to buy any more I won't have time to read them :-)

I love my Kindle(s) - they have saved me and my house!! They also keep my hubby from complaining about how many books I buy! =)

And - yum, chocolate!!

And please remove your complete birthdate - this is an open group and anyone could see it. We all need to protect our personal information these days!!

LOL - well, you must be spoilt for choice when working out what to read next Vicki! 4 Kindles is pretty good going ;) (I will admit to being constantly tempted to upgrade my ereader, but currently resisting the call ;)

Birthday: January 25
Favorite Color: Peacock Green
Favorite Food: Saffron risotto or risotto alla milanese, as we call it in Italy
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Little Women
Favorite Romance Genre: Contemporary-romance
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because as a child I would have even faked (or at list try to) a fever just to stay at home from school and finish the very engaging book that I was not able to put down. As an adult I can't do that anymore, but I take my Kindle everywhere I go and I always run out of space on my home's bookshelves. When I want to give a personal gift to someone I often opt for a book, for it always tells something about both the giver and the recipient.

Jane (PS) wrote: "LOL - well, you must be spoilt for choice when working out what to read next Vicki! 4 Kindles is pretty good going ;) (I will admit to being constantly tempted to upgrade my ereader, but currently ..."
The last Kindle I bought was a refurbished one and it filling with my new books. I find new books from the groups I've joined and always find more when on Amazon. and I buy more than I planned. I'm truly addicted.

Snowflakemood wrote: "Birthday: January 25
Favorite Color: Peacock Green
Favorite Food: Saffron risotto or risotto alla milanese, as we call it in Italy
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Little Women
F..."

Welcome Snowflakemood!! I love risotto, but it can be hard find a good one over here ~ I only order them in italian resaurants now, unless I cook it myself ;) ...And I know what you means about wanting to fake a fever to stay home and read :)

Welcome Morgan - love the sound of that dip with french bread :D Yum. And like you, I have the Kindle app on my phone with fav books loaded for me to jump into if I have spare time and don't have my Kindle *gasp*

Birthday: June 8
Favourite Color: Peach(all shades)
Favourite Food: Paneer tikka masala
First Romance Novel Read: Slammed by colleen hoover
Favourite Romance Genre: Paranormal,thrillers and young-adult
I know i am a book addict bcoz i have an average of a book a day and its hard to put down a book once i hav started it.

Welcome Shalini!! Have fun! ...Hmmm, now I feel hungry for Indian... yum :D

Hi Shalini! Yep, you definitely sound like a book addict!!

Birthday: February 15th
Favorite Color: I'm fond of yellow.
Favorite Food: Potatoes - hashed, mashed, baked, fried....*drools*
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Montana Sky written by Nora Roberts. I'm pretty sure I "borrowed" it from my grandmother one summer. :)
Favorite Romance Genre: This one is a tough one... My top three would be Contemporary, Paranormal, and New Adult.
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... a good chunk of my paycheck goes to books. $$$ *shrugs*

Lol - I think we all help those romance authors & publishers along; this group will only enable more $$$ on books! Beware ;)

Montana Sky was my first NR book, not my first romance though! We all spend too much on books - if there is such a thing!

Birthday: September 7
Favorite Color: I don't actually have a favorite color. I wear a lot of grey and blue.
Favorite Food: Cheesy Potato Skins
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Partners for Life by Gina Wilkins
Favorite Romance Genre: Paranormal
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because the laundry and dishes don't get done (thank goodness for my husband). But it's not like I can reach my sink or washing machine anyway with all the books in the way.

Sara wrote: "I know I'm a book addict because the laundry and dishes don't get done (thank goodness for my husband). But it's not like I can reach my sink or washing machine anyway with all the books in the way."

LOL!! That's just about perfect!

And mmmm, cheesy potato skins... Now I'm hungry!

MountainKat wrote: LOL!! That's just about perfect! And mmmm, cheesy potato skins... Now I'm hungry!

Thank you.
I can always go for potato skins, plus they are a food that I can eat one handed, so I can still read :)

Birthday: December 27
Favorite Color: Royal Blue
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): The Fault In Our Stars by John Green
Favorite Romance Genre: Contemporary, Time Travel, Romantic Suspense (I can't choose! I love them all!)
Finish The Line: I know I'm a book addict because I know way too much about fictional characters and often fantasize that they are real.

Birthday : June 2nd
fav color : Pink or Blue
fav food : couscous or Mac n cheese
First romance read (that I can remember) : TFIOS
Fav romance genre : Paranormal , fantasy , sci fi
Finished the line : I know I'm a book addict because when I really like a book I have to finish it in 24 hours , even if it means staying up until 5/6 am , and because I can't stop thinking about otp lol .

Sara wrote: "I can always go for potato skins, plus they are a food that I can eat one handed, so I can still read :) "

One handed, I will need to keep this in mind...

Yasmeen wrote: "Finish The Line: I know I'm a book addict because I know way too much about fictional characters and often fantasize that they are real."

They become friends - that is why I love series so much!

Deejay (DZ) wrote: "Finished the line : I know I'm a book addict because when I really like a book I have to finish it in 24 hours , even if it means staying up until 5/6 am , and because I can't stop thinking about otp lol ."

Oh yeah, we've all been there!!

LOL Sara - you have a great husband, doing the washing up ;)

Fortunately Yasmeen and Deejay both put TFIOS as their first romance otherwise I would NEVER have worked out that abbreviation!! But I'm on it now :D

Welcome!

Birthday: January 2
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: Chinese - I could eat it everyday if I could :D
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): .. I'm still hooked on her Dark Hunter series!
Favorite Romance Genre: I love historicals and shifters equally as much, I can't pick one over the other
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I have several hundred books and not enough house to store them. I grew up watching my mom reading and loving books; she passed that love on to me :)

Alexandra J wrote: "Birthday: January 2
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: Chinese - I could eat it everyday if I could :D
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): .. I'm st..."

I need to get back to the Dark Hunter series ~ they were certainly some of my earliest PNR books!

Jane (PS) wrote: "Alexandra J wrote: "Birthday: January 2
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: Chinese - I could eat it everyday if I could :D
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): [bookcover:Fantasy Lo..."

I'm so behind in that series. I got up to Dream Chaser. The Dream Hunters weren't my favorites in the series....

Alexandra J wrote: "Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I have several hundred books and not enough house to store them. I grew up watching my mom reading and loving books; she passed that love on to me :) "

Love this! That is how it worked in my family too, my grandmother was a librarian and no one in the family goes anywhere without a book! (Or ereader!)

Don't feel like you are the only one Louise re Twilight!! Harry Potter got me reading again, but Twilight sucked me back into romance without a doubt!!!

...and everything goes better with gold, doesn't it ;)

Hey, whatever it takes to get you reading and if it's romance so much the better! And I'm jealous that you have a library! (Even though for me ebooks are so much easier!)

Louise wrote: "If you think that's crazy, how about the idea that I'm saving up to buy a personal robot?
https://www.ald.softbankrobotics.com/..."

Does it clean? Because I would be all in!

Hi,
I love romance books.
Especially History romance.
I big romantic!

Vesna wrote: "Hi,
I love romance books.
Especially History romance.
I big romantic!"

Welcome Vesna!

Birthday: October 5th
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: Mexican
First Romance Novel Read (that you can remember): Sutton's Way by Diana Palmer
Favorite Romance Genre: Romance
Finished the line: I know I'm a book addict because.... I am reading all day long except when I am working or taking care of other things.

Welcome Mandy!! Gosh Diana Palmer has been around a long time! I remember her books in the 80's!!