We enjoyed our trip to BookCon at the Javits Center, NYC so much! There were authors to meet, books to discover, and $10 sandwiches to eat.
Here are some of the people we found interesting:
Kyle is standing with author Daniel Melnick. His book is THE ASH TREE, the story of a family’s journey out of the Armenian genocide in 1915. You can read more about his book at his website here.
Mike is standing with author Connie Ruben, with her book THE STAGES OF GRACE, about Alzheimer’s and acceptance. Look for his review on the site soon!
In this photo, Kyle is standing with author Martha Ritter. Look for a review of her book, THE NEARLY CALAMITOUS TAMING OF PZ, from us. Kyle is really excited to read this book about a shelter dog, an 11 year old girl, and trust.
This is author AJ Walkley with her two books VUTO and QUEER GREER. Mike is going to read one (or both) and post a review.
This is author Julia Chadwell, author of LITTLE TEXAS SWEETHEART, a memoir about domestic violence , and her travels across America. Kyle will be reading and reviewing her book.
Mike chats with CEO David Dunham of BOOKGRABBR, a new social media platform that lets you download books and share what you are reading with your friends.
David Baldacci was there, signing books for his loyal fans. Some of the signing lines were snaked all around booths..but it was worth it!
Here is beloved author Norton Juster, signing his book THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH. Kyle was ecstatic to share a few words with him–it was the high point of the day for her!
Bestselling author Emma Donoghue is signing copies of her book, ROOM.
Kyle read her book SLAMMERKIN and enjoyed it.
All around the Javits Center there were banners promoting new books. Lee Child’s new book should be awesome!
Kyle tried to get her hands on an advanced reader’s copy of THE WITCHES by Stacy Schiff, but there were none available.
This was the Hachette Group‘s book signing line up. Lines formed early for all of these star authors.
The last advanced reader’s copy Kyle got was from author Clea Simon. It’s called DOGS DON’T LIE, and Kyle plans on reviewing it here! Simon calls the genre “pet noir”, and it’s first in a series.
All in all, this year was so much better because there were more authors, less crowds (the area was spread out so we weren’t all crammed in), The reading list is overflowing for gimmethatbook, and that’s always good. Looks like we have to get reading!
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