Reflecting on BEA 2009

It was, if I've counted correctly, the 28th time we've attended our national convention and trade show.  So, wouldn't you think it would have become old hat?  Why does my heart still race and why am I so excited each year?  Well, in reflecting on who we saw and heard talk, I realize it is somewhat rarefied air we breathe at these events.  The author events were tremendous.  Even though I was disappointed that Pat Conroy couldn't attend because of health reasons, I was thrilled by all of the authors I did hear--Richard Russo, Tracy Kidder, Gail Collins, Jeannette Walls, Laurie Moore, Mary Karr and Pete Dexter (who stole the show and nearly had Russo rolling on the floor in laughter) just to name a few.  In addition to the buzz about these author's new books and others by Barbara Kingsolver, Tim Egan and, of course, Dan Brown, there was lots of talk about ebooks and print-on-demand (stay tuned for a very big announcement from Village Books soon). I'm always refreshed and renewed when I come home from Book Expo America.  And, this year is no exception.  Now, if I can just find time to read all of those advanced reading copies I picked up.

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