Author Event Recap and Giveaway: David Levithan and Rachel Cohn

Hello lovely readers!  Tonight I attended another wonderful author event, this time featuring David Levithan and Rachel Cohn, authors and frequent collaborators.  I was excited because I've met both authors before, so knew I was about to be entertained!    The event was held at the lovely independent bookstore, Mrs. Nelson's Toy and Book Shop in La Verne, California. Be sure to scroll down and enter our giveaway of Signed Copies of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist and Dash and Lily's Book of Dares, both are co-authored by these talented writers. 

David reads from Every Day

Both authors started out by reading their newest releases.  David read from Every Day and Rachel read from Beta.  While they both sound amazing and I can't wait to pick them up, I was most intrigued by their collaborative works.  They've published three books together: Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, Dash and Lily's Book of Dares and Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List. David and Rachel said that they had a basic idea behind each story but didn't know exactly what the other would write until 

Rachel Reads from Beta

they received the next chapter.  I'm currently reading Dash and Lily's Book of Dares, and I have to say this method worked out brilliantly.  You can tell they had fun coming up with the story, and their easy and teasing relationship I observed tonight shines through in the writing.  Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist has already been turned into a movie, and both David and Rachel were very pleased with the results, as David said they felt like they "hit a home-run" with that movie.  When asked if any of their other books would also be turned into films, they said

there is bites of interest but nothing solid at the moment.  Speaking of movies, David related an experience he had while taking a friend to the bookstore featured in Dash and Lily, The Strand.  He went in to buy a few books and also picked up a copy of Dash and Lily, and the clerk who rang up said "Oh, this is really good, have you read it." He replied, "yeah."  Then she said, "It's awesome and it's being turned into a movie, I can't remember who's doing it, but maybe they'll film some of it here."  And he said, "That's awesome, I'm glad I have a copy then."  He said the best part was when he realized he had to pay with a credit card and he thought "oh here comes the punch-line" but nope, no recognition from her at all.  All in the audience were laughing, of course, at this point. So this is how rumors get started!  

Both David and Rachel captivated us all, I swear I'm starstruck every time I go to an author event!  These two were so nice allowing us to take pictures and ask extra questions while we were getting our books signed, it was a true pleasure meeting them.  When I say "we," I mean Arlene from Winterhaven Books, and I!  Yes, we got to meet up again and we had another great time gossiping before and after.  Two obsessed bookworms together and the night just flies by!  I had a great time, Arlene! 

Well, now it's your turn to reap the benefits of these author signings: signed books!  We've decided to giveaway a signed copy of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist and a signed copy Dash and Lily's Book of Dares.  Both are signed by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, and both are hardcover.  The giveaway is INTERNATIONAL.  So fill out the rafflecopter below for a chance to win.  The only requirement is that you follow the blog via GFC. The giveaway will run for two weeks, so make sure you get your entry in soon.  Thanks for visiting and good luck! 



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