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Hello!
Welcome to my blog, Reading Enthusiasts. That works on two levels, doesn't it?

I've always found it to be wonderfully helpful when someone I know suggests a book for me to read. In part, this is usually because the person doing the recommending knows my interests and can sincerely suggest a title. But the added benefit is that this person is not getting paid for his/her opinion on the book! Don't get me wrong; New York Times book reviews and other published reviews are great, but the reviewer does not know you or your interests, and I find myself less inclined to consider reading their reviewed book for that reason. It seems less genuine.

After reading through book after book of my favorite authors, and moving on to the favorites recommended by my friends, I decided to start a blog where we can all share our thoughts on some of our favorite novels, write reviews, and recommend new titles to each other. I'm hoping that this blog will help us to create new friendships, foster a community of readers, and share our passion with likeminded individuals.

Cheers!