Welcome and Introductions

[ashley_42]

HI!

I am an eighteen year old college student who still enjoys teen books.

I can't wait to sink my teeth into this one!

[BaseballMomma]

  Hi! I'm a stay-at-home mom of two little boys (a 2 1/2 year old and a 9 month old). They keep me running around all day, but I somehow manage to fit in some reading time every day! I love reading anything and everything. This will be my third First Look/Sneak Peak book. I've had fun with the other two, so I can't wait to finish reading the book and start discussing!

[Vermontcozy]

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bookcollector wrote:

*waves* Hello! My name is Andrea. I live in Massachusetts where I spend a lot of time reading and blogging. I currently read a lot of YA Fiction, but I also enjoy mysteries and paranormal stories.

http://forthereading.blogspot.com/

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A "wave' from Vermont.Andrea...Welcome. to all new First Look Readers..Lauren's book will be a .great opening to a very crucial subject .I look forward to all your thoughts...Vtc   Susan.

[Lisa1971]

Hi all! This my first time as a firstlook in the young adult books! I cant wait to see the discussions about this book!

[mgarrison]

Hello!!  I am currently a senior in a mid-level education program in Arkansas...  I am always looking for great books to add to my classroom library, so I am very exited to add this to my list of must-reads!!!

[MsOrange78]

Well, I am a bit late to this thread but here it goes... my name is Amanda, I am 25 years old yet still proud to be a young adult book lover!! Other favorite genres of mine include urban fantasy, children series, and certain fiction novels.  Teaching and reading are my two great passions, and I try to pass that love of reading on to my students.  I am looking forward to reading Before I Fall and discussing it with other book lovers!  I have never participated in a "First Look" before, so am anxious to get things started.  Will begin reading next week!

[Dana_W]

I am a Merch Manager at a B&N in Houston, TX.  I work a lot in the teen department and am pretty much the go to person in my store if you want to know about a new teen book.  Needless to say I read voraciously.  I started reading Before I Fall and could not put it down.  I finished it in only a couple of days.  Staying up late and reading on every break  until I finished it with a whimper.  I want more!  What a wonderful book. I think Ms. Oliver did an outstanding job and I am looking forward to this dialogue.

[pen21]

Hello, I am Luanne from Minnesota.

I had a nice surprise of the book yesterday.

I just finished the first section and I am ready for the discussion this week. 

I have been following the other threads. The trailers were very good.

I am glad to see a lot of new posters, along with a lot of familiar faces.

PaulH somehow the "Vacuum My House While I Read" accessory didn't come with Before I Fall.

I could really use that.

pen21

[rasm]

Just so you know, you're not the only teen. I am also a teen and about ten teens I know are also doing this book club. Harry Potter is also my favorite book.

[veronica1890]

Hello I am an avid reader. Every book to me is a wonderful adventure, where I get to put myself in the narrators shoes. I can't explain my passion for reading but it is truly wonderful! 

[Vermontcozy]

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veronica1890 wrote:

Hello I am an avid reader. Every book to me is a wonderful adventure, where I get to put myself in the narrators shoes. I can't explain my passion for reading but it is truly wonderful! 

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Welcome veronica1890..You have certainly come to the right place..We are all passionate about reading,It must be in our DNA..Glad you are here..Vtc

[Annette94]

Hello, I'm Annette. I've already posted on this, but I want to say that I can't wait for tomorrow so I can share my thoughts on the book. I'm almost done reading it (I'm by page 342, Chapter six) So, for I have liked it, but I can't say more! xD I want tomorrow to come. Can't wait to hear your thoughts as well!

[flarglepuf]

Hi all!!  I'm really excited to start reading this book!!  I'm a high school student with a love for reading, and for tons of other stuff.  Haha!

[suzebomb54]

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flarglepuf wrote:

Hi all!!  I'm really excited to start reading this book!!  I'm a high school student with a love for reading, and for tons of other stuff.  Haha!

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I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it!

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Hi flarglepuf - I LOVE your tagline --- 'I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it!'   If you don't mind, I may borrow it sometime. Some of my days are like that!

I also have a great line that I like to use sometimes - 'I am going to have a nervous breakdown .... when I have time!'  ..... cause who has the time??

Looking forward to a great discussion of this book!

[jb70]

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PaulH wrote:

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Zeal wrote:

When I post, it is not showing the post that I am replying to along with my reply.  I first go to the "options" menu and select "highlight post," but it is then not showing up.  This is how I've always done it and have never had a problem.  Did something change?  Any suggestions?  Thanks for your help

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Hit the Quote button next to Spell Check, Zeal.

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Yeah, I had the exact same question!  I knew there must be a way to do it since so many people did!  Thanks Paul and Zeal!

[Grace2133]

Hello everyone!

My name is Grace. I am a recent Library Science graduate from New York City. I have recently fallen in love with Young Adult literature and have been devouring book after book for months. I also write reviews for my blog Books Like Breathing. I am looking forward to discussing Before I Fall with you all.

Grace

[Vermontcozy]

Vtc Wrote;; Hello Grace,I am not sure where you are in BIF,and if you have seen the trailers,so glad you are here and see you on "Before I Fall "Threads..I am a New Yorker,now a Vermonter,,Such amazing YA Authors out there.so easy to want to devour it all..Susan,Vtc..

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Grace2133 wrote:

Hello everyone!

My name is Grace. I am a recent Library Science graduate from New York City. I have recently fallen in love with Young Adult literature and have been devouring book after book for months. I also write reviews for my blog Books Like Breathing. I am looking forward to discussing Before I Fall with you all.

Grace

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[ClaudiaLuce]

Hello All,

My name is Claudia.  I am a mother of 2 grown children and grandmother to 3 beautiful grandchildren - 2 boys, 6 and 4 and a gorgeous 3 year old girl! I am also sometime mom to over 90 7th grade kids whom I teach in inclusion Language Arts/Literature classes and 12 very lively girls whom I coach on the Basketball cheerleading squad!  I help coach our school's reading bowl team (which was in competition this last weekend). I am on my school's administrative support team and am on the committee to help pick this year's Georgia Children Book Award Nominees. WHOOO! Even writing all that made me tired!! No wonder I feel that way!

I live in the great state of Georgia in the northwest corner and even though I know we have not had what some of you have had, to us we have been having a COLD winter!  Oh well, maybe fewer mosquitoes, gnats, and wasps this summer!

Because of all I have been doing and computer problems, I haven't been able to be involved as much as I would like in the last First Look, but am hoping that will change with this one!! I like what I have been able to read thus far.

I have only missed out on a few of the First Look books and have missed communicating with a few of my "old buddies". I hope everyone enjoys this one!

Claudia

[sarah_in_ca]

Hi!  I'm Sarah and I live in Southern California.  I'm currently a Library and Information Science grad student.  I love reading books, researching genealogy, photographing birds, and following politics. 

It's very nice to meet you all!  This will be my second time participating in the First Look program, after just having finished Eternal on the Water last month.  I'm looking forward to reading this book and participating in the group discussion! 

[macp]

Hi my name is Melissa.

I'm a junior in high school, and I actually love to read. A lot of people in my school hate reading, but I don't. Some of my favorite authors include Stephen King, Lurlene McDaniel, S. E Hinton and Tomas Fahy. I'm an artistic person, I love to paint and draw. I got excited when my mom told me that she put me in this book club thing. I'm looking forward to reading the books that come along.