Welcome and Introductions

[nbmars]

Hi, I'm Jill from Arizona.  This book sounds really interesting!

[DSaff]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Gail Marie!

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gmfuhlman wrote:

Hi, everyone my name is Gail Marie, this is great because today is my birthday and we get to read another book that I would have pass up.  I live in Spanaway/Graham Washington and the best thing about First Look Club is that I have had the chance to read the book before they it hits the bookstore.  I thank First Look for giving us the chance to be part of some big.  The other great thing is that we get to talk to the author and the editor etc.  I have really enjoyed reading all of the post. This way I can see have other people feel about what we just finishing reading. 

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[lmpmn]

Hi everyone!  My name is Laura and I'm from a very small Minnesota town south of the Twin Cities.  I have a 13-year-old daughter and 4 cats (oh and one foster cat that makes 5!).

I've participated in all but 2-3 First Look clubs.  I look forward to each and every time I sign in to read and share my opinions.  I love the month of July, but I hope it flies by so we can get started!

I think I might join in the discussion of The Grapes of Wrath to pass the time.

[CathyB]

Welcome everyone! Nice to see both old & new participants.

[grapes63]

Hi,

My name is Leola. I like to be called Grapes, my computer user names. I have no idea why I chose the nickname "Grapes." If it helps, I do love to eat grapes. I live in Southeastern part of Tennessee. I live very close to a new Barnes and Noble store in the mall. I live with my husband and cat. I have sons and grandchildren. I love, love to read books. Each year my love for reading becomes more intense. I just finished reading "Harriet and Isabella" by Patricia O'Brien. What a great book!

[jokerc114]

Hi I am Alicia from southern CT, and I'm very excited since this is my first book through this club

[nlsamson]

Hi, I'm Nancy from Western Mass, where I live with my fiance and my dog. (finally everyone else has moved out)  This will be my 3rd First Look.  I look forward to this (if confirmed) as it seems very different from our last two.

[DSaff]

Welcome, Alicia! This is a great group. 

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jokerc114 wrote:
Hi I am Alicia from southern CT, and I'm very excited since this is my first book through this club

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[januttall]

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gmfuhlman wrote:

Hi, everyone my name is Gail Marie, this is great because today is my birthday and we get to read another book that I would have pass up.  I live in Spanaway/Graham Washington and the best thing about First Look Club is that I have had the chance to read the book before they it hits the bookstore.  I thank First Look for giving us the chance to be part of some big.  The other great thing is that we get to talk to the author and the editor etc.  I have really enjoyed reading all of the post. This way I can see have other people feel about what we just finishing reading. 

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Happy Birthday, Gail!

[januttall]

Hi everyone!  My name is Julie and I live in Western MA (there seems to be a few First Lookers from this area) with my husband, young son and the rascally Ratchet (aka our dog).

I'm looking forward to reading another book that I may never have discovered if it weren't  for the FL book club.  I really enjoy the way this club opens my eyes in so may ways - new genres, different perspectives and authors' insights!  Thank you B&N!

[marciliogq]

I do hope it happens. If they do it perhaps I can get into discussions at the same time as everybody and avoid the problems I had previously.

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dragonfly_yayn wrote:

Hopefully they send your book out a week or two before everyone else's so you will get it about the same time.

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marciliogq wrote:
Hi, I'm Marcílio from Brazil and this is my 7h First Look. Hope we get great discussions as we had with our two last books.

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[PiperMurphy]

Hello again everyone, I'm Linda from Kansas City. This is my 4th FL book. As much as I loved the last two books, this is the type of book that I usually choose. I'm looking forward to the discussion.

[MSaff]

Happy Birthday Gail

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gmfuhlman wrote:

Hi, everyone my name is Gail Marie, this is great because today is my birthday and we get to read another book that I would have pass up.  I live in Spanaway/Graham Washington and the best thing about First Look Club is that I have had the chance to read the book before they it hits the bookstore.  I thank First Look for giving us the chance to be part of some big.  The other great thing is that we get to talk to the author and the editor etc.  I have really enjoyed reading all of the post. This way I can see have other people feel about what we just finishing reading. 

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[MSaff]

Hi Cathy

[MSaff]

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jokerc114 wrote:
Hi I am Alicia from southern CT, and I'm very excited since this is my first book through this club

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Hi and Welcome Alicia,

  You will find many friends who are willing to help with any questions you may have during the discussions.  You will also find that we all enjoy reading and discussing new novels.  Again, welcome to the group. 

[Sunltcloud]

Hi everyone!

This will be my second First Look if my participation is confirmed. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and would tweet my bio as: I read I write I knit I photograph I travel I pull weeds.

[floreader]

Happy Birthday Gail Marie!

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gmfuhlman wrote:

Hi, everyone my name is Gail Marie, this is great because today is my birthday and we get to read another book that I would have pass up.  I live in Spanaway/Graham Washington and the best thing about First Look Club is that I have had the chance to read the book before they it hits the bookstore.  I thank First Look for giving us the chance to be part of some big.  The other great thing is that we get to talk to the author and the editor etc.  I have really enjoyed reading all of the post. This way I can see have other people feel about what we just finishing reading. 

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[floreader]

Hi, I'm Judy from South Florida.  I'm an avid reader and I love this FL book club.  This latest selection looks great.  I look forward to reading the book (if I'm confirmed).  The FL discussions really make reading the books a much more enriching experience.

[love2readSZ]

And lots of dogs from WMASS also.  Mine is named Nikki.

[dj5775]

Hi everyone. My first First Look was Katherine Howe's I missed out on the last one so I'm looking forward to see if I make it into this one. It looks like a good summer read!