May Bookish Events and Wrap-Up

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Online Events

Armchair BEA

• What: If you’re a book blogger who can’t attend Book Expo America and/or the BEA Blogger Convention in New York this May, you don’t have to miss all the fun – this virtual convention is the place to be! Watch this space for all the news about daily blogging themes, discussions, giveaways and more!
• Where: Official Armchair BEA website
• When: May 26-31, 2014

Utah Signings

Morgan Matson, Jenny Han and Sara Zarr

• What: Join young adult authors, Jenny Han, Morgan Matson and Sara Zarr for a discussion and reading featuring their new young adult novels, All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Since You’ve Been Gone, and The Lucy Variations.
• Where: The King’s English Bookshop – 1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City
• When: Friday, May 9 at 7:00pm

AuthorLink with A. LeGrand “Buddy” Richards

• What: Learn about one of Provo’s most influential citizens, Karl G. Maeser, as A. LeGrand “Buddy” Richards discusses his new book. Based on extensive research, Called to Teach describes the life of this remarkable man and explores the impact of his legacy. 
• Where: Provo Library – 550 North University Avenue
• When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 7:00PM

Children’s Book Festival

• What: This year’s Children’s Book Festival will feature Kevin Henkes, author of Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse and the other Mouse books, Olive’s Ocean, The Year of Billy Miller, and more. Don’t miss the fun! 
• Where: Provo Library – 550 North University Avenue
• When: Saturday, May 17, 2014, 11:00AM – 2:00PM

Carol Lynch Williams | The Haven

• What: Join local author, Carol Lynch Williams, as she reads from and signs two of her new young adult novel, The Haven and Signed, Skye Harper.
• Where: The King’s English Bookshop – 1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City
• When:  May 17, 2014 7:00 pm

Margaret Stohl & Kami Garcia | Dangerous Creatures

• What: Join co-authors, Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl for a reading, and signing of their new young adult novel, Dangerous Creatures. A new Beautiful Creatures spinoff series featuring fan favorites Link and Ridley! Tickets are required to attend this event and are ONLY available with the purchase of a copy of Dangerous Creatures from The King’s English. ONE TICKET admits ONE PERSON to the signing line.
• Where: The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
• When: Tuesday, May 20 at 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, and Cynthia Hand

• What: Join young adult authors, Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton and Cynthia Hand, for a discussion and signing of their new young novels Evertrue, Infinite and Boundless.
• Where: The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
• When: May 21, 2014 7:00 pm

J.R. Johansson | Paranoia

• What: Join local author, Jenn Johansson, as she reads from and signs her new book, Paranoia, the second book in the Night Walkers series.
• Where: The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
• When: Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Wrap-up

Book Reviews

• [7 Apr] The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas ★★★★
• [14 Apr] Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan ★★★★
• [21 Apr] House of Ivy & Sorrow by Natalie Whipple ★★
• [28 Apr] The Shadow Throne by Jennifer A. Nielsen ★★★★

Other Posts

• [2 Apr] Waiting on Wednesday: Savage Drift by Emmy Laybourne
• [3 Apr] March Bookish Events and Wrap-Up
• [15 Apr] My Google Diary for Edenbrooke
• [16 Apr] Waiting on Wednesday: Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
• [25 Apr] Orson Scott Card Book Signing
• [29 Apr] Top Ten Tuesday (20): Books to Read If You Love Once Upon a Time
• [30 Apr] Reading Queue May