Book Expo Scandal

The Dallas Morning News explored the real scandal at Book Expo 2009. The allegation is categorically denied by BEA officials, but the rumor is that they narrowed the aisles this year to make it look more crowded than it really was.

Good heavens. If they keep this up, A Reader's Respite will have to go on a diet for BEA 2010.


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  1. The Reading MomsterJune 2, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    hehehe! ROFL :) :)

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  2. AnonymousJune 2, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    hmmm...do they really need to do that?
    From what I've heard people were just too excited to be there. But who knows.

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  3. Sandy NawrotJune 3, 2009 at 3:19 AM

    I just shake my head. People! Get a grip on yourselves!

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  4. SerenaJune 3, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    LOL...I just love the accompanying picture! I don't have anything to compare it too, but some aisles were wider than others

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  5. BookfoolJune 3, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    Hahahaha! Scandalous!! Love the pic. :)

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  6. Jo-JoJune 3, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Oh my goodness...this could be the most scandalous thing I have heard all day!

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  7. JessJune 3, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    That is so funny. The picture is just too much!

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  8. TexasRedJune 3, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Hilarious!

    I did hear that the book bloggers were the hit of the party :)

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  9. BurtonReview June 3, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    Scandalous..!!
    I, from .. uummmm... Dallas.... apologize for the lack of newsworthy stories (apparently).
    But I am impressed they actually covered it, so I'm gonna go look for it. :)

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  10. BurtonReview June 3, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    New York Times op-ed writer (and Kindle user) who was at BEA with her new book: "And young people don't like to read books and newsprint." = says Gail Collins
    in regards to the Kindle.
    My daughter has no problem reading a book.

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  11. The Tome TravellerJune 3, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    One of our favorite HBG girls told me that she used to hate to attend BEA but that she was waking up each morning of this one so excited because the bloggers were there and she was having a great time chatting with everyone! Isn't that nice?

    Okay, maybe the aisles sometimes looked like that photo, I'll admit. They swear they have not changed the width. I think it has more to do with allowing authors to sign in the booths (which they didn't used to do). It creates long lines and makes the aisles seem smaller because of the crush.

    WE MISSED YOU! Hope you can come in 2010, it really was so much fun. Not even the free books, so much, (okay, that was nice) but it was like a big reunion where none of us knew each other but we were all instantly friends. So, so fun.

    BTW, there is a Washington DC tweetup in the works for Sept. 26 (during the National Book Festival). I'll send you the google groups link if you are interested. :)

    Carey

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  12. The Book ResortJune 3, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    I am finally able to comment after LMAO!!!

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  13. Shooting Stars MagJune 3, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Interestinggg. LOL I really want to go next year though. I hate reading about everyone that DID get to go. haha so jealous.

    -Lauren

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  14. MicheleJune 3, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    Yes, I'm interested, Carey!

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  15. Passages to the PastJune 4, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    Love that picture!!!

    I am SO with you there next year - we're gonna rock the place!

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  16. Dawn - She is Too Fond of BooksJune 5, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    And I thought it was my daily Starbucks chai latte and scone that made it tight!

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  17. LuanneJune 6, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    Oh I love that you find this stuff!

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