Comments on: Book Expo (BEA)

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:56:00 +0000

It was lovely to meet you. I’ve got LIAR and LEVIATHAN right next to each other in my stack and I can’t wait to dig in.

By: Justine

Justine — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:14:58 +0000

Meghan: Hope you like it!

Heather Z.: I actually think the smallness and the scarcity of ARCs meant for bigger lines at the signings cause that was the only sure way to get a galley.

Laura: That’s exactly what I’m talking about. Jacqueline Woodson without a big line?! That’s nuts.

Georgiana: Those are definitely the two strongest categories right now. I’m very glad I’m not an adult lit writer, that’s for sure.

Jen: I don’t know what you’re talking about. I am all sweetness & light, me.

E. Kristin Anderson: I’m pretty sure the Book People person I talked to had a copy. But if not I believe yours is an important account and my publicist will send you one. Do not despair!

By: E. Kristin Anderson

E. Kristin Anderson — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:04:42 +0000

I really really really hope my boss comes back with an ARC for Liar! I’m glad BEA was good for you!

By: Jen Barnes

Jen Barnes — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:54:51 +0000

It was nice to see you this weekend! Glad you finally got some food on Friday- hopefully it was not as hard to come by the rest of the weekend.

After I recover from BEA, I intend to spend some time revving up for my mean lessons…

By: Georgiana

Georgiana — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:54:11 +0000

I’ve been reading that both YA and romance are selling in greater numbers. Some articles are claiming romance is selling better because of the bad economy, much as box offices boomed during the Great Depression. Do you know if fewer books in these two genres are also being published?

Speaking of small presses – I took advantage of Small Beer Press’ recent sale and bought a ridiculous number of books, 17 I think, and not all of them were on sale. Just doing my bit to support the small press…

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:45:33 +0000

Justine: I’m so glad you had people! I was at ALA last summer and Jacqueline Woodson (the amazing!) was sitting at a table with no one paying any attention to her. I couldn’t believe it. I had a nice conversation with her, but still felt awful seeing her there with her great books and no people. On another note, my friend Karen picked up a copy of Liar to send to me b/c I was so excited to read it and couldn’t be at BEA. Can’t wait!

By: Heather Z.

Heather Z. — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:58:39 +0000

Call me silly, but I am very glad you had people going for your ARCs. I’ve been very excited about it ever since you started mentioning it on your blog.

And to think this was smaller than last year?! I’ve seen a few pictures and it looked positively gargantuan. I certainly hope the trend will wing back around, and that it won’t be all bare tables next year (but yes, I am all for the breathing room).

By: Clix

Clix — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:13:08 +0000

I wish they could’ve pushed it back just a teeny-weeny bit. I would’ve LOVED to go, but we JUST got done with school. Add me to the List of Jealous!

Congrats on Liar doing so well!

By: Meghan

Meghan — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:50:42 +0000

Hey Justine — when I grabbed my LIAR arc today, there were only two left! And the woman who gave it too me was all gushy about the book!

By: Justine

Justine — Sun, 31 May 2009 20:08:49 +0000

Q: It’s not as fab as people make out. They’re just exaggerating to annoy you.

Georgiana: Fixed. Thank you!

The speculation was just about the major houses. The number of books being published by them is already down. This happened in the Depression too. Things will turn around. Also small presses will continue to publish cool and interesting books.

By: Georgiana

Georgiana — Sun, 31 May 2009 20:03:43 +0000

Those are the two ARCs I covet the most. Would also love to get my hands on Liar.

Oh well, they say all good things come to those who wait, right?

The n is missing in Hunger Games above. Huger Games is a book about the shenanigans two competing coliseums get up to while trying to get more customers.

Let’s hope we don’t see a major reduction in the number of books published. My favorite books are generally not the ones that show up on the bestsellers lists.

By: Q

Sun, 31 May 2009 18:27:50 +0000

I wish I could have gone, but not being published, in publishing, or an educator, I just joined Laurie Halse Anderson's Pout-a-Thon.

By: Justine

Justine — Sun, 31 May 2009 17:47:26 +0000

Chris S.: You have will power like my will power!

So pleased you liked it. Derryn is my favourite character of all time and “barking spiders” my favourite exclamation.

By: Chris S.

Chris S. — Sun, 31 May 2009 16:42:29 +0000

My Simon & Schuster rep gave me an ARC of LEVIATHAN earlier this week. I swore to wait as long as possible to read it. Which turned out to be about 18 minutes (as long as it took me to get home and comfy).

Now, although I’m annoyed at myself for having no willpower (and sad that the book is over), I’m also thoroughly charged up and can’t wait to start pushing the actual book into customers’ hands. Brilliant! Smart, moving, and immensely exciting.