Melissa_W
Wow, another person from the University of Iowa! 
Welcome, Palle, I work across the river at the Carver College of Medicine!
Palle-Jorgensen wrote:
Hi! am newest in town! I'
d like to know what can I share here in this forum as a sign of my gratitude to be here. I'd love books always and ever. Since childhood, my mom bought me one every month, payday of my dad. Then as tradition, I see to it I buy one or two during my own monthly salary! I want to be good here as possible as I should be ,can you suggest what's the next thing to do right after here. thanks. much appreciated as always.
Hi, 'newest member in town'...
I was passing by this way,
and saw you standing on the street corner,
wondering which way to go,
so I thought I'd lend you a hand, if I may?
As you have noticed, we have many boards and blogs, and whatever your heart desires to read and participate in, and lots of people who are old folks...er...older members, here to help you, too. I've been around for a hundred years, so that may say something....probably senility is one thing....
Anyway, you can choose which board suits your needs. We have a Fiction board that is a nice place to get to know a lot of book lovers, just pick a spot and jump right in. There is usually a place on each board to introduce yourself, and you can take the leap and introduce yourself in all of these boards, if you have the time to do that! We usually start book discussion on the first of each month. You might have seen the home page for books, which gives you links to find everything that is currently in progress. Don't be afraid, we won't bite newbies.....well.....not to hard, anyway. Ha!
Tell us a little about yourself....your name if you want to go by it. It's not necessary, but it does give a warm and fuzzy feeling, especially after you've been here awhile, and gotten to know some of us. I'm on the Kingdom of Wordsmithonia (plug, plug), and personally invite you there....if you like words, or like to write, or just play....we try to be entertaining, although at this time, we aren't discussing books...I just post reviews, if anyone is interested in doing that, and talking about them, we can do that too....
This time of year people are planning vacations, and not as busy, here, as usual....the mystery board is always hoping, though,....But Becke, the moderator, sleeps in front of her computer, and you may see her online, day and night!.... 
If you see a book you'd like to talk about on any genre, any board, drop the moderator a note. Or mention it in their Community Room.
Do you know how to use the Private Message program (PM)? The little white envelope on the top of your page?
Anything you need help with, just post it here, or on a board, or privately....You can click on anyone's name, and can send a message to that person from that page. Administrators are here to help, also. What kind of books do you like to read? What's your interests in life? Tell us....and we'll try to direct you if you want us to. Glad you've come to join our little community!
Happy Reading!
Kathy S.
