He frequently mentions authors like Lois McMaster Bujold (the Vorkosigan saga), Pat Rothfuss (The Name of the Wind), and Naomi Novik (Temeraire) at his signings.  Intro books for their various series are available in the "Stuff Jim Likes" section of the Jim-Butcher.com store.  I understand he also mentioned his friend and fellow author Cam Banks at that event!  His book, The Sellsword, is also available through our store.

woot thats why your white council.. thanks P
Winter

Yes the crackberry was in use.  We , the wife and I, are back home now.  Jim was awesome.  30 minutes of Q&A.  The guy has a grin like a demented leprechaun.  He was alone and there were over 200 people waiting for autographs.  I was #6 in the numbered line the first 5 spots were given to the people that went to pick him up at the airport.  Sorry Meg, I didn't get you an autograph.  I had him sign the latest two hardbacks and then felt self conscious  about the people behind me.  We have several pictures and of course the obligatory while signing photo, one of which is priceless. 

I will say this, Barnes and Nobles did a great job, Jim was great.  The whole event was well worth the time i spent there.  I was the guy in the fire department sweat shirt.  The downside of this event is the shear number of people, I would love to sit over dinner and bs with Jim, there with all the people it was nice but his personality is the type that makes you want to call him up when you have a cook out. 

Well I am tired 5 am comes early.  Off to bed.

Winter

No, sorry I may have miss represented how they say its going to work.. first 50 will be one color next 50 will be another and so on.. they will call up the color groups at intervals.  Everything that I have heard says that Mr Butcher will stay and sign it all for everyone.  As for copies I saw a bunch there. I picked up mine already and will bring the reciept with me so I dont get double charged. 
Off to hang out for an early ticket.

Meg, I will try... but no promises.

Winter

Well I stopped in and asked how it was going to be formatted.  The manager/supervisor they called to answer my questions stated that they have been inundated with calls.  So they are giving away tickets/arm bands that are color coded.  The Yellow bands the first 50 will be called up first after Mr Butcher does the reading- at least that is how it was explained to me.  The Tickets/bands – some confusion as to which it will actually be – become available at 9am.  Since I work 24 hr shifts and get off work tomorrow at 7 am I will be waiting with a book to get one.  It is up to the author as to what he will and won’t sign.  I personally will be bringing the new book which I finished last night and my favorite one of the series, perhaps a can of coke.  See you all there.

Winter