I am sharing some feedbacks to the post: "My 'Teatime' book is available"
I had included this shop: Chevere Beads in my book because they had a lovely HMS Tea display in the shop, once, while I was there and the owner replied as such upon telling her that she’s in my book:
Patricia DeVries
10:03 AM 04/02/2025
"Thank you Ainee. I am so happy to hear Chevere was included in your book. I will share your post in my page.
Good luck with your book!"
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04/03/2025
Yunnan Sourcing Support
7:14 PM (1 hour ago)
to me
Congratulations on completing your book! We wish you all the best with it.
Warm Regards,
Travis Cornell, Yunnan Sourcing Team
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04/04/2025
“Hi, Thank you and congratulations for your success. I will absolutely read your book. Bawa”
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04/04/2025
I think another is ordering the tea book to send it to me; or I read their email wrong?
“Congratulations, Ainee. It’s quite an achievement.I hate buying online, so I’ll be going into a Barnes & Noble store in the next few days and having them order a copy for you. “–Ruth
and the next email read:
“The book should be here in a week or ten days. I’m looking forward to it. Thanks for letting me know about it.”–Ruth
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well, if it is reviewed that will leave proof of it existing beyond the web!
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04/04/2025
I’m sorry that you don’t get money for the book. I really enjoyed going into the bookstore and placing the order: it makes the book feel real. When it arrives and I’m actually able to hold it and read it–well, whenever someone I know publishes a book, it’s such a pleasure to have a physical copy. And that’s even before reading it.
Take care, okay?
Best wishes,
Ruth
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April 9, 2025 at 5:57 pm
Congratulations on getting your book published, Ainee. That’s a great feat!
Looking forward to reading it.
Thanks,
Priya
Priya Rathnam, Director
Shrewsbury Public Library
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April 11, 2025 at 12:39 am
Author Merryn Allingham whom I have exchanged emails with has ordered my teatime book; totally amazing for me. She said this:
“Dear Ainee
I’m so glad you enjoyed the photographs – it was certainly a trip to remember. And many congratulations on the publication of Teatime. I was delighted that your dream is finally here – I’ve just ordered my copy!
And good luck with the blog. I’m sure you’ll be as successful
Very best wishes
Merryn”
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Wed, Apr 16 at 5:38 PM
The book arrived. Ruth's review of my 'Teatime' book:
"Ainee Beland's tea book is wide-ranging and shows a deep knowledge and love of her subject. Flashes of wit and charm enliven her poetry, facts about teas, and reviews of tea flavors, tea brands, and tea shops, including the ones that sell tea-related merchandise. One original and very useful aspect of her book is that her reviews aren't limited to specialty teas from prestige companies. She is as thorough and enthusiastic about store brands as she is about exotic teas from specialty shops. Although she reviews herbal teas as well as the fully caffeinated kind, her heart is clearly with traditional black and green teas and variations thereon. An enjoyable read for any tea lover, especially for those in or planning to visit New England who might have the opportunity to explore some of the tea shops she recommends."--Ruth
-----------------------Thank you!