Posted by: Tan Light - Coordinator, Digital Sales & Marketing, Random House of Canada

Do you have any book-related resolutions this year?

Myself, I plan to read more of what I already have at home, to listen to more non-fiction audiobooks instead of watching TV, and finally, to attend more book-related events.

Last year, I saw Giles Blunt at the Gladstone, I met Kelley Armstrong at a reading, attended a few champagne toasts and launch parties, and hit the Giller Light Bash with a few co-workers. This year, I want to attend at least two events per month. And I am starting with Priscila Uppal’s launch event, on January 13, at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto.

If anyone out there shares my resolve to get out there and attend more events, here are a few tips for you:

1) Sign up for author alerts, so you know when your favourite authors have new books available.

2) Sign up for one of our Events Newsletters to know who is coming to your area. Make sure you register your postal code to be included in the VIP program! You’ll receive exclusive emails for your chance to win tickets, books and VIP treatment at selected events across the country! (Now THAT would make it easy to keep your resolution, wouldn’t it?)

3) Check with your local book store about events they are holding.

I will be sure to blog about the events I attend, so stay tuned!