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Hi everyone, my name is Pauline. I recently read a book by an English professor and decided to follow through on an idea I had a while back to read some of the classics I never read in school. Since I don't want to do it just for the sake of saying I did it, I was looking for resources to help me benefit more from reading them - which is how I came upon this site.

I read a lot, a mix of novels and non-fiction. Up through college I generally stuck to "literature" but after college I tried reading some "popular fiction" (I think starting with Dick Francis), and discovered it was not as brain-degrading as I'd thought it would be. I like mysteries (favorites are Ellis Peters' Brother Cadfael series and Dorothy Gilman's Mrs. Pollifax books), historical fiction, science fiction/fantasy (I particularly like time travel books), and, well, lots of other stuff. Dean Koontz is my current favorite author. I also like reading about science, history, religion, language, sometimes other topics as long as it's written in an interesting manner (and I don't get far in book even on subjects I like if it's not written in an interesting manner).

Of course, my reading has to fit around work (currently computer admin at a community college), family (married to a pastor, younger son who is still at home is in 8th grade), and church (I lead a Bible study, sing in the choir and play in the handchime choir). But somehow I find time, even though my housework suffers for it.

Hey guys, currently studying for my first University English exam which is this Tuesday, cannot find any good websites for tips and notes on Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett! Any recommendations? :)

Hi everybody! So refreshing to join a community that is not oversubscribed. It usually takes me longer to pick my user name, but registering with this forum only took few seconds. Anyhow, about me: I am a book worm. I have read a lot of books, I have written a lot of feature articles, and I am now trying to get my second book published. This one is a romance; my first attempt was a childrens' book which was never published.

I will let you all know how my efforts are going!

Hi, My name is Kristin Roeschenthaler Wolfe and I am a professor of Communication and English. I joined because I love to read and sometimes need help with a research question. I am currently working on edits for my first book. I can't wait to get more involved in this community!

Hello Watto here

Lookign forward to getting involved

hey, My name is Nayana and I am currently doing my bachelor's in computer science . I joined this forum to provide fodder to my literary inclination before its dies a natural death under the pressure of grueling work schedule and brutish demands of the real world . I am also learning JAZZ and involved in some NGO work but i really need to give voice to those silent cacophony of my opinions echoing in the coffin of my head so here i am .

hi there. just wanted to wish you guys a very happy new year

Hello everyone. My name is Wall Hermitt. I've been writing for years now but never had much exposure or feedback. This plus the fact that I like reading other peoples' stories made me think this will be a great community to be a part of. I look forward to sharing my work and getting to know some of yours!

My name is Neda Dropulic and I have published a novel about anorexia „The weight of Beauty“. Novel is my personal experience of struggle with anorexia. If you want to read the book send me your email address that I send you a free copy of ebook“The Weight of Beauty“. On my facebook profile(The Weight of Beauty), you'll find everything about the novel. I'm interested in your opinion about the novel . Yours Neda Dropulic.

My name is cheyrn and I am a bad writer. No, you don't understand. I mean a very bad writer. I think I am not a bad reader though. I am here in case someone will have mercy on me, and show me the errors of my ways.

Actually, my most immediate concern is that people at work usually have no clue what I am saying to them in email. When I have asked people what they think it is that I do that makes my writing so inpenetrable, they have never been direct and honest with me. So, hopefully the problem I have there will appear in the horror I will subject you to, when I post a story and if you choose to read it. Hint: spare yourself, don't read it.

Hi,

I haven't been here in a long, long time but I got an email this week from this site telling me that someone had commented on a blog that I had commented on. I was checking email from my phone and tried to go see which blog comment prompted that, but my Android was not cooperating as usual, so I wasn't able to get on immediately. Anyway, here I am. I will probably leave some inane posts in General Chat and then be on my way. :)

Hello. My name is Josh and I'm a big fan of Tolkien's work. Looking forward to being part of this great community. :)

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Hello. My name is Josh and I'm a big fan of Tolkien's work. Looking forward to being part of this great community. :)

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Hello, Josh :) I am a fan of Tolkien too. What`s your favourite book?

Hey guys. I'm James, and I enjoy perusing various short story web-sites. I'm in my late 30s and currently living in Hong Kong, though I'll be in the U.S. later in the year. I've recently started my own very small short story site.

Anyway, this seems like a great board...Thanks for having me!

Hullo, I'm Andrew - I write a bit, act a bit, read a lot, and enjoy cooking, beer, and Doctor Who.

I live and work in London and am always looking for new authors to check out, and interacting with fellow readers. Hurrah!