FRIDAY RAVES is a feature on my blog, in which I “RAVE” about authors, book events, books, novelties, and/or other bookish announcements.
This week my local bookstore, Joseph Beth Booksellers in Cincinnati, hosted two author signing/book events. I am currently on a “book-signing high,” and I cannot wait to share my pictures and memories from each event.
Monday, May 15, 2017
Emery Lord with The Names They Gave Us
I love whenever Emery is able to stop by and visit the bookstore. She’s a local author, so I never miss a chance to see her again. She’s so funny and smart, and every time I meet her I feel like I can conquer the world and write my own book. Emery also brought along some homemade treats (chocolate chip cookies with toffee pieces and potato chips in them) to share with us, and they were delicious!
Emery was able to sign both my ARC and hardcover of The Names They Gave Us. Thanks, Emery!
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Release Day of A Million Junes
with Emily Henry and Brittany Cavallaro
On Tuesday, I got to meet these authors for the very first time: Emily Henry and Brittany Cavallaro. Both of these women writers are so witty, funny, and courageous. I asked both authors, “what was the initial dandelion seed that inspired each of their books?” Brittany pointed out that there are hundreds of adaptations of Sherlock Holmes, but only one female adaptation, so out of fury she wrote her own Sherlock Holmes series with a female lead. YES!!! Emily emotionally explained that A Million Junes is her grief book and that it all began with the passing of her dog two years ago. 😦
Emily’s mom made these Jack’s Tart Cherry Cupcakes, which were inspired by the book.
And when I went up to meet Emily, she gave me a hug and I thought we were both going to cry. I love my dog, and I shared with her that two years ago I also lost my best friend, my poodle named MiaBella. At that moment, I think I found a new understanding of why I love A Million Junes so much (which, by the way, is my favorite book of 2017). Emily also gifted me an A Million Junes poster, which I cannot wait to find a frame for this weekend. I also got both of Brittany’s books signed, and I’m really looking forward to reading this series!
rants and raves of a bibliophile 
I am insanely jealous of all these awesome events you attended. I would love to meet Emily Henry! I have not been to any events since last summer, but I do have BookCon in a few weeks. Thanks for sharing!
Sam @ WLABB
AHHH…have fun at BookCon. I’ve never went but I’m crossing my fingers that I can go in the future.