Armchair BEA – Nice to meet you!

Mary Armchair BEA

Welcome! My name is Mary and I’ve blogged about the books I read at Bookfan since 2008. I read mostly fiction but also enjoy an occasional memoir, cookbook, etc.

I would have loved to attend BEA in NYC but all three kids are moving in the next ten days (one cross-country) and my husband and I are lending a hand where needed. Also, one of the kids on the move will be getting married in a few months so our travel budget is going toward that happy event. It’s all good!

I read every day and it’s not unusual for me to be in the middle of two or three books at a time (different genres). You can find me on Twitter   so feel free to share your twitter name. I mention that because I’ve discovered some wonderful books via tweets from book bloggers. I use Twitter to stay in touch with authors, bloggers, publishers, PR folks, etc. and also to tweet links to my reviews.

I look forward to meeting other Armchair BEA bloggers this week. Thanks for visiting!

31 thoughts on “Armchair BEA – Nice to meet you!”

  2. Good luck on all the moves and congrats on your kid’s wedding! These are definitely worth missing BEA for! Have fun during armchair BEA!

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  6. Sounds like you’re pretty busy with real life events lately! Good thing you still have time for ArmchairBEA this week. 🙂 I bet you’re excited for the wedding. I love attending weddings especially when a close friend or relative is the one getting married.

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  12. I’m doing the Armchair BEA this week too. Someday I’d like to attend the convention but this is not the year. I’m not as busy as you though… here’s to an uneventful week moving three households!

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  13. Hi Mary!

    The next few months sound pretty busy for you! I read a few books at a time, too.

    I have a Twitter account but I haven’t been great about making use of it. I’m determined to find some time to get to know how it works and use it. My Twitter name is Amestir!

    I saw your comment on another blog about how your husband golfs and your read and it works out well for you both! This is great! I know many spouses of avid golfers and I’ve always thought it seemed a good way to get some time for your own hobby rather than grouse about how long he/she’s golfing!

    Have a fun week, Mary!

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  17. Hi, Mary! Hope you are enjoying BEA without the crowds and from the comfort of your armchair. I know I am. Have a wonderful week!

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  18. Twitter is the BEST place to find other bloggers. I chat with a lot of people there before I even see their blog.

    Good luck with the moving and the wedding. Sounds like a fun/busy summer. 🙂

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  20. Enjoy your travel this year. Congratulations on the addition to your family.
    You are a lot like me in the reading every day and being in the middle of three or four books at any given time.

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  22. Good luck moving, especially cross country! I’m originally from Chicago and moved to AZ almost three years ago. That’s rough, but I’m sure it will be worth it. Happy BEA, and thanks for stopping by my blog! :o)

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  24. As a mother who had to wait until her girls were in bed to blog hop for ArmchairBEA, I must admit to being a touch jealous about your kids moving. LOL! I’m sure when the times comes I’ll feel differently. 🙂 I agree very much with you about Twitter. I’m not the greatest commenter in the world, so I try to use Twitter to RT great posts, etc…

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  28. congratulations on the wedding! i’m also a daily reader that is usually in the middle of multiple books. have fun with Armchair BEA week!

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  31. Since 2008! WOW!

    You keep it fresh and always love the reviews of what I should read next.

    What a summer for you and family. Congrats on all levels 😉

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