10 Ways to Work Books Into Your Life

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1. Attend a book signing at your local bookstore.
Barnes & Noble usually posts a list of upcoming author appearances at its stores, and, all told, hosts "more than 100,000 events a year" in its stores across the country, according to its website, where, by the way, you can register in advance for events in your area. (These events include everything from book signings to arts and crafts activities for kids.) It's always great hearing directly from the authors about why and how they wrote their books--you'll see their passion and personalities up close, and you usually have the opportunity to ask questions. Or check out your independently owned local bookstore for its lineup of author appearances (some, but not all, still have these).