Welcome and Introductions

[NatB]

Hi, I'm Natalie.  I am a 28-year-old stay-at-home mother of 3 very little kids.  Reading and writing keep me sane.

[jenni08490]

Hi, my name is Jenni and I am 19 i recently graduated from high school and I'm starting College this month. This book sounds amazingly good and I really hope that I can be part of the First Look for it.

[_alyssav]

Hello, I'm Alyssa. A 14 year old girl from California. I LOVE to read and bake!

I am now going to be a freshman. I have two brothers and two dogs, parents too. I'm a bit excited to go to highschool, a whole new experience for me!

[eadieburke]

Hi!

I just received my confirmation and am looking forward to reading Hush, Hush. This will be my 6th first look and I have enjoyed each one for different reasons. I am not a YA but I love to read all types of genre.

I live in Bucks County PA with my husband. I have 2 daughters. One works for the University of VA for 5 deans and the other is studying to become a vet at The University of PA. My daughter's 3 rescued cats live with us (Mr. Zebra, Mulch Box and Blackberry). She has also rescued 2 Australian cattle dogs (Mattie and Oscar) who live with her and her husband.

Looking forward to all the discussions!

[Melissa_W Moderator]

Eadie, I have to ask...how did the one cat come to be named Mulch Box?  That's a very unique name

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eadieburke wrote:

Hi!

I just received my confirmation and am looking forward to reading Hush, Hush. This will be my 6th first look and I have enjoyed each one for different reasons. I am not a YA but I love to read all types of genre.

I live in Bucks County PA with my husband. I have 2 daughters. One works for the University of VA for 5 deans and the other is studying to become a vet at The University of PA. My daughter's 3 rescued cats live with us (Mr. Zebra, Mulch Box and Blackberry). She has also rescued 2 Australian cattle dogs (Mattie and Oscar) who live with her and her husband.

Looking forward to all the discussions!

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[J.R._BookWorm]

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_alyssav wrote:

Hello, I'm Alyssa. A 14 year old girl from California. I LOVE to read and bake!

I am now going to be a freshman. I have two brothers and two dogs, parents too. I'm a bit excited to go to highschool, a whole new experience for me!

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Yay!

Another 14 year old!

I'm starting high school too!

[daisy03]

 I just wanted to let Stewie's Mom know, you're not alone!  I'm also in my forties but still love a good story and am looking forward to this book. ...

Hi all, I'm Stewie's Mom and so far it looks I'm the oldest participant.  I'm in my forties, but I still love YA.  Like many other posters, I LOVE Harry Potter and the entire Twilight Saga.  I haven't lost my inner child (I think children's books and YA are some of the best written stories available) and am intrigued by this story.  Looking forward to posting with everyone!

[alexia561]

Hello! My name is Terri and I'm one of the adults on the board who enjoys YA fiction. I've seen early reviews of this book and am really looking forward to reading it. Looking forward to this bookclub as well. Should be fun!

Message Edited by alexia561 on 08-12-2009 09:16 PM

[LeandraMartine…]

Hi,

I'm Lea and I am a mom to a teen, an ex-teacher, and an avid reader. I am looking forward to reading HushHush.

[Anna_Louise]

Hi bibanon1!

Glad you're a part of our group.

Anna

[Anna_Louise]

Hi Natalie!

Welcome to our group!

Anna

[Anna_Louise]

Hi Jenni:

welcome to our group.  Congrats on completing high school and going to college?  Which college and what do you plan on studying?

Anna

[Anna_Louise]

Hi Alyssa:

Welcome to our group and good luck starting high school this year!

Anna

[Anna_Louise]

Hi Eadie:

Welcome to our group.  You're about 2 1/2 hours away from me.  I live near Baltimore, MD.

Anna

[Anna_Louise]

Hi Daisy and Stewie's Mom:

I'm also in my 40s and returning to college studying elementary education with special education and specializing in literacy and reading.  so, you're not the only ones who enjoy all types of books!

Anna

[Anna_Louise]

Hi Terri!

welcome to our group.

Anna

[Anna_Louise]

Hi Lea:

welcome to our group. Glad you're a part of us!

Anna

[pretty_in_ink]

Hi all!

I'm Theresa, 16, and about to be a junior/senior in high school (I'm graduating a year early so next year will technically be my senior year). I LOVE LOVE LOVE to read and write.

I am taking AP Lang and AP Lit next year to help me graduate early.

My favorite books are: The Lovely Bones and Lucky by Alice Sebold, Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Courter, No Time for Goodbye by  Linwood Barclay, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky and so many more.

I do animal rescue and have an adopted dog right now named Mitzi.

It is my dream job to work in a book store

I'm very excited about this! And still figuring it out so please forgive me..I'm new at this!

edited to add: I also LOVE LOVE LOVE piercings and tattoos, hence the pretty_in_ink.

Message Edited by pretty_in_ink on 08-13-2009 05:58 PM

[eadieburke]

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Melissa_W wrote:

Eadie, I have to ask...how did the one cat come to be named Mulch Box?  That's a very unique name

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eadieburke wrote:

Hi!

I just received my confirmation and am looking forward to reading Hush, Hush. This will be my 6th first look and I have enjoyed each one for different reasons. I am not a YA but I love to read all types of genre.

I live in Bucks County PA with my husband. I have 2 daughters. One works for the University of VA for 5 deans and the other is studying to become a vet at The University of PA. My daughter's 3 rescued cats live with us (Mr. Zebra, Mulch Box and Blackberry). She has also rescued 2 Australian cattle dogs (Mattie and Oscar) who live with her and her husband.

Looking forward to all the discussions!

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Mulch Box was an outdoor cat who loved to do his business in the mulch. His nickname is Mulchy. Mr. Zebra (Zebie) and Mulchy are brothers and they both weigh around 20 lbs. each. My husband called them "The Big Guys".

Message Edited by eadieburke on 08-13-2009 06:10 PM

[eadieburke]

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Anna_Louise wrote:

Hi Eadie:

Welcome to our group.  You're about 2 1/2 hours away from me.  I live near Baltimore, MD.

Anna

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I also have a home about 2 hours away in the other direction - Assateague MD.