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Some behind-the-scenes advice for attending The National Book Awards, or any literary party:

PHONE PIC OF THE DAY
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Xi'An, China — 1:45 p.m.
 
Xi'An, China — 10:33 a.m.
 
San Diego, California — 4:34 p.m.
 
Beijing, China — 9:04 a.m.
 
La Jolla, California — 7:27 p.m.
 
Beijing, China — 11:35 a.m.
 
Beijing, China — 8:34 a.m.
 
Somewhere over California — 7:48 a.m.
 
Montreal, Quebec, Canada — 5:05 p.m.