Fall Show Events and
Meal Tickets
Below you will find a description of each of the tickets available for purchase. The Big Pitch Lunch Break Box and the Not-a-Boxed-Lunch Taco Bar Buffet are meal tickets. Each of the remaining tickets is an event ticket.
Event tickets are required for entry into the events described. Most event tickets include a drink or a meal, and all include the opportunity to get copies of books signed by the authors featured at that event.
All tickets must be purchased before the show. Tickets that are returned to the registration desk may become available for sale during the show.
Sunday, September 27
Education and Inspiration
"Booksellers and Librarians as Changemakers," with author Michael Marx
Signed books for attendees
$35
Event ticket includes light Continental Breakfast with choice of:
• Croissant breakfast sandwich: Egg, Sausage, Cheddar, or
• Croissant breakfast sandwich: Egg, Muenster
+Fruit, coffee, tea
Big Pitch Lunch Break Box
Grab a quick lunch and head back in for more pitches in the afternoon
$40
Choice of:
• Turkey Sandwich, or
• Ham Sandwich, or
• Grilled Veggie Wrap
+Chips, Cookie, Beverage
Grab a quick lunch and head back in for more pitches in the afternoon
$40
Choice of:
• Turkey Sandwich, or
• Ham Sandwich, or
• Grilled Veggie Wrap
+Chips, Cookie, Beverage
Authors on Display
5 top-Tier authors/signed books
$60
Event ticket includes dinner with choice of:
• Seared Cod, or
• Hickory Roasted Chicken, or
• Vegan Roasted Curry (veggies and coconut milk)
+ Market Salad, seasonal vegetables, bread
Enjoy dessert at the Nightcapper
5 top-Tier authors/signed books
$60
Event ticket includes dinner with choice of:
• Seared Cod, or
• Hickory Roasted Chicken, or
• Vegan Roasted Curry (veggies and coconut milk)
+ Market Salad, seasonal vegetables, bread
Enjoy dessert at the Nightcapper
The NIghtcapper - Sponsored by Ingram
20 authors signing
Dessert, Wine, Coffee, AF Bev
FREE to all badged attendees, no ticket required
20 authors signing
Dessert, Wine, Coffee, AF Bev
FREE to all badged attendees, no ticket required
Monday, September 28
Authors on the Map - Sponsored by Bridge Publications
10 regional authors + after-signing
$45
Event ticket includes plated breakfast with choice of:
• Bacon Mushroom Frittata, or
• Vegetable Quiche
+pastries, Juice, Coffee, Tea
10 regional authors + after-signing
$45
Event ticket includes plated breakfast with choice of:
• Bacon Mushroom Frittata, or
• Vegetable Quiche
+pastries, Juice, Coffee, Tea
Not-a-Box Lunch Taco Bar Buffet
Once-thru, build your own plate
$40
Includes:
• Ground Beef and Tofu Options
• Rice, beans and fajita-style veggies
• Mixed Green Salad
• Tortillas and all the Fixings
+Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea
Once-thru, build your own plate
$40
Includes:
• Ground Beef and Tofu Options
• Rice, beans and fajita-style veggies
• Mixed Green Salad
• Tortillas and all the Fixings
+Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea
Readers Recess - Sponsored by Scholastic
Mix it up with 4 top-tier children’s authors, and book signing
$20
Event ticket includes: Open Beer and Wine Bar, AF Bev
Mix it up with 4 top-tier children’s authors, and book signing
$20
Event ticket includes: Open Beer and Wine Bar, AF Bev
The Signature Dish
Up close and personal with 20 premier authors/signed books
$70
Event ticket includes plated dinner with choice of:
• Brined Pork Chop, or
• Steelhead Trout, or
• Roasted Artichoke Risotto
+Vegetable, Roll, Salad, dessert
Up close and personal with 20 premier authors/signed books
$70
Event ticket includes plated dinner with choice of:
• Brined Pork Chop, or
• Steelhead Trout, or
• Roasted Artichoke Risotto
+Vegetable, Roll, Salad, dessert
Reps Behind the Desk - Sponsored by HarperCollins
Late night entertainment at its best
Full Bar + NA Bev
1 ticket each, presented at the event
FREE to all badged attendees, no ticket required
Late night entertainment at its best
Full Bar + NA Bev
1 ticket each, presented at the event
FREE to all badged attendees, no ticket required
Tuesday, September 29
Morning Marquee—Author Opener/Education Session
Closing Keynote by author Amy Stewart/signed books
$45
Event ticket includes plated breakfast with choice of:
• Country Skillet Scramble, or
• Tofu/veggies and grits
+Pastry, Juice, and Coffee/Tea
After the author speaks, non-ticketed attendees may enter for the education session.
Closing Keynote by author Amy Stewart/signed books
$45
Event ticket includes plated breakfast with choice of:
• Country Skillet Scramble, or
• Tofu/veggies and grits
+Pastry, Juice, and Coffee/Tea
After the author speaks, non-ticketed attendees may enter for the education session.
Books Around the Bend
Books to look forward to: 10 authors/signed books
$40
Event ticket includes plated lunch:
• Curried Veggie Wrap
+ Cookies/Brownies, beverage
Books to look forward to: 10 authors/signed books
$40
Event ticket includes plated lunch:
• Curried Veggie Wrap
+ Cookies/Brownies, beverage
A note about menus and food allergies: The hotels and convention centers we work with are serving over 100 meals at each of our events. They will do their best to accommodate food allergies if you let us know when you register and buy your tickets. Please be aware, however, that these are not allergen-free facilities and they cannot guarantee that food items have not come in contact with allergens. Requests not made at the time of ticket purchase may not be able to be accommodated.