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April book not available .

(14 Posts)
gmelon Thu 29-Mar-18 02:19:38

Amazon are taking pre-orders for April 5th release.
I would prefer the choice to be available to buy in good time when it is announced on Gransnet. We can't all be one of the lucky 50 to receive a complimentary copy .
Surely the book should have actually been released because we are going to need to buy it to read it?

gmelon Thu 29-Mar-18 02:20:49

Book is "Dear Mrs Bird".

gillybob Fri 30-Mar-18 23:03:29

I’m tried several times to enter the draw for the April book and getting a message to say that this is only available to members of GN and invites me to join. I’ve tried logging out and in again but it doesn’t make any difference. Been trying for a few days now.

Jalima1108 Fri 30-Mar-18 23:44:14

I just don't understand this book club at all! I did receive the February book having fathomed out how to apply; missed the March book but then it was not available on Amazon until the end of December 2018 and am having the same difficulty as gillybob in applying for the April book.

I understood we should receive an email inviting us to apply for the monthly book but haven't received one for the April book. confused

Jalima1108 Fri 30-Mar-18 23:55:44

How can I sign up for Gransnet when I am already a member and am logged in?

gillybob Sat 31-Mar-18 09:33:35

That’s exactky what I’m getting Jalima

“Sign up for gransnet” confused

Bathsheba Sat 31-Mar-18 09:50:17

Yes, I've been having the same problem. I go to the competition and it just says at the bottom "This form is currently private and cannot be viewed by the public" and then invites me to sign up to GN confused

GNHQ - please note!!!

Greenfinch Sat 31-Mar-18 10:52:42

I should imagine that it means the application for this month's book has closed.
It is my experience that you need to apply near the middle of the month.
There is no email telling you to apply apart from the daily newsletter which does indeed come as an email and mentions the book when it becomes available.

Bathsheba Sat 31-Mar-18 10:57:11

I doubt that Greenfinch, as any competitions which have closed usually just say something to that effect, "this competition is now closed" or similar. That's not what's happening here.

Greenfinch Sat 31-Mar-18 11:06:57

OK Bathsheba but they do usually send out the books at / by the end of the month which is today.

Jalima1108 Sat 31-Mar-18 12:43:13

This form is currently private and cannot be viewed by the public. even when you are logged in - as Bathsheba has said.

humptydumpty Sat 31-Mar-18 12:44:07

Not just me then...

CariGransnet (GNHQ) Sat 31-Mar-18 15:51:18

Apologies all - this draw closed in order that the books could be sent out in time - but it seems the page has not caught up - will fix that now.

It is a very quick read (a day for me) so there is time for anyone who likes to join in once it is on sale - and our May book details will be available very soon too

CariGransnet (GNHQ) Sat 31-Mar-18 15:54:47

I should add that because of the Easter holidays, the winners are unlikely to receive their books before publication date in any case. There will still be at least three weeks to read and enjoy. Bank holidays can be a menace to schedules grin