My friend Kenn had the good fortune to attend one of Martha's book signings on Wednesday evening. More than 400 people lined up in Birmingham, Michigan, to have their copies of Martha Stewart's Cooking School signed by Martha. Kenn has written a little recap of the events on his blog, House Blend.

An excerpt: "Fans bundled in blankets, others wrapped in coats and scarves, were all chattering madly about Martha and anxiously awaiting their wristbands. There is a unique bond that happens between total strangers standing in line together. Within minutes, your talking with total strangers as if you’ve known them all your life."

Read more at House Blend: http://everyday-houseblend.blogspot.com/