Paging All Bookworms! discussion

There are many new members around here that may not be aware of our beginning as a group. Paging All Bookworms! is a group that started on another website for readers called Shelfari by a man name Roger (who went by Nighthawk) well over 15 years ago. When Shelfari was integrated into Goodreads (since both were owned by Amazon), Roger made the decision to step down from the group and bequeathed the group to me (Leah) and Book Concierge where we continue to carry on the group. None of it would be possible without Roger.

Roger had spent the last 5 years fighting cancer. Unfortunately, on June 15, 2023, he lost that battle and died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

I got to know Roger on a personal level. I consider him one of my friends. He was veracious reader who had catalogued every book he read since he was a child. He was incredibly loyal to his friends and family and would happily give you the shirt off his back, He spent the last 5 years going through chemo, surgeries, and MANY hospital stays so he could be around longer for his loved ones - especially his wife of 35 years, Laura (the met at a comic book store, how cute!), his only child, Colin, and his pride and joy - his grandson, Oliver. His loss has been felt by many. He is very much missed and many hearts break but we are also so happy he is no longer suffering.

Here is his obit if anyone would like to read more about Roger or would like to leave a note:

https://broussards1889.com/obituary/r...

Thank you for sharing this, Leah.

He will be missed by many.

Rest in Peace, Roger ... and happy reading!

Thank you for that information, Leah. That was a nice obituary and video.

I started out on Shelfari (which I miss!) with you all, and probably came across "Nighthawk" but it's been so long....

So glad he started the Paging All Bookworms group. May he rest in peace :)

Thanks so much for sharing this with us. I agree with Terris...very nice obituary and video. I also still miss Shelfari, although I've gotten used to Goodreads and enjoy it now too.

I never really knew Nighthawk but several times when asking "newbie" type questions he was kind and helpful. I always thought of him as someone I'd like to know. Sending hugs and prayers to all of his family and friends.

You've both been doing a great job of carrying on his legacy.

I also joined this group on Shelfari and remember Nighthawk. RIP Roger.