Welcome to the ALA 2013 edition of Remainders!
It just so happened that my family vacation took place while ALA Annual was in Chicago, which just so happens to be my husband’s home town. I mean, how could I not go?? On Friday there was a get together of bloggers, librarians and authors for a little cocktail hour. One of the highlights of the night was getting to meet the wonderful Christa Desir, whose book, Fault Line, is coming out this fall.
This isn’t the last you will hear me talk about Christa and her powerful, amazing book, so stay tuned!
I also got to hang out with these smart, talented and lovely bloggers!
(Left to Right: Jen, Jess, Me, and Katie)
The convention floor was extremely crowded. It was a bit like a cattle call, but everyone was very well behaved, from what I witnessed. I stood in a crazy long line for an ARC of Cress by Marissa Meyer, but everyone was very calm and we did not mind waiting! I was able to get several books signed, which is one of the great things about going to ALA –
Here are the books that I am most excited about!
It was a great day and by the end of it I was exhausted and happy. It was wonderful to spend time with so many people that are dedicated to spreading the word about books and the importance of libraries. Even if you aren’t a librarian, you can still join the ALA! It’s an organization that lobbies for library funding, defends teachers, librarians and schools against book banning, and generally fights for Team Good. Go here for more information about joining the ALA.
Have a great week, everyone! Happy Reading!
Yay!! So glad you got to go and got all the amazing books. Think you know everyone is green about Cress! Just excited to see it out (it’s REAL!) great recap 🙂
I’m also excited to the books you are excited about LOL.
Thanks for sharing the wonderful pics. Happy reading.
-Dannielle
Looks like fun! Oh and you have some amazing books there. Loved On The Island, so I am little jealous that your copy is signed now. 😉 Was Tracey wonderful to meet?
Ooo so many great books you picked up – I see Holly Black in that stack.
Happy reading!
What a great time! I so hope I can go someday. And you got some great books. 🙂
Yay! you got great books. Enjoy!
HOORAY FOR ALA! You’re incredibly lucky to have gotten a Cress ARC – it’s one of my most anticipated reads. Out of the books you’ve gotten, I’m excited for you to read Crown of Midnight (!!!!!) and The Screaming Staircase (which I just finished yesterday, and thought was fantastic).
I hope you had a blast! I’m so jealous of all the awesome books you’ve received!
-Scott Reads It!
It’s really awesome you got to go! Cress!! It’s so big! I hope you enjoy them all and I’ll have to look into joining ALA.
So glad you got coldest girl in cold town! I know how much you love holly!
Looks like you had an awesome time. I wish I wasn’t so limited and could go to more bookish events.
Hi there! I stood in line with you at ALA and we exchanged cards. Thought I’d stop by and follow your lovely blog. I agree that everyone was extremely well behaved at ALA. It was an amazing experience! I scored Cress as well. *high five*
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