Back in New York City

June 04, 2015

I’m back in New York City with my Mom and sisters. Tourism and Broadway again! I probably won’t have another blog post until Monday, June 8. I’m sorry there’s a break. I hope you’ll come back and read with me when vacation is over.

Ripped from the Pages by Kate Carlisle

June 03, 2015

I don’t often start a review by commenting on the cover, but Don Craig’s cover illustration for Kate Carlisle’s latest Bibliophile Mystery is stunning. It beautifully summarizes Ripped from the Pages, the new book featuring Brooklyn...

New York, New York – Reprise Day 3

June 02, 2015

Friday was my last day in New York, and the last at BEA. I started the day with a quick meeting with publicist Wiley Saichek, and spent the day doing exhibits, attending a couple programs, and catching up with authors. Terrific way to end the conference. I was lucky....

New York, New York – Reprise, Day 2

June 01, 2015

Thursday morning started very early. I left the hotel at 6 a.m. to walk to Penguin/Random House. They host a BEA author breakfast for librarians, and then bussed us over to the Javits Convention Center at 9, just in time for the exhibits to open. There were five...

New York, New York Reprise – Day 1

May 31, 2015

I just returned from New York City where I attended book events, both the Library Journal Day of Dialog and Book Expo America. It’s my opportunity to catch up with friends, meet a few new ones, and hear about books coming out. It’s fun and exciting. And,...