We're wrapping up our adventure at
BEA 2015. The day was jam packed with fun, and we're looking forward to reading the new stories we picked up.
*Here's a great tip we learned this year for all those who plan on attending this book event in the future: There
is a mailing center where you can fill a box up with books and ship it
home, so you don't have to lug bags around. The cost was $56 to mail the
package, and it was money well spent.
It was fascinating to visit the exhibitor booths. They each showcased their own style, and there were plenty of diverse stories to satisfy any reader's appetite. We were impressed by the professional atmosphere and enjoyed listening to everyone taking about books
Here's a funny thing that happened on the way home...
(of course we missed our 6PM train, as usual).
BUT, we had a back-up plan! No problem. The only hitch, we have to switch trains in South Norwalk. Easy.
Actually, not so much. It went something like this...
Stephanie: "Excuse me, sir. Would you please direct us to the train heading for Danbury?"
Train Conductor #1: "Why yes, Miss, you just get off in South Norwalk, wait ten minutes, and then get on the next train."
Fabulous. Twelve minutes later, voila! The train pulls up. We get on, smiling and chatting about our day.
A while later....
Jess: "Bridgeport, Stephanie?"
Stephanie: "I'm pretty sure we're on the wrong train."
Jess: "Crap. What do we do now?"
Stephanie: "We should ask again."
A blustering flurry in a conductor's cap blew by our seats, and we grabbed his attention. Edward was his name, and he wasn't very happy with the passengers on the evening train home from NYC.
As politely as possible, we explained that
they told us to get on this train.
Edward: "They, they, they," he said, exasperated- like how could we have made this terrible mistake?
We told him that he was our only hope, that we believed in him. He had to help us get home.
Taking pity on our tired souls, he shook his head and told us the truth about our dilemma...
Edward: "Get off here and get on the next train on the other side of the tracks- run, you only have a minute. Go back to South Norwalk, wait one hour, and then get on the train for Danbury. Do you need me to write it down?"
Jess & Stephanie: "Yes, yes we do, Edward. Thank you."
Edward saved the day, that's for sure. Four hours from NYC to Bethel, CT. Needless to say, we'll be brushing up on our train traveling skills!
Here's a sneak peak at some of the books we'll be featuring...
The Caretakers Guide to Fablehaven
Brandon Mull
This guidebook to the Fablehaven magical preserve is filled with everything a new Caretaker might need to know in order to survive... read more!
Dino- Mike and the T.Rex Attack
Franco Aureliani
Dino-Mike is on the trail of a T. rex in this chapter book adventure! The son of a famous paleontologist, young Michael Evans travels the world...read more!
Mad Scientist Academy: The Dinosaur Disaster
Matthew McMelligott
Enroll in Dr. Cosmic's class of clever monsters at the Mad Scientist Academy as they solve the greatest challenges in science, in this perfect blend of adventure... read more!
Check back to find out more about the books from BEA 2015. We'll be interviewing authors and hosting giveaways soon!
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