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

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Terrific, so are we.

[G]

I thought you would like to know I have received my copy in today's mail. I have never read an authors review copy (?) before, so I don't know how different it will be from the published book. I am excited! Thanks so much for the opportunity.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

That is terrific G. Glad to see that they have started sending them out. I gave the green light Monday. The moderators already received the books in preparation for the discussion. We will be beginning the discussion on November 19th. Take a look at the TOC and syllabus and only read the first 50 pages to get ready and then you can be part of the journey with everyone else. Great news.

[William]

oooh, I've been checking the mail hopefully for days now, I was wondering when they were going out! Can't wait!!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Here are the lucky recipients of the Jon Meacham book:

THE BOOKS ARE ON THEIR WAY!

The discussion will begin on November 19, 2012.

We are asking all of you to check in and/or send me a PM (you all know how to do that now) indicating that you have received your book.

This helps everybody know how soon they should be getting theirs and also lets us know that you have your book in hand and nothing happened to it during mailing. During the last mailing, we did have a couple go astray so we need to know who has recieved the book and hopefully not the case but who has not.

1. Bentley - received book
2. Alisa - received book
3. Mark - received book
4. Jill - received book
5. Bryan - received book
6, Travis Anderson
7. Judith Stoner
8. Germaine - received book - October 26, 2012
9. Kathy Harris
10.Mark K. Gardner
11.Vivien Mudgett
12.Cheryl Kennedy
13.Michael Middleton
14. Greg Thiele
15. Clayton D. Brannin
16. Tere Archibald
17. Alan Sumrall
18. Marissa Gill
19. Iris Lagrimas
20. Peter Flom
21. Lewis Codington
22.Brian - received book - October 27, 2012
23.Debi Cummings
24. Frank Morrison
25. Clifford - received book - October 27, 2012
26. Frederick Coxen
27. Chase Mudd
28. Brad Kalmanson
29. David Sanders
30. Will - received book - October 27, 2012
31. Jason Clearfield
32. Christine Upton
33. Sherry Landrum
34. Craig Sanders
35. Lisa R. Maher
36. James Pinnick
37. Brad Beightol
38. Gabriel - received the book on October 27, 2012
39. Heather Rieseck
40. Ann Davey
41. Greg - received book - October 27, 2012
42. Donna Witherspoon - Donna is away on vacation - will let me know on November 3rd
43. Logan Beirne
44. Steve - received book - October 27, 2012
45. Cynthia Baca
46. Mona - received book - October 27, 2012
47. Miranda Carbaugh
48. Steven Harbin
49. Michael Blackburn
50. Brian Glanzberg
51. Jason Page
52. Marc Towersap

The New York City area is starting to receive their books today October 26, 2012 - however there are more than G who should have received their book today and notified us. Being that the distribution center is in this area - this makes sense. Pine Bush, New York received their book today October 27, 2012. Winfield, Illinois received their book today October 27, 2012. Aston, Pennsylvania received their book today October 27, 2012. Richmond, Virginia received their book today October 27, 2012. Ashburn, Virginia received their book today October 27, 2012. Garland, Texas received their book on October 27, 2012. Charlotte, North Carolina received its book on October 27, 2012.

[Brian]

Book arrived in Pine Bush NY.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Brian wrote: "Book arrived in Pine Bush NY."

Thank you Brian for letting us know. We ask that everyone let us know as soon as they receive the book.

[William]

Winfield, IL arrived today!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Terrific Will,

Folks, we need to hear from all of your who received a free book offer as soon as you receive the book.

[Steve D]

I received the book today. Thank you! (I'm #44 on the list)

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Thanks Steve for notifying us.

[Cliff]

My copy arrived today and I am eager to start reading it! Number 25.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Thank you Clifford. Check out the table of contents and syllabus and only read to about page 50 so that you will be ready for the discussion but not ahead.

[Gabriel]

I got my book today. It came with a small amount of water damage on package and little bit on the spine of the book. The damage didn't effect my ability to read the book. I am excited to read it.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Gabriel, that is a shame - how odd. Where did the post office have the book?

We are excited to have you with us and just try to read only the first 50 pages in advance of the kick off on November 19th. You do not want to get ahead of the discussion schedule.

Everyone else who is getting this free book; please alert us right away when you have received the book. Thank you.

[Gabriel]

I do not know where they stored the book, but I was home when they delivered it and it was damaged already.

It's not big deal. None of the pages were ruined.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Gabriel wrote: "I do not know where they stored the book, but I was home when they delivered it and it was damaged already.

It's not big deal. None of the pages were ruined."

Obviously it got damaged by your post office delivery system before it got to you. Glad things are not ruined.

[Donna]

Bentley, I'm vacationing until Nov. 3rd. Will let you know about my book when I return home.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

OK Donna, thank you for the heads up.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

What about the rest of you folks - who has received their book - one of the t's and c's is that you would check back in and let us know as soon as you have received it.

[Cynthia]

I have not received my book yet

[Greg]

I am #41 on the list and I received my book yesterday. Thank you!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Cynthia wrote: "I have not received my book yet"

Thanks Cynthia, it is on its way.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Thank you Greg for the update and glad you have your book.

[Peter]

My book arrived on Friday

[Brad]

My book arived yesteday (I'm 37 on your list)

[Heather C]

The book must have arrived here (Southbridge, MA) on Saturday. I just got the mail this morning as we have been preparing for Hurricane Sandy, which we are starting to get the effects of now.

[Frederick]

Number 26 reporting in: My book arrived on Saturday. I wish everyone along the East Coast the best of luck and keep safe.

[Lisa]

I have received my copy of "The Art of Power" and am looking forward to our group discussion. This is going to be a great read!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Peter, Brad, Heather, Frederick and Lisa - thank you for letting us know. This should be a good read; we will start the discussion on November 19th. Stay safe wherever you are with Sandy - I am in the thick of it myself but electricity is still on...not sure for how much longer.

[Vivien]

##11 Checking in, got my book today and couldn't be more excited. Finishing the LBJ book and this one is next!!

[James]

I received my book today from the NJ shippng center. I hope all in that area are okay.

[Marc]

Just got my book! gonna start reading it!

[Cynthia]

I just received my book! :)

[Marc]

Oh yeah, I'm number 52 (I'm msg # 237)

[Steven]

I received my book Saturday in the mail! Sorry to be a couple of days late responding. I'm really looking forward to reading and discussing this book.

[Brian]

Got the book thanks!

[Miranda]

I just received the book, thank you!

[Miranda]

I just received the book, thank you!

[David]

#29 and just received my copy today. Thanks!

[Scriptor Ignotus]

I received my book today. I'm #6 on the list. I appreciate being able to take part in this. I can't wait to dive into this one.

[Tomerobber]

I PM'd you . . . but I guess I should post it here also . . mine came 10/30/12.

[Katy]

Kathy Harris #9 Received the book in Idaho today. Thank you. Very excited to begin the read.

[Chris]

My copy of the book arrived yesterday. I hope to start reading it tonight, in between trick or treaters.

Christine Upton

[J]

I just received my book in the mail! Woot! #27

[Debi]

I received my book. Thank you. I'm looking forward to participating.

[Lewis]

I have received the Thomas Jefferson book. Thanks so much. Looking forward to participating in the discussions. Lewis Codington

[Craig]

I received my book in today's mail. Thanks to the HBC and Random House for coordinating this reading.

Craig Sanders
(edited with my full name for ease of record-keeping)

[Greg]

Bradley,

I received my book today - thanks!

Greg Thiele

[Ann D]

I received my book today after returning from a trip to the East Coast. Fortunately, we left New York on Sunday morning before they closed the subways that evening and had moved on to Philadephia.

I really look forward to reading the
Jefferson book.