Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Armchair Book Expo Day #1: Introductions



Good Morning fellow Armchair BookExpo friends.

 This is Elizabeth from Silver's Reviews.  I have been blogging since 2010, and have gone to the BEA in New York four times.  

I just wasn't up to going this year, but am excited to participate in the Armchair BookExpo fun again this year. I enjoyed last year's Armchair BookExpo. I didn't go to Chicago last year.

 I like to go to the BEA in New York because my son lives in Hoboken, New Jersey, which is right across the Hudson from the Javits and I get to visit him and also have fun at the BEA.  :)

 My favorite genres to read are historical fiction, mystery, and women's fiction.  I have been reading some amazing women's fiction this year.  Please check them out in the archives if you like.

 My least favorite genre and one that I don't read is sci-fi or fantasy.

I hope I can get to visit everyone's blog and participate at least a little.  I am out of town.  

Here's to a fun, eventful Armchair BookExpo and to making new blogging friends.

Have a wonderful week!!




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  1. ElizabethMay 31, 2017 at 8:33 AM

    Happy Armchair BookExpo, and thanks for stopping.

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  2. StephMay 31, 2017 at 9:20 AM

    I am do jealous that you normally get to go to the expo. I have been once and have not had the $$ to do it since :/ I hope you have a wonderful week with us here with Armchair!

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    1. ElizabethMay 31, 2017 at 9:51 AM

      Thanks, Steph.

      It really is fun, but tiring.

      Thanks for stopping.

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    2. ElizabethMay 31, 2017 at 9:57 AM

      I save money on housing because I stay with my son. :)

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  3. Erica RobynMay 31, 2017 at 9:30 AM

    That's so awesome that you've been able to attend the live expo!! What was it like?

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  4. ElizabethMay 31, 2017 at 9:53 AM

    It was overwhelming the first time, but the other times were fantastic. You get to meet the publishers you talk to all the time, and the excitement just oozes everywhere.

    So many book lovers and so many bloggers to meet. Meeting other bloggers was the best part.

    Meeting authors was also awesome.

    Thanks for stopping, Erica.

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  5. Allison BruningMay 31, 2017 at 10:49 AM

    Hello. This is my fourth Armchair Book Expo. I am historical romance novelist. How amazing it was that you were able to attend the live conference. One of my goals is to attend the Book Expo as a participating author.

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    1. ElizabethMay 31, 2017 at 10:55 AM

      I hope you get to attend, Allison.

      Thanks for stopping.

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  6. Julie SMay 31, 2017 at 11:13 AM

    Hi Silver :) So awesome that you've been to the NY Book Expo so many times, fun fun! I've never been.

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    1. Julie SMay 31, 2017 at 11:14 AM

      And by Silver, I mean Elizabeth ;)

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    2. ElizabethMay 31, 2017 at 11:29 AM

      It is fun but tiring.

      Thanks for stopping, Julie.

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    3. ElizabethMay 31, 2017 at 11:30 AM

      LOL on your comment about Silver.

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  7. pussrebootsMay 31, 2017 at 12:44 PM

    I've never been to BEA. It's always just too far for me to justify going for what's essentially a hobby for me.

    Two posts: Introductions and Best Practices

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    1. ElizabethMay 31, 2017 at 1:15 PM

      Totally understandable.

      I live close, and I get free lodging with my son. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Sarah.

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  8. LoryMay 31, 2017 at 2:27 PM

    Hi Elizabeth! Have a great Armchair Book Expo - I'm glad we have this virtual event opportunity.

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    1. ElizabethMay 31, 2017 at 9:34 PM

      It is a wonderful event.

      Thanks for stopping, Lory.

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  9. Dani (PoetryBooksYA)May 31, 2017 at 2:46 PM

    Hi Elizabeth!! I've never gone to BEA I've only heard about it. I live in NJ but as close as I am to NYC it's still pretty far, so I'd thought doing the Armchair version would be better. I read a little fantasy-romance but I don't normally read sci-fi. I just can't get into it like that.

    http://poemsbyayoungartist.blogspot.com/2017/05/armchairbookexpo-welcome.html

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    1. ElizabethMay 31, 2017 at 9:35 PM

      Thanks for stopping, Dani.

      The BEA is fun, but tiring. As I mentioned, the best part is meeting other bloggers in person. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Dani.

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    2. Dani (PoetryBooksYA)June 1, 2017 at 10:44 AM

      Yeah no problem! :)

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  10. Katie FitzgeraldMay 31, 2017 at 3:11 PM

    Happy Armchair Book Expo! I used to live about 90 miles north of Manhattan and I went to Book Expo twice, but now that I live in Maryland and have little kids, it's not as easy to make the trip. Plus, I think I'm better at networking online.

    http://www.readathomemom.com/2017/05/armchair-book-expo-2017-introducing-me.html

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    1. ElizabethMay 31, 2017 at 9:37 PM

      The Armchair BookExpo is fun and not tiring. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Katie.

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  11. BrendaMay 31, 2017 at 3:34 PM

    Awesome that you can mix BookExpo with a family visit, and that you've been four times! Happy Armchair Book Expo to you.

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    1. ElizabethMay 31, 2017 at 9:37 PM

      Oh yes...love staying with my son.

      Thanks for stopping, Brenda.

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  12. UnknownMay 31, 2017 at 4:55 PM

    Happy Armchair Book Expo Elizabeth! This is only my 2nd time at the actual event and you're right - it is tiring! but fun!

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    1. ElizabethMay 31, 2017 at 9:39 PM

      Oh...so you are there. FUN!!

      ENJOY the BEA, and thanks for stopping by, Stacy.

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  13. Girl Who ReadsMay 31, 2017 at 5:50 PM

    One of my reviewers reads a lot of women's fiction and there has been a lot of great books in that genre lately. See my intro and best practices

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    1. ElizabethMay 31, 2017 at 9:46 PM

      There have been a lot of wonderful women's fiction books lately. It's my favorite genre next to historical fiction.

      Thanks for stopping, Donna.

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  14. Alicia @ A Kernel of NonsenseMay 31, 2017 at 7:54 PM

    So glad to see you've joined again this year. I'd really like to attend in person, but sometimes life just gets in the way. I hope you enjoy the whole of Armchair Book Expo this year!

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    1. ElizabethMay 31, 2017 at 9:47 PM

      Oh...I will enjoy it.

      I had a great day today.

      Thanks for stopping, Alicia.

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  15. Cafinated-Reads MollyMay 31, 2017 at 8:54 PM

    Hi Elizabeth!! I love following your blog and am happy to see your here at Armchair BEA too!

    Armchair BEA Cafinated Reads Intro

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    1. ElizabethMay 31, 2017 at 9:50 PM

      Thanks, Molly.

      So glad you enjoy my blog. :)

      Thanks for stopping.

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  16. RissiMay 31, 2017 at 11:56 PM

    AWESOME that you've been, Elizabeth. I've never gone to the event, but do enjoy this armchair version. Like you, I'm excited to visit some of the blogs and meet amazing new bloggers. :)

    Appreciate you visiting Finding Wonderland.

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    1. ElizabethJune 1, 2017 at 10:08 AM

      I truly enjoying meeting other bloggers...book bloggers are the BEST.

      Thanks for stopping, Rissi.

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  17. Alexia561June 1, 2017 at 12:52 PM


    Sorry you weren't able to make BEA this year, but at least you have a place to stay next time! I think that the only reason I was able to go was because I lived across the river in NJ and could take the ferry across.

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    1. ElizabethJune 1, 2017 at 5:48 PM

      I take the ferry too...only a few short blocks to walk after that. :)

      Hope you are having fun.

      Thanks for stopping, Alexia561.

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  18. Lisa MandinaJune 1, 2017 at 3:48 PM

    Even though last year in Chicago it was kind of closer to me, and should have been cheaper, when it is in New York, my sister lives in Manhattan, so it is a free place to stay when I go. Especially since she moved just a few blocks away from the Javits center. Thanks for stopping by my Intro post on Lisa Loves Literature earlier.

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    1. ElizabethJune 1, 2017 at 5:49 PM

      Isn't it great to have a relative that lives in NYC. :)

      Thanks for stopping, Lisa.

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  19. HeidenkindJune 1, 2017 at 9:36 PM

    Howdy, Elizabeth! I like reading mysteries, too, especially if they have punny titles. They're my weakness. Here's to a great ABE

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    1. ElizabethJune 2, 2017 at 7:45 AM

      Oh yes....the cozy mysteries always have such cute titles.

      Thanks for stopping, Tasha.

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  20. Tif SweeneyJune 1, 2017 at 11:09 PM

    I'm so glad to see that you are getting to participate!! Someday I hope to actually get to NYC for the event. It would be so much fun!

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    1. ElizabethJune 2, 2017 at 7:46 AM

      I had fun at the Twitter Party the other night. Missed the one yesterday.

      Yes...I have been visiting other blogs when I get chance.

      Thanks for stopping, Tif, and thanks for organizing the Armchair BookExpo.

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  21. Gabriella MoralesJune 2, 2017 at 2:39 AM

    That's nice that you can combine two great things, books and family, into one trip. I'm sorry that you didn't and or couldn't go this year. Either way, I'm glad you're doing this. Happy ABEA!

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    1. ElizabethJune 2, 2017 at 7:47 AM

      I just didn't feel like it. Too many things going on.

      I am enjoying ABEA.

      Thanks for stopping, Gabriella.

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  22. Ayanami FaerudoJune 2, 2017 at 4:31 AM

    I love historical fiction and mystery. I read them when I want to take a break from fantasy and paranormal.

    Thanks for stopping by!

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    1. ElizabethJune 2, 2017 at 8:05 AM

      Oh yes...historical fiction and mystery keep me entertained. :)

      I don't read fantasy and paranormal.

      Thanks for stopping, Ayanami.

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  23. EFC ChrissyJune 2, 2017 at 11:02 AM

    Great intro! I'm a women's fiction fan, too!

    Happy Armchair Book Expo!

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    1. ElizabethJune 2, 2017 at 7:16 PM

      I have read tons of excellent women's fiction books this year.

      Thanks for stopping, Chrissy.

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  24. Emma at Words And Peace / France Book ToursJune 2, 2017 at 2:47 PM

    I know you don't read scifi, but I just watched the amazing movie Arrival. It's a very clever perspective on how a language influences your culture. I'm extremely convinced of that, but the movie pushed the idea to the limit: the heroine learns how to communicate with the aliens, and from then on, her perspective of time changes. It's actually based on a short story by Ted Chiang, called Story of Your Life, and I just read it. It was fascinating, and awesome to see what they did from the story

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    1. ElizabethJune 2, 2017 at 7:17 PM

      That does sound quite interesting, Emma.

      Thanks for sharing and for stopping.

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  25. UnknownJune 3, 2017 at 3:56 PM

    I've never been to the live conference but I have done Armchair a couple other times and loved it. I enjoyed talking with you via comments last year.

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    1. ElizabethJune 3, 2017 at 9:37 PM

      Thank you, Forst Rose.

      I love commenting...it makes such a wonderful connection.

      Thanks for stopping.

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  26. DarleneJune 3, 2017 at 9:02 PM

    Wow, so lucky that you've been to the BEA four times! One of these days...maybe when the kids are older and I can escape for a mini vacation!

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    1. ElizabethJune 3, 2017 at 9:38 PM

      It is a lot of fun.

      I hope you do get to go, Darlene.

      Thanks for stopping.

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