Welcome and Introductions

[BooksAtMidnight]

Hi there. I'm also a young adult book lover, and I'm super excited about Before I Fall. I've heard some rave reviews about it, and it definitely sounds like a not-to-be-missed read! It's also my first time participating in the First Look club, so I'll be looking forward to the discussion. (:

Jenn

http://booksatmidnight.blogspot.com

[mgmama33]

Hi, my name is Sara and I love to read as much as I can and as many genres as I can.  This will be my 4th First look and I am addicted.  I have been waiting for this book to come out and super excited to read it!

[GReba]

Hi there! 

This will be my third time participating in the B&N First Look Club offering....and with a much buzzed about title, I can't wait for the excitement and conversations that will ensue.
Happy Reading!

Gina

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

[Paul_Hochman]

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thewanderingjew wrote:

In the past I have read several YA books and found them engrossing, well written and invaluable for me, a dinosaur, in my attempt to understand the younger generations and what concerns them.  In addition, my daughter has a website which rates and reviews childrens books so I find it a great means for us to communicate as well. I have helped edit the reviews so the more I read the better I become.

Some other YA books I have loved are The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, The Hunger Games, Chasing FIre and The Book Thief.

However, Paul, if you find that you do not have enough of these to go around to all the teens who wish to sign up, I would gladly give up my copy and read it on my own...Unfortunately, that won't allow me to participate in the discussions which I love, but that is a small price to pay for kindness.

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Perish the thought. Your copy will ship next week.

[QueenofZone2]

Hello!  I am a 27 yr old journalism student and bookseller for my local B&N.  I work in the kids/teen section, so I read a lot of kids/YA.  I love to find out what books people are into so I can recommend them to others.  I signed up for the last Teen First Look but didn't finish in time to chat much about it (school was nutso).  I promise to do better this time around.

I just finished Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and it was AMAZING!

[gmfuhlman]

I am a young adult reader and this is my first teen book club read. I  have read all of the Gossip Girl books all of the Twilight series so it is great to have a chance to read a new teen book and new author. Hey, I just wanted you all to know that is just a few of the young adult books that I have read (smile).

My name is Gail Marie, and I love to read a lot and my house looks like a bookstore or library. Well hope I hope that I get to talk to some of you in this read. Take care and you all have a great "New Year."

[Bookw0rm]

hi!

also a new member here as of today & just signed up for before i fall

[iammiranda]

Hello Hello All!

This is my natural high, the bee's knees in fact. 'What is it?' you ask? Weeelll, what are we all here for? - READING! It is one of my passions in life and something I can and will never give up. I am a bookbird, as well as everyone else here. ;0) I have also participated in other first looks (four I believe). I look forward to reading and discussing this book with everyone.

-Miranda-

[DSaff]

Hi, Everyone! First, I love to read and have found enjoyment in all age levels of books. That comes in handy  with grandchildren of varying ages.   I appreciate good books and love to buy them for myself and my family. This book looks really good, and I hope to have the opportunity to read/discuss it with you.

[KateBrianIsAwe…]

Hi everyone! I'm excited to be apart of the second teen first look book club. This will be my third time participating in First Look. I have a feeling that Before I Fall is going to just as good as Hush,Hush.

I love reading and right now I'm exploring all the different genres of literature. Just not poems and vampire crap.

[1pinktoes1]

Hey Everyone!

I'm a student that really enjoys YA novels. I'm so excited to be reading Before I Fall. Discussing the book is going to be fun.

Jessica =]

[Lovez-to-Read]

Hello!! I'm Ashley & I have never had an arc and im supper excited but i dont think ill make it in since i submitted pretty late! o well soo ya

i have read

hush hush

dark divine

impulse

wicked lovely

fragile eternity

that was then this is now

th outsiders

andd more!!

I'm basicly one of those people who you would never expect likes to read && thats just a bit.

[Pineapple_Prin…]

Hi everyone!!!!

i'm a young adult reader. this is my first time doing first look. i thought it looked like fun and decided to give it a try. i'm looking foward to this!!!

[Zia01]

Hi! I'm an avid read and Young Adult is one of my favorite genres. I've participated in a few First Looks and have enjoyed all of them immensly.

[krb2g]

Wow--confirmations went out really fast this time! I'm Katie from Charlottesville, VA where I study 19th Century American literature for my day job and read a lot in a variety of genres in my free time. I've read the Twilight books more than once (although I have to say, I find them incredibly frustrating). I'm a lot more enthusiastic about other young adult titles though: the Harry Potter series, the Percy Jackson series, the Hunger Games series (really smart dystopia), and a variety of other things. I'm looking forward for the discussion to start! Thanks, as always to B&N and Lauren Oliver and everyone who helps make this amazing opportunity possible!

[scnole]

Hello everyone!  I'm Mary Ann from Lexington, SC.   I love reading YA novels.   This one sounds really good.

[Bonnie_C]

Hi to everyone,

Although I have participated in other First Look discussions, this will be my first young adult.  It sounds like a really interesting read.  I'm looking forward to the read and discussion.

Bonnie

[meme1]

I come to this title from two perspectives:  a retired school librarian who read as many of the young adult novels as possible and a grandmother of six.  Three of the six are young adult readers, and I look forward to introducing them to this title and discussing it with them after we've all had our discussion here.  I'm forever suggesting novels to them - and not always the new publications.  During Christmas break they were visiting us, and I had checked out of my wonderful public library two books we couldn't get during the summer when they were here.  The oldest, a 13 year old boy, devoured The Last Olympian the first  night he was here.  I don't think he slept all night!  I totally appreciate the opportunity to read the books in First Look.  B&N has my loyalty!

[aprilh]

Hi to all! This book looks really good! I can't wait to start! I've participated in many of the First Looks and loved them all. The other Teen First Look, Hush, Hush, was fantastic and I have no doubt this one will be just as great! Looking forward to discussing Before I Fall with all of you!

[thewanderingjew]

In the words of George Cohan, "my mother thanks you, my father thanks you, my sister thanks you and I thank you!

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PaulH wrote:

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thewanderingjew wrote:

In the past I have read several YA books and found them engrossing, well written and invaluable for me, a dinosaur, in my attempt to understand the younger generations and what concerns them.  In addition, my daughter has a website which rates and reviews childrens books so I find it a great means for us to communicate as well. I have helped edit the reviews so the more I read the better I become.

Some other YA books I have loved are The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, The Hunger Games, Chasing FIre and The Book Thief.

However, Paul, if you find that you do not have enough of these to go around to all the teens who wish to sign up, I would gladly give up my copy and read it on my own...Unfortunately, that won't allow me to participate in the discussions which I love, but that is a small price to pay for kindness.

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Perish the thought. Your copy will ship next week.

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