Thanks to Erick and the Group!

[Carmenere_lady]

Just want to add my two cents as well.  First of all, thanks to you Erick for allowing us to share in this first look.  Your attentiveness to all of us and our questions really goes a long way and it is very much appreciated.   You have a very unique style of writing and I imagine that you will have a very successful career.

                                                            Secondly, thank you Paul and Rachel for your patience with us First Lookers.  You have an uncanny knack for getting us over any and all situations and keep the conversation flowing effortlessly.

                                                             Thanks to all of the wonderfully insightful First Lookers who shed light where & when it is needed, I always look forward to seeing familiar names and getting to know the newbies.

                                                              And Barnes and Noble, the best bookstore in the world, this is a wonderful venue you have going here and I love being a part of it and I tell my fellow reader friends about it all the time.

[floreader]

Thanks Erick for sharing your debut novel with us and spending time discussing it. You have a beautiful, lyrical writing style.
Thanks to Rachel and Paul for all of your hard work in organizing this latest First Look discussion.

[dragonfly_yayn]

Piping in a little late, but I wanted to say thank you to Erick for writing this wonderful book and then being brave enough to share it with this group.  To Kerri for her great choice and time.  And last but certainly not least, to our 2 moderators that picked a really great book.  I truly enjoyed this book and was glad that this was the book that I got to come back to reading with.

Elaine

[bookowlie]

Thanks to Erick for sharing your "baby" with us and being so generous with your time during the discussion.

Thanks to Paul and Rachel for the FL club and thought-provoking questions.

Thanks to my fellow First Lookers for such a lively discussion.  This book wasn't really my cup of tea (although very well-written), but the discussion kept me going.

[nadine1]

Thank you to Barnes and Noble and Erick for sharing this novel with me.  I am glad that I had the opportunity to read something that ordinarily I would not have selected.  Although I did not participate as much as I had hoped, I do appreciate the thoughtful posts from all of the First Look Book Club members. 

[Zeal]

I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to participate in a book club such as First Look.  This is my second experience and both have been remarkable.  The members continue to impress me with their insight, thoughtfulness, and participation.  I find myself looking for various names that have begun to feel like family...Thank you to everyone involved in the discussions!!

Thank you especially, Barnes & Nobel for offering this opportunity to us...it is an amazing one!

Erik, this could not have been possible without your willingness to allow us to read your very first novel.  It was a pleasure, and I thoroughly enjoyed the book!  Your willingness to participate in the discussions by revealing so many details about your life and inspirations enriched the experience and made it complete. 

[hookedonbooks09]

Paul said it all pretty eloquently, but let me chime in that I found this a most memorable book, as well.

Particularly enjoyed the interaction with Erick---hope to meet you at a book-signing some day!

Off to write my review now, so best of luck to you!

Barb

[canterbear]

A big thanks to Erick, his editor and publisher for allowing us this experience.

 Another big thanks to our group leaders and to all the members of this group.
I've so much enjoyed reading all the posts.
This book gave us all alot to think about.

Thanks B&N for the chance to read these books.

Sorry I did not get the chance to post more about this book, I had surgery on my right hand.

Thanks everyone for taking part.

Yay!!! best wishes on your book Erick and all your future works. 

[dhaupt]

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canterbear wrote:

A big thanks to Erick, his editor and publisher for allowing us this experience.

 Another big thanks to our group leaders and to all the members of this group.
I've so much enjoyed reading all the posts.
This book gave us all alot to think about.

Thanks B&N for the chance to read these books.

Sorry I did not get the chance to post more about this book, I had surgery on my right hand.

Thanks everyone for taking part.

Yay!!! best wishes on your book Erick and all your future works. 

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Sorry to hear about your surgery, I hope everything is ok for you.

[Immortal-Spirit]

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JerseyAngel wrote:

Thanks to B&N as always for letting us experience yet another wonderful new author. Special thanks to Paul & Rachel!! It's always such a pleasure!

Thank you to Erick for sharing your talent & spending so much time talking with us & sharing your feelings & thoughts behind the story & characters you brought to life. I look forward to following the success of your first novel. Can't wait for your next!! Thanks to Kerri also!

This was my 2nd FL and it was a great group of people. I can't say enough how much I enjoyed discussing this book with everyone!

Stephanie

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Stephanie said it best.  Thank you!  

[Quzygirl]

Thanks to everyone here! This was my first time and it was wonderful to get to discuss the book with the author as well as others on the board!

[retromom]

Thanks to Erick for allowing us a first look at your wonderful book. Thanks to Paul and Rachel for leading a great discussion board. Thanks to all who posted. There was alot of discussion with this book. I know I am still trying to read all of the posts. I value everyone's thoughts and opinions. It has been fun. Thanks again!

[marciliogq]

Thanks Erick Setiawan, for the wonderful book. One of the most interesting and well written I have read for times.

Barnes and Noble for the opportunity with this great program: First Look. You're unique!

Paul and Rachel,for your attention and dedication when I felt the book won't come anymore.

And finally First Lookers for the fruitful discussions! 

[kofidane]

Thank you Erick for this wonderful and mystical journey, I was completely absorbed and I could actually feel for the characters and form faces of what they may look like.

Not all books can do that for me.

I have recommended this book to my family.

I absolutely loved it. It was a new experience for me.

Keep up the writing. I hope to see another novel in the works.

[vikkisj]

Thank you Erick for sharing your book with us.

I enjoyed the book as it was a combination of many types of books - fantasy, family dynamics, mystery.  The symbolism was also very well done.  I loved the overall gist of the book and the way the characters were developed.  I look forward to reading other books by this author.

[BHall]

Erick, thanks so much for sharing yourself & Of Bees & Mist --- which ranks as the most intriguing book I've read this year.   Thanks also to everyone at Barnes & Noble & Simon & Schuster for allowing Of Bees & Mist to be a fabulous First Look selection.   

[Lil_Irish_Lass]

I just wanted to chime in my thank you's as well.

Erick - your novel is amazing, a truly wonderful, wonderful read. I cannot wait to see what your future holds and will definitely be on the look out for your second book!

Paul et al. - this was my 2nd First Look and I'm amazed at how simple and organized everything is. It makes the process a very enjoyable one. Thank you for all of your hard work getting confirmations and books out to everyone in such a timely process.

To my fellow readers and posters - it's been such a pleasure being involved in the debate over Of Bees and Mist... I received my BA in English Literature and have missed the days of long discussions in class over plots, settings, characters, and word usage. It's so much fun to be able to take up the habit of reading critically again. I'll see y'all in August!

[nfmgirl]

Thanks to all involved, especially to Erick for giving so much of his time and himself. This wasn't only my "first" First Look, but this was also my first time ever discussing a book with a group. I enjoyed the experience, and I LOVED the book!