Kirsten

Ugh. Where is the snapshot already. My patience is obviously at an all time low.

Thanks Julie. I think we've all added to the enjoyment here. Can't wait to start dissecting on Friday. :)

Snapshot in an hour ladies and then the final picture from Penguin tonight.

   Good Morning Julie. Did you dream of me?  Â

Andie I think they are great. You don't know for sure what happens so these are your theories and therefore not spoilery.

Love the charts Andie. They must have taken hours to compile.

I'm going to check now Andie.

Last I heard she was about halfway done. Maybe being in NY for these two weeks will inspire her to finish.

 When you're together, does anything else matter?

The covers are supposed to represent a part in the book. So once I read I'll get back to you.

 Sylvia just posted this on FB.

  LOL LN. I almost emailed you to ask about the chapter updates. I wanted to make sure you would still be posting them.

When I emailed Sylvia directly I explained I knew she had no control over this and that it was a Penguin issue. When I emailed Penguin I made it clear I am a fan of Sylvia's NOT Penguin, and they have jerked us around for months.

I think that is LN getting inside Gideon's head.

Sylvia just posted the following on FB: Â There are a lot of questions and aggravation about how some readers have already received copies of Entwined with You. There are two reasons why: 1) Advance copies where distributed at Book Expo America, and 2) Some vendors broke the embargo. Book Expo America is a trade show where publishers promote the upcoming titles they're excited about to librarians and booksellers. This is how they stir up enthusiasm that hopefully launches books in a big way. Distributing advance copies is the purpose of BEA for the trade. This year and last year, BEA added a "power reader" day on Saturday where readers can attend and get advance books, too. The situation with the vendors breaking the embargo is a different thing altogether. Not all books are placed under an embargo. Those that are require distributors and vendors to sign an affidavit promising they won't sell the book early, with the understanding that not only is breaking a signed agreement unprofessional and unfair to those who keep their promises, but that they'll also be penalized. The reason why embargoes are placed varies, but in the case of Entwined with You, my expectation was that we'd avoid having spoilers posted before readers could get their hands on the book. Furthering this, no advance review copies were made available. We worked really, really hard to prevent leaks. However, once vendors received their shipments we had to rely on them to be professional and hold to their agreements. In speaking with the Penguin sales team yesterday, I was told that 95% of vendors are holding the line and I'm hugely grateful to them. It's unfortunate that 5% have not and I'll be honest, my regards aren't nearly as kind toward them. It's not fair for readers to have the book scattered around here and there so that some can get it immediately, while others have waited for months and are still waiting. It's also unfair to the vendors who are being professional and honoring their agreements, who may see their pre-orders cancelled because one of their customers stumbled across a contraband copy. I totally understand the aggravation some of you feel that the book is leaking out and spoilers are being posted. I feel it, too. Thankfully, we're only about 34.5 hours away from the release of Entwined with You, and then everyone should be able to find it everywhere.

Congrats!!!Â

   No apologies necessary Inside. It is extremely frustrating to have so many people have this book yet some stores are holding fast on the embargo. Penguin should have just uploaded to all e-readers at this point, it's such bs. I'm happy for the ladies that have it and are enjoying it, I certainly don't begrudge them their Gideon time, but to make such a huge deal over all books being released the same day and that is why we postponed the release date is such nonsense. Of course I am reading the rest of this series, but when I see another series offered by Penguin I will surely think twice.

I'm good today Julie. I ranted to SD and then Penguin. I just find it utter rubbish that we all aren't reading when they made such a HUGE deal out of all formats being released on the same day so everyone could have them together, It's not SD's fault of course, but Penguin is certainly to be held accountable.

 Cindy.Hwang@us.penguingroup.com Â

I got ya Julie. Â

I did email Sylvia last night over "embargogate" and she responded to me. She is also upset that some have gotten their copies while others are waiting. I do have the email address for the person we are to direct our displeasure to and we've been encouraged to use it. I'll post it if anyone is interested.Â

I'm sure she was rocked if it was Olivia Cunnings Rock Me. Did you wink back Julie?

I'm still pouting.