Whether you are going to a trade show as a buyer or an industry professional it is standard to have a game plan. And then watch it get blown to pieces as company representatives pitch you what they want to sell. In the case of BEA the companies are publishers and the reps are publicists and boy, are they good at their jobs. I went into BEA with a lean list of 15 galleys I ... Read More...
BookExpo America 2016
It’s that most magical time of year again for book bloggers—BookExpo America starts today. After an absence of 3 years I’m heading back to BEA this year—mostly because they’re having it in Chicago which is a bit easier to get to from Seattle. Yes, the thought of being surrounded by authors, books, and publicists is exciting enough, but this year is even better. Why? Because the ... Read More...
January Library Checkout
January was one funky month for reading. Generally, if I read it, you’ll get a review of it, but there were such highs and lows that I couldn’t even do that. Namely, I’d read something not so good, not be able to finish it, and retreat to a strong recommendation from friends and fellow bloggers—usually older books. So, like any good librarian I hit the library and it was the ... Read More...
It’s Monday, July 6th: What are You Reading?
I know the fourth of July has come and gone but, honestly, are fireworks ever a bad thing? Plus, I’m hoping they distract you from the fact that this week my reading is going to be minimal at best. Last week we moved into our new house, which is still unfinished and not a home yet. I know you stop by here for my opinion on books but today I’m going to give you my ... Read More...
It’s Monday, June 8th: What are You Reading?
Another Monday and I'm asking again: what are you reading? Anything really good? Summer-y? I'm trying to keep up with my reading but my favorite time to read (at night in bed) isn't working out well these days because I fall asleep so quickly. I try and do it during the day but we're now in the midst of preparing to move out of our rental house so everywhere I look is something ... Read More...
Time to Listen
Ideally, I’d love to read all the time. All right, check that. I mean, all the time I’m not watching bad television because, yes, I do watch bad television. Namely, almost anything on Bravo but… I digress. There are times when reading a book is not advisable, like when driving, and times when it’s not so easy: waiting in line, doing chores (which I don’t advise doing but to ... Read More...
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