Bookish Rants and Rambles: 4 Things That Would Be Handy at Book Conventions

Bookish Rants and Rambles is basically where I either rant or ramble about something dealing with books.

I'll be going to two different book conventions this month, RT and NTTBF, so I decided to create a post of things that would be handy at book conventions. Now, obviously, you should bring books. Tote bags, post-it, pens, lists, business cards, and snacks are other things I like to bring.

But I'm going to go fictional here. Here are things that would be handy, but I would have a really hard time getting my hands on.

Time Turner

Book conventions oftentimes have lots of panels to go to. At NTTBF, there are some hours where there are eleven different panels at once. And there are even more panels throughout the day. Each panel has different authors, talking about different things, and I WANT TO GO TO THEM ALL! If I had a time turner, I could.

Hermione's Bag

I oftentimes have to carry 4 or 5 bags in order to take all of my books. Wouldn't it be great if I could fit all of my books in one bag?!

Teleportation

I don't really have a gif for this one, since it's not from a specific book or show, but teleportation would be so handy! I could teleport all of my books back home, without worry. I couldn't have to deal with shipping horror stories. I wouldn't have to take an atrocious amount of suitcases. I wouldn't have to worry about the weight of the books on the airplane, or the airplane losing my books. I wouldn't have to worry about there not being enough space in my suitcase for the new books I get! Heck! If I could teleport myself, I could easily go to almost any book convention!

Doofenshmirtz's Copy and Paste-inator

I've been watching Phineas and Ferb a lot lately (don't judge me. It's a fabulous show). Anyway, there's an episode where Doofenshmirtz invents and inator that makes copies of himself. He does this just so he doesn't have to wait in lines. Just saying, at book conventions, there's a lot of line waiting. And sometimes you are under a time limit and it's hard waiting in long line when you're worried that your favorite author will leave before you finish getting books signed from another favorite author (I'll get you this time, Soman Chainani)

So, what fictional items/inventions do you think would be handy at book conventions?

BOOK CONVENTIONS!

So, I'm going to a few book conventions this month and I AM SO EXCITED! I first found out about these conventions through other blogs, so I thought I should share! Just in case any of you live nearby or if any of you guys are planning on going!

WHAT: RT Booklovers Convention

WHERE: Las Vegas, Nevada. At the Rio All-Suite Casino & Hotel

WHEN: April 12th-17th

So, in just a week (!!!) I'll be heading to Vegas for RT Booklovers Convention! I'll be going to the Book Fair and Teen Day! Teen Day includes panels, games, candy, and a GIANT party at the end full of authors and free books! This is my 4th year attending! I absolutely LOVE RT! 

NOTICE: This convention does cost money. For Teen Day (which includes the Book Fair) it's around $20

Some authors attending....

Renée Ahdieh
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Victoria Aveyard
Alexandra Bracken
Kiera Cass
Cinda Williams Chima
Susane Colasanti
Andrea Cremer
Kami Garcia
Cynthia Hand
Amanda Hocking
Rosamund Hodge
Ellen Hopkins
Colleen Houck
C.C. Hunter
Sophie Jordan
Stacey Kade
Julie Kagawa
Kody Keplinger
Katie McGarry
Gretchen McNeil
Jodie Meadows
Julie Murphy
Lauren Oliver
Danielle Paige
Mary E. Pearson
Tamora Piece
Brendan Reichs
Morgan Rhodes
Veronica Rossi
Marie Rutkoski
...AND MORE

If you want to know more about the convention, go here!

WHAT: North Texas Teen Book Festival

WHERE: Irving, Texas. At the Irving Convention Center

WHEN: April 23rd

Now, this one is in two weeks and this will be my 2nd year attending! NTTBF includes loads of panels that finish off with book signings! I had loads of fun last year, even though Soman Chainani ran off before I could get my books signed by him. I'll get you this year! *shakes fist*

This convention is free, though there is a author lunch you can buy tickets for as well as "fast passes" that allow you to cut lines, both of which are really expensive

Some authors attending....

Adi Alsaid

Holly Black
Libba Bray
Sarah Rees Breenan
Jessica Brody
Rachel Caine
Ally Carter
Soman Chainani 
Ally Condie
James Dashner
Sarah Dessen
Gayle Foreman
Claudia Gray
Bethany Hagen
E. Lockhart
Marie Lu
Jennifer Mathieu
Caragh M. O'Brien
Natalie C. Parker
Beth Revis
Carrie Ryan
Victoria Scott
Ruta Sepetys
Jessica Spotswood
Margaret Stohl
Brenna Yovanoff
...AND MORE

If you want to know more about the convention, go here!

Anyway, I'm so excited and I hope some of you guys can go to these or any other conventions! There are a ton of book conventions this time of year! :)