**I'm going to post my short recap of the MOCKINGJAY release party from Monday Aug 23rd in NYC, as my post today**
Books of Wonder has been taking preorders for MOCKINGJAY for weeks. The bookstore closed its doors at 7pm, like always, and reopened at 8pm for the party. The line formed out on the street starting at 3 o'clock in the afternoon!!! Suzie Townsend, of Fine Print Literary, and company were at the start of the line.
Those girls are carrying bow and arrows!
Sorry some of these are dark. That's the line all the way down the street.
The bookstore workers were very organized. They had us form two lines--preorders and those who needed to purchase books. I was cursing myself for having not preordered, until I got inside and saw the preorder line wrapping around the building. I stepped up to the counter in the empty buy-your-book-now line, and got ticket #103, meaning I would be person #103 (and I got there about 45 minutes before they reopened!) to get my book stamped by Ms Collins.
Books of Wonder hosted quite a few mega signings, they can handle this sort of event.
It was crowded, extremely, but it was amazing. They had a magician, jugglers, face painting, trivia games, raffles, and with the purchase of MOCKINGJAY plus one other book at a set price or more, they gave you this awesome mug!
And the cupcake cafe had Mockingjay cupcakes!
On to more pictures!
David Levithan was there to announce Suzanne and just be his awesome self.
This is Mitali (http://www.thealleyofbooks.com/), myself looking freakishly tall next to them, and author of KNIGHTLY ACADEMY, Robin Schneider, AKA Violet Haberdasher. (I rode the Harley out there in the rain so ignore my helmet head, please)
Beautiful girl in Katniss's wedding dress!
Elizabeth Eulberg (THE LONELY HEARTS CLUB) was there. Elizabeth, how did we not take a picture! And Elizabeth Law, publisher at Egmont USA was also in attendance. Unfortunately, she was on her way out, as I was on my way in and I didn't get the chance to speak with her again.
Suzanne Collins and Beautiful Dress Girl
Suzanne stamping my book!
*Squee!!*
It was a GREAT night! HUGE thanks to Books of Wonder, Suzanne, Scholastic, and all the entertainment! I've been to quite a lot of book signings and events and this was one of the very best, and not just because it was MOCKINGJAY! These folks worked hard to make it a successful night.
Did you attend a launch party last night? Don't forget to check Suzanne's tour dates!
Happy Thursday!
Wow. That looks like a really wonderful time! Glad you got to enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteAs much as I really don't love crowds, that looks like it was a very cool experience. I'm hoping to grab Mockingjay tomorrow and read it over the weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteJealous :) Thanks for sharing these!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was an excellent time!
ReplyDeleteOk, so somehow I never commented on this! Eep!
ReplyDeleteMatt, it was epic! I wish all of you could have gone.
Kristi, I hate crowds too. I was outside for a good portion of the night, lol!
Michelle, you're welcome! I wish I was allowed to video Suzanne talking and share that with everyone.
Josh, thanks, but we'll pass this time around.
Heather, it was tons of fun! Thanks!