Armchair BEA — Introduction

Book Expo America (BEA) is a huge deal in the book world, but what do you do if you can’t make it to New York this year? Join Armchair BEA! I’m participating this year with daily, or more, posts and lots of cheerleading for other participants. I’m thinking of setting up Instagram so I can play along with the photo challenges.

First up, Introduction. As an introduction, participants are asked to choose five of these ten questions to answer.

1. Please tell us a little bit about yourself: Who are you? How long have you been blogging? Why did you get into blogging? Where in the world are you blogging from?

Hi! I’m Joy a librarian, not currently working in a library. This blog has been going since January 2011, but I started my first blog in 2005 when I was a library student. I love talking about books! I’m blogging from Kirkwood, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis.

2. Describe your blog in just one sentence. Then, list your social details — Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. — so we can connect more online.

Joy’s Book Blog talks about books and cooking and gardening and photography, and….we’re not very focused around here, are we? Twitter: @joyweesemoll, Pinterest: Joy Weese Moll, Google Plus: Joy Weese Moll

4. What was your favorite book read last year? What’s your favorite book so far this year? Last year, my favorite novel was Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein and my favorite nonfiction was Julia Child Rules by Karen Karbo.

So far this year, well, I have a love-hate relationship with Quicksilver by Neal Stephenson because it took me so long to read the thing, but I’ll go with that since I spent so much time with it.

6. What is your favorite blogging resource?

I sometimes forget about it by the middle of the year, but I love how A Novel Challenge helps me find challenges to participate in each year, and sometimes at other times.

7. Spread the love by naming your favorite blogs/bloggers (doesn’t necessarily have to be book blogs/bloggers).

I have many, but today I’ll highlight April, The Steadfast Reader. Among other things, I love the way she uses Google Plus, a space I’m trying to get more comfortable in.

Are you participating in Armchair BEA?

Comments

Armchair BEA — Introduction — 20 Comments

Laurie C on May 26, 2014 at 10:11 am said:

Yes, April is a great resource! I’m trying to use Google+ more, too, especially because I don’t use Facebook for my blog. I keep visiting bloggers I already know today, and need to make an effort to check out some who are new to me, but had to stop by to say hi!

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Lianne @ caffeinatedlife.net on May 26, 2014 at 10:44 am said:

Great intro! 🙂 I’ve heard positive things about Code Name Verity but I have yet to read it myself.

Day 1 @ on my blog

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Emily @ Oh Magic Hour on May 26, 2014 at 11:13 am said:

Man, Quicksilver and I have a similar love/hate relationship. I keep TRYING to get through it. On paper, it is a book I should love. But I just haven’t been able to get all the way through yet!

I did love Code Name Verity as well, though. Man, that book was a heartbreaker.

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Mark on May 26, 2014 at 12:13 pm said:

So nice to see another “book” blogger who isn’t just focused on books. I enjoy the variety for my own sanity and it sounds like you do, too.

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Bonnie Jacobs @ Bonnie's Books on May 26, 2014 at 1:26 pm said:

I’m not taking part in Armchair BEA this year because I’m packing to move next week to the University City area of St. Louis. I just looked up Kirkwood and see I’ll be about ten miles from your suburb. That’s exciting! Have fun, and I’ll be back to read more of your Armchair BEA reports this week.

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Andi (Estella's Revenge) on May 26, 2014 at 2:26 pm said:

Great intro, Joy!!!! Happy Armchair BEA!

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Ashley @ Dr. Pepper Diva on May 26, 2014 at 4:24 pm said:

Welcome to Armchair BEA! I use A Novel Challenge to help plan out my challenges for the year too. 🙂

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Becca Lostinbooks on May 26, 2014 at 5:27 pm said:

A Novel Challenge! Another resource I didn’t think of!

I also love April. She rocks.

I still have not read Code Name Verity. I need to get to that soon.

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Athira on May 26, 2014 at 5:32 pm said:

I have QuickSilver to read soon. I’m eager to see how I find it. Have a fun week at BEA!

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Belle Wong on May 26, 2014 at 5:33 pm said:

Loved learning more about you, Joy! I’ve had Neal Stephenson on my to-read list for a long time. His books are just so big, I’ve been finding it daunting to start them. I’ve tried a few times in audio, but I think it might be best to read him in print first.

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Brona on May 26, 2014 at 6:31 pm said:

Lovely to see you doing this too Joy 🙂

I’m a Julia Child fan too – which may be a little odd from someone living in Australia who has never seen any of her cooking shows…but I loved Julie & Julia (the movie not so much the book) and My Life in Paris was utterly charming from start to finish.

Happy Armchair BEA

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Rachel on May 26, 2014 at 6:53 pm said:

Greetings from the other side of the state! I dated a boy from Kirkwood in college. I really enjoyed Code Name Verity also. I’d never heard of A Novel Challenge. Checking it out now.

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Brooke B. on May 26, 2014 at 9:26 pm said:

Hi Joy! Fun intro post. Thank you for stopping by my blog earlier today. 😀 Enjoy Armchair BEA!

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Katrina @ Bookish Things on May 26, 2014 at 10:24 pm said:

I really need to read Code Name Verity. I almost buy it every time I go to the store. Looks like I need to pick it up next time.

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Charlene @ Bookish Whimsy on May 27, 2014 at 12:01 am said:

I need to finally read Code Name Verity – I hear so many good things about that book! I’m not that comfortable with G+ either, so I’m going to check out The Steadfast Reader!

Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier!

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Jenna on May 27, 2014 at 9:32 am said:

Code Name Verity is on my list, and it just got bumped up- knowing it was a favorite of yours last year means it must be good!

Hope you have a blast with Armchair this year!

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Terri @ Alexia's Books and Such... on May 27, 2014 at 8:35 pm said:

Hi Joy! Funny how I’m running into so many librarians lately. That’s one of my dream jobs, as I love being surrounded by books! I’m still trying to get comfortable with Google+ too, so we’re in the same boat. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier! Enjoy Armchair BEA!

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Freda Mans on May 29, 2014 at 5:47 pm said:

Great meeting you! Happy ABEA!

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C.J. on May 30, 2014 at 2:31 pm said:

Just wanted to say I’ve been reading your blog and following you on Twitter for awhile, but haven’t had time to comment properly. Hope you are enjoying ABEA!

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