Category Archives: events
Alice McDermott at BEA
Even late on Sunday, Alice McDermott had an enthusiastic line of fans.
Whatever you do, don’t pick up the books
I was warned clearly by previous BEA attendees that picking up books was a bad idea. They have to be schlepped around the convention floor (growing heavier with each step),…
DC subway
One of the best ways to get around DC for BEA is the Washington DC subway. But the government wants to remind you that any backpack could be cause for…
Bat Segundo on the town
Bat Segundo, the host of the literary world’s best podcast, made his first in-the-flesh appearance last night. He insulted partygoers, kissed Matt from Mumpsimus and did his best to create…
Litblog Coop Party
The smart and cool litbloggers of the LitBlog Co-Op threw a party Friday night. Gwenda and Lauren were both stylish and conveniently seated near one of the few lights. The…
BEA: David Ulin in the press room
The editor of the LA Times Book Review, David Ulin, hid the books he was carrying before I could snap a photo. I saw at least one LA-based writer’s ARC…
At ye olde BEA
As others have mentioned, it’s hard to blog when the convention center is charging $50 a day for wifi. I mean, it’s hard for those of us who need sleep,…
It’s time to play the music
BEA got underway this morning. Everything kicked off for me with a podcasting panel, unfortunately led by the man who wrote Podcasting for Dummies. Literally, the dude who wrote the…
