tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post2573316189188685051..comments2024-03-27T16:57:59.249-04:00Comments on For What It's Worth: Book Blogger Confessions: BEA/ALAKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-90632292254765135232013-06-19T11:40:33.943-04:002013-06-19T11:40:33.943-04:00Thanks, Julie, for the great question this time! ...Thanks, Julie, for the great question this time! I'm posting a little late, but as a librarian and a book blogger, this question was right up my alley. :)<br /><br />Thanks for hosting!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03456689516505172959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-54040507656164482013-06-18T23:25:08.768-04:002013-06-18T23:25:08.768-04:00It is so true that the cost of either trip more th...It is so true that the cost of either trip more than accounts for the books that you bring home. I am looking forward to attending ALA next week. I do hope to go to BEA, perhaps even next year. Happy Reading!Stephanie @ Love. Life. Read https://www.blogger.com/profile/16261814341420616191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-66601659089150093262013-06-18T10:43:44.431-04:002013-06-18T10:43:44.431-04:00I'm not envious, I swear ;). I do enjoy you gu...I'm not envious, I swear ;). I do enjoy you guys' posts and live vicariously through them!<br /><br />Also, on a side note, I like that you and Pam have decided for a monthly meme, and will join next month's round :).Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-91620330980801791692013-06-17T20:48:04.616-04:002013-06-17T20:48:04.616-04:00LOL hilarious! possibly why I haven't particip...LOL hilarious! possibly why I haven't participated...Carrie at In the Hammock Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496016097652195216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-53082549642986618022013-06-17T18:59:11.792-04:002013-06-17T18:59:11.792-04:00Exactly! Last year we were lucky an had enough poi...Exactly! Last year we were lucky an had enough points so are hotel was free but staying in NYC for a week is thousands of dollars.<br /><br />It's worth it though right?? I mean...the swag! lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-11013734684433599292013-06-17T18:57:24.670-04:002013-06-17T18:57:24.670-04:00It adds up! Even the "cheap" con I just...It adds up! Even the "cheap" con I just went to that was $50 ended up costing around $1000 (hotel, flight, rental car, food, purchases) so the swag/books was just a bonus :)Felicia the Geeky Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960623537536038059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-55966680995380598762013-06-17T18:45:54.072-04:002013-06-17T18:45:54.072-04:00It's a lot of fun. This year I made a point of...It's a lot of fun. This year I made a point of making meeting bloggers my priority rather than grabbing every book. That really is the best part anyway! I've made so many good friends from going to that conKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-36669251997677959522013-06-17T18:44:46.581-04:002013-06-17T18:44:46.581-04:00Yes it is lolYes it is lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-43827420661029761092013-06-17T18:44:37.454-04:002013-06-17T18:44:37.454-04:00I do too. It makes me excited for new books.
I l...I do too. It makes me excited for new books. <br /><br />I love BEA. LOVE. But I can't lie - the lines are stress inducing and I have been known to get snappish lol<br /><br />I really felt that the behavior was much better this year for everyone. I was impressed how smoothly things went. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-34639036192871159952013-06-17T18:43:10.850-04:002013-06-17T18:43:10.850-04:00We ALL have too many books. No reason o be jealous...We ALL have too many books. No reason o be jealous right?<br /><br />I hope we get to the same one sometime!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-39526450746508851872013-06-17T18:42:32.589-04:002013-06-17T18:42:32.589-04:00ALA changes location each year. (they also have a ...ALA changes location each year. (they also have a smaller mid-winter ALA) BEA has always been in NYC but it's my understanding that after next year they will start alternating between the West coast and NYC after that. <br /><br />I admit that I got way too many books that first year. I thought I could read them no problem since I'm a fast reader but I quickly got overwhelmed. I made sure I read at least 50 books before even going this year.<br /><br />This year I didn't see much greedy behavior but I have seen people grab 3-4 of the same book. I attend with my husband so duplicates are inevitable sometimes but I either gave them to another attendee that missed out or brought it back to the publisher. <br /><br />BEA is so much fun. I love it but it's also long lines that can try your patience. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-73144968317292724722013-06-17T18:37:37.630-04:002013-06-17T18:37:37.630-04:00It is crazy but you meet so many people that it...It is crazy but you meet so many people that it's fun anyway. You have to go into it with the right frame of mind. Not just to get x amount of books.<br /><br />For me it's about visiting NYC and eating too lol so I don't mind the expense. I'm not sure I would attend if it was in a city I didn't enjoy. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-70023328789305184882013-06-17T18:36:18.246-04:002013-06-17T18:36:18.246-04:00Armchair BEA scares me. I would have to read books...Armchair BEA scares me. I would have to read books and write post all week lol <br /><br />You know me...the second I HAVE to do something I'm like....noooooooo hahaKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-83076872052851697182013-06-17T18:35:32.367-04:002013-06-17T18:35:32.367-04:00Romantic Times is definitely regular readers. Blog...Romantic Times is definitely regular readers. Bloggers and librarians go but it's a fan event. I want to got o that one someday too. It's pretty expensive though. <br /><br />I think the book hauls are fun. They introduce me to new authors/books. I wish we would get past the jealousy/bragging stuff. Because some people do brag but most of us are just sharing. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-33962248173341748122013-06-17T18:33:44.886-04:002013-06-17T18:33:44.886-04:00My "free" books cost thousands of dollar...My "free" books cost thousands of dollars by the end of the week. lol Between the flights/hotel in NYC/food/shipping books home it adds up.<br /><br />I have a great time though but yeah...not so much free.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-44853119235635866682013-06-17T15:10:50.269-04:002013-06-17T15:10:50.269-04:00I think about participating in Armchair BEA every ...I think about participating in Armchair BEA every year and end up not doing it. I would love to go to BEA just to meet some of the people I hear about and have some fun with them. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-43581009251632632772013-06-17T14:33:14.552-04:002013-06-17T14:33:14.552-04:00To once every month sounds good, might be hard to ...To once every month sounds good, might be hard to think of subjects every month for you twoBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-85864806808455970912013-06-17T14:04:20.265-04:002013-06-17T14:04:20.265-04:00I LOVE seeing what everyone gets - I don't und...I LOVE seeing what everyone gets - I don't understand the envy/jealousy thing at all - if events like this didn't exist, how could we find out about all these awesome upcoming books?<br /><br />I can imagine I'd probably get a bit grumpy during BEA too - I have NO patience of lines and waiting, but especially not for rude people!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14312515005865122767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-89043344875974450242013-06-17T13:41:28.747-04:002013-06-17T13:41:28.747-04:00I don't get green with envy anymore.I totally ...I don't get green with envy anymore.I totally get the expense of the trip. I would like to go one of them :)Julie@My5monkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17861113387434481518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-61355972634281929402013-06-17T13:14:39.120-04:002013-06-17T13:14:39.120-04:00Question. Does ALA change location?
As you can see...Question. Does ALA change location?<br />As you can see by my BBC I understand that in a way they have spent lots of money for those books. That's why it'd be sad for bloggers not to get one they'd really like (if some bloggers took duplicates, surely this is heard of?) more than anything!<br />Also, thanks Karen for proving BEA isn't "all that". I'm glad there aren't just pro's, I never thought they would be but this is a message often not delivered/heard! Sad :'(<br /><br />Also, to everyone else I may not be able to comment as much today (revising) but hopefully will by Thursday at the latest. If you comment & I haven't feel free to kick me :P But still feel free to share your thoughts on my <a href="http://goo.gl/fb/A1Iy0" rel="nofollow">post here</a>!<br />Thanks all, I look forward to checking out your posts :DAwesomeAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06412663427792021745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-53757950175615905702013-06-17T13:09:16.625-04:002013-06-17T13:09:16.625-04:00Ana- I agree! There's no way you're saying...Ana- I agree! There's no way you're saying that to be horrible! It's often comments that are more than that or just lack of interest which put people off. I love it when people ask me what I've hauled & it sort of inspires me to create a haul post. I don't get asked it much, thank goodness because I really don't acquire an amazing number of books :LAwesomeAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06412663427792021745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-19629771809289752552013-06-17T12:29:37.199-04:002013-06-17T12:29:37.199-04:00I'm not sure I will ever go to BEA. It's j...I'm not sure I will ever go to BEA. It's just so expensive and seems too crazy for me. I have considered ALA, but it would depend on location. I did go to RT this year and loved it. It was very organized and the attendees were all great. I will definitely do that again. <br /><br />I'm not jealous of book hauls. I figure those who went paid a lot of money to go, so good on them! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-89321719910684919362013-06-17T11:54:01.465-04:002013-06-17T11:54:01.465-04:00I like hearing everyone's experiences at Bea! ...I like hearing everyone's experiences at Bea! i actually don't participate in armchair either.Carrie at In the Hammock Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496016097652195216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-22533356330731047742013-06-17T11:31:22.710-04:002013-06-17T11:31:22.710-04:00I WANT TO GO SOMEDAY!! But not BEA, I don't th...I WANT TO GO SOMEDAY!! But not BEA, I don't think I can handle that...maybe RT or ALA? If they accept regular reader, not just bloggers. <br /><br />I like seening what people get, I go all "aaahh...oooohh, that one sounds interesting aaahhh" lol Everyone says, 'oh I'm jealous' but is not exactly that (at least not in my case) but just a saying haha. Something I can't wait to read. Ana Lucíahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661401550077971755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-71107250228340716062013-06-17T11:02:39.512-04:002013-06-17T11:02:39.512-04:00I like seeing what everyone gets :) To be honest,...I like seeing what everyone gets :) To be honest, I understand the expense of these trips---they get pricey so the books/swag/ect is really an offset :)Felicia the Geeky Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960623537536038059noreply@blogger.com