Book Signing Tour : Jennifer E. Smith & Jasmine Warga in PH

National Book Store is bringing another duo of bestselling authors to the Philippines as they host book signing events with Jennifer E. Smith and Jasmine Warga. The first event is going to be held in The Gallery at Ayala Center Cebu on November 11, 2017 at 1 p.m., and the second in the Samsung Hall at SM Aura Premier on November 12, 2017 at 2 p.m.

Here are the information or guidelines you need to know before you attend the book signings

BEFORE THE SIGNING
1. Registration starts at 10:00 am for both events.
2. Each participant may have up to three books signed for each author (i.e. three Jennifer E. Smith books, three Jasmine Warga books).
3. Each participant may only register once. They will be given a signing pass and a stamp mark on their hand as proof of their registration.
4. Only books purchased from NBS, NBS Express, and Powerbooks will be accommodated. Please present either the official receipt or price tag of the books. Other merchandise (e.g. t-shirts, posters, journals, etc.) will not be signed.
5. Participants aged 17 and below may have one (1) parent / guardian accompany them inside Samsung Hall. However, only the child will go up on stage for the signing and photo op.
6. NBS will take every effort to get as many books signed as possible. However, should there be an excessive number of guests, NBS reserves the right to limit the number of copies per guest or limit the number of guests in line.

DURING THE SIGNING
1. Participants will be called in batches based on their signing pass numbers.
2. Official photographers will take your photo with the author/s using your smartphone, camera, or tablet.
3. No selfies with or video greetings by the author/s will be allowed.

* PR courtesy of National Book Store

Book Signing Tour : Peter Lerangis back in PH

Join New York Times bestselling author Peter Lerangis of ‘The Seven Wonders’ series for a book signing event on November 19, 2016 at 2 p.m. in National Book Store, Glorietta 1. Registration starts at 10 a.m.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When and where are the book signings?
November 19, 2016, 2:00 p.m., at National Book Store, Glorietta 1

Is there a registration fee?

No. There is no registration fee.

When will the registration be?

Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on November 19 at National Book Store, Glorietta 1.
Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival. First come, first served.

A guest can register only once and will be given the following:
Numbered Signing Pass
Stamp mark on the hand to indicate your registration

Guests must present their book to get a numbered Signing Pass.
The book must have either of the following as proof of purchase: Price Tag or Official Receipt from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks.

How many books can I have signed?

Each guest is allowed to have a total of five (5) books of any of the following titles.
Seven Wonders Book 1: The Colossus Rises – one (1) copy only
Seven Wonders Book 2: Lost in Babylon – one (1) copy only
Seven Wonders Book 3: The Tomb of Shadows – one (1) copy only
Seven Wonders Book 4: The Curse of the King – one (1) copy only
Seven Wonders Book 5: The Legend of the Rift – one (1) copy only
Seven Wonders Journals: The Key – one (1) copy only
Seven Wonders Journals: The Promise – one (1) copy only
Seven Wonders Journals: The Select and The Orphan – one (1) copy only

One personalized and the rest are signatures only.

Is there a limit as to how many people can have their books signed?

NBS will take every effort to get as many books signed as possible. However, should there be an excessive number of guests,
NBS reserves the right to limit the number of copies per guest or limit the number of guests in line.

Can I bring old books or other editions of the books?

Yes, as long as the books were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks.
The books must have either the price tag or official receipt.

Do I need to buy on-site?

No. You can buy books before or during the event.

Can I have other items signed?

No. Only books will be allowed to be signed by the author. Other merchandise like t-shirts, posters, journals etc. will not be allowed to be signed.

Can we have our photo taken with the author?

Yes. There will be an official photographer from NBS who will take your photo with the author. However, we strictly allow only one photo per person.

How much are the books?

Morgan Matson titles:
Seven Wonders Book 1: The Colossus Rises – P629 (Hardcover); P249 (Paperback)
Seven Wonders Book 2: Lost in Babylon – P629 (Hardcover); P249 (Paperback)
Seven Wonders Book 3: The Tomb of Shadows – P629 (Hardcover); P249 (Paperback)
Seven Wonders Book 4: The Curse of the King – P629 (Hardcover); P249 (Paperback)
Seven Wonders Book 5: The Legend of the Rift – P629 (Hardcover); P249 (Paperback)
Seven Wonders Journals: The Key – P99
Seven Wonders Journals: The Promise – P99
Seven Wonders Journals: The Select and The Orphan – P99

Only books purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express, and Powerbooks will be accommodated.

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* PR courtesy of National Book Store

Book Signing Tour : Amy Ewing in PH

Join New York Times bestselling author Amy Ewing of the ‘Lone City’ trilogy for book signing events on November 12, 2016 at 1p.m. in National Book Store, Ayala Center Cebu and on November 13, 2016 at 2 p.m. in National Book Store, Glorietta 1. Registration for both events starts at 10 a.m.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When and where are the book signings?
November 12, 1:00 p.m., at National Book Store, Ayala Center Cebu
November 13, 2:00 p.m., at National Book Store, Glorietta 1

Is there a registration fee?
No. There is no registration fee.

When will the registration be?
Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on November 12 at National Book Store, Ayala Center Cebu, and 10:00 a.m. on November 13 at National Book Store, Glorietta 1. Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival. First come, first served. Guests must present their book to get a numbered Signing Pass. The book must have either of the following as proof of purchase: Price Tag or Official Receipt from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks.

How many books can I have signed?
Each guest is allowed to have the following signed:
• The Jewel – one (1) copy only
• The White Rose – one (1) copy only
• The Black Key – one (1) copy only

One copy will be personalized and the rest are signatures only.

Is there a limit as to how many people can have their books signed?
National Book Store will take every effort to get as many books signed as possible. However, should there be an excessive number of guests, National Book Store reserves the right to limit the number of copies per guest or limit the number of guests in line.

Can I bring old books or other editions of the books?
Yes, as long as the books were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks. The books must have either the price tag or official receipt.

Do I need to buy on-site?
No. You can buy books before or during the event.

Can I have other items signed?
No. Only books will be allowed to be signed by the author.

Can we have our photo taken with the author?
Yes. There will be an official photographer from NBS who will take your photo with the author. However, we strictly allow only one photo per person.

How much are the books?
The Jewel (Trade Paperback – P435)
The White Rose (Hardcover – P649)
The White Rose (Trade Paperback – P359)
The Black Key (Hardcover – P649) – Will be available this October
The Black Key (Trade Paperback – P435) – Will be available this October

Only books purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express, and Powerbooks will be accommodated.

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* PR courtesy of National Book Store

Book Signing Tour : Christine, Tarryn & Colleen in PH

Christine Brae, Tarryn Fisher, and Colleen Hoover
Book Signing Tour

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where are the book signings?
September 12, 2015, 2 p.m., The Gallery, Ayala Center Cebu
September 13, 2015, 2 p.m., L/G Event Center, Mega A of SM Megamall
September 19, 2015, 2 p.m., National Book Store booth, Manila International Book Fair, SMX Convention Center (limited to 200 slots only)

When will the registration be?
Registration opens at 10:00 am on September 12 at The Gallery, Ayala Center Cebu, and 10:00 am on September 13 at the L/G Event Center, Mega A of SM Megamall. Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival. Separate registrations for each event is required should you wish to attend both events. First come, first served.

Registration for the book signing at the Manila International Book Fair opens at 10:00 am on September 19 in the National Book Store booth. Only the first 200 registrants will be given a signing slot. Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival. First come, first served.

Is there a registration fee for the events?
No. There is no registration fee.

Do I need a separate ticket to get into the MIBF?
Yes, you will still need a separate ticket to get into the MIBF.

How many books can I have signed? Is there a limit as to how many people can have their books signed?
You may have any number of books signed as long as they were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks, and we do not have any preset limit as to the number of people.

However, although we will take every effort to get as many books signed as possible, depending on the number of attendees, we reserve the right to limit the number of copies per person or limit the number of people in line. First come, first served.

Can I bring old books or other editions of the books?
Yes, as long as the books were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks.

Do I need to buy on-site?
No. You can buy books before or during the events.

Can I have other items signed?
No. Only books will be allowed to be signed by the authors.

Can we have our photo taken with the authors?
Yes, you can have your photo with each author when they sign your book. However, we strictly allow only one photo per person for each author.

How much are the books?

Christine Brae title:
Light in the World (Will be available starting next week)
His Wounded Light (Will be available starting next week)

Tarryn Fisher title:
The Opportunist (Will be available starting next week)
Dirty Red (Will be available starting next week)

Colleen Hoover titles:
Confess (Trade Paperback – P599)
Ugly Love (Trade Paperback – P599)
Finding Cinderella (Trade Paperback – P599)
Maybe Someday (Trade Paperback – P599)
This Girl (Trade Paperback – P599)
Losing Hope (Trade Paperback – P599)
Hopeless (Trade Paperback – P599)
Point of Retreat (Trade Paperback – P599)

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* PR courtesy of National Book Store

Book Signing Tour : Katie, Melissa & Robyn in PH

Katie Cotugno, Melissa Kantor and Robyn Schneider
Book Signing Tour

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where are the book signings?
July 4, 2015, 2 p.m., Northwing Atrium, SM City Cebu
July 5, 2015, 2 p.m., Grand Atrium, Shangri-la Plaza

When will the registration be?
Registration opens at 10:00 am on July 4 at the Northwing Atrium, SM City Cebu, and 10:00 am on July 5 at the Grand Atrium, Shangri-la Plaza. Each guest will be asked to fill out the registration form upon arrival. Separate registrations for each event is required should you wish to attend both events. First come, first served.

Is there a registration fee?
No. There is no registration fee.

How many books can I have signed? Is there a limit as to how many people can have their books signed?
You may have any number of books signed as long as they were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks, and we do not have any preset limit as to the number of people.

However, although we will take every effort to get as many books signed as possible, depending on the number of attendees, we reserve the right to limit the number of copies per person or limit the number of people in line. First come, first served.

Can I bring old books or other editions of the books?
Yes, as long as the books were purchased from National Book Store, National Book Store Express or Powerbooks.

Do I need to buy on-site?
No. You can buy books before or during the events.

Can I have other items signed?
No. Only books will be allowed to be signed by the authors.

Can we have our photo taken with the authors?
Yes, you can have your photo with each author when they sign your book. However, we strictly allow only one photo per person for each author.

How much are the books?
Katie Cotugno titles:
99 Days (Trade Paperback – P395; Hardcover – P649) How to Love (Trade Paperback – P379; Hardcover – P649)

Melissa Kantor titles:
Better Than Perfect (Trade Paperback – P359; Hardcover – P649) Maybe One Day (Trade Paperback – P359; Hardcover – P649)

Robyn Schneider titles:
Extraordinary Means (will be available on May 29, 2015) The Beginning of Everything (Trade Paperback – P359; Hardcover – P649)

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* PR courtesy of National Book Store

E. Lockhart in Manila

Last Sunday I got the chance to attend Bloggers’ Forum with best-selling and award winning author, Emily Lackhart organized by National Book Stores. Emily wrote one of the most buzzed young adult book last year, We Were Liars and other young adult novels such as Ruby Oliver Series, Fly on the Wall, and The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks which won several awards like Michael L. Printz Honour Book, and Cybils Award for Best Young Adult Novel, and also a finalist for the National Book Award.

The forum was held few hours before Emily’s public book signing so basically, we have an hour or two of Q&A and chatting with her. During the Q&A, Emily is so enthusiastic and “animated” (as what the other bloggers call it). She is also contemplative giving each questions pondering before answering them. And when she answer, she hold no barred, sharing everything even her personal life to us. For an award winning author, Emily is so down to earth and easy to talk to.

She answered every questions we throw at her without hesitation, even the silly ones. And it’s really fun watching her while she answered them. When she narrates how she start pitching her idea for We Were Liars to her agents/editors as “story about real estate” we are all laughing with her. She is so lively in front doing all the gestures and mimicking the reactions of her editors for us. It was so hilarious. Wish I captured that part on video so you all see what I’m talking here.

Basically, most of the questions are about Emily’s book We Were Liars and her writing process. I asked her about her inspiration for including fairy-tale stories in We Were Liars which she answered with her history of owning a huge collections of fairy-tale books from her Mom. As a kid she read a lot fairy-tales because they have these box full of hardcover fairytale stories which they kept on lugging around every time they moved places. Even if they didn’t have much furniture or shelf, this particular box of fairy tales books is always with them. Her mom loves these books dearly that every time Emily got the chance to read them her mom has to make sure Emily has clean hands before touching the books or watch her reading making sure she won’t damaged them. Later on she found out that these books are actually given by her Dad to her Mom during courtship, which makes her realized that they’ve been carrying around a box of “marital baggage” (Emily’s words not mine) and that she was symbolically asked to held her parents marriage dearly. With that childhood background, writing fairy-tales for We Were Liars came very naturally for Emily and it was midway writing the book when she started adding these fairytale stories.

Listen to the full Q&A through Jesselle‘s recording here.

Also, Emily is writing a new book which sounds so exciting. It doesn’t have a title yet but it is about an “international jet-setting nineteen year-old con artists” which will be out next year through Random House Publishing. When Emily said “con-artist” I just picture Matt Bomer from the TV series White Collar which is a favorite series of mine. I know Matt isn’t nineteen year-old but still. Anyway, I have to cut myself before I talk too much about Matt Bomer or White Collar which has nothing to do with Emily’s book or this post.

(photo credit to Dea of Teen Readers’ Diary)

Watch Emily’s message after the Q&A:

“Well, you guys are all writers already. So I just applaud your spirit of inquiry and critique. I think young adult fiction especially, needs not only champions but critics. Who are willing to think intelligently and argue with one another and create an intelligent dialogue about literature for young people so I applaud you.”

Thanks you so much Emily for visiting us all the way here in the Philippines. It’s really a lovely and wonderful experience meeting and talking to you in person. Hope you got another chance to visit us again here. We are missing you already.

Thank you also to the people of National Book Stores and Powerbooks for inviting me to join the bloggers’ forum. It is always a pleasure joining your events.

Find out more about Emily Lockhart and her books through her website or Tumblr and follow her on Twitter for instant updates.