A Note to the First Look Book Club

[Paul_Hochman]

Hi Gaby,

I imagine this will be fine (and gladly welcomed)! I'll double check and get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks.

P.

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gl wrote:

Hi Paul,

I'm not sure what the protocol is for this and wanted to ask you.  I am really excited about Of Bees and Mist, in part because of the book and then even more so after I'd read the letter from the author.  

I had wanted to share Erick Setiawan's letter to the FL group on my blog.  I figured that I'd ask his permission first directly.  Should I also check with B&N?  If so, how would I do so? 

Here's the letter that I'd sent to the author.  I thought I should show it to you to be sure.

Thank you in advance for your advice.

Regards,

Gaby

Dear Erick,

I was very moved by your letter and am even more excited to begin the discussions on your book.  

I have been posting about it on my blog and wanted to announce that I'd received the book (gorgeous cover) and to the acknowledgment, dedication and your letter.

May I have your permission to post the text of your letter on my blog, with a sentence explaining that this was sent to B&N First Lookers?

In case you'd like to check out my blog before deciding, it is "http://startingfresh-gaby317.blogspot.com/"

Starting Fresh at www.startingfreshgaby317.blogspot.com

http://startingfresh-gaby317.blogspot.com

Thank you and congratulations!! 

Regards,

Gaby Lapus 

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[Melissa_W Moderator]

You could also link directly to his message - the board is not "closed" in that it can't be seen in the web.

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gl wrote:

Hi Paul,

I'm not sure what the protocol is for this and wanted to ask you.  I am really excited about Of Bees and Mist, in part because of the book and then even more so after I'd read the letter from the author.  

I had wanted to share Erick Setiawan's letter to the FL group on my blog.  I figured that I'd ask his permission first directly.  Should I also check with B&N?  If so, how would I do so? 

Here's the letter that I'd sent to the author.  I thought I should show it to you to be sure.

Thank you in advance for your advice.

Regards,

Gaby

Dear Erick,

I was very moved by your letter and am even more excited to begin the discussions on your book.  

I have been posting about it on my blog and wanted to announce that I'd received the book (gorgeous cover) and to the acknowledgment, dedication and your letter.

May I have your permission to post the text of your letter on my blog, with a sentence explaining that this was sent to B&N First Lookers?

In case you'd like to check out my blog before deciding, it is "http://startingfresh-gaby317.blogspot.com/"

Starting Fresh at www.startingfreshgaby317.blogspot.com

http://startingfresh-gaby317.blogspot.com

Thank you and congratulations!! 

Regards,

Gaby Lapus 

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[Shannanlee]

I just received the book in the mail today can't wait to get started. I have this book and a ton of others. But this one I am really looking forward too.

[ponie]

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Shannanlee wrote:
I just received the book in the mail today can't wait to get started. I have this book and a ton of others. But this one I am really looking forward too.

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Hey! Shannanlee!  Are you on the east coast? Midwest?  South?  The ARCs tend to be released in waves, sweeping across America!  From sea to shining sea!!!

[thewanderingjew]

hi ponie,

i received my book today, in cape cod, ma, via ups. i love the color of the cover! when i opened up the mailer, it brought a smile to my face and invited me right in... it came at the same time as a lighted lap desk that i ordered from barnes and noble, so i got a double pleasure.

twj

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ponie wrote:

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Shannanlee wrote:
I just received the book in the mail today can't wait to get started. I have this book and a ton of others. But this one I am really looking forward too.

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Hey! Shannanlee!  Are you on the east coast? Midwest?  South?  The ARCs tend to be released in waves, sweeping across America!  From sea to shining sea!!!

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in...

twj

Message Edited by thewanderingjew on 05-18-2009 10:23 PM

[ponie]

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thewanderingjew wrote:

hi ponie,

i received my book today, in cape cod, ma, via ups. i love the color of the cover! when i opened up the mailer, it brought a smile to my face and invited me right in... it came at the same time as a lighted lap desk that i ordered from barnes and noble, so i got a double pleasure.

twj

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ponie wrote:

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Shannanlee wrote:
I just received the book in the mail today can't wait to get started. I have this book and a ton of others. But this one I am really looking forward too.

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Hey! Shannanlee!  Are you on the east coast? Midwest?  South?  The ARCs tend to be released in waves, sweeping across America!  From sea to shining sea!!!

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in...

twj

Message Edited by thewanderingjew on 05-18-2009 10:23 PM

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Hey! twj!  Clearly the East Coast gets the ARCs first...East Coast today, Midwest tomorrow!!! (or the next day!!)  Hopefully this week for sure.

Hang on marciliogq in Brazil!!!  Soon and very soon.........

[ponie]

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ponie wrote:

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thewanderingjew wrote:

hi ponie,

i received my book today, in cape cod, ma, via ups. i love the color of the cover! when i opened up the mailer, it brought a smile to my face and invited me right in... it came at the same time as a lighted lap desk that i ordered from barnes and noble, so i got a double pleasure.

twj

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ponie wrote:

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Shannanlee wrote:
I just received the book in the mail today can't wait to get started. I have this book and a ton of others. But this one I am really looking forward too.

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Hey! Shannanlee!  Are you on the east coast? Midwest?  South?  The ARCs tend to be released in waves, sweeping across America!  From sea to shining sea!!!

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in...

twj

Message Edited by thewanderingjew on 05-18-2009 10:23 PM

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Hey! twj!  Clearly the East Coast gets the ARCs first...East Coast today, Midwest tomorrow!!! (or the next day!!)  Hopefully this week for sure.

Hang on marciliogq in Brazil!!!  Soon and very soon.........

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and I'll not forget Richie_Rich in the Philippines...

and els, are you also in the Philippines or from the Philippines?

So I say, from sea to shining sea and (also) across the seas...

[retromom]

Thanks for sharing a bit about your life Erick. I think it's an amazing path you have taken. I'm looking forward to reading your book. Knowing a bit of background on the author makes the book that much more special.

[AIRKNITTER]

Dear Erick,

Thank you for sharing your life, struggles, and Bees in the Mist. Stanford did not make a mistake.

Aine

[Deltadawn]

Dear Erick,

Thank you very much for sharing that with us and for making Of Bees and Mist available here for B&N's First Look Book Club. I received my ARC a few days ago and have already begun to read this fantastic novel!

Congratulations! 

 -- Dawn

[luvmykiddos]

I appreciate Erick's brief intro of the background for the book. It's gives us a great little piece to start forming our mental pic's as we read!

[liisa22]

Dear Erick,

Thank you for your heartfelt and touching introduction.  It means a lot to me to hear directly from an author; it helps me to develop a bond to a book! I am looking forward to reading your book.

Liisa 

[ann1009961]

First....Hi Erick.  Thank you for the introduction.  I am looking forward to reading your book. 

Second...I received my book either Friday or Saturday (I was gone for the weekend, so I am not sure exactly).  I live in Western Mass.

[Paul_Hochman]

All clear, Gaby. Post away!

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gl wrote:

Hi Paul,

I'm not sure what the protocol is for this and wanted to ask you.  I am really excited about Of Bees and Mist, in part because of the book and then even more so after I'd read the letter from the author.  

I had wanted to share Erick Setiawan's letter to the FL group on my blog.  I figured that I'd ask his permission first directly.  Should I also check with B&N?  If so, how would I do so? 

Here's the letter that I'd sent to the author.  I thought I should show it to you to be sure.

Thank you in advance for your advice.

Regards,

Gaby

Dear Erick,

I was very moved by your letter and am even more excited to begin the discussions on your book.  

I have been posting about it on my blog and wanted to announce that I'd received the book (gorgeous cover) and to the acknowledgment, dedication and your letter.

May I have your permission to post the text of your letter on my blog, with a sentence explaining that this was sent to B&N First Lookers?

In case you'd like to check out my blog before deciding, it is "http://startingfresh-gaby317.blogspot.com/"

Starting Fresh at www.startingfreshgaby317.blogspot.com

http://startingfresh-gaby317.blogspot.com

Thank you and congratulations!! 

Regards,

Gaby Lapus 

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[canterbear]

Erick, thanks for sharing your own history with us. That is an amazing story too.

The book arrived today and I am in Chapter 2 already. I think this will be a very intersting read.

thanks for sharing this experience with us.

[jclay26]

Erick,

Thank you so much for sharing an intimate part of your life with us. It will make reading your novel that much more of a privilege. Thank you for bringing your novel to us and allowing us to have a first look

[gmfuhlman]

Hi Erick,

I wanted to personally thank for your great introduction to us.  I can't wait to start reading your book. Which I just got today yea!!!!  Will be talking to you soon and everyone else.

[DiamondLightfo…]

I got my copy a few days ago and I have to tell you, it's FABULOUS so far! I have several reading groups this will be perfect for, too. I'm looking forward to the discussion here. Thanks for the insight.

[thewanderingjew]

i agree. i am also enjoying this book. it should be a wonderful discussion.

twj

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DiamondLightfoot13 wrote:
I got my copy a few days ago and I have to tell you, it's FABULOUS so far! I have several reading groups this will be perfect for, too. I'm looking forward to the discussion here. Thanks for the insight.

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[kiakar]

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thewanderingjew wrote:

i agree. i am also enjoying this book. it should be a wonderful discussion.

twj

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DiamondLightfoot13 wrote:
I got my copy a few days ago and I have to tell you, it's FABULOUS so far! I have several reading groups this will be perfect for, too. I'm looking forward to the discussion here. Thanks for the insight.

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thewanderingjew wrote:

i agree. i am also enjoying this book. it should be a wonderful discussion.

twj

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DiamondLightfoot13 wrote:
I got my copy a few days ago and I have to tell you, it's FABULOUS so far! I have several reading groups this will be perfect for, too. I'm looking forward to the discussion here. Thanks for the insight.

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Yes, it is a great read! It is so magical, the words float slowly to your brain taking in the divine meaning of each and every one of them. I just can't stop!  I keep reading and reading!