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Anyone who has heard me talk about BookExpo knows that one of the perks of this trade show is the books. Stacks of books. So many books that your arms and back hurt from carrying around the books. And that's if you're not trying to get books. If you are working it, well, you'd better have eaten your Wheaties.
The primary purpose of the BookExpo trade show is for publishers to promote their authors and titles to the Book Selling community. In actuality, it turns into maze of lineups and a feeding frenzy of free books.
However, you don't have to be a bookseller to end up with books. Lots of books.
This year, I got a number of titles which I probably won't read. So, since the purpose of the free books is to get some Word of Mouth going... I have decided to set up
Heather Waldorf:
David A. Poulsen:
Chris Elliott:
Carol Bruneau:
Julia Steele:
Elinor Lipman:
Sharon Osbourne:
Rabindranath Maharaj:
Whitley Strieber:
Rosie Childs:
Giles Blunt:
David Baldacci: Freddy and the French Fries #1: : Fries Alive! (Freddy and the French Fries
Michael Cunningham:
Sara Susannah Katz:
Portia Da Costa:
Linwood Barclay:
Paul Kropp: 
Jim Fergus:
Michael Winter:
Gordon Dahlquist:
Kerry Schooley: 
R.J. Harlick:
Greg Iles: 
Authors: carol bruneau, chris elliott, amy timberlake, christoper bram, david poulsen, david baldacci, donna van liere, elinor lipman, giles blunt, gordon dahlquist, greg iles, heather waldorf, inge barth-grozinger, jim fergus, julia steele, julie anne peters, kerry schooley, laurie stolarz, linwood barclay, louise candish, michael cunningham, michael winter, patrick jennings, paul kropp, portia da costa, rj harlick, meg harris, rabindranath maharaj, rosie childs, sara pennypacker, sara susannah katz, sharon osbourne, whitley strieber
Publishers: Canadian Publishers, insomniac press, anansi, , lobster press, key porter books, rendezvous press, fenn, random house, bantam books, bantam dell, hyperion books, hyperion, key porter, harper collins, blace lace, warner books, knopf, doubleday, time warner books, miramax books, little brown and company, st. martin's press, tor, william morrow, simon & schuster, pocket star books, springboard press, hotzbrinck, virgin books, washington square press
Chris Elliot - The Shroud of the Thwacker. Great idea and so generous. Thanks, Lex!!
Posted by: Kate Trgovac | June 18, 2006 at 11:45 AM
Kate, no problemo. However, since I've attempted to read Shroud of the Thwacker, I must insist that you select a second book as well.
Oh, and please spread the word - free books at unsweetened.ca. I really do want these books to go to good homes!
Posted by: Lex | June 19, 2006 at 11:58 AM
It's like you're a book pusher.
I'll do The Taker or Isabel's Bed.
Or both.
Because I have NO other books to read. Right, Roro?
Posted by: Kate Trgovac | June 19, 2006 at 12:51 PM
Kate - I am a total book pusher and proud of it.
Now, Roro, what's your pleasure?
Posted by: Lex | June 19, 2006 at 01:23 PM
Hi Alexia. I work with Kate and I’d be interested in reading and reviewing Rabindranath Maharaj’s A Perfect Pledge. Thanks for spreading the wealth.
Posted by: Lucy Payette | June 19, 2006 at 02:44 PM
I'm a sucker for trashy autobiographies - especially of celebs or so-called celebs- the Sharon Osbourne book sounds like a good summer read on the deck - thanks, if it's still available (I know the demand for this one will be huge)....al.
Posted by: allan | June 19, 2006 at 04:25 PM
How could I resist THE GRAYS by crazy old Whitley Strieber?
Posted by: Deadrobot | June 19, 2006 at 04:48 PM
Done, done and done.
Posted by: Lex | June 19, 2006 at 05:17 PM
Ooo! So many books! And it's true; we don't have NEARLY enough here to keep Kate occupied. I'll take Bleed, by Laurie Stolarz. Yes, that's right.
Posted by: roro | June 19, 2006 at 11:04 PM
Also, my boss said he daughter would read and review Freddy & the French Fries.
Posted by: Kate Trgovac | June 21, 2006 at 09:28 AM
it'd be great if i could my hands on Michael Cunningham's Specimen Days ( i LOVED his first booK!) or Rosie Childs' Catch me before I fall. Thanks! :)
Posted by: Ciric | June 21, 2006 at 09:54 AM
Your wishes are my pick & pack list.
Now, to collect your mailing addresses.
Posted by: Lex | June 21, 2006 at 11:37 AM
The beach-readin' side of me has a niggling interest in Wife Living Dangerously. HOWEVER, it doesn't make me less annoyed at publisher's overuse of shoe imagry on so-called "chick lit."
Whassup with that? I mean hey, I like shoes. But do they belong on cover art? I think not.
Posted by: andrea from the fishbowl | June 21, 2006 at 12:38 PM
Beach-Readin' on it's way.
Feel free to share your cover comments with Warner Books.
Cover art, an intersting topic. Are there overused images or design themes in other genres? hummmm. makes you think.
Posted by: Lex | June 21, 2006 at 03:17 PM
heyy...this is a crazy good idea! I would like to try it out too....Portia Da Costa: Entertaining Mr. Stone
(a Black Lace Title). If you could just fill me in on more of the details...length of review, etc.etc.
Posted by: angel | June 22, 2006 at 12:56 AM
angel, it's on its way.
re: more details - I'm not sure there are any.
Posted by: Lex | June 22, 2006 at 06:39 AM
Addresses people, I need ADDRESSES!!!!
I've attempted to mail everyone I need an address for but if you didn't get it, or ignored me... please send your address to lex at cheapeatstoronto dot com.
Posted by: Lex | June 23, 2006 at 12:18 PM
would like the following books if have not been taken
Bad guys 1st choice
Home Run 2nd choice
wild Girl
your unsweetned.ca page was most interesting
glad you had fun at the book expo
are you a book reviewer? sometimes I get books from HarperCollins.ca
to review first look programme 2 so far take care and happy reading
Posted by: PRCS | June 24, 2006 at 08:46 AM
hey lex! how do i send you my mailing address??
Posted by: Ciric | June 24, 2006 at 10:32 AM
email: lex (at) cheapeatstoronto (dot) com
Posted by: Lex | June 24, 2006 at 12:55 PM
Howdy! I'm a friend of Kate's, and would LOVE to participate - my #1 is 'The Big Why'. #2 is Sarah Pennypacker's book...because her name rules. Thanks so much for this excellent idea - can't wait to get readin'!
Posted by: ers | June 24, 2006 at 08:18 PM
ooOOooo, I'm interesed to read Michael Winter's 'The Big Why' actually. It is still available?
Posted by: Rajio | June 25, 2006 at 10:38 AM
Rajio, OH NO!
ers just grabbed it (see comment directly before yours) and I only have 1 copy. Anything else you'd like?
Posted by: Lex | June 25, 2006 at 05:35 PM
How about Revenge? (the book not the act, don't worry ers!) ...serves me right for only checking the unclaimed list and not the comments.
Posted by: Rajio | June 25, 2006 at 11:07 PM
Exiles in America : A Novel or The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters. Either way GREAT IDEA! I've sent you the address via email. Thanks!
Posted by: Daejin | June 26, 2006 at 04:18 PM