One of my favorite book conventions to go! Why? you may ask because there were games, authors signing, and a lot of book ARCs and samplers.
Quick Information on YallWest:
Located in Santa Monica High School
Gates were open from 9am-6pm
April 29, 2017
Its a perfect place to meet your favorite authors, find new books, and talk to other book lovers.( I sound like an ad. ha!)
I've attend all three years and I have to say this event just keep getting better and better! I remember my first year attending this event. Kami Garcia signed all my Unmarked book series in fact she was the first author to sign my books (yup!)
Now back to this years YallWest, my cousin, sister and I arrived around 8:30am and to my surprise there was a long line, but it was fime because we weren't around the corner like last year. Once the gates were open I was on a mission to get The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell, and in doing so I kinda lost my family members (oops). Once I arrived to Riveted booth there was already a line but I was hopeful and determined! and I was lucky enough to receive the free ARC! (oh and my family members eventually found me!)
If you ever plan on going, here's a huge tip that help me out. Bring lots of snacks such as nuts, fruits, string cheese, water, and for something a little more heavy sandwiches.
Another helpful tip that I just remembered is a day or two before the event, write down the books you want to get, the time they will hand it out, and which booth is giving it out. Normally book companies will post the time they'll hand out book arcs on their social media. I told my sister my plans so she can help me out and I'm happy to say it worked!
Thats it! Hopefully you enjoyed reading my post. I haven't written a blog post in a long (2014) time so if you have any comments, questions please feel free to ask! If you want to see more of my yallwest adventure I have a youtube channel the links are posted below! thanks again! and until next time!
Yallwest 2017|| Vlog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nphbzmof0X4
MASSIVE Yallwest Book Haul || 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENEBZba4NHU&t=2s