I've been posting on how 'Just Married Please Excuse' is doing well, and how we're going into a reprint very soon. Still - it's a very, very large country and I still find that there are many places where the book is not available in physical stores. This continues to be very, very critical - despite the entire e-revolution, we still browse and discover books in stores. It's a real challenge trying to stay on top of this, and I could really use your help here.
I'd like to open up a book giveaway again for Round 2 - so till October 15, if you could please do the following:
1. The next time you're in a bookstore, do look around for JMPE. If you don't see it, please do ASK for it.
2. If you find that they don't have it in stock, please write to me with the store's name and location ( do include the phone number, too) - at yashodhara dot lal at gmail dot com. This will help my publisher keep track of where it needs to be placed. It will help immensely.
I will randomly pick 5 people and send copies of the book to them, shall announce on Oct 15.These won't be signed copies as I'll be ordering them online for you, but you'll win the book anyway and I promise to sign them for you when we get to meet someday - when I'm in your city next :-)
(Do note that the chain Odyssey is not a part of this because they're apparently not stocking new titles).
Even if you've already read the book ( and hopefully liked it), it will help immensely if you can keep an eye out for this. And ideally, create a bit of a scene with your vociferous demand 'What kind of book-store is THIS?' if they don't stock it (as my brother-in-law has promised to do :-))
I really appreciate the support!
I'd like to open up a book giveaway again for Round 2 - so till October 15, if you could please do the following:
1. The next time you're in a bookstore, do look around for JMPE. If you don't see it, please do ASK for it.
2. If you find that they don't have it in stock, please write to me with the store's name and location ( do include the phone number, too) - at yashodhara dot lal at gmail dot com. This will help my publisher keep track of where it needs to be placed. It will help immensely.
I will randomly pick 5 people and send copies of the book to them, shall announce on Oct 15.These won't be signed copies as I'll be ordering them online for you, but you'll win the book anyway and I promise to sign them for you when we get to meet someday - when I'm in your city next :-)
(Do note that the chain Odyssey is not a part of this because they're apparently not stocking new titles).
Even if you've already read the book ( and hopefully liked it), it will help immensely if you can keep an eye out for this. And ideally, create a bit of a scene with your vociferous demand 'What kind of book-store is THIS?' if they don't stock it (as my brother-in-law has promised to do :-))
I really appreciate the support!
Delurking for this :)
ReplyDeleteBeen following your writing for ages-before Pickle and Papad were in picture. And your entries have made me spill my tea on my keyboard on so many occassions so thank you for that for all the laughs.
I didnt find your book in Oxford Bookstore @ 1 MG Mall in Bangalore. The store helper also didnt seem to know.
And hence coming to the most important bit
Pick me! Pick me!!
Well, thank you :-)
DeleteHang tight, you may just win an early bird prize.
*May*
shall do the needful :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, much appreciate :-)
DeleteDefinitely, I will check at some book store this Sunday.
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Thanks!
Deletehaha!! don't worry I ll surely make a good scene if I come across any book store which does not stock JMPE..I ll put my foot down n say in a v. disapproving manner that how can a bookstore exist without stocking such amazing books..I ll blame them for killing the creativity of the upcoming Indian writers!!!
ReplyDeleteAlready ordered your book..dying to read it..will post my reviews..
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very kind, Shilpi :-)...thank you! Hope you like it. yes, will hop across.
DeleteA couple of weeks ago, I looked for your book in Crossword, Oberoi Mall, Mumbai. They didn't have it in stock. I then checked in Landmark, Infinity Mall, Mumbai. They didn't have it either. Since I am recognised for my dramatic streak, I don't need to be asked to create a scene. It is what comes naturally to me. I threw a fit, asking them how they could not stock that book, of all books. They seemed very apologetic, noted down the author's name, publication, etc.
ReplyDeleteI haven't checked with them after that. But I can swing by those stores again. Will get back to you if they are still not in stock there. :)
Thanks, appreciate the fit-throwing on my behalf. If you do happen to pop into a store, will be great if you can check if a re-fit is in order! Many thanks.
DeleteHi Y
ReplyDeleteI just finished your book- the copy you kindly autographed and sent across and let me tell you- this is a seriously real book!
I loved the beginning, empathised with your pregnancy, rejoiced with Peanut's birth and yes, empathised some more with the post-delivery overwhelming 'babyness' that took over us as a couple too. I laughed with the kebabs episode- did V really do that?
There are so many instances, described so beautifully which made me go- Awww!
Mostly, of course, it's the verve in the book which made it un-put-downable. I finished it within 24 hours (that's a short period considering my hyperactive 15 month old daughter!)
I wish you the best for your forthcoming books. Will spread the word about this one to all my friends!
Keep writing!
Crossword Hyderabad doesn't have your book either!
ReplyDeleteWell, I ordered your book a month ago on Amazon. It still hasn't reached. Contacted the seller myrockland last week and he said he will inquire with USPS but hasn't got back since :( I guess I don't make your category, but what the hell :P
ReplyDeletehey, that really sucks :(...don't know why that should be the case. Damn - not sure what to do about this. Will at least tell the publisher about it. Hope your book arrives soon...
DeleteThey just mailed me saying USPS told them that my packet is lost :-/ Anyway they're nice enough to mail me a replacement free of charge! Hope it arrives soon :-) Can't wait to read it!
DeleteHello Yashodhara,
ReplyDeleteThis is Deepti Shah from Mumbai,LANDMARK chain (Andheri - West) at Infinite mall on Link Road did not have book available last evening. They shall update me once its available in the store.
Looking forward to read the book.
Best wishes for all your ventures.
Regards.
Sorry, Just read Peppers update too, did not realise I was repeating.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the double trouble wham.
Not at all, your update helped - Pepper mentioned she checked a couple of weeks ago; the fact that they didn't have it till even recently when you checked is helpful. And only a little depressing :-(. But thanks!
DeleteThe oxford outlet inside the Leela Galleria, Bangalore did not have your book.
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Hi Y,
ReplyDeleteI have been reading your blogs.. i totally enjoy them.. I have nothing new to say about your sense of humour or about your blogs. I simply love them.. sometimes your blogs have tempted me to have 3 kids.. trust me :D
Anyways..coming to the point.. I live in London.. tell me what do I do to get your book? I searched on amazon.. but didnt find.. can you please do something about it? looking at the reviews.. i really cant wait till I comedown to India.. so please let me know :)
Have you checked out uread.com, Geet? The book is available there, they ship internationally. It's also on Amazon, although as you see above, they're apparently taking inordinately long to deliver in at least one case!
DeleteHope you do get to read and enjoy!
Hi Yashodhara,
ReplyDeleteI searched for your book in Noida at Om book Shop,Great India Place, Noida and also at couple of other book stores like Galgotia's, Noida & Teksons, Noida but could not find it .
In the end i got frustrated and thought that in this age it's better to go online than search on the streets. Finally i ordered from Flipkart, let's hope they live up to our expectation.
Thanks,
Abhishek Saxena
aksabhishek88@gmail.com
Er...can I look for your book in London? Will you pick me :-) I've actually come here after reading your response to Mr.Passey's review!! Loved your humility, and would like to read those 'magical bits'.
ReplyDeleteHi there :-)
DeleteVery glad to hear from you. Thank you so much.
The book is available on Amazon and Uread, but the shipping charges are *rather* high. I wish I could get my brother to give you a copy, he's in Birmingham! Hah! The eBook is expected to be out in a couple of months. Either way, I hope you get to read the book sometime soon - and that you enjoy it !
Read a lot about the book.
ReplyDeleteNow lot intrigued to buy !!
CONGRATS
Errr.. who are the lucky ones who got the books?
ReplyDeleteErr...Who are the luck ones who got the books???
ReplyDeletesigh! that was supposed to be *LUCKY!
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