What Foods to Bring to a Book Event?

Springtime was a time for book festivals. Time to load up for those summer reads. I’ve seen several conferences and festivals and conventions being planned for the rest of the year. October is another big month for book festivals and author days.

I will have a table at some of these events. I will have my book promotion materials and books. It will be a long day, what should I bring to munch on?

I’ve seen other authors sneak bags of chips and cookies. I’ve seen a few people sneak and nurse sandwiches.

When you go to a table and see someone eating is that a turnoff? In any situation, it is off putting to talk to someone with a big hunk of mayo stuck to the bottom lip of a person. Want to see someone with a ketchup stain on their shirt?

The whole day sneaking bags of chips doesn’t sound healthy. I’m not sneaking carrots.

Authors or convention panel members, what do you bring to munch on during the day?