In Praise of the DIY Book Party Lit Hub “In the countdown to publication, I’m sitting up late, researching book parties, trying not to google myself or freak out. I’m finding dozens of earnest articles by librarians trying to drum up children’s interest in books. ‘Plan a program of skits, oral presentations, and book reviews! Provide refreshments!’ This advice also works for authors’ parties. We, too, yearn to develop positive reading attitudes in our audiences. We just supplement the oral presentations with booze.” Back to Essays & Stories