tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post8628091316220228669..comments2024-03-28T06:47:24.428-04:00Comments on As the Crowe Flies (and Reads!): Book Blogger Hop: To BEA or Not BEA? That is the QuestionAs the Crowe Flies and Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-78144359376300487152011-05-14T15:02:04.144-04:002011-05-14T15:02:04.144-04:00Comfortable shoes are a must! And I agree that it&...Comfortable shoes are a must! And I agree that it's hard to resist all those lovely books, but will do my best to be particular. :) <br /><br />I'm planning on taking a small suitcase with me so I don't have to carry the books around with me all day. I think it's worth the $3-4 charge, and I'll take a small lock as well so I don't have to worry. Have fun!<br /><br /><a href="http://alexia561.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Alexia's Books and Such...</a>Alexia561https://www.blogger.com/profile/10797515620050469395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-89568358657157161262011-05-14T00:45:47.353-04:002011-05-14T00:45:47.353-04:00I look forward to reading your reports on these ev...I look forward to reading your reports on these events-the vast Pacific Ocean and my limited budget prohibits by attendance!Mel uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-2637036892656232052011-05-13T20:13:08.907-04:002011-05-13T20:13:08.907-04:00Thanks for the comments, y'all. It would be g...Thanks for the comments, y'all. It would be great if one day we could all meet up at one of these conventions, no? <br /><br />Karen, you are so right! I just edited my post to add that very important tip. 80 books sounds like it's just within the realm of reason. <br /><br />Laurie, I don't know what ActionReaders is, so I'll check it out before I give you an answer. But I would say that unless you've made appointments with people at BEA, I think it's very hard to network there if you don't already know somebody...You might want to start at one of the regional trade shows. Ours is NEIBA, the New England Independent Booksellers Association. I don't know the name of the one for the PacNW, but I bet it's kick ass. Chuck at Village Books could hook you up there.As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-18687457587496667122011-05-13T19:53:34.917-04:002011-05-13T19:53:34.917-04:00You're back online! That fact somewhat amelio...You're back online! That fact somewhat ameliorates the seething jealousy coursing through my soul at this moment. ;-) <br />Enjoy NYC and BEA for us! And, hey, go ahead and pick-n-pack a few choice reads to pass around, wouldja? (kidding, but greedy)<br />You're justifiably proud of The Odyssey Bookshop, if the website's contents are any indication, and they're lucky to boast such a knowledgeable, passionate, easy-going bookseller.<br />I'm thinking of saving up the dough to go to BEA/BBC next year to network on behalf of the ActionReaders process and ActionReaders.com social network/social change site. Do you see BEA as a good venue for that sort of networking, or no?Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-71338065905930509412011-05-13T19:10:34.595-04:002011-05-13T19:10:34.595-04:00And wear comfortable shoes!
I think most people fo...And wear comfortable shoes!<br />I think most people forget that you have to get those books home. I had over 80 books last year and really hated myself and felt overwhelmed when I got home. I shared with other bloggers so that almost all books got reviewed but I learned my lesson.<br />Hope to see you there! My hubby goes with me (hence the 80 books lol)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-29203572356491074232011-05-13T18:22:03.363-04:002011-05-13T18:22:03.363-04:00I promised myself that when I do finally make it t...I promised myself that when I do finally make it to BEA I'll only be looking out for Historical Fiction although I can totally understand the kid in the candy store reaction. I'm like that every time I discover a new UBS I didn't know about. Wishing you and your husband great success at BEA!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819241852604884460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-49866470146513321232011-05-13T17:59:59.620-04:002011-05-13T17:59:59.620-04:00Thanks for the information on what the BEA and BBC...Thanks for the information on what the BEA and BBC are. My son lives in New York City, but it is too late to go if it is this weekend.<br /><br />Have fun, and I hope you get lots of goodies you will use.<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><br />http://silversolara.blogspot.comElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522861943931628690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5257036732683611349.post-54801654558078562652011-05-13T17:47:15.195-04:002011-05-13T17:47:15.195-04:00Wow! Everything you said sounds so wonderful. Have...Wow! Everything you said sounds so wonderful. Have a great time. And your advice makes perfect sense, although I imagine it's hard to pass up FREE BOOKS! I wish I could go, but it's not happening this year.Susan (Reading World)http://susancoventry.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com