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MEDIA CONNECT’S Holiday Round-Up: 10 Books On Our Wish Lists

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Anna Patrick

photo credit Need ideas for that avid reader on your list this year? Look no further than our list of ten titles that the book lovers of MEDIA CONNECT have on their own holiday wishlists.   1. Gone Girl by Gillian … Continue reading →

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Books To Check Out This Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Anna Patrick

By Anna Patrick, Assistant Digital Publicist On this day as we celebrate all who have served for our country, the MEDIA CONNECT team has been reflecting on those brave individuals in one of the best ways we know how: through … Continue reading →

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MEDIA CONNECT goes to Books for a Better Life Awards 2012

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Alexandra

Last night, Kristin Clifford and I went to the 16th Annual Books for a Better Life Awards at the Times Center. The proceeds from the event benefit the New York City – Southern New York Chapter of the National Multiple … Continue reading →

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Young to Publishing: NBA House Party 2011

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Alexandra

Join the Young to Publishing Group (YPG), part of the Association of American Publishers (AAP), for its second annual National Book Awards House Party. The event is being held at 52 Walker Street at M1-5 Bar from 8-11 p.m on … Continue reading →

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Adding Ease to eReading

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Alexandra

Since the tablet craze kicked off, and eReaders gained popularity, the Kindle has established itself as one of the front-running eReaders of choice. Plenty of tablet-toting readers still own devices like the Nook, KOBO, Sony Reader, BeBook and beyond, but … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Book Festival

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Alexandra

In New York this Sunday (9/18)? If you’re looking for a free and fun event in Brooklyn, you should check out the largest free literary event in New York, the sixth annual Brooklyn Book Festival. The BKBF is held at … Continue reading →

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Book Blogger Appreciation Week (BBAW)

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Alexandra

Today marks the beginning of the 4th annual Book Blogger Appreciation Week. The cyber event takes place through Friday September 16, and includes things like book blogging challenges, giveaways, guest blogs for the BBAW blog, and awards. MEDIA CONNECT would … Continue reading →

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Zipline Readings?

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Alexandra

Check out the funny video below. Thanks to GalleyCat, I stumbled upon a video sketch from the ever-hysterical Conan O’brien that featured author lookalikes from famous Joyce Carol Oates, Maya Angelou, and Thomas Wolfe doing readings while riding across a … Continue reading →

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Life Without Borders

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Alexandra

When it comes to bookstores, I fully embrace the concept of being from a small town. I grew up in a one-square-mile suburb of Detroit, where our bookstore options were strong, but not plentiful. Besides our local independent stores, The … Continue reading →

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BEA Interview with Author Adam Mansbach

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Alexandra

Book Expo America was an author and star — or rather star-turned-author — studded event this year. After aisle grazing for a few hours, we happened upon author Adam Mansbach, whose most recent book, Go the F**k to Sleep has … Continue reading →

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