Thanks everyone!

[Maria_H]

As this club draws to a close, we want to thank Kate Morton for being exceedingly generous with her time in the First Look Book Club and for sharing her mesmerizing novel with us -- we’re thrilled to have met you! We’re grateful to Atria for offering our readers so much to feast on -- from the can’t-put-down arcs to the privilege of helping with the design of the book. Thanks to Karen for her always-skillful moderation!

Thanks to the readers for your participation in First Look. We hope you enjoyed the discussion with Kate Morton -- and with each other. It’s not too late to write your review of the book and or too early to spread the good word about The House at Riverton!

[Aunt_Beth_64]

Thank YOU Maria! I so appreciate that B&N provides this service.

I also want to thank Karen for once again being a fantastic facilitator. There were so many people involved in First Look, I imagine that she felt like she was herding cats much of the time. :-)

Karen, your patience and skill serve you well. Thank you for moderating another great discussion.

Beth

[dhaupt]

Thank you Kate,
I really enjoyed reading and discussing "The House at Riverton". I loved the book and enjoyed reading the comments you made not only to me but to everyone else as well. I have told all my friends about the book but will not let them borrow my copy so they will buy it.
I know your book will be a best seller in the states and good luck in the future I'm waiting anxiously until your next book is out.

Thank you Maria, and thanks to Karen for the great moderating again.

Debbie Haupt

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[EbonyAngel]

I'd like to add my thanks also. This was my first time in an online book club and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Especially getting to talk with the Author.

[Carmenere_lady]

Kate, BN, Karen and bookclub members,

Thank you all so much for a wonderful experience in literature! It was a privelege not only to receive an arc but to share our thoughts and questions with the author and so many avid readers that enjoy reading a good book and discussing it.

Good luck to you Kate in your future endeavors, I believe Riverton will soon be embraced by the US market! Much success

[Librarian]

Yes, thank you Kate, Karen, Maria and all the participants in First Look for a wonderful book discussion experience.
Librarian

[Peppermill]

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Librarian wrote:
Yes, thank you Kate, Karen, Maria and all the participants in First Look for a wonderful book discussion experience.
Librarian

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I second (or third or fourth or vote for) that motion! Thanks to all of you!

Pepper

[CanTri]

This was a very fun group and so glad that I got to participate. I've signed up for the next first look and happy to see that we're going to have a few more chapters roll out at once, esp. in the beginning when everyone's excited to start discussing.

[KateMorton]

Hello Everyone,
I just wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to Maria, Karen, and everyone in the First Look Book Club who joined in the discussions about The House at Riverton. It's been a huge pleasure hearing all your insights and thoughts about the characters and the book itself. Writing is such a solitary activity so having the chance to 'see' my book go into the world, and hear from its new custodians, is a real gift. It's wonderful to know that Riverton has already found its way into so many good homes!
Happy reading!
Kate

[KathyS]

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Aunt_Beth_64 wrote:
Thank YOU Maria! I so appreciate that B&N provides this service.

I also want to thank Karen for once again being a fantastic facilitator. There were so many people involved in First Look, I imagine that she felt like she was herding cats much of the time. :-)

Karen, your patience and skill serve you well. Thank you for moderating another great discussion.

Beth

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To Kate: it's been a true joy to read wonderful writing such as yours. I predict you much success!

To the publisher, artists and editors, of this wonderful novel: The fun was all mine! I'll never forget this experience.

To all at BandN: Thank you for allowing me to participate, a true honor to be here.

To Karen: I second Beth's sentiments, Karen, you are great moderator. You have insights that surpass any I've seen before. I wish you all the best on The Sister and future novels.

And last but not least, thanks to all of the participants......
.....until then,
Kathy S.

[KxBurns]

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KateMorton wrote:
Hello Everyone,
I just wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to Maria, Karen, and everyone in the First Look Book Club who joined in the discussions about The House at Riverton. It's been a huge pleasure hearing all your insights and thoughts about the characters and the book itself. Writing is such a solitary activity so having the chance to 'see' my book go into the world, and hear from its new custodians, is a real gift. It's wonderful to know that Riverton has already found its way into so many good homes!
Happy reading!
Kate

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Kate, thank you so much for this wonderful read, and for being so very generous with your time!

Karen

[the_archivist]

Kate thank you for the great read. I have been telling my friends to watch for your book, when it hits the shelf in the USA. It is a great book!

[Tasses]

This opportunity was really fun and enlightening. I am singing "The House At Riverton's" praises at all the bookish places I frequent(hope it helps in some small way). Great job Barnes & Noble staff & Ms. Morton!!!

[kiakar]

I want to thank you, Kate, for this wonderful book. I am so glad it got to come to America. We, in America, love great books also. Your descriptions just set me up for completely visualizing the house. To me, the star of the book, due to your descriptions. It made the characters shine brightly through out the story. Thanks again and hope you join us soon. Linda


Also thanks to Maria and Karen Burns for taking care of our every need and the thoughts that triggered while reading.

[ploabhawes]

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kiakar wrote:
I want to thank you, Kate, for this wonderful book. I am so glad it got to come to America. We, in America, love great books also. Your descriptions just set me up for completely visualizing the house. To me, the star of the book, due to your descriptions. It made the characters shine brightly through out the story. Thanks again and hope you join us soon. Linda


Also thanks to Maria and Karen Burns for taking care of our every need and the thoughts that triggered while reading.

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Very well said.....it was a great experience and I want to say thanks to everyone too!!

Lisa

[corym]

I really enjoyed reading the book and discussions with the author. It was a great pleasure reading the postings along the way and seeing other people's viewpoint.

Thank you B&N for this service!

[Tarri]

Thank you Kate, Karen, Maria, and all the other First Lookers. The conversations about this book were great and I really enjoyed The House at Riverton.

I can't wait for your next book to be published Kate and wish you much success with both books.