The Book 'Em Foundation website indicates that while a LOT of authors are unable to attend in person, they have donated books (some autographed!).....they include David Baldacci, John Connolly, and Scott Turow who just happen to be three of my favorites....wish they could have come to the event. They set up a section in the gymnasium last year where all of these donations were available for purchase. I plan to bring a LARGER "mad money" supply with me this year so I can buy more books than last year. It's a book lovers' dream come true! [Cool]