Archive for May, 2007
May 14, 2007
John Freeman Talks with BEA Director Lance Fensterman About the Crisis of Book Coverage in Print Media
National Book Critics Circle President John Freeman sat down recently with BEA Director Lance Fensterman to talk about the current crisis facing print media book coverage.
This casual conversation covers what is currently happening to print coverage of books and what can be done about it, (panels that the NBCC is helping to create [...]
May 14, 2007
Shaun Powell Examines Blacks’ Sports Participation
Newsday columnist Shaun Powell reads an introductory excerpt from his upcoming Souled Out?, which captures the true nature and flavor of the present sports experience for blacks. Powell will sign advance reading copies of Souled Out? Friday, June 1 at 3 p.m., BEA Booth 2414. This is a User-Sponsored Podcast
May 13, 2007
A Tribute to David Halberstam
The literary world suffered a great loss on April 23 when David Halberstam, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of 21 books, was killed in an automobile accident south of San Francisco. Halberstam was 73.
In this podcast, Will Schwalbe, Halberstam’s friend and the editor of his last four books, reflects [...]
May 10, 2007
Nancy Pearl Offers Advice to Librarians at BEA
Nancy Pearl is a legendary librarian in the Seattle area. Now retired from the Seattle Public Library, Pearl speaks and writes about the books the rest of us should be reading. In this podcast, she offers advice and strategy tips for librarians planning to attend BEA.
May 10, 2007
Talia Ross Bridges Gap Between Librarians and Publishers
Talia Ross is the Library Marketing Manager for Holtzbrinck Publishers. In this podcast, Ross outlines her BEA 2007 must-do list. She will be speaking on a variety of panels and invites attending librarians to visit her at booths 3628-3653 during the show.
May 10, 2007
Important Tips for BEA First-Timers
If you’re a bookseller or librarian planning your first trip to BookExpo America, this podcast is a must-listen. We’ll give you helpful tips on what to bring, how to prepare, and what to wear. Even if you’re a seasoned veteran, take a listen to brush up on your BEA etiquette!
May 8, 2007
Khaled Hosseini to Speak on June 2
Khaled Hosseini is the author of the best-selling The Kite Runner as well as the new book A Thousand Splendid Suns. He discusses the pressure to follow-up a successful debut novel, as well as the excitement leading up to his first BEA. Hosseini will be speaking at the Book and Author Breakfast [...]
May 8, 2007
Gregory Gordon on The Undead President
Gregory Gordon is the author of the new book The Undead President. This book was written in support of Gordon’s mission to keep US currency free of Ronald Reagan’s image. Gordon will be displaying his book at BEA with the Publishers and Marketing Association. This is a User-Sponsored Podcast
May 7, 2007
Jonathan Karp Discusses Twelve
Jonathan Karp, publisher and editor-in-chief of Twelve, discusses this new imprint. Karp will be speaking twice at BEA. You can see him Friday, June 1 at 2:30 during a discussion on Emerging Imprints or Saturday, June 2 at 2:30 at the Editor’s Buzz on Debut Fiction.
May 3, 2007
BEA 2007 - Lance Fensterman Discusses New Technologies
Lance Fensterman, Director of BookExpo America, talks about the ways BEA is using technology to make it easier for attendees to manage and enjoy their experience.
Once attendees register for BEA, they are invited to join MyBEA a tool that helps them plan their schedules and connect with other BEA attendees. [...]
May 3, 2007
Cynthia Weaks on Prayers of the Innocent
Cynthia Weaks is the author of Prayers of the Innocent. A first-time author, Weaks based this book on an experience her own family had with a con-artist. A portion of the proceeds generated by Prayers of the Innocent will be donated to the Mad Parent Corporation, which was set up to help protect [...]
May 2, 2007
Lisa Tucker to Speak to New Fiction Authors on June 2
Lisa Tucker is the author of three novels, including the best-selling The Song Reader. Tucker will be speaking on two panels at BEA 2007, both on Saturday, June 2. At 2:00 PM, she will be leading Making That First Novel Work. Tucker will be serving on the Emerging Debut Fiction: Voices [...]
May 2, 2007
Nightengale Press Showcasing 25 Titles at BEA
Valerie Connelly is the founder, president, and publisher of Nightengale Press. Nightengale Press authors receive publishing information, marketing training, one-on-one product development of their books, industry connectivity, online visibility, co-operative marketing opportunities, bookstore trade distribution, profit from their work, and a helping hand from the start.
Nightengale Press will be located at booth 2969 at [...]
