BookExpo and BookCon 2017

  BookExpo, formerly known as BookExpo America (BEA), is a publishing trade expo. It is intended as a way for publishers and authors to introduce upcoming titles to booksellers, librarians, and members of the press. This year’s BookExpo was back…

BookCon 2016

BookCon is a fan-oriented event that combines storytelling and pop-culture. It occurs during the weekend after BookExpo America. Both events were in Chicago this year, since the publishers are already set up. This year the event was a one day…

“Paper Towns” at BookCon 2015

Last week I had the chance to attend BookExpo America and BookCon. One of the special events panels at BookCon featured the author, cast, and crew of the upcoming Paper Towns movie: John Green, Jake Schreier, Michael H. Weber, Nat…

BookCon 2015

In case you aren’t familiar, BookCon is a fan-oriented, book-focused event, similar to a Comic-Con, with panels and authors autographing. My focus during BookCon was on attending panels with some of the great guests that were attending. Here are some…

BookExpo America 2015

Last week, I attended BookExpo America (BEA) and BookCon for the first time. In case you aren’t familiar, BEA is a publishing business event focused on raising publicity for upcoming releases. BookCon is a more fan-oriented book focused event, similar…

BookCon Promises Fun for Readers

Eager readers and book lovers who purchased tickets for BookExpo America’s “Power Readers Day” at the Javits Center are in for a surprise when they check their emails. Power Readers Day has now been rebranded as BookCon, and it promises…