Hello! Newbie from Nebraska.

[Sarabell]

Hi! I wanted to introduce myself.

I've always been reluctant to join an IRL book club-- I'm sort of intimidated by the idea of HAVING to read a certain book... if that makes sense. So, I'm really excited to join here!

I am new to here, but have experience in online forums, so I hope no one minds me jumping right in with posts, as I have been doing all morning. I read through a lot of threads, and really wanted to jump right into a few.

A little about me-- I am a stay-at-home mom to 3 girls, Audrey-6 years old, Elena-almost 5, and Mary- 15 months. I love reading to them of course, and a couple of years ago started reading chapter books to them. Some are almost unbearable to adults, but there's a lot of good children's lit, too-- we've read Wizard of Oz, Charlotte's Web, Little Women, etc. I'm hoping to meet some other moms or dads here, and get some more idea! I haven't seen a forum for that, but will be on the lookout for threads.

As far as my habits, I like all sorts of genres-- I read a lot of various non-fic, but have been on a fic kick for a while. I love historical fiction, sci-fi & fantasy, but totally dabble in best-sellers.

Some of my all-time favorites include:
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
A Song of Ice and Fire series by George RR Martin
The Alchemist bu Paul Coehlo
The Tale of Edgar Sawtelle
For classics, I love Dickens, and maybe my favorite classic is Dumas' Count of Monte Cristo. I don't read a ton of classics, but they're free on my Kindle, so that's been motivation to read more classics!

Sorry, I know that's a really long intro. I wanted to cover my bases. I have read through a lot of your threads, and added a lot of your suggestions to my list! I can't wait to read more.

[Fran]

Welcome Sarabell ... glad you found us and hope you stay with us.

I don't have children myself but I have 'extensive' experience reading to my niece & nephew & I must admit now that they are reading for
themselves I get nostalgic for our bedtime reading sessions.

[Sarabell]

Welcome Sarabell ... glad you found us and hope you stay with us.

I don't have children myself but I have 'extensive' experience reading to my niece & nephew & I must admit now that they are reading for
themselves I get nostalgic for our bedtime reading sessions.

Thank you, Fran!

I feel some pre-emptive nostalgia sometimes, for that very thing! I'm hoping they let me periodically still read to them, even when they're all school-aged and reading chapter books alone.

[StephenKingman]

Welcome to the forums, Sarabell, delighted to have you here. This is a very varied forum that caters for practically all tastes and you are sure to find plenty to keep you happy here, any problems or questions just let me know

[Sarabell]

Welcome to the forums, Sarabell, delighted to have you here. This is a very varied forum that caters for practically all tastes and you are sure to find plenty to keep you happy here, any problems or questions just let me know

Thank you! I am excited to read and participate more, love the site!

[Mairin]

Hi there and welcome to the forums!! I also am afraid of joining a book club because I may have to read books that aren't very good.

[andr70]

Hi Sarabell and welcome aboard!
It's really great you've joined, hope you'll enjoy your surf!

[Sarabell]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

[GotThatSwing]

hello from me too:)

[Andrez]

...and me!

[UncalledBank]

hello