BEA Adventures: The Commencement

BookExpo America (BEA) is the best bookish event in the world. If you have
not heard of it, you're in a different world. A world that does not include bookish
events. Whoa.

Yesterday I decided to *inwardly* celebrate a special day that means so much to me, and of course—to other book bloggers. ONE WEEK UNTIL BEA!

Jimmy Fallon knows how to party.

It's been a long (but short) year since my first visit to New York City, where I fell in love with a culture of diversity and books, and the first major book networking event of my blogging career (or whatever you must call it). I NEVER IMAGINED THAT I WOULD GO TO CHICAGO. A big thanks to my family who has decided to tag along and make this all happen. What do I expect from Chicago, AKA The Windy City of them all? (I heard that it actually is not windy there. That's kind of weird). 

• THE BEAN. Oh, come on, you know we all must see it
• To see the city where Veronica Roth imagined Divergent and how it came to life
• CULTURE. GOOD FOOD. You know what I mean!
• A city that is not as busy as NYC, which allows me to see everything
• SHOPPING. Michigan Avenue, here I come!
• UofChicago. I'm heading on a tour there! (I would also LOVE to see Northwestern).
• A midwestern city! This would be the farthest west I have ever been in the US. Not that I expect anything different
• Publicists! I have to email everyone and ask if they are heading to Chicago!
• Bloggers! New friends, here I come!

There's a lot more, but my brain's a little jittery at the moment because I am thinking of school, as usual. I will be missing four school days in total, which is not absolute torture but close. But hey, this is educational! I'll probably bring some books back for my teachers too. *begs for 100 percents*

Instead of repeating all of my tips on going to the show, here are links to last year's posts from me! Of course, there will be recaps this year. 

• BEA 2015 Recap: BookCon
• BEA 2015 Recap: My Overall Thoughts
• BEA 2015 Maze: Part I
• BEA 2015 Recap: Day 1
• BEA 2015 Recap: Day 2
• BEA 2015 Recap: Day 3

You must have enough of my own typing and writing. Here are some extra stuff that I found from other great bloggers!

• Nori made a spreadsheet! (I have one too, but this is for assurance).
• Ashley @ Nose Graze wrote an excellent post!

THERE WILL BE RECAPS, EXCELLENCE AND PHOTOS. I hope I could see some of you there!

Are you heading to BEA this year... or any big book conference? What is your favourite part of going to book events?