The Random Chat Group discussion

Tell us a little about yourself

I'll start us off....
Hello All! My name is Kayla Murray, I am 20 years old. I was born in the Bronx, New York, raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, and now live in McLeansville, North Carolina. I was homeschooled most of my life and graduated class of 2020. Currently, I live on my family’s farm here in McLeansville, where we have chickens, turkeys, goats, pigs, and a really good mouser cat. I enjoy reading thrillers/suspense novels and creating music in my free time. I look forward to learning about you all!

Hi. My name is Efi and I am 33 years old. I am from Greece and I live in a village. I work in a supermarket and I have two daughters. I like movies, walking in the summer at nightfall with the girls and I love reading books when I have time. Sorry if I write something wrong but I am not sure how everything spelled.

I had a friend at my English lesson who was from Italy but came to Greece very young. She tried to teach me some Italian but with school and English plus my computer lessons... Not so good...

Hi everyone, My name is Imran, I am 40 years old. I live in Lahore, Pakistan. I work in the academia. I love to read in my spare time, also I like to travel, love food and basically everything nature. I used to go to a lot of beaches for walks when I was traveling the world now pretty much situated in my city of Lahore. Would love to meet new friends so please add me we can talk about books and basically anything you want to talk about.

Hi! My name is Alessia, I am 24 years old and I live in Italy. I work in a sumermarket too and I have a bachelor dregree in enviromental sciences. I really love to read and I also wroked in a book shop for a short period of time evev though my bosses ruined my working experience and I had to quit the job.
I like to do a lot of things but the time is always too short.
Thank you for letting me join this group!

Never let others ruin what you enjoy. Some people are just bad just because they can. After all the people I have met I learn one thing: heads up and smile all the time. Because your smile will give you strength....

Efi wrote: "Never let others ruin what you enjoy. Some people are just bad just because they can. After all the people I have met I learn one thing: heads up and smile all the time. Because your smile will giv..."

That is the truth, the important thing is to always believe in yourself, because it is in you where you can find the strength to overcome all the difficulties that life brings to you

Fatima wrote: "Hi everyone! I’m Fatima. I’m 40 years old and live in Montreal, Canada. No kids as I haven’t met the right man, yet. 😉 I read in English, French, Italian and Spanish. I should probably also mention..."

I met the right man, but uh he was in a book soooo........😔😂 I also can read in Spanish, but only a little a bit. How did you learn all of those languages? That's impressive!

Efi wrote: "Hi. My name is Efi and I am 33 years old. I am from Greece and I live in a village. I work in a supermarket and I have two daughters. I like movies, walking in the summer at nightfall with the girl..."

Hi Efi! What is your favorite book that was turned into a movie?

Imran wrote: "Hi everyone, My name is Imran, I am 40 years old. I live in Lahore, Pakistan. I work in the academia. I love to read in my spare time, also I like to travel, love food and basically everything natu..."

Hi Imran! What is your favorite dish?

Alessia wrote: "Hi! My name is Alessia, I am 24 years old and I live in Italy. I work in a sumermarket too and I have a bachelor dregree in enviromental sciences. I really love to read and I also wroked in a book ..."

Hi Alessia! Working in a bookshop is like a dream come true for me! I'm sorry your boss made it not fun for you.☹

I like the local pakistani dishes ofcourse, my favourites are beef nihari and biryani.

Imran wrote: "I like the local pakistani dishes ofcourse, my favourites are beef nihari and biryani."

Those sound amazing! I'm always interested in trying new dishes from different countries!

Sunny wrote: "Alessia wrote: "Hi! My name is Alessia, I am 24 years old and I live in Italy. I work in a sumermarket too and I have a bachelor dregree in enviromental sciences. I really love to read and I also w..."

Sunny wrote: "Imran wrote: "Hi everyone, My name is Imran, I am 40 years old. I live in Lahore, Pakistan. I work in the academia. I love to read in my spare time, also I like to travel, love food and basically e..."

Sunny wrote: "Alessia wrote: "Hi! My name is Alessia, I am 24 years old and I live in Italy. I work in a sumermarket too and I have a bachelor dregree in enviromental sciences. I really love to read and I also w..."

It was the same for me, in fact I left my previous job to work in the book shop. It was amazing when i was entering in the shop in the morning and smell the perfume of the paper of so many new book.
I don't know if it is the same for some of you but i love the smell that new books do :')

I do love the smell of a new book, there are a few times where I'll get a used book or a book from the library that doesn't smell the best but I just find a new book to smell, and its all better😂

That was kinda weird...sorry

Nicolette wrote: "Hey friends!! I'm Nicolette! Book obsessed (obviously), and currently trying to find the right writing style for me. I love dystopian romance. I can't wait to hopefully write my own book someday!!"

Hi Nicolette! Have you started writing anything yet? I have started probably 3 different stories, but haven't finished them yet.😔

I loved prestige and prejudice the book and the movie. Harry Potter was also good. Perry and the Olympic Gods actually I have seen the movies but I haven't read the book yet but I'll definitely read it soon I hope.

Hi, I'm Shawna. I'm 21 and I'm from the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. I love reading, writing, cosplaying, making YouTube videos, and hanging out with my cats :)

Efi wrote: "I loved prestige and prejudice the book and the movie. Harry Potter was also good. Perry and the Olympic Gods actually I have seen the movies but I haven't read the book yet but I'll definitely rea..."

I actually saw the Percy Jackson movies before I read them, but I usually like to read the book first then watch the movie.

Shawna wrote: "Hi, I'm Shawna. I'm 21 and I'm from the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. I love reading, writing, cosplaying, making YouTube videos, and hanging out with my cats :)"

Do you mind sharing your YouTube channel? I'd love to follow you!

Hi
My name is Lauren, I am 37 and live in the UK. I love reading, gardening, making art, hanging out with my rescue pug, watching The X Files and walking xxx

Lauren wrote: "Hi
My name is Lauren, I am 37 and live in the UK. I love reading, gardening, making art, hanging out with my rescue pug, watching The X Files and walking xxx"

Hi Lauren! What is your favorite thing to garden?

Sunny wrote: "Lauren wrote: "Hi
My name is Lauren, I am 37 and live in the UK. I love reading, gardening, making art, hanging out with my rescue pug, watching The X Files and walking xxx"

Hi Lauren! What is you..."

I have an allotment i love to grow flowers, herbs and vegetables. My favourite flowers are sweet peas, and this year i want to try some flowers i can dry xxx

I love lillies white and orange and I buy aloe every year I like having them between my flowers but with the cold they don't last...

Hi. I'm Cindy. I read mostly Sapphic fiction, including romance, YA, historical. I also read Jewish themed fiction.

Hello group. My name is Bernadette. I am 55 and live in the Midwest region of the US. I work 60 hours a week so finding time to read can be a challenge. I usually read stand alone fiction, historical fiction, fantasy and YA. I am a member of my local library's bookclub and we read 1 book a month and we try to cover all genres throughout the year. I'm glad to be a part of the group!

Hi, everyone!! My name is Kristýna, I’m 25 and I live in the Czech Republic. I studied english philology and cultural and currently I’m doing a masters in anglophone literatures and cultures. I’m in my last year and it’s sort of kicking my ass 😂 I mostly read classics because of my degree, but other than that I love contemporary as well, and I also enjoy a good non-fiction book. Recently I read Cultish by Amanda Montell and I really loved that one!! I’m looking forward to getting to know you all and chatting more with you!!

Hi everyone! My name's Deborah and I live in Malta. I have a bachelor's in English and philosophy and I'm currently doing my masters in teaching. I love romance and young adult books but I'm actually a sucker for books with beautiful covers. My favourite authors these past few years have been Colleen Hoover, Khaled Hosseini and Taylor Jenkins Reid. Looking forward to chat with you all!

Deborah wrote: "Hi everyone! My name's Deborah and I live in Malta. I have a bachelor's in English and philosophy and I'm currently doing my masters in teaching. I love romance and young adult books but I'm actual..."

Hi Deborah! I have heard so much about Collen Hoover, but I have never read any of her books, but I think I'm going to have to look some up! It's good to have you here!

Kristýna wrote: "Hi, everyone!! My name is Kristýna, I’m 25 and I live in the Czech Republic. I studied english philology and cultural and currently I’m doing a masters in anglophone literatures and cultures. I’m i..."

Hi Kristýna! It's so good to have you here!

Bernadette wrote: "Hello group. My name is Bernadette. I am 55 and live in the Midwest region of the US. I work 60 hours a week so finding time to read can be a challenge. I usually read stand alone fiction, historic..."

Hi Bernadette! Welcome to the group! Its good to have you!

Cindy wrote: "Hi. I'm Cindy. I read mostly Sapphic fiction, including romance, YA, historical. I also read Jewish themed fiction."

Hi Cindy! It's nice to have you here!

I forgot to comment here when I first joined, oops!
My name is Mercury and I'll read pretty much anything. I'm 27, live on the West Coast of the US and I work a desk job(which means I get to listen to audiobooks all day).
My favorite genres are Sci Fi and Fantasy, but I'll read just about anything, especially right now since I'm trying to expand my reading tastes.

Mercury wrote: "I forgot to comment here when I first joined, oops!
My name is Mercury and I'll read pretty much anything. I'm 27, live on the West Coast of the US and I work a desk job(which means I get to listen..."

Hi Mercury! You are a lucky duckling, being able to listen to books all day long. If I tried to do that while doing school...🙈

Hi I am Teresa a retired elementary school librarian. I live in Tennessee and am horrified at the new book banning happening here. Pick up a banned book and give it a read! Thanks for inviting me in!

Teresa wrote: "Hi I am Teresa a retired elementary school librarian. I live in Tennessee and am horrified at the new book banning happening here. Pick up a banned book and give it a read! Thanks for inviting me in!"

Hi Teresa! Thank you for joining our group!

Hey yall! I'm Candice I'm from Texas, I love reading. I love stories that make me have dreams about the world I read about. I love historical fiction, science fiction, supernatural, horror, spicy books that are supernatural based lol. I dabble in makeup both special fx and glam. I work as a PCT at the hospital and have 4 bio kids and 4 bonus kids! I'm 33 and I love reading peoples opinions on different stories!

Hey yall

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Kawaii wrote: "Hey yall"

HIYA!

Hey, my name is Nayomi. I am 20 years old, I live in Beverly Hills, I graduate from high school in 2020, I am in college to become a RN, and I drive a Tesla, I have a boyfriend. I love to read oh my gosh!

I graduate college class of 2024!

xoxo yomi!

I'm Marie from southwestern Illinois. I have degrees in music education and piano performance.

I have to admit I'm not usually on Goodreads a lot (usually for just a minute to update my book lists). I will try to be a bit more social and keep up with the chats here.

Marie wrote: "I'm Marie from southwestern Illinois. I have degrees in music education and piano performance.

I have to admit I'm not usually on Goodreads a lot (usually for just a minute to update my book lists..."

Hi Marie! It's nice to meet you!

Hi there,
I'm Israel from Nigeria, an author of three published books.
Thanks for having me here.

Hi
My name is Emma. I'm from Albania and I joined Goodreads to find new books.
Thank you for inviting me here.

nayomi♡ wrote: "Hey, my name is Nayomi. I am 20 years old, I live in Beverly Hills, I graduate from high school in 2020, I am in college to become a RN, and I drive a Tesla, I have a boyfriend. I love to read oh m..."nice nayomi. oh and i have a friend with the same name!

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My name is Connie. I am 64 yrs old and disabled. I am originally from California but now live in Georgia. I have two grown children and one granddaughter. I love reading horror, thrillers and, true crime. I also like a good detective story whether it is real or not. I just finished Pork Pie Pandemonium by Steve Higgs and it was a light and enjoyable read. Thank you for the invite and am looking forward to getting to know everyone.

connie wrote: "Hi
My name is Connie. I am 64 yrs old and disabled. I am originally from California but now live in Georgia. I have two grown children and one granddaughter. I love reading horror, thrillers and, t..."nice connie

hi all ✨ I'm a 28yo translator and professor from Chile, I have 3 cats & a dog. I've had this account for years but never really used it until now. I love reading contemporary literature, dystopian books, horror and poetry. My only personal rule is to buy from female authors in order to support them ♀️.
Fun fact: I worked at a nonprofit library for three years which now closed due to the pandemic.