martha is coming to town

On Sunday I get to wait on line in Pasadena for the Martha Stewart book signing at Vroman's Bookstore. I am getting a bit excited.

I found out about the signing in a round about way. We get Everyday Food, and I was flipping through the current issue when I saw a list of book signings. I was so excited to see that there were two events in Southern California!

I stopped what I was doing and went on line to find out more. Vroman's had information. Unfortunately I couldn't do anything about it right then. I had to go to the store and purchase a book, and get a ticket to the signing.

I also checked out the event page at B&N. There really was no information except for the date and time. All the links took me back to the book purchase page (or directions). It was really lame.

The next morning we drove over to the book store. It was hopping. We found books (there were plenty), and got in line. It is the first time I waited so long to buy a book. But good for Vroman's - I think it is important to support the independent book stores.

This will be my second Martha Stewart book signing. The first one was in Chicago. It was crazy, but fun. The first person in line arrived on Michigan Avenue at 5:00am (book signing was in the afternoon, although once we got numbers we had a break before we had to be in line). A local restaurant made one of the cupcake recipes and passed them out to the first 150 people or so. It was sad to see people not get cupcakes, but it was also over the top watching the things people did to try and get one. We also got a goodie bag from MSO. It had chocolate chips, olive oil and a current Martha Stewart Living.

I have not been to a signing at Vroman's, so I have no idea what to expect. I am also torn because I had preordered a copy of the book, and don't know if I should try to get it signed as well. At the Border's event I had books I had bought at a couple of stores. We were allowed to get 3 copies signed. They made amazing Christmas presents.


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