Welcomes and Introductions

[dhaupt]

I'm in too, just got my confirmation.
Can't wait.

[flamingo]

Yellow envelope arrived - I'm in again.  Love First Look.  Also enjoy the history & garden book clubs.  Might check out some of the other while we wait.  Right now I'm reading "When Crickets Cry"  by somebody Martin.  Can't think of his name but it is a very good book.  Have finished the John Adams book that the history club is now reviewing.  Deep into gardening but may take time to read some other works before "Songs for the Missing" arrives. 

[reddoglady]

yahoo -- I am in again also -- I'm going to get some of his earlier works Last Night at the Red Lobster in the meantime -- happy reading to everyone -- see you in June --

[reddoglady]

I just got mine also -- can't wait to read it -- will try Last Night at the Lobster in the meantime -- good luck to everyone --  :0)

[CathieS]

I'm in too!!  Sounds like there is going to be a run on Last Night at the Lobster this weekend.  I know I was planning on picking it up also.

Cathie

[Linda10]

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LillyAndLola wrote:

Whooo-hoooo!  I'm in!  Now I can focus on my job again!  Just have to decide whether I want to approach this new book as a Stewart O'Nan "virgin" or if I'll read some of his other works first.  Any opinions?

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I literally JUST got back from the library and almost checked out "Snow Angels."  But I put it back.  I think I just want to be surprised at reading a new author.  So, LillyAndLola, I'll be a virgin along with you.  Any others?

[BookSnob7323]

Woo Woo!! Just received my confirmation for my very first "first look book" !! I'm very excited. This will be my first time reading O'Nan, I love reading a new author. I am looking forward to reading and discussing this book with everyone.

[SandyS]

I'm Sandy from Lake Minnetonka, MN.  I've spent the winter in Florida but will be home when my FL book arrives.  Just ordered "Prayer for the Dying" by O'Nan and am anxious to check out a new author.  This sounds quite a bit different than the last two FL books.

[hpthatbme]

HI, I just got my pm and I am in! Ok so I am kind of an old hat at the First Look as I have signed up from the very first one. I will say this one piqued my interest more than the Sister. I look forward to seeing what interesting things you all have to say!

[eastrong]

WhooHoo!!!! Just got my notification email for the book. This will be my second time for a first look book. It's so much fun to see what everyone thinks.

I haven't read anything by this author yet. Still undecided if I want to read something else by him first or not.

I live in southern Missouri and read constantly (always at least 2 books going).

I look forward to reading everyone's comments!

[nmccarthy]

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flamingo wrote:

Yellow envelope arrived - I'm in again.  Love First Look.  Also enjoy the history & garden book clubs.  Might check out some of the other while we wait.  Right now I'm reading "When Crickets Cry"  by somebody Martin.  Can't think of his name but it is a very good book.  Have finished the John Adams book that the history club is now reviewing.  Deep into gardening but may take time to read some other works before "Songs for the Missing" arrives. 

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I read Charles Martin's "When Crickets Cry" too. I really enjoyed the book and the symbolism, but I ended up feeling like the main character was just way too perfect - the epitomy of how every man wants to be perceived by women. I'll have to check out the garden book club.

[thewanderingjew]

i feel silly but i am not sure what a pm is. since i just got notified that i am in, i imagine i got a pm too!  also, there is another abbreviation that i am not sure of. what exactly does arc mean?

i will probably feel even sillier when i find out, like how you feel when you ask someone for directions and they point you to a place a few feet away!

no matter, i really enjoy this. i am so happy to have been included.

twj

Message Edited by thewanderingjew on 04-11-2008 04:03 PM

[momgee]

pm is private message and arc is advance reading copy

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thewanderingjew wrote:

i feel silly but i am not sure what a pm is. since i just got notified that i am in, i imagine i got a pm too!  also, there is another abbreviation that i am not sure of. what exactly does arc mean?

i will probably feel even sillier when i find out, like how you feel when you ask someone for directions and they point you to a place a few feet away!

no matter, i really enjoy this. i am so happy to have been included.

twj

Message Edited by thewanderingjew on 04-11-2008 04:03 PM

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[thewanderingjew]

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momgee wrote:

pm is private message and arc is advance reading copy

mucho thanks, i just figured out arc but i wouldn't have had a clue about pm. this has been an amazing experience. everyone is so nice and eager to help each other.

twj

[noannie]

Just received my notification I'm in too. Can't wait until I start reading it. Any other Canadians out there?

[ilenekm]

I just got my confirmation. I look forward to reading this book.

I will try to read on schedule this time. I found with 'The Sisters' which I read the first weekend I got the book that it was hard to discuss early chapters without thinking about what happens later. Lets see if I have the willpower to wait

[bookfan08]

Hello! I am April Doane. I am excited to be a part of this First Look book club. I can't wait to begin reading. I read the excerpt and am anxious for the book. Happy Reading!!!

[penny70]

Hi All,

I am Penny and live in a small city about 60 miles SE of Columbus Ohio.  I am 37 y/o single substitute teacher.  My fist love is and has always been books.  I keep myself really busy and friendly at the library as a trip to the book store puts a serious crimp in my budget .... as I find a $50 trip is cheap and normally, I am upwards of $100-$150 per trip and then they only last me about a week or two.  I have been a member of the FLBC since the beginning and am really looking forward to this story. And, hopefully I'll have a better chance to participate this round as school is out the end of May, LOL.

Hugs,

Penny

[bookfan08]

I know what you mean. I read the book through in a weekend. I found it hard to go back and discuss earlier chapters. I am going to try to pace my self this time!

[applelarae]

Hi everybody. I'm very excited about the new book. I was in the last First Look discussion but didn't get a chance to post much. I really hope I signed up in time to get into this one!! My name is Heidi and I live in Central New York.