News about Paul

[Rachel-K]

Hi guys,

We have some wonderful (bad) news about our well-loved admin, Paul. He has accepted an excellent new position that will take him away from the B&N book clubs. So--we might feel quite sorry for ourselves--but we need to be thrilled for Paul, and wish him the best!

If you'd like to give him thanks and kudos for all his wonderful leadership and support in First Look (and in the rest of the clubs) and send him off with your best wishes, please use this thread!

Rachel

[beak77]

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Rachel-K wrote:

Hi guys,

We have some wonderful (bad) news about our well-loved admin, Paul. He has accepted an excellent new position that will take him away from the B&N book clubs. So--we might feel quite sorry for ourselves--but we need to be thrilled for Paul, and wish him the best!

If you'd like to give him thanks and kudos for all his wonderful leadership and support in First Look (and in the rest of the clubs) and send him off with your best wishes, please use this thread!

Rachel 

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This is my 1st time with First Look. I congratulate Paul but look forward to working with you, Rachel.

[BookWoman718]

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Rachel-K wrote:

Hi guys,

We have some wonderful (bad) news about our well-loved admin, Paul. He has accepted an excellent new position that will take him away from the B&N book clubs. So--we might feel quite sorry for ourselves--but we need to be thrilled for Paul, and wish him the best!

If you'd like to give him thanks and kudos for all his wonderful leadership and support in First Look (and in the rest of the clubs) and send him off with your best wishes, please use this thread!

Rachel

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Paul,

Warmest congratulations on the new job!  Lucky new readers, whoever they will be,  that get the benefit of your good judgment and excellent taste in books!  (You ARE staying in the book business, I hope!) 

Thank you for the fabulous job you've done here, where I think you've been the driving force behind the excellent selection of material that has been offered to us.   I've been continually impressed that you manage to make good choices in so many different kinds of fiction;  not everything has been 'just right' for any of us, but everthing has been great for some portion of us, with all our varying tastes.   And I'm feeling very lucky that you found "Three Seconds" for us just before abandoing ship! 

You will most certainly be missed!

[Atreyu59]

Thanks Paul - seems as though the time has come to move on yet you've done a fine job here and now onto other things

Hope you enjoy - we loved the FL postings and insight you shared.  Take care in your new endeavor.  Write passionately so we know where you are

[pen21]

Paul,

You will be missed. Good luck on the new job, I am sure they know how valuable you are. So many good First Look picks, plus all the good book recommendations. I have read so many excellent books during my time on Barnes & Noble.

All the best, Luanne

[thewanderingjew]

Hi Paul,

Life is like the spokes of a wheel. As they turn, new little windows of opportunity keep opening. If you don't jump through when the opportunity presents itself, you miss out on life. You did an amazing job for us at BN and are really deserving of your new position.Yes, I am really sad for us, to lose such a wonderful admin, but I am so happy for you and your family. All I can say is that you did more than your job description, you went the extra mile when necessary, and that makes you the best there is and I am pretty sure you will be an asset wherever you go and whatever you do. Come back and visit us here, now and then.

twj

[DSaff]

Thank you for this spot, Rachel! Paul, as I said in the Nook Book blog you have been doing, we will miss you! I have enjoyed reading your posts, the FL books you and your team have selected, and all of your help. You have been great and I wish you the best in your new endeavor! While you are moving away from here, I think we all hope you will drop by once in a while to say hello! 

[Paul_Hochman]

Thanks so much, everyone. It's been a real adventure and I've had a ton of fun reading with you all.

I'll stop back when I'm settled at my new gig. More good things (and reads!) to come.

[Vermontcozy]

Good Morning. Paul....Thank you for paying so much attention to us and making BN our second home..You have brought us so many amazing writers that we might've overlooked..You know us.and that was very comforting..Your present of "Three Seconds" speaks volumes to me..Much Success ,and you will be Missed.But you have left your Mark..Not many people can do that...Best...Susan 

[dhaupt]

Paul, you will leave a huge hole not only at First Look but with all the behind the scenes things that you've done for the B&N clubs.

I hope you only the best in your new endeavor and I hope nothing but the best for you in the future.

I hope you do stop by and visit all the friends you've made here at B&N.

I'll miss you greatly. :-(

[Peppermill]

Paul -- may they back-fill you well!!

We will miss you.  The best in whatever lies ahead.  Do hope you will come back for a post or two occasionally after you get settled.

May you find the time in this holiday season to feel the joy of a job well done and the significance of the reading and feedback that has reached in so many directions.

Pepper

[elaine_hf]

Paul, thank you for your time and seemingly ceaseless efforts on behalf of the First Look club and other things you've been part of here...Best of luck with your new position!

Elaine

[clodia2]

Congratulations Paul!  Good luck in your future endeavors. 

[tmcb]

Good Luck Paul. And Congratulations in your new endeavor... best wishes!

[Zia01]

Wow. Congratulations Paul!! I am sad to see you go but excited for you at the same time

[MomOf2Turds]

Paul,

I am one of those that haven't had the chance to get to know you as well as most others here have.  I do wish you the best of luck in your next endeavor, and from what I've read, you seem to be a most deserving person and a great driving force when it comes to books.

Enjoy your holiday season, and many happy readings!

Suzanne

[Tarri]

Congratulations Paul and good luck on your new adventure. 

I hope you will come back and be a reader with the rest of us.

[Becktrek]

Congratulations Paul!!!!

Please try (I'm sure it may be impossible!) to try to pass your excellent book selecting skills on to your successor!

You'll be missed!

Becky in IN

[literature]

Hi Paul,

I truly wish you the best of luck in your new endeavor.  You have been an invaluable asset to B&N and the FL program.  You've done a great job with the FL picks, especially with Three Seconds.  I feel like I'm losing a friend; even my daughters know you by name.  Just remember that we'll be okay. Rachel will take care of us.  It is always exciting to start a new adventure.  Just remember to keep reading!

Sheila aka Literature

[Deltadawn]

Hey Paul,

Congratulations on your new position! We will miss you here very much - but I'm so happy for you! Wishing you all the best!

Dawn