The Launch Party Recap Part II

We finally got the other set of photos off the camera! Battery chargers go missing so easily in new stores, where gadgets and wires and cords don't have permanent homes yet. So indulge us in one last quick party recap -- then we'll move on to new topics.

People began arriving around 7 and the place filled up fast



Champagne from Greene Grape and beer from the beer garden up the street started flowing and good eats from Provisions, Marquet and The (legendary) Cake Man made their way around



Meanwhile, the Candlewick bear was a little antisocial and kept working, so someone put a tag on his back, which wasn't very nice. He cheered up later and joined the party though.



Then around 7:45 the speeches began. We kicked it off with our Councilwoman (and a great friend to the bookstore) Letitia James



Then Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz said a few words, charming everyone as usual (notice Jessica's husband 'covertly' downing a drink while taking a break from serving champagne at out makeshift bar)



Poor Elissa Olin, who recently opened her own store on Myrtle Avenue was stuck out in the rain because by this point we were too crowded



Then local author Touré came on to say a few words about Brooklyn literary culture



It was so great to be surrounded by dear friends



Then Jessica and I said our words, our Thank Yous, and we toasted, hugged, cried, and commenced to enjoying a fine fine party