INTRODUCTION - CATHERINE THE GREAT (SPOILER THREAD)

[Lyn]

I am interested in receiving a copy of the book and agree to the terms and conditions above if selected to receive the book. Looking forward to the discussions! Lyn.

[Walt]

Bentley... count me in as being interested, I'm a big fan of Robert Massie's work. I agree to the terms.

Walt

[Jeff]

I would love to get a chance to read this. I'm a graduate student at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. I agree to all terms and conditions.

[Clayton]

I agree to the terms and conditions of this offer.

Clayton D Brannon

[Kathy]

Bentley, Hope I am not too late. I would am interested and agree to the terms.

[Brian]

Hi Bentley,
I agree with the t & c's. Sorry for any confusion .
Brian R.

[Debye]

Bentley, I am very much interested in reading this book and I agree to the terms.

Debye

[Debye]

Ok, this is stupid, but I can't figure out how to send a PM to you....(slightly embarrassed...)

Debye

[Kim]

I am interested in participating and would abide by the t's and c's.

[Caitlin]

I agree to the terms and conditions.

[Jason]

When will we know who is getting the book?

[Janis]

I will abide by the t's and c's.

Jan Gage

[Barbara]

I will also abide by the t's and c's.

[Sid]

Bentley, I agree to the terms and conditions that you have outlined.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Distribution for Catherine the Great

Folks selected were from 22 different states.

Northeast
New England States – 2
Middle Atlantic States – 4

Midwest
East North Central States – 1
West North Central States – 3

South
South Atlantic States – 9
East South Central States – 1
West South Central States – 2

West
Mountain States – 4
Pacific States – 7

[Megan]

Yay! Thank you to Random House and all the admins of The History Book Club. I can't wait to read and discuss this book with everyone.

[Sara]

I'm so excited I'm dancing in my chair! A huge thanks to RH for this opp and to Bentley and the gang for providing a spot to discuss such great books and subjects.

[Joella]

Very excited to have this opportunity!! A big thank you to Randon House and to those HBC administrators that worked to set up this opportunity!! I can't wait to read this book and discuss it with everyone!!

[Cynthia]

Thank you, Bentley. I"m looking forward to receiving, reading and discussing this book.

[Tim]

I notice my name is on this list. However, I already have a copy of the book.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Tim wrote: "I notice my name is on this list. However, I already have a copy of the book."

Tim, I will remove your name and give the book to somebody else.

[Katy]

Thank you, and very excited for this discussion.

[Jason]

Thanks Bentley! Looking forward to this!

[Kim]

Thank you! Can't wait for the reading and discussions to begin.

[Brian]

Thank you to Random House and our hard working moderators!

[Tim]

Any word yet on whether the author will be joining us?

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

I know no more than I quoted in message 23.

[Barbara]

Thanks Bentley. I look forward to joining the discusiion. Will let you know when the book arrives.

[Brian]

I am looking forward to reading & hearing/sharing thoughts about this book . Thanks for the opportunity.

[Paul]

Yes I want to participate. I agree to and will observer all the terms and conditions.
Paul

[Alisa]

Paul, thanks for your interest. However, see message 74 and 75 above, the selections for those receiving a copy of the book from RH has been made. You are welcome to procure your own copy of the book and join in the discussion when it gets started later this summer.

[Lyn]

Thank you very much! I look forward to reading the book and the discussions.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Great Lyn.

[Paul]

Alisa, as I mentioned in my DM to Bentley, I have just finished the library copy I had checked out. I deliberately waited a while to chime in here because I wanted others to get copies, but it would have been nice to have one. It is a book worth owning, and I will try to have a copy on hand for the discussion. I am looking forward to that. Hopefully I'll have consistent internet access during the days I am traveling.

[Alisa]

Paul, that is great and we hope you can join us for the discussion.

[Walt]

Wonderful! Thanks so much.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Heads Up Folks,

The books are on their way and have been sent out. I received mine today.

As we discussed, we need to hear from each one of you that you have received the book. We will check you off as the books come in. I would think that some folks on the East Coast should be receiving theirs already.

Post here that you have received your book as soon as you get it and/or send me a PM. I will update the list as the books are received.

Thank you,

Bentley

[Cynthia]

Hello, Bentley. I received the book today in Brooklyn, NY. Thank you!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Thank you Cynthia for letting us know.

[Sara]

Bentley and Cynthia, are these being delivered via USPS? thanks.

[Brian]

Bentley, book received today in Pine Bush, NY.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

UPS

[Cynthia]

USPS

[Walt]

Received it today.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Thank you Walt.

Folks make sure to let us know when you get the book.

[Walt]

Already two chapters in. This is a good one.

[Jeff]

received my copy yesterday anxious to start it! thanks Bentley!

[Bryan]

I just got mine on Saturday.

[Lyn]

Bentley, I received the book today, Takoma Park, MD. Thank you very much, I am looking forward to the discussion! Lyn.

[Marilee]

I received my book today, June 18. I'll be going on vacation soon... it'll be my "beach read". My participation in the discussions will be via cell phone for the first week of discussions, meaning they'll be a bit terse [can't stand typing on the tiny keyboard... I'm sure many are sympathetic to that.