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I was there in Chicago even though I was cohosting a Halloween party that night! It was worth it. And I can report that folks in the audience thought George was thoughtful, charismatic, and funny. Funnier than they expected.

I also chatted with some about Story Club. The woman who sat next to me became a fan when she picked up A Swim in a Pond in the Rain. She had her copy on her and I pulled out my own. Neither of us were sure if there would be book signings. It’s the only book I have of George’s that isn’t signed (because of the virtual book town in the midst of covid) and I brought it just in case.

The copies of Liberation Day we got with our ticket purchase were pre-signed, but I also had a copy I had preordered, which I brought with me and slyly exchanged for one that was signed (it’s a gift for a friend and fellow fan).

It only occurred to me because the copy I picked up at the event wasn’t signed and I had to exchange it. And I was like, “oh I have this other one too that wasn’t signed.” No regrets.

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