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BC Convention - Part II
Apr. 25th, 2006 09:57 amWoke up a tad late on Saturday, but managed to shower, dress and grab a cup of tea and a scone at the corner coffee shop before the first session, which was Founder's Hour. Heather and Bruce talked a bit about what's going on with the site and the efforts to finance it through other ventures.
Then Ottawabill talked about his mass releasing adventures, how to organize them, how to label the books, how to pick up police officers in the process, etc. He's a card, that one. I understand he is taking his show on the road to the Charleston Convention, so you'll have another chance!
Toronto Globe and Mail journalist John Allemang then talked about his "Book-a-Day" project. Well, not really - four books a week is more technically correct, but, as he pointed out, doesn't have quite the same ring to it! He reads and reviews them for the paper. He talked about how he chooses the book, how it affects his reading habits, etc. ( Here's an article about it )
After a very nice lunch, we heard writer Warren Dunford, author of Soon to be a Major Motion Picture, Making a Killing and (his latest) The Scene Stealer, all mysteries set in Toronto. I've read the first two, and enjoyed them very much, and am looking forward to reading the third. He's an excellent reader, which isn't always the case with authors.
After that, some folks did a reverse scavenger hunt, though others were, I think, deterred by the wet stuff coming down from the skies. I skipped it because I wanted to go to the Royal Ontario Museum. Much of it is closed due to construction and renovation work, but I got to see the Deco Lalique exhibit, which was fabulous, as well as their excellent collection of art deco furniture. I also, of course, visited the Asian galleries. The building is worth a visit all by itself: check out this photo of the rotunda - http://www.answers.com/topic/royal-ontario-museum
Then I walked over to the Toronto Reference Library to see an exhibit honoring a local opera company's 20th anniversary season. Opera Atelier specializes in 17th- and 18th-century opera, and the exhibit was dedicated to set, costume and prop design over their history. It was delightful. And it's not my fault that the library's used bookstore is right next to the gallery where the exhibition was mounted. ;-))
Rested up a bit at the hotel, and then we were off to the Churchmouse and Firkin for dinner. About 50 Bookcrossers took over their upstairs, and crowded into a bunch of tables and booths. Lively discussion and much eating and drinking ensued, and a good time was had by all. A few of us stopped at Baskin-Robbins on the way back for an ice cream.
Tune in later for the report on Sunday!
Then Ottawabill talked about his mass releasing adventures, how to organize them, how to label the books, how to pick up police officers in the process, etc. He's a card, that one. I understand he is taking his show on the road to the Charleston Convention, so you'll have another chance!
Toronto Globe and Mail journalist John Allemang then talked about his "Book-a-Day" project. Well, not really - four books a week is more technically correct, but, as he pointed out, doesn't have quite the same ring to it! He reads and reviews them for the paper. He talked about how he chooses the book, how it affects his reading habits, etc. ( Here's an article about it )
After a very nice lunch, we heard writer Warren Dunford, author of Soon to be a Major Motion Picture, Making a Killing and (his latest) The Scene Stealer, all mysteries set in Toronto. I've read the first two, and enjoyed them very much, and am looking forward to reading the third. He's an excellent reader, which isn't always the case with authors.
After that, some folks did a reverse scavenger hunt, though others were, I think, deterred by the wet stuff coming down from the skies. I skipped it because I wanted to go to the Royal Ontario Museum. Much of it is closed due to construction and renovation work, but I got to see the Deco Lalique exhibit, which was fabulous, as well as their excellent collection of art deco furniture. I also, of course, visited the Asian galleries. The building is worth a visit all by itself: check out this photo of the rotunda - http://www.answers.com/topic/royal-ontario-museum
Then I walked over to the Toronto Reference Library to see an exhibit honoring a local opera company's 20th anniversary season. Opera Atelier specializes in 17th- and 18th-century opera, and the exhibit was dedicated to set, costume and prop design over their history. It was delightful. And it's not my fault that the library's used bookstore is right next to the gallery where the exhibition was mounted. ;-))
Rested up a bit at the hotel, and then we were off to the Churchmouse and Firkin for dinner. About 50 Bookcrossers took over their upstairs, and crowded into a bunch of tables and booths. Lively discussion and much eating and drinking ensued, and a good time was had by all. A few of us stopped at Baskin-Robbins on the way back for an ice cream.
Tune in later for the report on Sunday!
