Phew.

Inside Story is done for this book season. We had a lovely time at the large yet inviting Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park. The staff there is top notch (but, truthfully, I think the staff at every independently owned bookstore I've been to is the bee's knees of good people.)

Everyone did a stupendous job of presenting. One of the folks responsible for begetting Inside Story was there to present his wonderful new book. George Shannon, the Grand Poobah of Picture Books, ended the evening talking about the 'inside story' behind Rabbit's Gift. If you live on Bainbridge Island you should absolutely go to his book event at Eagle Harbor Book Co...but if you are mainland bound that day, please consider coming to the Secret Garden Books Holiday Author Celebration!

OH, and for a book event this weekend go to Portland and help me wish Laini oodles and oodles of good wishes and success for her reading on the Children's Stage tomorrow!