Welcome and Introductions

[CathyB]

Hello Everyone:

  My name is Cathy and I just received my confirmation. I can't wait to read Sag Harbor -

it sounds like it will be a great read. I haven't read anything else by Colson Whitehead but,

may have to after I read Sag Harbor. I am always on the lookout for another author to

read.  I have participated in other first looks and am quite pleased with the selection.

CathyB

[learningdragon]

Hello,

I am an avid reader, and am looking forward to participating in the discussion group. This will be my first experience with this type of forum.

[Artistwriter]

I'm excited to read this author for the first time.

My name is Deb and I live in Long Island, NY.  We have a place near Sag Harbor which is a beautiful area should you want to come and explore for yourself.  What I love most about this forum is reading everyone's insights, it is actually amazing at times and adds so much to the experience.  Can't wait!

[krb2g]

Hi, I'm Katie from Charlottesville, Virginia, and this club will be my fifth First Look. I'm looking forward to receiving my book in the mail (my confirmation came today) and to reading it and participating in discussions with you all.

The last time we did a previously published author, I read a lot of his stuff before I got the ARC, and I think I got a little burned out by the time we got to discussion, so I'm going to let Sag Harbor be my first encounter with Colson Whitehead (also, I'm mid-semester and already behind in my work--theoretically I am going to read Moby Dick by 2 tomorrow!)

So off to read! See you all in a few weeks!

[DSaff]

I received my confirmation message and am very excited to be part of this new First Look discussion. My name is Donna, and I love to read all kinds of books. This one looks very good, and I can't wait to start the discussion. 

[Thryth]

Hi!  My name is Lori, and I live in the Greater Seattle area in Auburn, WA.  I've read three of the books from First Look, and while I wouldn't recommend any of those books to other readers, it's still been a great experience participating in the discussions about those books .  I am really looking forward to reading Colson Whitehead's book, Sag Harbor, with quite a bit of enthusiasm.  It sounds like a wonderful coming of age story that might just deal with some very timely issues relating to a young teenage boy growing up in two vastly (or are they really?) different societies.  I can't wait to get my hands on the book and start reading.

[Tarri]

Hi everyone, I just got my notice that I will be participating in the Sag Harbor discussion.  I really enjoy the First Look Book Club, because I get to read books I might not read.

My name is Tarri and I live in Washington state, midway between Seattle and the Canadian border.   I am retired, so I have a lot of time to read, knit, and mow the lawn.  This is my  seventh (I think) First Look book and I can't wait to read and discuss.  

[Sassy398]

 Hi everyone!!!  I'm from Orchard Park,NY this is my 5th Arc and I get very happy when

 a new Arc is available...Been with the  First Look Book Club  for over a year and feel very privy to be

apart of this club...I am not a mod for the club but if I can be of help, let me know...

[candeny6]

Just got my confirmation as well!  Perhaps the book will arrive by the weekend.  So excited!

Candi

[x-tempo]

Hi, Steve here. I've participated in some good book discussions led by Rachel including Ian McEwan's "Saturday" and Arthur Phillips's "Angelica," so I look forward to this one too. I read "John Henry Days" in June 2001 which I bought in hardcover at the B&N in Melbourne, FL, however, I must have bought "The Intuitionist" at the same time because I finished it first. They're both excellent but very different. JHD's structure seems really original. "Colossus of New York," which is not a novel, is also excellent.

[HannibalCat]

Just got my confirmation and I'm looking forward to reading Sag Harbor. I have not read anything by this author and look forward to something new. Love the First Look Club. Lots of great people with great ideas for discussions. See you all soon.

[blkeyesuzi]

Hi everyone,

I'm Suzi and I'm very excited to be participating in the Sag Harbor book club.  I have Colson Whitehead's "The Intuitionist" in my to be read pile as we speak, so I'm very excited to be reading his latest novel.  I can't wait to get started.

See you all on Feb. 16!

Suzi

[Sarita_Li]

I believe it's the Winter Fiction issue, dated Dec 22 & 29, 2008.

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bud12 wrote:
Can anyone recall what issue of the New Yorker had the excerpt of this book? Many thanks, Jo  

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[jclay26]

Hello! My name is Janice and I live in Central Kentucky. My two children and I are recovering from a major ice storm and four days without electricity. What an eye-opening experience that was!

I am so glad to get the chance to participate in another First Look discussion. This book looks great and I cannot wait to get started reading it!

[cheer4lvw]

Hi!  I'm Michelle.  This is my 4th first look book through B&N.  I am an elementary school teacher who wishes she had more time to read.  I try to find a balance between books to challenge me, books to entertain me, and children's books.  I just finished Wuthering Heights for the 3rd time! 

I can't wait to read another "adult" book!

[Sarita_Li]

Hi, everyone!

My name is Sarita, and I'm a landlocked sailor (currently living in Bloomington, Indiana). I teach preshool by day and I write... well... also by day!

I'm really looking forward to reading Sag Harbor and to having great conversations with all of you!

Fair winds!

[Deltadawn]

Hello! I am Dawn from Long Island and I am so looking forward to reading Sag Harbor and discussing it with the group....Thank you Barnes & Noble and Colson Whitehead for this opportunity!

[Randie_CC]

Hi there.  I'm Randie and new to this book club.  In fact, it's been a long time since I've done a book discussion, but I love to read.  I'm really looking forward to reading the book and the discussion that follows.  Talk to you soon!

[aprilh]

Hi everyone! My name is April and I live in Nebraska with my husband and dog. I just got my confirmation for Sag Harbor. Yay! This will be my third First Look. I loved the other First Looks and know this one will be great also. I am looking forward to receiving the book and participating in the discussion.

[jabrkeKB]

Hello---I'm from Northwest NJ.  This book sounds great. I have never read anything from this author.  Can't wait to get started.