BookExpo America 2017!

This year I skipped the first day, May 31st, and only attended June 1st & 2nd.

BookExpo America was hectic this year- more than usual - and more Book Con centered. Still, I am so grateful to have attended for another year and hop to continue to do so in the future.

June 1st: Day 1 Highlights

Last minute prepping for BEA while waiting on line.

Macmillan sign

Table Signing

Emmy Laybourne signing BERSERKER!

Splendid BEA madness on the Exhibit floor

Leigh Bardugo's THE LANGUAGE OF THORNS

Ryan Graudin signing INVICTUS

The Table signing of ROAR - Cora Carmack

Another Table signing

RINGER by Lauren Oliver







Day 1 Loot:

Can't wait to crack open the covers of THE BELLES written by Dhonielle Clayton and THE CRUEL PRINCE by Holly Black and HUNTING PRINCE DRACULA by  Kerri Maniscalco.

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June 1st: Day 2 Highlights

I signed the wall! Can you find the book that rocked my world?

At the signing of FOREST OF A THOUSAND LANTERNS
by Julie C. Dao

The very talented Leigh Bardugo signing WONDER WOMAN - the line was INSANE!

In-booth signing of GLOW by Megan E. Bryant

Day 2 Loot:

Favorites some this epic pile include: FIREBLOOD by Elly Blake, & THE HAZELWOOD by Melissa Albert.

*Check out my posts for previous BEAs: BEA 2011 (Day 1, Day 2 & Day 3), BEA 2012, BEA 2013 & BEA 2014, BEA 2015.

Happy Reading!

Spread the Word Sunday #9

Spread the Word Sunday is a meme hosted by The Tattered Page to announce some sort of book related news or cause.

This year will be my third time attending ALA and I am so excited. I did not get the attend the Midwinter in Atlanta earlier this year but I will be making up for it this June! *wink, wink*

For those who do not know what the American Library Association convention is, I provided some info below:

"With more than 900 exhibiting organizations, multiple pavilions and stages featuring the hottest authors, and numerous related fun events, the exhibit floor is an integral part of your learning, professional development, and networking. The Exhibit Hall offers you the opportunity to explore and discuss with expert vendors the breadth and depth of new and favorite library products, services, books, online services, tools, and technologies.

The ALA Annual Exhibits will be held in McCormick Place, Chicago.

Exhibit Hours

June 23rd: Friday Opening Reception on the Exhibit Floor	5:30pm - 7:00pm
June 24th: Saturday	9:00am - 5:00pm
June 25th: Sunday	9:00am - 5:00pm
June 26th: Monday Exhibits Closing Events - Wrap Up / Rev Up Celebration	9:00am - 2:00pm

As I mentioned in my posts, ALA Midwinter 2016 Recap & ALA Annual 2016 Recap, ALA Conferences are quite similar to BookExpo America. More like a lowkey version of BookExpo America. And I am so grateful to be able to have attended!

If you're a fellow book blogger or someone who loves books and will be attending this year's Annual Conference, look me up!

*For more info, check out the official website for the 
ALA Annual 2017 Meeting & Exhibit*

Happy Reading!