INTRODUCTION: ELIZABETH THE QUEEN (SPOILER THREAD)

[Mimi]

I would definitely love to read this book!

[Debra]

Ding! And the game is over.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Anne wrote: "I would definitely love to read this book!"

Anne, I sent you a PM and yes I will put you on the list.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Folks, the 25 slots are filled and very fast I might add. There are some folks who are not confirmed but I am fairly certain that 2 out of the five will confirm shortly. I will only take 3 wait list names for the other three who I have contacted and have not heard back for confirmation and/or with their complete info.

What I need in a PM is the following:
Complete name (first and last)
Complete Mailing Address

If I do not get the above, I will consider your slot unconfirmed.

Therefore, at this time we will take three more names to be wait listed. There are no promises made for these three slots.

This is what we have thus far:

Folks who have already signed up for advance copies are:

Bentley (my copy does not count to the 25 available) (November 8th)
1. Bryan Craig (November 8th) - confirmed
2. Jill Hutchinson (November 8th) - confirmed
3. Emily (November 10th) - confirmed
4. Becky (November 10th) - confirmed
5. Matt - November 10th - confirmed
6. Toni - November 10th - confirmed
7. Andrea - November 10th - confirmed
8. Neil - November 10th - confirmed
9. Jessica - November 10th - confirmed
10. Barbara Anne - November 10th - confirmed
11. Lynne - November 10th - confirmed
12. Rick - November 10th - confirmed
13. Lewis - November 10th - confirmed
14. Lori Foote - November 10th - confirmed
15. Vincent - November 10th - confirmed
16. Dan Fulghum - November 10th - confirmed
17. Virginia - November 10th - confirmed
18. Stacy Chambers - November 10th - confirmed
19. TJ - November 10th - confirmed
20. Jason - November 10th - confirmed
21. Lavender - November 11th - confirmed
22. Lisa - November 11th - confirmed
23. Kathy (K.P. - November 11th - confirmed
24. Debra Brown - November 11th - confirmed
25. Anne - November 11th - confirmed

[Amanda]

If there is a copy I would be interested.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Wait List: (If the above folks in the list of 25 who have not confirmed do not provide necessary mailing information on time, (then the following folks in order will take their spots).

1. Tyler - CONFIRMED - Tyler, will take any of the available unconfirmed slots FIRST - if any of the original 25 do not come through with the needed information.
2. Amanda - not confirmed
3. Alice - not confirmed

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Amanda wrote: "If there is a copy I would be interested."

Send me your mailing information with full name and address and you will be wait listed. If I do not get the confirmed information on time; then you will take their spot. There are no guarantees.

[Tyler]

I would also love to participate in this!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Tyler wrote: "I would also love to participate in this!"

Send me your mailing information with full name and address and you will be wait listed. If I do not get the confirmed information on time; then you will take their spot. There are no guarantees. Tyler, I have sent you a PM and have offered a friendship invite so that you could send me the PM.

[Alice]

I would love to receive a copy of "Elizabeth". Thanks,

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Alice, right now we only have a wait list and there are no guarantees that you will receive the book; but send me your full name and full address and I will confirm you on the wait list. Please send me a PM.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Folks, the 25 slots are filled and very fast I might add. There are some folks who are not confirmed but I am fairly certain that 2 out of the five will confirm shortly. I will only take 3 wait list names for the other three who I have contacted and have not heard back for confirmation and/or with their complete info.

What I need in a PM is the following:
Complete name (first and last)
Complete Mailing Address

If I do not get the above, I will consider your slot unconfirmed.

Therefore, at this time we will take three more names to be wait listed. There are no promises made for these three slots.

This is what we have thus far:

Folks who have already signed up for advance copies are:

Bentley (my copy does not count to the 25 available) (November 8th)
1. Bryan Craig (November 8th) - confirmed
2. Jill Hutchinson (November 8th) - confirmed
3. Emily (November 10th) - confirmed
4. Becky (November 10th) - confirmed
5. Matt - November 10th - confirmed
6. Toni - November 10th - confirmed
7. Andrea - November 10th - confirmed
8. Neil - November 10th - confirmed
9. Jessica - November 10th - confirmed
10. Barbara Anne - November 10th - confirmed
11. Lynne - November 10th - confirmed
12. Rick - November 10th - confirmed
13. Lewis - November 10th - confirmed
14. Lori Foote - November 10th - confirmed
15. Vincent - November 10th - confirmed
16. Dan Fulghum - November 10th - confirmed
17. Virginia - November 10th - confirmed
18. Stacy Chambers - November 10th - confirmed
19. TJ - November 10th - confirmed
20. Jason - November 10th - confirmed
21. Lavender - November 11th - confirmed
22. Lisa - November 11th - confirmed
23. Kathy (K.P. - November 11th - confirmed
24. Debra Brown - November 11th - confirmed
25. Anne - November 11th - confirmed

[Alva]

I am interested in the book and the discussion.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Wait List: (If the above folks in the list of 25 who have not confirmed do not provide necessary mailing information on time, (then the following folks in order will take their spots).

Remember to be on any list, you need to have sent your full name (first and last) and full address otherwise there is no way to ensure that you are sent the book and that you will receive it. If I do not receive that information via a private PM, remember I will move somebody up in your place who is on the wait list and has provided the needed info.

1. Tyler - CONFIRMED - Tyler, will take any of the available unconfirmed slots FIRST - if any of the original 25 do not come through with the needed information.
2. Alva Lewis - CONFIRMED - Alva will take any of the available unconfirmed slots SECOND after Tyler - if any of the original 25 do not come through with the needed information.
3. Cheryl Krapohl - CONFIRMED - Cheryl will take any of the available unconfirmed slots THIRD after Tyler and Alva who also provided necessary info; if any of the original 25 do not come through with the needed information.
4. Brian Horgan - CONFIRMED - Brian will take any of the available unconfirmed spots FOURTH after Tyler, Alva and Cheryl who also provided necessary info; if any of the original 25 do not come through with the needed information.
5. Chase - CONFIRMED - THE LAST WAIT LIST PERSON

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AMANDA, ALICE, JOE - SORRY CHASE GOT THE LAST WAIT LIST SLOT - HE SENT HIS INFORMATION AS REQUESTED. I CONTACTED ALL OF YOU.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Alva wrote: "I am interested in the book and the discussion."

Make sure to respond with requested information - complete name (first and last) and complete address. If you do, then you will move up the wait list above the unconfirmed.

UPDATE: Thank you Alva.

[Cheryl]

I just sent you a PM - I'm gussing I'm too late but I don't mind being wait listed.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Cheryl wrote: "I just sent you a PM - I'm gussing I'm too late but I don't mind being wait listed."

Actually you made the third spot on the Wait List because the other folks did not send in the necessary info so they are not confirmed.

[Kimberly]

I'm interested! Please place me on the list.

[Chase]

I'm interested. Check your PM for my mailing address.

[Brian]

Bentley-
Perfect timing. I retire December 30th - and will finally have time!

Thanks!

Bentley wrote: "Advance Praise:


"She was so young, and the task was so enormous. Yet with grace and a determination to do her duty come what may-and so much has indeed come-Elizabeth II studiously made herself p..."

[Joe]

shucks .. day late and a $0 short

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Chase wrote: "I'm interested. Check your PM for my mailing address."

I do not have anything yet.

UPDATE: Chase, you made it as the last wait list person; there are no guarantees.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Joe wrote: "shucks .. day late and a $0 short"

I could put you on the wait list but I think things are closing up fast; I only have five folks who have not confirmed on the original list and they in fact may in time.

But if you get me the necessary info; it is between you and Chase for the last spot.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Folks, I am only taking five confirmed slots on the wait list; that means you have provided me with your first and last name, your complete mailing address with zip. The only reason I have a wait list is because there are five folks on the original 25 who have not provided what I have asked for - if they fall through - I will sandwich one or more of the wait list in immediately (only the ones who have provided the info).

I have room for one more confirmed slot on the wait list and then we are closed.

You can always get the book by some other means - library, buy it when it comes out but this offer will be closed for the free book.

If you are on the wait list and did not provide me with the necessary information, you will not be able to get a book.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

The free offer is closed. No other folks will be eligible and the wait list is closed.

[Suzy]

I'd like to receive a copy, Bentley. Will also PM you. Saw her wave during the Royal Wedding Procession in April.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Suzy, I am sorry but I was overwhelmed with folks who wanted a copy and the posting and PMs were brisk. We already reached the number allowed. By all means, see if you can purchase a copy in January and join us in the discussion.

[Scott]

Bentley wrote: "Folks who have already signed up for advance copies are:

Bentley (my copy does not count to the 25 available) (November 8th)
1. Bryan Craig (November 8th)
2. Jill Hutchinson (November 8th)
3. Emil..."

[Autumn]

Hi Bentley, I'll be on the wait list. Sending you my info now.

[Scott]

I'll go on the list, as an alternate, if neccesary.

[Autumn]

I'll purchase a copy in Jan. Didn't read far enough down. Thank you for this great offer though!

[Steve D]

Could I go on the wait list? Thanks?

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

I guess all of you did not see message 76; the response was outstanding and brisk and I only had 5 folks on the original list who had not confirmed and sent me the correct info for the publisher. So at best only 5 folks on the wait list would be eligible. To get confirmed on the wait list; I had to be sent the required mailing info right away. Those that did moved ahead to the top five slots.

I will let the publisher know what a great response that we received but 25 was the number. And we have exceeded that.

Autumn, thank you for your understanding. Scott, if somebody wants to buddy up with you that is a possibility but I do not have an alternate list. And Steve I am really sorry. I put it up late and sent the broadcast thinking that I would not hear from anybody until today; but it did not work out that way. It was a big hit.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Wait List - everybody is in on the original 25 aside from one person who I expect will respond. I am sorry; but I will let Random House know but their offer was already very generous. Aside from Bryan Craig who is one of my assisting moderators - everybody had submitted complete info; if he gets his info in then the 25 is as it was.

[Brian]

Bentley- Thanks for all the work you put in here. Sorry I missed out, but your efforts are appreciated!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Thank you I will mention the five runner ups and see what happens but RH has been most generous.

[Dáithí's]

I would love to be on the wait list if others default...let me know by pm if this is the case and I will send you my post info. Peace to you.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

I am sorry Rev. Mysterium; the original first 25 have all provided the required information for the publisher so there are no further copies available. Possibly next time. And thank you for your wishes.

[Mel]

Support your local indie bookseller and order the book from them!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Mel, we encourage folks to participate and to get selections however they can whether it be from the library, from a friend, on line, or purchase. This book will not be released until January.

[Jason]

I'm interested in being added to the list or the wait list.

Jason

[Diane]

Bentley, please add me to the wait list if all slots are confirmed. As a born-and-bred Canadian, I have always followed the British monarchy very closely and have HUGE admiration for the Queen. I would love to be a part of this book discussion!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

HI folks, the offer is closed now - check message 76. I wish I had more books to offer but Random House offered 25 copies which was a most generous offer.

However, mid January the book will be released.

[Joella]

I would like to participate or get on wait list just in case someone backs out.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Joella, I am sorry but nobody has backed out and there is already a confirmed wait list if anybody did (which is not possible now because they are all confirmed).

However, feel free to participate in January in the discussion when the book is released to the general public. I am sure that libraries and book stores will have a copy for you.

[Vincent]

Bentley wrote: "No you did not; there is one more available slot. And I will also wait list any slot not confirmed. The pace has been fast and I have been cross referencing the thread and PMs. I have been upda..."

Hi Bentley

If possible can you wait list me too?

thanks

Vince

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Vince, the offer is closed (both the original list and the wait list). This was a very popular offer which went fast.

[Allison]

Hope I'm not too late! Can I still get in on this? So many world changing events, should be an awesome read!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Alison, no I am sorry but the offer is closed.

[[deleted user]]

Don't know if I am too late, but would like the book.