Introductions!

I'm Jim, 63, husband of 40 (yes, 40!) years, father of a son gainfully employed creating our robot overlords, who reads pretty much anything. We're in central Maryland with roots in Louisiana. I like to read (obviously), cook, trail bike ride/kayak with mrsdrneutron, and want to learn to fly fish and sail. There's probably bourbon somewhere in there too. Of course, LT is a big time sink, but mrsdrneutron seems to have come to terms with my LT addiction...

I'm Arlie, 68, a retired software engineer living in Silicon Valley CA, broadly construed. This will be my sixth year of the 75 books challenge.

My reading interests seem fairly broad to me, yet there's an even broader universe of things I probably won't read. So I'm always on the lookout for good recommendations, whether from book bullets, lists, or quasi-intelligent software.

If you read the same sorts of things I do, please say "hi". Starring my thread is optional; you may crave book bullets less than I do. I'd be happy to star yours without you starring mine.

My fiction reading is primarily escapist, and mostly science fiction, fantasy, or, less commonly historical fiction and mystery. I currently pretty much require a happy ending, and an absence of overall doom and gloom. Slices of life showing the bad parts of the human condition are not my thing. I am, however, often OK with considerable violence - I've a long history of reading military fiction and similar - usually sci fi, and less often historical.

When it comes to non-fiction, I'm looking for reliable information. If there are neither footnotes or bibliography, I won't be reading that book. My subject areas are primarily biology, paleontology, history, technology and economics, but I'll ready almost any science topic. I read about bridge (the card game), cooking, politics and other daily life topics without requiring supporting references. I also have an interest in polytheistic theology, but there's so little published that this itch is rarely scratched.

I have limited capacity for books which are major downers. Political books written to produce a nice dose of indignation - and perhaps engagement in the cause - will be DNF'd, as will biology books ostensibly on e.g. trees that overstress endangerment, habitat loss, etc. I want to understand the topic, not have my emotions roused about it. (If I want to learn about a downer topic, I'll pick a single good book, rather than bombarding myself with sermons to the faithful included in other books.)

One more thing: I write mini-reviews of everything I read. I don't always attach them to the book itself, in LibraryThing, but they are always in my thread.

My 2026 thread is at https://www.librarything.com/topic/376700

I'm Richard, disabled, closer to 70 than 50, part of the furniture here among the 75ers since 2009. 2026 marks my 20th Thingaversary, to my amazement. I use the two largest book-review reading copy aggregators to keep my reading habit satiated and have done for decades now. I do not read and review books in the tidy way most people do, so you'll often find some very old books, some unreleased books, something you thought about reading during lockdown, all reviewed in my thread in the same week.

Be advised I'm quite unapologetically political, and despise the kakistocracy in power.

My first 2026 thread is here:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/376691#9048049

I'm Steve, a 50-odd year old physician in the Boston area.

I first joined this group in 2011 and was reasonably active until 2017 when I pooped out for a bunch of reasons (elder care, politics, Twitter use). I rejoined last year in an effort to read more, doomscroll less, and keep tabs on what was being read in the world.

I read novels (mostly SF, fantasy, historical fiction) and non-fiction (history, music (I'm a recovering musician), language), and I'm a comics nerd (they are great for when you don't want to think too much), but I read more current events than I used to and I hang around on BlueSky (@stevenvlad.com) too much these days. Be warned; I lurk.

Like Richard I despise the kakistocracy (κακός, kakòs: worthless, ugly, wretched, vile; -κρατία, kratía from κράτος, kràtos: might, strength, dominion, power) and am not afraid to say so. (I'm not being a pedantic jerk I promise; ready my 1st post.)

2026 Thread

I'm Connor, 32, a technical writer in Alexandria, VA. My wife loves to knit, and I love to read, and we both love to do these things by a little fire. This is why winter may be my favorite season.

I enjoy reading all sorts of books, but I gravitate to classic literature and history.

Looking forward to reading lots in 2026!

I'm Rhian (aka SandDune), a retired accountant living with my husband (aka Mr SandDune) about thirty miles north of London.

I read mainly literary fiction, science-fiction and fantasy, and some crime (but nothing too gruesome). As far as non-fiction goes I’m interested in a number of topics, in particular books about the environment and nature.

I've been studying Welsh for the last four and a half years (I'm originally from Wales) and I've also started doing an M.A. in English Literature with the Open University, which is keeping me very busy. Apart from reading I love travelling, eating out, and going to the theatre. Since my retirement I've been enjoying craft activities, particularly crochet. I dabble in family history from time to time as well, and I'm interested in politics and the environment.

My 2026 thread is here:

https://www.librarything.com/topic/376842#n9049879

I'm Emilie, a 40-something-year-old veterinary nurse in Michigan.

I read romance (contemporary, historical, paranormal, fantasy, whatever) and fantasy along with a large amount of non-fiction. It's mostly on horses or other animal species but there's sociology, history, and assorted sciences in there too. I collect pony books. I lurk.

My 2026 thread is here and a summary of the last year of reading is here.

Hi! I'm Leigh (ell-in-or) I've rejoined for 2026 after skipping 2025. I read urban fantasy, mysteries, and a lot of non-fiction in areas of interest (weaving, knitting, sewing, dyeing, embroidery, clothes sewing, historical fashion, travel, and what I call popular-non-fiction like Pushback or Mediocre). I also like historical fiction which generally leads down further rabbitholes of biographies, history, etc.

My 2026 and a bit more info is here: https://www.librarything.com/topic/376871

Hi,
I'm Dee, a librarian in rural Nova Scotia. I live with two cute kitty cats in a house that looks like it might be a craft store.
I read a lot of depressing Canadian literature, and some other stuff.

https://www.librarything.com/topic/376762#n9049738

Hello!

I’m Katie: reader, wine drinker, food appreciator, pub trivia player, shenanigan-ator, and non-sufferer of fools. I've been a member of this group since 2011.

I live just outside New York City with my husband, "The" Wayne, our cat, Leonard, and our dog, Nuala/Noodles. I left the workaday world a few years ago and now fill my time with reading, jigsaw puzzles, and volunteer work (I volunteer with three different organizations, all related to food insecurity in my local area).

My reading varies widely from genre fiction (primarily romance and crime) to contemporary and historical fiction to nonfiction (primarily memoir, essays, current events, and history). I try to balance my reading in all these areas. I also use my thread as a bit of a life journal, which mostly means I might talk about what I’m cooking, eating, drinking, watching, doing, and avoiding doing, as well as reading and bookish topics.

My 2026 thread is here: https://www.librarything.com/topic/376847

Hi, I’m Cassaundra from Indiana and I’m an instruction librarian at a small college in the northwest corner of the state. Currently, I’m joint caregiver of my mom, which keeps me in my current location. The (human) love of my life lives in Muncie just south of the Ball State campus and has a used bookstore (which I annually plug shamelessly here) called White Rabbit Used Books. If you’re in the Muncie area, look him up and pick up one of my specialty bookmarks that double as his business cards, free of charge. I use a variety of washi tape, specialty papers, and stickers to try to make each one unique.

The cat love of my life is 14 years old and named Peppa. She had a rough year as we worked hard to get her health issues under control but we seem to be slowly beating it. As such, right now I read a lot of escapist fiction, and I’ve been hitting the children’s and YA fantasies particularly hard recently. When I do choose to read nonfiction, I often go for biological sciences (plants, animals, and microbiology) or more…disturbing…reads on funeral customs, poisons, food ingredients and production, and forensics, with an occasional true crime thrown in for fun. Folklore and fairy tales also show up fairly regularly, especially close to when I’m doing a festival (I’m a children’s entertainer at certain fantasy events.)

Hi, I am Robyn (with a y please) from San Antonio, TX. I live with my wife, two male dogs, and three female cats. I enjoy a wide variety of reading, mostly fiction, mostly fantasy and science fiction, not counting the spicy (smut) romances I read for the book club. I try to check in on my thread about once a week and I lurk on my starred threads daily, occasionally dropping a note.

https://www.librarything.com/topic/376850

Hi all!

For those who don't know me, I am PawforThought - usually referred to as "Paws" on LT. I am a former librarian in my early 40s, currently working with university administration. I live in the northern part of Sweden and am currently trying to find a flat in my old hometown so I can finally move home. I have been on LT since 2012 and most of that time has been spent here in the 75ers - though I've only reached the magic number twice. I like reading a variety of genres, but right now I'm mostly focused on checking off as many classics and "must-reads" as I can. Other than that, I also lean towards fantasy, comedic works, golden age mysteries and children's books. It is unusual for me to be reading anything written in the past 20 or so years.

You can find my 75ers thread for 2026 here. I also hang out in the Needlearts group.

Hi everyone. I'm Mikail. I am 31 and probably one of the few millennials that still read books...but oh well...I'm a busy landlord in Minneapolis, MN. I live on the west side with my 3 cats and when I have spare time I read all genres. Favorite genres include, mysteries, horror, and MM romance (I'm a B&T in the community).

This is my 16th year doing this challenge. I've only hit it twice. I also track my pages read, and do the title & author alphabet challenges.

https://www.librarything.com/topic/377091#n9054528

Hi, I'm Randy. I live in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. On my thread you will find a mix of literary fiction, a bit of non-fiction, and a few surprises. I like to write a brief review of each book I read. I welcome comment, especially if there is a book there that you have enjoyed as well.

Apart from reading, I spend my time inexpertly learning languages (currently working on Mandarin), making cocktails for guests, and baking sourdough bread (I bake a few non-sourdough items as well).

You'll find my thread here: https://www.librarything.com/topic/377095

I'm Lori, a librarian and genealogist, located in East Tennessee. I read a variety of genres of fiction, but mystery and historical fiction are my favorites. I'm an eclectic reader when it comes to nonfiction, but you'll probably see some history, social history, biography, Christian nonfiction of various sorts, cooking, needlework, travel, and who knows what else? Probably some books about cats since my three will insist that they need to evaluate whether the author has it right or not.

My thread is here: https://www.librarything.com/topic/377115

Happy New Year! I'm Anne (AMQS). I live in Colorado with my husband Stelios, one adult daughter (the other lives nearby), and three kitties. I am a teacher librarian in a little mountain elementary school, so I read a lot of children's literature, along with adult literary fiction. I adore audiobooks and always have one going for my commutes up to school. This is my 17th year in the group (thank you, Jim/drneutron!)

My 2026 thread is here:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/377118

Hi all, happy new year.

I'm Stephen from Aberystwyth, Wales. I've been on LT since 2009, and engaging in the 75 book challenge ever since. I missed it a couple of years, but far exceeded it in others. Last year I was dead on.

Like Lori, above, I'm an eclectic reader, although I tend to read quite a lot of Fantasy, SF, coming of age, and YA. There will also be a range of non fiction reads showing up, as I enjoy learning subjects, and I am also writing a research proposal for a history Ph.D. which will, if all goes well, see me reading a lot more about British Pentecostalism. (It's a bit niche, but hey, that's why there is a possible Ph.D. in it).

I have an MA in creative writing (graduated last year), and am hoping to finish a book I have been working on one day! It's a fantasy novel (and not the first of a trilogy or anything. Also there are no elves, no dragons, and not a whole lot of magic. It's not *that* kind of fantasy novel). In the meantime I have had some short works published (or publication pending), and my best payout last year was £100 for 100 words in a micro flash fiction competition. ( https://www.globesoup.net/spring ).

I'm married, with two daughters. I do still occasionally surf, although with a sit on top kayak these days. I also enjoy mountain walking. Good to see you all (again).

I'm Steve, 58, a technical services librarian at a medium-sized private university in Oklahoma, where I live with my wife, my son, and my running partner Buddy. This is my 17th year with the 75ers.

My reading follows my whims, which range widely. My thread probably seems like a random mix of modern and mid-twentieth century science fiction and fantasy, eighteenth-century classics and obscurities, horror, history, thrillers, social justice, mysteries, mathematics, banned books, running, and oh look what I just picked up at the Little Free Library no I don't know what it is either I guess I'll just have to read it.

My first thread of 2026 is here:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/377183#n9057100

Hi all, I'm Mary, a librarian in western Massachusetts and newly-minted foster mom. I have been a member of the 75ers since 2010 and while I don't expect to be as active as I have in past years, I'll still be posting my reading, music listening, and knitting a couple times a week at least.

I tend to read fantasy and science fiction, historical fiction, some nonfiction (especially books about books) and just about anything that catches my fancy. In past years, I've had various goals to stretch my reading but this year I'm leaning in to reading what I like and self care in general as I find myself with even less time for myself than I used to.

My first thread of 2026 is here.

New Year's Greetings!

I’m Susan; I retired very early in 2001 from an overcompensated software engineering job. I have since led a life dedicated to avoiding unnecessary effort. I live with my husband, my adult daughter, and 3 missorted small dogs, one for each of us.

I read mostly fantasy with some science fiction and have been very enthusiastic for a few historical fiction writers’ works—Dunnett, O’Brian, and Heyer. Lately I have sought out nonfiction about trauma recovery. I have a strong preference for works by women, authors who have come out as LGBTQ+, and POC.

If I read extreme praise about a book from people I trust, I’ll give it a try.

I am interested in fashion, mostly historical, fiber arts, and food. I have been involved in historical recreation, both Regency and medieval.

My first thread for 2026 is here!

Hiya, um- ig I can do this but um- my names Owl but you can call me Louis as I don't go by the same name as previous years. I don't got a job yet, but I'm working on getting a job at a nearby bookstore! I'm 16, and a junior in high school almost halfway through!! You will probably see me reading either romance, or horror whichever comes first. I also write books!! Hopefully I can maybe get them published once they are finished

Hi everybody, my Name is Thomas, I am 64 years young and I live in a small town in northern Baden Wuerttemberg, Germany.
2025 was again a good reading year since I am part of this group - 193 finished books.
This is my 14th year in this awesome group, and every year is going better and better with books and friends.
My library grows and grows, as I can hardly bring myself to throw away a book - it's a good thing that eBooks hardly take up any space on the shelf...
And here ist the 2026 thread

Hello! I'm Alex, I'm 40 and live in Washington state, and I read just about everything! I've been on a Tolkien kick lately and I naturally gravitate toward Sci-Fi and Literary Fiction, but my shelf includes a little bit of everything and I'm hoping to read a bit of everything this year. I don't think I've ever even made it to 50 books before - I want to say somewhere in the 40s is my yearly best - but this group looks like it would be great motivation. In general I've been trying to shift my attention more to reading instead of falling back on doomscrolling, so I hope this helps.

When I'm not reading I'm taking care of two kids and nine cats (I accidentally have nine cats, it's a VERY long story!) or jumping between crafting projects. I'm looking forward to getting to know some of you throughout the year!

I'm Laura, 63, retired and living with my husband Chris in an 18th century farmhouse in northern Virginia with our dogs, Alys and Ellie. Our two adult daughters are both married and live in Brooklyn. We spend a lot of our time gardening and working on various projects around the house. Besides reading and gardening, I'm also an avid knitter.

In October I’ll celebrate my 20th Thingaversary, and I've been in the 75 Book Challenge group since 2009 although I rarely reach that lofty 75 goal, especially since my retirement in 2017. Regardless, I love this community and plan to be around for a long time.

My reading leans towards contemporary fiction and various series (mostly mysteries), with some non-fiction thrown in for balance. I also enjoy reading classics and am on a quest to read works by the the women authors who influenced Jane Austen. My thread is here.

I am Erik, a lawyer in a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. My wife and I have three children, with two now in college and one in 7th grade. We also have an aged yellow lab and a cat that arguably belongs to my daughter and is a long story.

I have been in the 75 Book Challenge Group since 2013 and usually manage to get over the line. I read more non-fiction than fiction and love browsing people's threads for books I haven't encountered. I started LT in 2007 and LT has given me many wonderful book recommendations ever since.

My 2026 thread: https://www.librarything.com/topic/377328

Hello!

I am Madeline, addicted to LT since 2006...and still loving my time here! I'm a retired registered nurse, having lost my job in 2013 after almost 40 years in the same home health care company. Books, reading, and babysitting saved my sanity at that time. My husband and I are parents to three grown children, two married, and grandparents of two, now ages seven and twelve. I live in Rockville, Maryland, but in the past I spent one year abroad living and working in Israel.

These days, I most like to read memoirs and contemporary Japanese fiction, although lately I have read some political commentary (e.g. Robert Reich, Timothy Snyder, etc.) for comfort rather than for knowledge. My biggest love on LT is running the TIOLI Challenges which is a semi-hidden (meaning it's not listed or advertised anywhere) reading challenge.

Here is my 2026 Thread.

Hello, I'm Nora. I live in the Washington DC area with my cat. This is my seventeenth year in the 75ers group! I read science fiction and fantasy, romance, science non-fiction, progressive politics (particularly urbanism), audiobooks, comics, and sometimes picture books with my niblings. Aside from books, I also love animals (I volunteer at the zoo), TV, regional theater, podcasts, casual gaming, and occasional crafting.

My first thread of the year is HERE.

Hello, I'm Terri. I've been on LT and in the 75 Challenge since 2009. I'm a librarian in Southwestern Pennsylvania. I live with my husband, adult son, and a 12-year-old orange tabby cat with an attitude. I'm old enough to retire, but don't want to yet. I have the perfect job. My reading and LT-ing have decreased markedly in recent years (for many reasons) but I keep coming back here. My reading is fairly eclectic. I'm often found reading a mystery or horror novel, but I also enjoy nonfiction of various kinds.

My thread is here: https://www.librarything.com/topic/377552#n9068599

It has not been a good start to the year. I had hoped to set up a thread in the empty days between Christmas and New Year but instead I was laid low by a nasty cough/cold bug and didn’t feel up to doing anything, although I did manage to do some reading. I’m still not completely recovered but I think I can string some sentences together.

My user name reflects my address when I joined LibraryThing and, although I've moved house twice since then I haven't changed it. I now live in Holmes Chapel in Cheshire, famous these days as the birthplace of Harry Styles. It feels fairly amazing that this is my sixteenth year in this group and I shall mark my nineteenth Thingaversary in May. When I imported my Excel file into LibraryThing it was just for more efficient cataloguing, I had no interest in the social side at all. Well that soon changed!

I have been looking at all the new threads and have starred many and will now start commenting. I have finally set up my 2026 thread and I hope you will visit. Here's a link

Hi. I am Russ (aka gatoruss). I am 63 and practice law, although I am winding things down and hope to retire at the end of 2027. We live in Central Florida, but plan to retire in the mounts/foothills of northern Georgia.

As my screen name implies, I am a rabid gator fan - although I have become more and more disillusioned by college athletics, but that is a topic for a whole different message board!

I love to read, and have been a lurking member of LT, but hope this year to become more active. For reasons I not certain I can explain, my reading frequency substantially fell off during COVID, but I hope to dive deeper this year. I love to read, but I am a horribly slow reader. So, I do not anticipate finishing 75 books in 2026 40-50 books for the year would be my expectation, but we will see and it should be interesting to follow the groups' discussion throughout the year.

P.S. The admins may want to pin this thread - had to scroll to 3rd page of posts to find this thread. Just my 2 pennies.

>31 Gatoruss: Welcome Russ. Glad you've stepped out of the shadows. I, too, was a lurker for a while but got out from under my shell 12 years ago and haven't regretted it.

Don't dwell on whether or not you hit 75 or even come close. I will warn you that after hanging out with this bunch, you just might get there. I have definitely increased my totals with this groups encouragement and suggestions. Speaking of suggestions, your TBR is probably be the thing that is most affected. So many BBs. :)

>31 Gatoruss: Thanks for the reminder on pinning this thread. Meant to do it, but it slipped through the chaos of creating the new group.

👍

Hello everyone,

I’m excited to be joining the 75 Books Challenge for 2026. I’ve always been drawn to history, especially late 17th century England and maritime life, so a lot of my reading naturally leans toward historical fiction and well researched non fiction.

I’m particularly fascinated by the reign of William III and Mary II, naval warfare, coastal communities, and the lives of ordinary people caught in extraordinary events. I enjoy books that make the past feel lived in, whether through detailed social history or immersive storytelling.

Alongside reading, I write historical fiction grounded in research, so I’m always adding biographies, maritime records, and social histories to my shelves. This challenge feels like a great way to broaden my horizons beyond my usual era as well.

I’m looking forward to discovering new authors, tracking progress together, and seeing what everyone else is reading. If you have recommendations for strong historical reads, especially anything set between 1600 and 1800, I’d love to hear them.

Happy reading to us all.

>35 Chrisbulteel: Welcome! I don't know how historically accurate it was but I enjoyed 1632 by Eric Flint. And 1633 for that matter but I never read the sequels.

>36 elorin: Thank you for the warm welcome! I’ve heard of the 1632 series, it’s a very famous 'what if' take on the 17th century. While my own interests usually lean toward more traditional social and naval history, I always appreciate a book that gets people excited about the era. I’ll have to take a closer look at those!
Looking forward to sharing more reads with you this year.

>31 Gatoruss: hi Russ! I believe we may know each other from the Central FL bridge community. Welcome!

>38 LoisB: Good morning, Lois, and thanks for the welcome. Sorry, but I am not a bridge player. As you know, here in Central Florida there are more than a few gators! 😁

>39 Gatoruss: so true!

LoisB is starting over

I had started the year with a post titled “I’m Baack!”. However, something happened to it and I can no longer see it, so I’m starting over with March reads. I spent my entire career in the IT world and much of it in tech support so you might think that I could solve my own problems. Not so!

My reading tends towards mysteries of all types, historical fiction, and the occasional non-fiction best-seller. I love the TIOLI challenges and fully expect to meet the 75 Books goal.

>41 LoisB: So glad you're with us, Lois!

halloo, I’m Gemma — hailing from the Midwest (most recently).

I have one creature in my house, named (aptly) after one of my favorite authors — Beckett.

I’ve been reading voraciously since I was very young and almost always have at least one book on me (often more). I keep an “emergency book” in my car that I refuse to read unless absolutely necessary.

My partner (who does not read) insists I read freakishly fast — something I only realized was possible after being introduced to the idea (indirectly) by Mr. Teddy Roosevelt (thank you, sir). It’s allowed me to read far more, and far faster, which feels necessary.

I do tend to read it and forget it, and I’m still working through whether that’s acceptable to me or not — whether I should be more diligent about logging what I’ve finished to jog my memory, or just give myself the grace to enjoy the brief, momentary joy I get from each book (even the bad ones) and let it pass.

Even so, my “to read” list is… extensive. I did the math once and, at my current pace, I’d be about 110 by the time I finish it — and that’s not accounting for the fact that I’m constantly adding more.

which, of course, never stops.

>43 gemmacraven: Welcome, from a midwesterner since birth, to someone new I share book problems with...

>43 gemmacraven: Welcome!

>43 gemmacraven: Welcome and don’t worry. I tend to read it and forget it. Age and health issues don’t help. I read for momentary enjoyment.

>1 drneutron: Curiosity + consistency + a bit of bourbon—that’s a formula that ages well.

>4 scvlad: It sounds like you’re not just consuming information—you’re curating it. That’s a very different mindset

>26 Oberon: Balancing law, family, and a 75-book challenge—that’s impressive discipline. Most people struggle with just one of those.

>31 Gatoruss: What kind of books make you slow down the most? Those are usually the best ones

>50 EquityEmpress:
I just read slow in general :-)

Welcome to the new people who found our wonderful group! My name is Linda, and my librarything most recent thread is located here: https://www.librarything.com/topic/378710. I joined the 75 challenge group in 2008. Since then, I've become fond of many members, and my TBR pile has increased by reading the threads and seeking the books members recommended.

My LT name is Whisper1, named after a wonderful life-changing dog.

When I was eight years old, I discovered my small-town library, and credit my love of reading to a wonderful librarian. Miss Alice Blake held a different book on her desk for me every week. She mentored me, and encouraged opinions of the books I read. She was a testament to someone who made a big difference in the life of a skinny, shy child whose home life was upside down when I became the only one in school whose parents were divorced.

Through the years, it is books that I turn to for stability, for learning, and to expand my knowledge base by continually reading and adding to my book shelves.

banana

I'm myself (TSSTxym). you can call me Tiss

Welcome!

Somehow, I accidentally posted this in last years group? But anyways, here's my introduction of, well, me! Fair warning, it's kinda long and I went on a few tangents... Sorry about that!
Hey, I'm Void. She/Her or They/Them. Not gonna share my real name or where I live, cause online safety (better safe than sorry), but I live in the US.
This is my first time doing the Challenge, but I read, like, a LOT. I probably read like a hundred books in a year, sometimes more/less depending on how busy I am and how big the books are.
My preferred genres are mainly fantasy (mythical creatures, magic, fae, DRAGONS, etc), Murder Mysteries (The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is definitely my favorite series, would recommend), Heist books (PLEASE recommend some that are on here, it's so hard to find them), a bit of sci-fi, and a few realistic fiction books, but I generally don't prefer those.
I don't enjoy reading spicier books (I'm ace and even reading that sort of thing makes me uncomfortable, which isn't everyone's experience with being ace, but it's mine), but other than that I'm open to trying most things. I don't super enjoy books focused purely on romance, but romance aspects are fun to read when they aren't the main/sole focus.
Oh, I LOVE mythology, I have been hyperfixated on multiple different mythologies at different points, so I know a LOT of random things and LOVE reading things with mythology aspects.
When I'm not reading, I enjoy crochet, writing (I mainly write fanfic and struggle to finish anything I start cause *sparkle* ADHD! *sparkle*), most artsy things (sketching, drawing, tracing, coloring, you name it, I've probably tried it at least once), organizing (only when I'm in the mood, which is usually the 'tism kicking in), watching TV, playing games (video, card, OR board games), and going on internet deep dives into whatever I'm hyperfixated on at that point.
I know a strange amount about the batfam for someone whose never read / watched DC other than two of the movies (and that was AFTER the deep dive and fairly different to the plot that I knew before watching them) I also know a lot about mythology, mainly Greek and Roman, but also a lot of random things about paganism, Norse mythology, Egyptian mythology, Mayan, and some fake book-centered mythologies. Like, ones that authors made up.
I can rant for AGES about JKR and MHA, but I LOVE Harry Potter, especially the fan stuff, like Pureblood culture and all that, and I ADORE picking apart the quirks. Basically, I can rant about some of the canon stuff for a LONG period of time, but can ramble about theories and headcanons for about as long, if not longer. Almost definitely longer. I like theorizing :)
Okay, didn't mean to make this so long, so... sorry? But also, hi, this is me, I hope we get along! If you disagree with anything I said (the opinions), please note that these are my opinions, you don't have to share them, but please respect them. I'm not going to dunk on anything here, so I won't go on any negative rants/rambles, but if someone wants to know my theories, I am TOTALLY willing to ramble about those.
Also, this will be the second thing in my thread, so... if you've read this one and want to read my thread, which is, as of posting this, literally ONE thing, soon to be two, you don't have to read the second one in my thread!

>95 VoidWalker81: hi Void, welcome. I just finished up a LitRPG series by D. Petrie, and book 2 (of 3 so far) is a heist novel, Pyramid Game. You might like it.

>96 elorin: Are the other books on LT? It looks interesting, but it'd feel weird to jump in on the second book and neither of the other two that are out are linked in the series section. Thank you for the rec!

I don't know if this is the place to ask, but....is there a thread anywhere regarding cooking/cookbooks? I can't find it and, if none exists here I'm ready to start a separate Group. Thank you for your attention to this matter (snerk)

>98 TSSTxym: We did have one! Called Kitchen or sum like that- not sure if anyone has made it this year yet or not!

>98 TSSTxym: Found it! https://www.librarything.com/topic/376688#n9153187 The kitchen topic! Where people talk about recipes, cooking and more :3

>98 TSSTxym: >100 louisisaloafofbreb: Most of the "group" threads are posted in the 75'r Wiki. If you go to the main group page, the Wiki link should be right on top.

>101 mahsdad: I'll have to see if that's unblocked on my school computer ^^ - nvm its on the same app so its unblocked- I'm an idiot sometimes lol

>100 louisisaloafofbreb: thanks much, i couldn't find it

>102 louisisaloafofbreb: Nah, not an idiot, you just didn't know. I've been in the group for 13 years, LT for 19. Eventually the knowledge seeps in. ;)

>103 TSSTxym: Welcome!

>104 mahsdad: I've only been here since like- uh....2024 or 2023 I don't remember lol, I don't know half the things on this site works sometimes

>97 VoidWalker81: book 1 is Party Hard and book 3 is Auction of Souls

I'm quite technologically illiterate and I'm finding it a bit difficult to navigate this website interface; I hope I am posting my introduction at the right place!

Hi, My name is Nessa (: I am a 23-year-old English Lit graduate from India. I aim to slowly ease my way into a PhD and eventually into academia. However, it seems like I have been going through a reading slump as of late. Reading has started to feel like a chore, and I am able to no longer find the peace that I used to find in it when I was younger. Having said that, I have never regretted my academic journey and I think that it's too early for me to give up on five years of my hardwork, and well, here I am! Trying to rekindle my love with literature like I am trying to work up an old flame from highschool hehe.

Nice to meet you all, please be kind to me (:

Also feel free to drop reading recs; I would really appreciate that!

Welcome, Nessa!

>109 drneutron: thank you!

Hello everyone! My name is Stephen, I was very active on Librarything throughout the 2010's, but unfortunately haven't been around much over the past decade as I almost entirely quit reading. I'm back, however, and you can find me here! https://www.librarything.com/topic/384563

>111 Ape: Hi, Stephen, I don't know if we actually got to talk much, I can't remember. I'm Luci, and welcome back. Have you gone back to reading the same books or something different?

>111 Ape: Howdy, welcome back.

Hi, I’m Tracy (Champagnegirl24).
I live in Washington state, and I’m recently retired from a long career as a Human Resources leader. These days my life is happily centered around books, travel, and long, purposeful walks — though my dog Baxter prefers to lounge beside me while I read rather than join me on the trail.

I’m active in two long‑running book clubs and about to join a third, so contemporary fiction, mysteries, romance, thrillers, and anything with a strong sense of place tend to rise to the top of my reading stack. My TBR (To Be Read) pile is always overflowing, some of my favorite authors: Freida McFadden, Ruth Ware, Laura Dave, Jeneva Rose, Abby Jimenez, Carley Fortune, and Elle Cosimano, just to name a few. I probably should have joined this group in 2025 — I managed to read 93 books that year — and so far in 2026 I’m on Book #47: Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley.

When I’m not reading, I’m usually wine tasting with friends, planning a scenic road trip, or heading to a play or concert with my husband. I joined the 75 Books Challenge to stay motivated, discover new authors, and follow along with everyone’s reading journeys — one of my favorite parts of LT.

Looking forward to a great reading year and breaking 100! Cheers!

>114 Champagnegirl24: Welcome, Tracy! It sounds like you will fit in very well here. There are quite a few folks in this group that live in the Washington/Oregon area. I hope you will explore and find their threads.

Already at 47 books read! You are certainly doing well, and I hope you do break 100.

>22 louisisaloafofbreb: hii louis, saakhi here. The tropes you mentioned are lwk my fav lol.

>116 yoo09ni: then I think we can be friends:)

Hi All, I'm always a day late. But I did start reading a lot at the beginning of the year. I went from reading nothing to reading voraciously about seven years ago. I read mostly realistic fiction, coming of age stories, dark wit, and prefer indies and the obscure. Because I'm an author, I often beta read or read ARCs for others authors, so that brings my numbers up (It's not cheating :) But it gets me to try out different genres.

My debut novel, Promising Young Man by Elias Axel, took 6 years to write and rewrite. And I think that daunting fact is what's prevented me from starting my second, which will be a continuation but with a different main protagonist and different problems.
Reading is a good distraction. I also love to listen to audiobooks narrated by awesome actors. Demon copperhead is so far my favorite audiobook. The narrator Charles Thurston is brilliant.

Hi, I'm fuzzi, I got a late start this year.

I've been an LT member for almost 15 years, wow.

I was married to my sweetie for 44 years, have two adult children, and two granddaughters. I live in eastern NC where the growing season is long, the summers hot, and where we often do not receive any snow during the winter.

I'm owned by a house cat, Debbie, and recently adopted dog, Caleb.

Aside from reading I enjoy photography, gardening, and my bantam chickens. Since retiring in November I've been able to dedicate my free time into more gardens, more projects, and hopefully soon, more travel (grandchildren live 1000 miles away).

Anyway, that's me. I've been here a while.

My 2026 thread is here:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/384802#9212463

Some of my classic favorites as well. Welcome!

>120 Rosa_Letha: nice to meet you, too!

Hi friends,

Im a big time bookworm, a voracious and eclectic Reader.
I read everything and let me say EVERYTHING

Fiction. Non fiction. Poetry. Essays. Romance, Thrillers..

I read everything except horror, which I feel drains one's energies.

I own 1500 unread books in my personal library at home.

Hoping to Connect with fellow members.

>125 GurdeeshGinni: Hello and welcome. My reading is nowhere’s near eclectic as yours and having made 2 major moves in the last 16 years, my TBR pile has gone digital. I subscribe to Kindle Unlimited which provides enough variety for me. I hope you enjoy the “75” group!

>127 LoisB: thanks for the warm welcome 😊

I feel going digital or reading physical books is just a matter of preference and convenience.

I read on kindle and physical books too..

Would you believe, ive never had a TBR.

Can you tell me what is the 75 group about?

>128 GurdeeshGinni: I think we are serious, eclectic readers. One of the things I enjoy most are the TIOLI challenges. They are created each month by the members. For me, it gives some breadth to my reading. I recommend that you take a look at them! Here is a link to this month’s set (I hope): https://www.librarything.com/topic/385071#n9230939

>128 GurdeeshGinni: Can you tell me what is the 75 group about?

It's a group of folks who love reading and have supposedly set a goal to read 75 or more books a year. In reality, we just like books and want to talk about them. Turns out we don't actually care so much about whether we hit 75 or not... 😀

>130 drneutron: 75 books a year. That means 1 book in 4.8 days.

That's more than perfect 😊

>129 LoisB: lovely

Can you lead me to a thread about Writers?

And also one where people post their favourite quotes.

>132 GurdeeshGinni: Many of the threads in 75bpy are combination life and reading journals within some discussion of both life events and books read. There are several general challenge threads, some focusing on a couple of authors each month. Check out British Authors Challenge

>132 GurdeeshGinni: What Susan said ;). The other thing I would suggest is to go to the main Group page, you can browse thru the threads listed there. There is also a WIKI link that will list some of the "standard" threads that get created every year.