Book Signing Events

Hello fellow bookstore bugs! Wondering what book signing events are in store for you this month and the next month? Well, here are the ones that are very much official! *Drum roll*

 

ALEX LONDON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, the author of Proxy and Guardians is coming your way this month! Isn’t it awesome? Please do come if you are a fan of Alex London and his books, or come even if you haven’t read it yet! Let us come together and show our love and support to Alex’ first visit here in the Philippines! I, on the other hand, wouldn’t be able to come to this event because I have classes every Saturday and I am really not supposed to skip classes, and guys, it sucks big time! I will ask help from my fellow book friends to get my books signed though; I really wish they could help me!

 

Next month, not just one, but two authors would be visiting their Filipino fans!!!

 

JENNIFER E. SMITH & LISSA PRICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I know, I know! It’s so cool to have two authors in one event right? So prepare your books to be signed by Jennifer E. Smith, the author of The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, This Is What Happy Looks Like and The Geography of You and Me. Don’t forget to bring the books of Lissa Price as well, Starters and Enders! Since with the sad reality that I won’t be able to come to Alex London’s Book Signing Event, I could definitely come to this! I would be able to come to the last one, which is on September 21! So if you’d be there and you see me, come say hi!

 

 

Here are the details for Alex London’s Book Signing Event:

 

When: August 30, 2014 (Saturday)

Where: National Bookstore, SM Aura, Metro Manila

Registration Time: Starts at 10am

Event Time: Starts at 2pm

 

Here are the details for Jennifer Smith and Lissa Prices’ Book Signing Event:

Day 1- Cebu

When: September 19, 2014 (Friday)

Where: The Northwing Atrium, SM Cebu

Registration Time: No announced time yet

Event Time: Starts at 6pm

Day 2- Metro Manila

When: September 20, 2014 (Saturday)

Where: Level 3 Atrium, SM Aura

Registration Time: No announced time yet; most probably starts at 10am

Event Time: Starts at 2pm

Day 3- Metro Manila

When: September 21, 2014 (Sunday)

Where: Manila International Book Fair, SMX Convention Center

Registration Time: No announced time yet; most probably starts at 10am

Event Time: 2pm-4pm

Important Notice: Only 200 slots!!! Be ready, this is Manila International Book Fair and rest assured, a lot of people are expected to arrive. Bring extra cash too! You might find a book you want to buy, and it’s on sale so be prepared!

 

For all events:

Books should’ve been brought from National Bookstore, Powerbooks or Bestsellers. Books without any price tag or receipt of purchase would not be entertained; it doesn’t matter when you purchased the book for as long as it was brought from the said bookstores.

There is usually a limit to how many books can be signed but in cases like Alex London’s book signing event, there is a high possibility that you can get any number of books signed as long as it’s from National Bookstore, Powerbooks or Bestsellers. Authors who have 4 or more books usually has limits, but it can also be based on how many people would arrive on the event. With the case of Jennifer Smith and Lissa Prices’ event, I really am not sure. Most probably there isn’t any limit yet it would still depend on the number of people at the event, especially with the one on September 21.

Yes, you can definitely take a picture with the author! Selfies are not allowed though, but there are circumstances that it slips. Although I suggest you not to force it, it is the event’s rule after all. You wouldn’t get anything else signed besides your books, but there are also times in which the organizers are not that strict and would let you get some of your other stuffs signed.

 

Bookstore Bug Tips:

• You don’t need to come to the event at 10am but I suggest you to do so, maybe even earlier than 10am. It is a “first come, first served” system so being early is much better especially when bookworms can be so crazy that sometimes they arrive so early! Haha yes, I’ve done that… Guilty!
• Bring someone with you to the event! Whether they are a fan or not, ask them to accompany you, you’ll be waiting for a few hours after all so you’ll need some company!
• Make some friends! Don’t be afraid to say hi to some few peeps! Remember, you automatically have something in common so that is a great start! Fangirl/fanboy together for a few minutes and I assure you, you’ll instantly become friends! Never hesitate to approach anyone. Meeting the author is fun but getting to know your fellow bookworms in the event is also an amazing experience.
• Dress up as one of the book characters! It’ll touch the heart of the author, believe me!
• Create some signs or posters! Show some fan love!
• Write a letter or give anything to the author. I assure you, it’ll be very much appreciated.
• Lastly, have fun! Interact with people and the author itself. Your meet and greet may be short but it is up to you on how you can make it worthwhile!

 

Thanks for reading! I hope this helps! 🙂 If you have any more questions or anything, feel free to comment here or contact me!