It was nothing like what I expected. In my mind I had contrived this preconceived idea that it would be a small area with the author sitting on a sofa or a leisure chair reading to a small group of people who sat around her listening attentively, as she read from her book occasionally turning it around to show pictures. Not unlike what library class was like in elementary school.
Well this wasn’t like that at all the place was packed. I almost didn’t get in. Luckily some people left right as I was being turned away, and the hostess asked me to return.
The seat I ended up getting was way in the back and I could hardly see anything.
I was able to get a view of the large projector screen that showed images of the pages as Lande read the book, which I have to say was quite entertaining. I actually wanted to buy a copy of it, but it sold out so quickly that I didn’t get a chance.
Lande only read about half the book stopping at a perfect cliffhanger, which is probably part of what caused the books to sell out so quickly. Other than, of course, the fact that it was very entertaining. Lande later, said she didn’t plan on stopping at that point, which I suppose, makes it a very fitting coincidence.
After the reading Lande went table to table signing books for children and adults alike.
It was an interesting experience to say the least. I had no idea what book readings were like and the kind of following they generate.
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