Book Expo Podcast - The Great Readalike

When I went to New York City, I was on a panel for Book Expo America. The panel was called The Great Readalike. If You Like This...You'll LOVE That! I had ten minutes to talk about traditional mysteries.

Here's the brief introduction to that program.

"Ranging from Scandanavian noir and vampires, to paranormal science fiction and tea party-versus Obama-party political discourse, hear from a panel of librarians who will tell you what books you’ll love, based on what you already like!


"Hosted by Wilda Williams of Library Journal, the esteemed panel of librarians include: Stephanie Chase, Head of Programming and Outreach for the Central Library of the Multnomah County Library; Kaite M. Stover, Readers’ Services Manager for Kansas City Public Library; Lesa Holstine, Velma Teague Branch Library Manager; Shayera Tangri, branch manager at the Porter Ranch Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library system; and Robin Beerbower, on the staff at Salem Public Library (Oregon) for 37 years."

Here's the link if you're interested in the podcast -

http://bookexpocast.com/2011/06/13/the-great-readalike

Off to New York City

I'm on my way to New York City today. Next Monday and Tuesday, I'll be at Book Expo America, the annual publishing show. I'm on a panel on Tuesday called "The Great Readalike: If You Like That, You'll Love That!" I'm getting the chance to share the panel with some librarians I admire while I talk about traditional mysteries. And, I'm excited about meeting two other women. Wilda Williams, an editor at Library Journal, is moderating our panel. And, Nora Rawlinson from EarlyWord, is the host for a luncheon following the panel.

So, leaving the cats with a wonderful housesitter, I'm heading to New York a little ahead of time. I have tickets to three shows, and a full schedule while I'm there. I have a few blog postings ready to go, but no promises for the rest of the time I'm gone. I'll have a lot to tell you afterward, though!