Who is Attending the Book Blogger Convention in May?

I am thinking about attending the Book  Blogger Convention in New York in May http://bookbloggerconvention.com/. Will any of you be attending as well? Please let me know your thoughts.

 

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Permalink Reply by Ms.Tiptress on January 30, 2011 at 4:38pm
Wow, I have never heard of a book blogging convention.. That sounds like major fun and a great learning experience. I am contemplating on signing myself up...
Permalink Reply by SeeKRead on January 30, 2011 at 5:25pm
If it was something closer to Houston I would so go. I am going to have to see if there are any near here!
Permalink Reply by Essord on January 31, 2011 at 11:36am
There are a few thousands miles of water between my current location and New York and I would probably want to go check out some other things than a convention if I ever visited New York. Still, it does sound funny. These days they hold conventions for anything.
Permalink Reply by Maw Books on January 31, 2011 at 9:01pm
FYI - The convention is in conjunction with Book Expo America, North America's largest publishing trade show.
Permalink Reply by Joseph Arellano on January 31, 2011 at 9:27pm

No, because it would take too much time (and money) to get there from the West Coast. But I'd love to see one happen in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego or ?   Joseph  

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Permalink Reply by The Literary Lioness on February 1, 2011 at 2:23am

I wanted so badly to go last year but I just couldn't afford it. I can't afford it this year either :(. It's so close, too. I live in New Jersey! Traveling to it would be easy -- I just can't afford the convention fees!

 

I would love to go to Book Expo America, also. One day I will have the money to go! But I'm unemployed right now and not eligible for unemployment. I'm just going through a rough patch right now.

Permalink Reply by Keith Schoch on February 1, 2011 at 9:54pm

I went last year, but only ended up only attending the hospitality wine and cheese get-together offered the night before by a publisher. I was a bit under the weather and ended up not going to the actual full day of the Convention.

 

While the bloggers were all really nice, I did feel somewhat left out of the crowd. First of all, most of them were women. Not a huge problem, (I actually like women), but most of them, if not all, blog about chick lit. Which is also fine, but I blog about picture books and classroom novels (two different blogs) so I felt a bit awkward. Many of them also seemed to know each other; apparently some of them have formed "comment tribes" that regularly comment on each other's blogs. I not only didn't know any of them, but out of dozens of blog names on the name tags I only recognized two.

 

So I'll still attend BEA, but I left the blogger group feeling a little like the kid who gets picked last for kickball. Nothing that the bloggers themselves did, they were super sweet, but I didn't feel that I fit in. I was also highly medicated, so that might have affected my impression.

 

If you're a chick lit blogger, go for it! If you blog something more niche, you'll still enjoy the crowd, but be read-up on your YA and Vampire Love novels if you hope to keep up with the conversation.


BloggerPermalink Reply by Alex Baugh on February 2, 2011 at 10:28am

Thanks for the info.  I am attending the convention, but I don't do chick lit.  I blog about children's, YA and adult books suitable for teens all concerning World War II - a real niche blog.  But that ok, I am used to feeling left out of the mainstream. 

I understood if you registered for the Blogger convention it was $120 and you were able to go to the Book Expo.  But this is not really clear on the registration instructions. 

 

Anyway, it should be interesting.

Permalink Reply by Maw Books on February 2, 2011 at 8:20pm
Ah, I was there and review tons of picture books! I'm sorry that we missed each other.
Permalink Reply by Lilly on February 2, 2011 at 4:16pm
It sounds like a lovely, mythical gathering! I dearly wish I could go, but alas, I've no money. I hope everyone attending has a great time!
Permalink Reply by Amy on February 3, 2011 at 6:50pm
They are definitely out there!  Keep looking!
Permalink Reply by Rhiannon Ryder on February 3, 2011 at 5:30pm

I'm registered this year for both the BEA and BBC, Hope to see you there!  

By the by, I've just started a message board for bloggers looking to share accommodation in NYC to keep bills a low as possible and to meet new folks. You can check it out here: http://www.thediaryofabookworm.com/p/hotel-sharing-for-bea.html

 

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