Wednesday, July 2, 2014

ALA June 2014 - Event & Giveaway


ALA Event
Las Vegas, Nevada June 27 – 30, 2014
Well after a quick but fun-filled weekend in Vegas, Crystal and I (Arlene) are back and ready to jump into some amazing summer reading fun. We had a wonderful time this weekend not only talking to publishers, but also meeting some of our favorite authors such as Jeaniene Frost, Marie Lu, Kendall Kulper, Jandy Nelson, and Holly Black to name a few.
For reading nerds like us, being at ALA is like landing in book heaven for a few days. What’s even better is that we’re surrounded by fellow avid readers and bloggers that share the same excitement as ours in coming across so many great book finds. This year, my roomie and I were inducted into the #honkcircle when we became #GooseGirls sisters with @IrishBanana, @fireflyflames, @MontanaGolin, @ReviewerRachel and @blrobins2. Meeting this amazing group of bloggers and sharing some tear-inducing laughs before the exhibit opening made this trip even more special. 
We look forward to seeing you at the next event #GooseGirls!!

After the event, we had the pleasure of visiting a few hotels and sharing in a nice dinner with Rachel from The Readers Den. It’s always a pleasure meeting up with Rachel and catching up on our book pick for the weekend. We decided to take advantage of the downtime by having a book club night at the Cheesecake Factory at Caesar’s Palace. What better way to end the day than talking about books till the evening hours?

Hi! It's Crystal, and I am once again sneaking in to tell you a few of my favorite moments!  I have to say this weekend is definitely in my top 10 moments ever!  I really enjoyed hanging out with my fellow blogger and all time favorite reading buddy Arlene and my UF partner in crime Rachel.  It really was a weekend for the books ha!  I, also like Arlene, have to give a shout to the #GooseGirls!  I have never laughed so hard in my life!  Hannah from the Irish Banana is just hilarious and I hope we all get together at the next ALA!  #GooseGirls see you at the gate!!

A few other highlights for me...
1. Arlene "I liked it when I read it, I hated it when I thought about it" LOL!  Only a book reader will understand this statement. LOL!
 2. Rachel will forever be remembered as the cat lady of Vegas ALA!  
3. Waiting in line for the Marie Lu signing and meeting some amazing bloggers and librarians.
4. Meeting the wonderful Ksenia from Macmillan!
5. And yes scoring the highly coveted Elephant bag!  I am proud to say I was finally at the right place at the right time!

I have so many memories these are just a few of my highlights.  I hope everyone who attended loved the convention as much as I did!  On to the next one!  Back to Arlene... 
This year, we were lucky enough to land some amazing books such as The Young Elites by Marie Lu, Illusions of Fate by Kiersten White, Made for You by Melissa Marr, Sinner by Maggie Stiefvater and I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson.
As with our other book events, we always like to bring back a book bundle to our WinterHaven followers. Be sure to enter the rafflecopter for a chance to win. This giveaway is open to U.S. Residents only. You must be a WinterHaven follower on Bloglovin and GFC to win! Good luck!

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26 comments:

  1. Soooo can't wait for The Young Elites! But I'm also waiting on Strange and Ever After and Heir of Fire!

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  2. Who knew that one story would lead to so much? LOL

    I miss you guys! Can't wait to see you again! <3

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  3. I'm most excited to read Grasshopper Jungle this summer. :)

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  4. Christina R. in the rafflecopter

    Fan Art by Sarah Tregay!

    Thank you :)

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  5. Fallon Vaughn ~ joefallon1@yahoo.com

    If I had Young Elites I would say that but besides that book I would say Jennifer Armentrout's Opposition

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  6. I can't wait to read Boomerang by Noelle August!

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  7. Wooot!!!!!! It sounds like you had a blast!! I would have liked to go this year especially since it was in Veags! love this city :) But then it was so close after BEA;(

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  8. thanks for such a fun post and giveaway! I'd have to say anything by Jennifer Armentrout :)

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  9. On the Fence by Kasie West! :)

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  10. I'm excited to read Beautiful Oblivion.

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  11. I can't wait to read The Immortal Rules and the TMI series!

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  12. I am dying to read Silver Shadows by Richelle Mead and Isla and the Happily ever After by Stephanie Perkins.

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  13. Ohh toughy I think Opposition!! I need my Daemon fix!

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  14. It looks like you girls had a fun blast I am excited for Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout! thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  15. You are so lucky to have been able to go!

    I am really looking forward to getting my hands on Silver Shadows as well!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  16. I'm excited to read Salt & Storm the most. I'll start it next week, hopefully!

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  17. I can't wait to read On the Fence by Kasie West!! :)

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  18. I've been really excited about Landline by Rainbow Rowell, just finished it tonight! So jealous about the Young Elites ARC *fingers crossed*
    - meghann

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  19. That was a great line from Arlene, because I totally agree with it! I proudly own my "cat lady" title because they're soooo cute! Can't wait for the next book get together, ladies! Great post here. :)

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  20. I'm excited to read City of Heavenly Fire and see how that series ends :)

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  21. I'm excited about Landline -- I'm getting it today. :)

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  22. I'm really excited about reading Ruin and Rising! Does that count as summer? It should! Anyway, I have it from the library, but I have not read it yet. Thank you!!

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  23. I'm most excited about reading Illusions of Fate and Kiss of Deception! Thanks!

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  24. I would love to finally get to Attachments and the newer book, Landline by Rainbow Rowell. I read Fangirl and fell in love. I'd also love to read Throne of Glass

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  25. I'm excited for Heir of Fire & Captive!

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  26. I'm really looking forward to reading The Young Elites! Marie Lu is one of my favorite authors so I love her books.

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