INTRODUCTION: THOMAS JEFFERSON: THE ART OF POWER BY JON MEACHAM (SPOILER THREAD)

[Philana]

I would also like to be considered! I agree to the terms and conditions.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Jason, Susan and Elizabeth,

The offer is now closed. I must have received at least 25 folks who were interested in the slots.

I have sent all of you PMs or accepted your invitations but there are no available books for consideration right now. Please consider joining the discussion in any case because the book will be released by then.

Thank you,

Bentley

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Sydney, the offer is now closed and I sent you a PM.

[Susan]

okay, well thanks for letting us know. Maybe next time!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

No problem Susan, sorry Philana - the offer is closed now.

[Philana]

That's cool, I just saw the email. I will have to see how much the ebook version will cost when it comes out.

[Lisa]

Bentley wrote: "This is the selection criteria we will use - it will always be the same for all books or any offer and this has been the criteria for all of the past four book offers and will be the criteria for a..."

I would love to participate in the discussions and be considered for the free copy of the book. I agree to all terms and conditions. Thanks

[Nylne]

Cheryl Stillwel I am member of the History Book Club and I would like to read Thomas Jefferson The Art of Power.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Folks, please read message 98. Thank you for your interest.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Jon, please read message 98. I deleted your msg so that you address did not show for your privacy.

Thank you for your interest and there is always next time.

[Vanessa]

I agree to the terms and conditions.

Bentley wrote: "UPCOMING EVENTS WITH THE AUTHOR:

11/13/2012 Park Ave Armory
643 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065
6:30 pm
Confirmed

11/13/2012 Jon Meacham in conversation with Katie Couric at BN Union Square
33..."

[Steven]

I'm pretty sure that I've already posted of my interest and willingness to abide by the terms and conditions, but just to reiterate that, I'm posting again.

>>>>>>>) Post on this introduction thread that you will abide by the t's and c's (namely reading and discussing the book with us and posting your comments as you read, if the author is available - you also agree to post questions that you have on the Q&A thread, you agree to post a brief review on the Final Comments and Book as a Whole thread when we are done with the discussion).<<<<<<<

[Janette]

If I'm not too late (just got the email), I would love to be considered, and will be more than happy to comply with all terms and conditions.

Thank you so much for this opportunity.

Janette

PS where do I find the event notification please?

[Christian]

I agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this event as stipulated in the post. Looking forward to participating in a scholarly Q&A with Jon Meacham.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Steven wrote: "I'm pretty sure that I've already posted of my interest and willingness to abide by the terms and conditions, but just to reiterate that, I'm posting again.

>>>>>>>) Post on this introduction thre..."

Yes you did.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Christian, Janette and Vanessa - please see message 98. Christian, we have requested that the author might be available but there are no guarantees that this will be the case with this book. When the authors are available that is alway a tremendous opportunity.

[Tomerobber]

According to Amazon the book will be released on Nov. 13, in print, eBook, paperback and audio editions.

[Debi]

I agree to:

Be responsive and participate in the reading discussions and post
b) Read the book
c) Review the book on The History Book Club site and goodreads.
d) Chat with the author if available.

I'm redoing this because I want to make sure I'm in on this. I have sent you my address, but please let me know if you don't have it.

[Chanel]

I would like to participate in the free book and history discussion.

[Amanda]

I like to Join Please add my name on the list

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Tomerobber wrote: "According to Amazon the book will be released on Nov. 13, in print, eBook, paperback and audio editions."

That is true; for advance copies we are always asked to not start our discussion until after that date even though we will receive the advance copies before November 13. We are starting the discussion on November 19th so that folks who are not part of the free offer can still acquire the book.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Debi wrote: "I agree to:

Be responsive and participate in the reading discussions and post
b) Read the book
c) Review the book on The History Book Club site and goodreads.
d) Chat with the author if available...."

Debi, you already got everything in.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Chanel wrote: "I would like to participate in the free book and history discussion."

See message 98; the offer is closed.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Amanda wrote: "I like to Join Please add my name on the list"

See message 98; the offer is closed.

[Tomerobber]

Bentley wrote: "Tomerobber wrote: "According to Amazon the book will be released on Nov. 13, in print, eBook, paperback and audio editions."

That is true; for advance copies we are always asked to not start our d..."
I just wanted to post this to let people know the different formats that were available if they decide to buy a copy . . :-)

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Yes, Amazon for one is really going to town on this upcoming edition - a lot of buzz.

[Jessica]

I would like to be considered to review this book, and I also agree to the terms/conditions for review. Thank you!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

See message 98; the offer is closed.

[Pam]

Participating and sharing discussion relating to the politics and power of Thomas Jefferson would be enlightning, particularly as it relates to current partisanship and cultural warfare. I often wonder how Jefferson would have addressed the situation in the Middle East knowing well that he became involved in Middle East issues early during his era. Terms and conditions as well as a submitted review are acknowledged.

[David]

I would like to receive the book and participate in the discussion. I understand the rules and will abide by them.

[Anita]

Hello, I am interested in receiving a copy of Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power and I will abide to all the rules and participate in the discussion

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Pam, David, Anita - thank you for your interest but at this juncture the offer is closed. See message 131.

There were only three books remaining and they went fast.

[Anita]

thanks, maybe next time.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

No problem Anita.

[Gary]

I definately agree to the T & C,and would love to receive a copy of this book. gary

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Gary, I am not sure how you missed it but the three books which were available have long been allocated. Please see message 98, the offer is closed.

Best luck in the future with the next one.

[Gary]

oh \well, shit.sorry. this is just typical of my day today. sorry to be a bother.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

You are not a bother (smile).

[Nick]

I hope the offer is still available. I agree to the t's and c's. :-)

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

No it is not Nick; see message 98 and many others on this thread indicating that the offer is closed.

Good luck in the next offer.

[Nick]

Bentley-
Thanks for replying directly. I'm a bit new to goodreads. I know now better how threads/messages/notifications are intertwined.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Well you will get the hang of it soon. And you are welcome.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

ANNOUNCEMENT

Jon Meacham will be joining us on the Q&A thread for this discussion. Very good news; I just got this confirmed. I am sure that all of you will be very excited about this. I know that I am.

Jon Meacham

[Katy]

Bentley wrote: "ANNOUNCEMENT

Jon Meacham will be joining us on the Q&A thread for this discussion. Very good news; I just got this confirmed. I am sure that all of you will be very excited about this. I know t..."

This is wonderful news.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

I think folks will be very excited.

[Craig]

Wow, that is a great coup. Tim Weiner did an amazing job in participating in the recent discussion of Enemies, and now to have Mr. Meacham agree to answer questions is another exciting announcement.
Tim Weiner

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

I glad you like the announcement Craig and I agree.

[Jill H.]

And Bentley arranged for author Sally Bedell Smith to participate in the Elizabeth the Queen book as well. How great is that? It has been a good year.

by Sally Bedell Smith

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Yes, Sally did a tremendous job for us too. That was also a tremendous book where I learned a great deal about the queen and her world.

Sally Bedell Smith

[Scriptor Ignotus]

I can't wait for the discussion and to hear from Mr. Meacham. This should be a great experience.