Take My Books, Please.
[ Update — 26/07/07 — from lex
As of June 2007, all miniBookExpo posts have been moved to their very own blog www.minibookexpo.com, please come on over and Claim it – Read it – Blog it ]
What you are looking at here is old!
Anyone who has heard me talk about BookExpo knows that one of the perks of this trade show is the books. Stacks of books. So many books that your arms and back hurt from carrying around the books. And that’s if you’re not trying to get books. If you are working it, well, you’d better have eaten your Wheaties.
The primary purpose of the BookExpo trade show is for publishers to promote their authors and titles to the Book Selling community. In actuality, it turns into maze of lineups and a feeding frenzy of free books.
However, you don’t have to be a bookseller to end up with books. Lots of books.
This year, I got a number of titles which I probably won’t read. So, since the purpose of the free books is to get some Word of Mouth going… I have decided to set up
Heather Waldorf:
David A. Poulsen:
Chris Elliott:
Carol Bruneau:
Julia Steele:
Elinor Lipman:
Sharon Osbourne:
Rabindranath Maharaj:
Whitley Strieber:
Rosie Childs:
Giles Blunt:
David Baldacci: Freddy and the French Fries #1: : Fries Alive! (Freddy and the French Fries
Michael Cunningham:
Sara Susannah Katz:
Portia Da Costa:
Linwood Barclay:
Paul Kropp:
Jim Fergus:
Michael Winter:
Gordon Dahlquist:
Kerry Schooley:
R.J. Harlick:
Greg Iles:
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Chris Elliot – The Shroud of the Thwacker. Great idea and so generous. Thanks, Lex!!
Kate, no problemo. However, since I’ve attempted to read Shroud of the Thwacker, I must insist that you select a second book as well.
Oh, and please spread the word – free books at unsweetened.ca. I really do want these books to go to good homes!
It’s like you’re a book pusher.
I’ll do The Taker or Isabel’s Bed.
Or both.
Because I have NO other books to read. Right, Roro?
Kate – I am a total book pusher and proud of it.
Now, Roro, what’s your pleasure?
Hi Alexia. I work with Kate and I’d be interested in reading and reviewing Rabindranath Maharaj’s A Perfect Pledge. Thanks for spreading the wealth.
I’m a sucker for trashy autobiographies – especially of celebs or so-called celebs- the Sharon Osbourne book sounds like a good summer read on the deck – thanks, if it’s still available (I know the demand for this one will be huge)….al.
How could I resist THE GRAYS by crazy old Whitley Strieber?
Done, done and done.
Need some summer reading? Get a free book!
Our favourite indie publisher, Lex of Cheap Eats Toronto, recently attended Book Expo Canada and brought home the bacon. Er, uh, brought home some books in need of a home. So she has set up a Mini Book Expo for
Ooo! So many books! And it’s true; we don’t have NEARLY enough here to keep Kate occupied. I’ll take Bleed, by Laurie Stolarz. Yes, that’s right.
Also, my boss said he daughter would read and review Freddy & the French Fries.
it’d be great if i could my hands on Michael Cunningham’s Specimen Days ( i LOVED his first booK!) or Rosie Childs’ Catch me before I fall. Thanks! 🙂
Your wishes are my pick & pack list.
Now, to collect your mailing addresses.
The beach-readin’ side of me has a niggling interest in Wife Living Dangerously. HOWEVER, it doesn’t make me less annoyed at publisher’s overuse of shoe imagry on so-called “chick lit.”
Whassup with that? I mean hey, I like shoes. But do they belong on cover art? I think not.
Beach-Readin’ on it’s way.
Feel free to share your cover comments with Warner Books.
Cover art, an intersting topic. Are there overused images or design themes in other genres? hummmm. makes you think.
heyy…this is a crazy good idea! I would like to try it out too….Portia Da Costa: Entertaining Mr. Stone
(a Black Lace Title). If you could just fill me in on more of the details…length of review, etc.etc.
angel, it’s on its way.
re: more details – I’m not sure there are any.
Addresses people, I need ADDRESSES!!!!
I’ve attempted to mail everyone I need an address for but if you didn’t get it, or ignored me… please send your address to lex at cheapeatstoronto dot com.
would like the following books if have not been taken
Bad guys 1st choice
Home Run 2nd choice
wild Girl
your unsweetned.ca page was most interesting
glad you had fun at the book expo
are you a book reviewer? sometimes I get books from HarperCollins.ca
to review first look programme 2 so far take care and happy reading
hey lex! how do i send you my mailing address??
email: lex (at) cheapeatstoronto (dot) com
Howdy! I’m a friend of Kate’s, and would LOVE to participate – my #1 is ‘The Big Why’. #2 is Sarah Pennypacker’s book…because her name rules. Thanks so much for this excellent idea – can’t wait to get readin’!
ooOOooo, I’m interesed to read Michael Winter’s ‘The Big Why’ actually. It is still available?
Rajio, OH NO!
ers just grabbed it (see comment directly before yours) and I only have 1 copy. Anything else you’d like?
How about Revenge? (the book not the act, don’t worry ers!) …serves me right for only checking the unclaimed list and not the comments.
Write a review and Win
For those of you who haven’t been reading the CheapEats blogs – Toronto Ottawa, I thought you might be interested to know that you can Review any item on chapters.indigo.ca — say, for example, CheapEats Toronto or CheapEats Ottawa
Exiles in America : A Novel or The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters. Either way GREAT IDEA! I’ve sent you the address via email. Thanks!
Yup, found a couple more in a bag in the corner.
hey if BETWEEN MOM AND JO by Julie Anne Peters is still available, i would like that please! Thanks!!
Lucy & ers – Your books have been delivered to the Creampuff Pad.
Hey, Lex .. you’re the best! And a very good packer and labeler. I love the Mini Book Expo stickers!
Dude, I pack books for a living. Just call me Head CheapEater & Book Packer. Hey, I’d should get a card.
Wicked! I was going to suggest saving you the postage and picking it up somewhere, but didn’t want you to think I was…you know…weird. As it is, I’m flying to BC on Thursday, so – perfect timing!
I would love to try this – just send me any one you happen to pick up.
Tambrae Knapp
2336 Whitehaven Cres,
Ottawa ON K2B 5H4
thanks!
Hello,
I have a reverse offer. I am a self-published author and I exhibited at Book Expo Canada. Lex either got a free copy of my book and thought it was so good he kept it for himself 🙂 or he never passed by my booth 🙁 Therefore I am offering a free copy of my book, You Can’t Win If You Don’t Enter, to Lex for his mini Book Expo.
I look forward to hearing from you Lex,
Carolyn
Carolyn,
what a wonderful offer. I did go by your booth (and got banded with a good luck bracelet) but sadly missed your signing event.
I will add your offering to the list.
thanks!
I would be very interested in reading The Black Angel book by John Connelly. I love the psycho-killer q’est que ce genre.
Lex, I’d love to read/blog R.J.Harlick’s ‘Death’s Golden Whisper’ Will email info in the hopes it hasn’t gone already.
Lex, I’d love to read/blog R.J.Harlick’s ‘Death’s Golden Whisper’ Will email info in the hopes it hasn’t gone already.
Hi,
I would love to read Shani Mootoo:
Cereus Blooms at Night: A Novel
Book Review: The Taker by J.M. Steele
As part of Lex’s Mini Book Expo for Bloggers, I picked up The Taker by J.M. Steele. It will be published in September 2006 by Hyperion New York. The Taker is, in fact, a teen book. Which is fine because
Jackson, Cathy & melanie, your books are on their way.
quick note: while searching Hyperion‘s site, I found their book club.
Hey Lex – my first review is up! Thanks again for sharing, this book was lots of fun.
What Readers Are Saying.
You guys really have done your homework and reviews are starting to come in. Full reviews. I was expecting short summaries. This rocks! Hey, I’ve even had an author, Carolyn Wilman, offer a copy of her book for the miniBookExpo
Hi Lex,
My book arrived today *woohoo!*
I’ll start reading soon.
I was very impressed with the book itself – first edition, signed by the author, and a special little cd in the back. I don’t think I’ve ever owned a first edition-signed-cd-in-back book.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. 🙂
Yay! I’m so glad you like it. Can’t wait for the review. Keep me posted.
I’ll take Death’s Golden Whisper and Cereus Blooms at Night, please.
Great offer!
Canary, I’m so sorry – I hadn’t updated the “claimed” list in this posting.
Both the books you would like have already been claimed and sent out.
I’ve updated the list… I hope you’ll like one of the other titles.
Sorry I didn’t find you sooner. I’ll take That girl Lucy Moon and The double life of Anna Day. Not really into young adult but I do have a daughter!
Heather is taking Greg Iles – Blood Memory: A Novel.
(posted in the comments for expediency’s sake as I pack)
hey got the books, lex. finished catch me before i fall and reading the specimen days right now. where exactly do i post up my review? thanks.
ciric,
You can post your reviews on your blog (if you have one), or email them to me – lex [at] cheapeatstoronto [dot] com, and I’ll post them on unsweetened.ca as soon as I can.
Looking forward to reading what you thought!
I am interested in reading/bloging The Double Life of Anna Day by Louise Candlish. Looking forward to it…
More MiniBook Expo Reviews
Check out the books reviewed so far Cereus Blooms At Night by Shani Mootoo — the story unfolds from the ending with lots of overlapping back story, revealing just enough at every juicy turning point to keep us page turning.– Melanie’s full review on…
Yasmina, I’m sorry but Canary has already claimed The Double Life of Anna Day.
Would you consdier one of the others?
Yasmina, I also look forward to reading The Double life of Anna, alot of people have told me its a great book to read.
Do let me know how you find it!!!
Been trying to get my hands on ‘Rock Black 0-10: A Gibraltar Fiction’ by the UK writer M.G. Sanchez? Any chance that you’ve heard anything about it in bookexpo?
How did you do that? That was amazing!
er…um… do what?
re: Rock Black – sadly I didn’t hear a thing. Based on the link you gave either you are the publisher or linked back to them, which means my suggest of contacting the publisher seems kind of moot.
BTW – if you are the publisher, it’s kind of frowned upon in blogging circles to seed your title by pretending to be looking for it. Other authors & publishers have actually offered to provide books to add to this list as a way to get their books blogged and linked to.
I’d really like to read this book as I’ve heard a lot of hype about it but haven’t had the chance to read it.
Carolyn Wilman: You Can’t Win If You Don’t Enter
Thanks for doing such a nice thing!
More MiniBook Expo Reviews
Check out the books reviewed so far Cereus Blooms At Night by Shani Mootoo — the story unfolds from the ending with lots of overlapping back story, revealing just enough at every juicy turning point to keep us page turning.–