Showing posts with label book event. Show all posts
Showing posts with label book event. Show all posts

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Book-Nerd Post!


I got new books!!! I am finally reaping the rewards of being a September baby, after years of feeling overshadowed by the beginning of a new school year. You see the fall season in publishing is the biggest season of the year, when some of the most exciting titles are released by some really amazing authors. And since people know I love to read, they get me books! Or gift cards! And then I get to buy all the books I have been drooling over (well, not all. A fraction of them really, but it is still very exciting).

So I picked up these on my way home tonight.



If you are interested in knowing more about them, I talk about them a bit on my other blog. Or you can google them. Let's just leave it at "I'm REALLY excited to read these books!" for now, shall we?

I know that I probably owe you a "real" post soon, since mostly I've been posting pointless drivel that spills out of my head at the end of an exhausting day. But you don't leave comments, so you will just have to wait. I do have things in the works though, so be patient!




Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Bookstravaganza!

Take one very tired and somewhat cranky nanny and give her a ticket to an awesome book event. 


Apply awkward quasi-formal wear so that she stands a good chance of fitting in. Bonus: it has pink. 


Let simmer for 1+ hours with book lovers, publishers, authors, and other professional nerds. Oh, and add a dash of conversation with Chatelaine's book editor (who adorably introduced me to numerous people as "Cmacmizzle! From Twitter!") Sprinkle with free swag. 

Result: One happy book nerd!


The swag was awesome! I am most excited for the copy of The Sweet Girl as it will be my first read from this year's Giller long list. Also - dry shampoo has me kind of intrigued (but in a much different way). 





A VERY fun night indeed!