BookExpo America discussion

As we hear about authors making plans to attend BEA, please post that information here!

Jonathan Franzen (opening day spotlight)
Kunal Nayyar (adult breakfast MC)
Lee Child (adult breakfast)
Diana Nyad (adult breakfast)
Brandon Stanton (adult breakfast)
Nathan Lane (children's breakfast MC)
Oliver Jeffers (children's breakfast)
Rainbow Rowell (children's breakfast)
James Patterson (children's breakfast)

Link to info for the author breakfasts - http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/Show-I...

Susan Dennard
Wendy Higgins
Jenny Han
Sarah Dessen
Judy Blume
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Katie McGarry
Sophie Davis
Heather Demitrios
Leigh Bardugo

The Adult breakfast guests don't excite me at all! Very interesting.

I have a booth at Bookcon on Saturday and Sunday, with my 3 published books, as well as my latest novel, which is currently undergoing editing and final revisions. Stop by and say hello!

Jenny Han is hosting a launch party for on May 26 from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Powerhouse Arena. Sounds like she'll be at BEA then as well!

I'm going to be attending BEA for the first time and BookCon for the second time. But I'll be helping out at the Sophie Davis table!!

JLA is confirmed for BEA!

Heather Demetrios will be at BEA: http://www.heatherdemetrios.com/news/...

Sarah J Maas was confirmed for Book Con (as part of the ACOTR book tour) on May 31st.

I'm HOPING this means she'll be at BEA, but nothing's been stated as of yet.

Sarah Maas will NOT be at BEA. Just BookCon.

Hannah you ruin all my dreams and hopes :sigh:

Leigh Bardugo will be at BEA: https://twitter.com/LBardugo/status/5...

Sherry Ficklin will be at BEA: https://twitter.com/AuthorSherry/stat...

They have the "sneak peak" to the author list avail now: http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/RNA/RN...

I know about 4 authors on that list lol

I'm surprised by some of the ones on the list (some returning favorites for me--Peter Lerangis, Doreen Cronin, Ruth Silver), though we should play "BEA Author Bingo", see how many you can guess will be ticketed from the Sneak Peek list...and then how many will be bonzo (like Jennifer Armentrout...or Marissa Mayer).

The sneak peak list has me super excited! I already started making my excel spreadsheet :P

lol Rachael I am bound and determined to "take it easy" this year. My day job has me so stressed (once the bosses found out I like color coding, collating, spreadsheeting, making presentations and flow charts they began to ruthlessly take advantage of me need for color coded order). Also it'll let me see my friends a bit more...maybe...

RAE CARSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I must get my hands on her new book. MUST MUST MUST.


And Lexie, we should meet for real! When are you going up? We're leaving Tuesday. If you are, too, we should take the train together! ;)

Yep i'll be in on Tuesday - not sure when yet, I think I may have to work a half day, but we will definitely be in on Tuesday! so yes, Bonnie we should meet!!

Lexie wrote: "Yep i'll be in on Tuesday - not sure when yet, I think I may have to work a half day, but we will definitely be in on Tuesday! so yes, Bonnie we should meet!!"

DMing ;)

Eleanor Herman, Susane Colasanti and Liza Wiemer will be there

Adi Alsaid will be at BEA: http://www.somewhereoverthesun.com/ev...

Celeste Ng will be at BEA: http://www.celesteng.com/events/

Nicole wrote: "Celeste Ng will be at BEA: http://www.celesteng.com/events/"

Now THAT excites me! Thank you!

Leanna Renee Hieber will be at BEA https://twitter.com/Leannarenee/statu...

MacMillian Library just posted about a schedule (of sorts) for their stuff;
http://www.macmillanlibrary.com/2015/...

Macmillan Galley Giveaways and Author Signings – Wednesday (Booth #3056-3057):
2:00pm Galley Giveaway: MADE TO KILL by Adam Christopher (Tor)
3:30pm Galley Giveaway: HOME IS BURNING by Dan Marshall (Flatiron)
4:00pm Galley Giveaway: KEEP CALM by Michael Binder (Holt)
4:30pm Galley Giveaway: JADE DRAGON MOUNTAIN by Elsa Hart (Minotaur)

Macmillan Galley Giveaways and Author Signings – Thursday (Booth #3056-3057):
9:00am Galley Giveaway: A POET OF THE INVISIBLE WORLD by Michael Golding (Picador)
9:30am In-Booth Signing: Author TBA (TITLE, Holt)
10:30am In-Booth Signing: Sloane Crosley (THE CLASP, FSG)
10:30am Galley Giveaway: THE LAST PILOT by Benjamin Johncock (Picador)
11:30am In-Booth Signing: Brandon Stanton (HUMANS OF NEW YORK: STORIES posters, SMP)
11:30am Galley Giveaway: PRINCE OF DARKNESS by Shane White (Palgrave)
1:30pm In-Booth Signing: Charlie Jane Anders (ALL THE BIRDS IN THE SKY, Tor)
2:00pm Galley and Advance Listening Copy Giveaway: EVERYBODY RISE by Stephanie Clifford (SMP/Macmillan Audio)
2:30pm In-Booth Signing: Damon Tweedy, M.D. (BLACK MAN IN A WHITE COAT, Picador)
3:30pm Galley Giveaway: BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT by Neal Griffin (Forge)
4:30pm Galley Giveaway: PURITY by Jonathan Franzen (FSG)

Macmillan Galley Giveaways and Author Signings – Friday (Booth #3056-3057):
9:00am Galley Giveaway: WILBERFORCE by H.S. Cross (FSG)
10:00am Galley and Advance Listening Copy Giveaway: EVERYBODY RISE by Stephanie Clifford (SMP/Macmillan Audio)
10:30am Galley Giveaway: PRETTY IS by Maggie Mitchell (Holt)
11:30am In-Booth Signing: Rainbow Rowell (FANGIRL, Special Edition, Griffin)
11:30am Galley Giveaway: DREAM THINGS TRUE by Marie Marquardt (Griffin)
1:30pm In-Booth Signing: Helen Phillips (THE BEAUTIFUL BUREAUCRAT, Holt)
2:00pm Galley Giveaway: FURIOUSLY HAPPY by Jenny Lawson (Flatiron)

Heather Demetrios will be signing BLOOD PASSAGE (Book 2 of the DARK CARAVAN series):

When: Thursday May 28th 11:30-12:00

Where: Table 13

Lexie wrote: "MacMillian Library just posted about a schedule (of sorts) for their stuff;
http://www.macmillanlibrary.com/2015/...

Macmillan Galley Giveaways and Au..."

I must get Special Edition Fangirl and Dream Things True!!!

BERNADETTE PETERS WILL BE AT BEA AND I DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL NOW??

Lexie wrote: "BERNADETTE PETERS WILL BE AT BEA AND I DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL NOW??"

First I'm hearing of it too, WOW!!

Is anyone else freaking out about Jesse Eisenberg??

Shannon wrote: "Lexie wrote: "BERNADETTE PETERS WILL BE AT BEA AND I DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL NOW??"

First I'm hearing of it too, WOW!!

Is anyone else freaking out about Jesse Eisenberg??"

Omg. YES. Jesse Eisenberg! <3

Hi Guys,

I had a question about the BEA Show planner. Is there a way to search for books/authors/autograph sessions by genre? I remember last year they had that available and it made it soooo much easier! Is it just me and I'm missing something? lol Any help would be greatly appreciated! :)

AmberBug wrote: "Nicole wrote: "Celeste Ng will be at BEA: http://www.celesteng.com/events/"

Now THAT excites me! Thank you!"

I didn't realize! That's great to know.

Random question: Do you think they will provide us with lanyards this year? Unlike last year....
Just want to be prepared.

Marcilia wrote: "Random question: Do you think they will provide us with lanyards this year? Unlike last year....
Just want to be prepared."

What did they do last year?

Laura wrote: "Marcilia wrote: "Random question: Do you think they will provide us with lanyards this year? Unlike last year....
Just want to be prepared."

What did they do last year?"

Last year we just got a badge, no lanyard, so it had to be clipped to your clothes. I have no idea, but I'm bringing a lanyard just in case.

I just found my old one, going to make sure I bring it with me just in case too.

Good to know. Thanks!

Marcilia wrote: "Random question: Do you think they will provide us with lanyards this year? Unlike last year....
Just want to be prepared."

I am bringing a lanyard just in case. I need a lanyard...lol.

I will double check my VIP badge stuff, but I'm pretty sure it said to check in still, to receive a lanyard. (They already mailed me my badge.)

I so hope for lanyards this year. I hated pinning my badge!

Hi guys, Adi Alsaid has posted the times when he'll be at BEA and Bookcon:

https://www.facebook.com/adialsaidaut...

"Thursday the 28th at and Friday the 29th at 1:00 pm, and Sunday the 31st at 11:30 a.m, all in the Harlequin booth!"

I'm not sure where the post was located.. But Sophie Davis will have super cute hot pink lanyards at their booth!!! Make sure to check them out and get yourself one!

I remember last year I had asked why there weren't any lanyards and apparently it's because somebody has to sponsor them and there were no takers last year. Hopefully this year somebody will sponsor them!