UPDATE: This post isn’t kept current with the latest tour info. For our official, regularly updated tour page, please visit our book tour section.
The day has arrived: we can finally share the finalized tour dates for our book, straight from the publisher.
A few important things to note:
1. We wish we could visit everyone. If it were humanly possible we would travel to every corner of the globe to thank each reader in person. Tour logistics and scheduling make that impossible, so we’re deeply grateful to be visiting the cities on this itinerary—especially since the tour ended up being larger than originally planned.
2. If we’re not coming to your city, don’t be too disappointed. We have a big giveaway planned that includes flying one lucky winner and a friend to Richmond for the November 8 signing, along with meals and shopping. Photo courtesy of the Richmond Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
3. More dates may be added. The tour could be extended depending on how things go. For example, our Austin stop was added after high pre-orders at BookPeople, so if your city isn’t listed yet, we’ll share any new dates as they’re confirmed. There’s even talk of an Atlanta-area visit in February.
4. About the blog while we’re on the road, we’ll be juggling travel and posts but plan to keep the blog lively. We’ve prepped extra projects to debut while touring and scheduled several house crash features. If you live in a city we’ll visit and have a great home to share, please email photos—there’s a chance we could feature your house. We’ll also be sharing travel snippets, window-shopping finds, and some goofy video footage from events and flights so you can come along virtually.
5. Clara and Burger’s travel plans vary by stop. They’ll join us for some legs of the tour and stay with grandparents for longer or more hectic stretches. They aren’t big fans of planes and disrupted routines, so we’ll do what’s best for them—even if it’s hard for us to be apart.
6. If you plan to attend an event, hosts and local shops appreciate it when attendees buy a copy at the event for signing. If you already pre-ordered a book and want it signed, we’re happy to do that, but purchasing at the event supports the venue that invited us. With the holidays approaching, consider gifting your pre-ordered copy, or keep it as a display while you read the event copy.
Fun fact: that photo features a dummy copy—our cover printed and wrapped around a blank book—since the actual books are still being printed in Indiana. We expect our first preview soon, which will make us squeal.
Update #1: Some readers worry that books won’t be available to purchase if an event is scheduled before the official release date. Rest assured there will be stacks of books for sale at every event, whether hosted by independent bookstores or partners like Flor and West Elm. Also: I should probably practice my signature since it changes every time.
Update #2: We don’t always choose cities—hosts invite us, and scheduling depends on who can accommodate the dates. City size isn’t the deciding factor. The tour may grow, so watch for new dates as they’re confirmed.
Below is a detailed breakdown of each stop. Some events require RSVPs or reservations.
- CINCINNATI: Saturday, October 20, 10:00 AM – Books by the Banks Festival, Duke Energy Convention Center. Talk, meet & greet, and signing. More details available from the festival.
- NEW YORK CITY: Thursday, November 1, 6:30 PM – FLOR, 142 Wooster Street. Book party, signing, and raffle (we’re unveiling and raffling an exclusive FLOR rug of our own design) with wine, popcorn, cookies, and soda.
- WILTON, CT: Friday, November 2, 9:30 AM – Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road. Talk and signing. For details call the event partner, Elm Street Books, at 203-762-3950.
- BOSTON: Wednesday, November 7, 6:00 PM – West Elm, 160 Brookline Avenue. Cookies, cocoa, and crafting ideas: a festive talk with signing and refreshments to follow.
- RICHMOND, VA: Thursday, November 8, 7:00 PM – R*Home for the Holidays at The Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 West Main Street. Talk, signing, and silent auction featuring some of our favorite finished projects to benefit The School of Richmond Ballet. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. We’re also working on a second Richmond event.
- CHICAGO: Saturday, November 10, 1:00 PM – West Elm, 1000 W North Avenue. Cookies, cocoa, and crafting ideas: a festive talk with signing and refreshments to follow.
- TORONTO: Monday, November 12, 6:00 PM – West Elm, 109 Atlantic Avenue. Cookies, cocoa, and crafting ideas: a festive talk with signing and refreshments to follow.
- MINNEAPOLIS: Wednesday, November 14, 6:00 PM – West Elm, 3879 Gallagher Drive, Edina, MN. Cookies, cocoa, and crafting ideas: festive talk with signing and refreshments.
- HOUSTON: Thursday, November 15, 6:00 PM – West Elm, 3910 Westheimer Road. Cookies, cocoa, and crafting ideas: festive talk with signing and refreshments.
- DALLAS: Saturday, November 17, 11:00 AM – West Elm, 5307 East Mockingbird Lane. Cookies, cocoa, and crafting ideas: festive talk with signing and refreshments.
- WASHINGTON, DC: Wednesday, November 28, 6:30 PM – FLOR, 1037 33rd Street NW. Book party and signing (we’re raffling an exclusive FLOR rug of our own design) with wine, popcorn, cookies, and soda.
- AUSTIN: Tuesday, January 8, 7:00 PM – BookPeople, 603 North Lamar Boulevard. Talk and book signing. To reserve a copy and RSVP, call 512-472-5050.
- MIAMI: Wednesday, January 9, Time TBD – Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables. Talk and book signing. To reserve and RSVP call 305-442-4408.
- FORT LAUDERDALE: Thursday, January 10, Time TBD – Books & Books at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, 1 East Las Olas Boulevard. Lunchtime talk and signing. To RSVP call (954) 262-0255.
- GRAND CAYMAN ISLANDS: Friday, January 11, Time TBD – Books & Books Grand Cayman, The Town Centre at Camana Bay. Talk and book signing.
- TACOMA, WA: Friday, January 25, 1:00 PM – Tacoma Home & Garden Show. Talk and book signing.
- PORTLAND: January date TBD, 6:00 PM – Rejuvenation, 1100 Southeast Grand Avenue. Talk and book signing. For more info call (503) 238-1900.
Please come. Bring friends, family, or your favorite ceramic animals. And be as awkward as you like—no one will be more nervous than I am.
UPDATE: This post isn’t kept current with the latest tour info. For our official, regularly updated tour page, please visit our book tour section.