Armchair BEA is over! This was my first time participating and it was such a great experience. As someone who would have loved to attend BEA in Chicago this year, but was unable to do, this was the next best thing. This definitely will not be the last time I join this fun online event. Let’s take a look at the posts I put together this week.
Day 1: Introduction & Diversity
On our first day, we had a chance to introduce ourselves and answer a few questions including favorite book (Pride and Prejudice) and favorite genre (fantasy). This was also a chance for bloggers to talk about diversity and what we’d like to see more of in the book world. You can read my thoughts here.
Day 2: Aesthetic Concerns
On day two we discussed aesthetic concerns for both books and blogs. Reading through everyone’s posts, it seems most of us are not immune to beautiful covers. I am a sucker for a good cover. Even before you read a synopsis of a book, the cover is the first thing you see and so I think it’s important that a book’s cover be able to grab your attention. Read all my thoughts here.
Day 3: Beyond the Books & Blog
We seem to focus a lot on traditional forms of fiction and our blogs, but on day three we look beyond the books and blog. I talked about my desire to try new forms of fiction, including graphic novels. I’m still looking for suggestions, so share your recs in the comments. Read my full post here.
Day 4: Surviving Fictional Worlds
Day four was probably my favorite day as we discussed what it would be like trying to survive the fictional worlds we read about. I had tons of fun putting this post together. I didn’t have a ton of time to visit other people’s posts for this day, so if you’d still like to leave a link, I’d love to read what you had to say. My post can be found here.
Did you participate in Armchair BEA this year? Is it something you’d like to participate in again? Leave a link to your own wrap-up post and I’ll be sure to visit!
A Kernel of Nonsense 
I did participate, and yes I would join in again unless I go back to the BEA when it is in New York.
ArmChairBEA was a lot of fun. I met so many new bloggers and enjoyed the Twitter chats.
Have a wonderful week.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My DAY 5 BEA ARMCHAIR POST
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It’s definitely a nice alternative to attending if you can’t. Twitter chats are always a lot of fun, there’s always so many new bloggers to meet out there. Thanks, you too!
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Hopefully we keep in touch until next year rolls around. 🙂
Thanks for coming by my blog.
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I really enjoyed it. I’ll be participating next year for sure. Sucks we have to wait a whole year 😀
Glad you had a good time.
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Glad to hear it! If I don’t make it to BEA, I’ll definitely be joining. Yes, a whole year is a long time to wait, we need another online blogger conference.
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I didn’t even know this was a thing until earlier today haha! So totally gutted that I didn’t take part because I live in the UK so my chances of attending BEA are literally a big day zero (unless I win the lottery, a girl can dream!). I will definetly be taking part next year though, it sounds so fun! xx
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There’s always next year! I didn’t know it was a thing until last year when I saw other bloggers participating and knew I had to give it a go this year. It’s just a great way for all of us to have of little of BEA even when we can’t attend. Hope to see you next year!
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I will definetly taking part next year 🙂 xx
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So glad you joined us! This was my sixth (!) year and I am still having a great time with it. I hope you will come back.
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I certainly will, thank you!
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