Who's ready for Pretty in Plaid tour cities? (The correct answer is, "I am, I am!")
So without further ado...
UPDATE May 5th - DETROIT ROCK CITY! (Borders Birmingham) (yes, it's supposed to be the 5th, not sure what's going on with the Borders calendar)
May 6th - BOSTON (Boston Public Library because our last venue was too small, but no worries, B&N will sell books)
May 7th - NEW YORK CITY (B&N Union Square)
May 8th - WASHINGTON, DC (B&N 12th Street - see? we totally listened and did a more urban store this year) (this is a more urban store, right?)
May 11th - DALLAS (B&N Northwest Highway)
May 12th - HOUSTON (Borders Kirby Dr., and listen up, Texas - I fought for two stops here again, please represent, OK?)
UPDATE May 13th - CHARLOTTE (B&N Huntersville)
May 14th - NASHVILLE (B&N Brentwood)
May 15th - ATLANTA (B&N Buckhead, and no pressure, but this was my favorite stop last year) (and not just because of the magnificent Macy's plus-sized department across the street from my hotel) (but it didn't hurt)
May 18th - PORTLAND (Powell's W. Burnside)
May 19th - SEATTLE (Third Place Books)
May 20th - SAN FRANCISCO (Borders Stonestown)
May 21st - LOS ANGELES (B&N Glendale)
May 22nd - ORANGE COUNTY (B&N Huntington Beach)
UPDATE May 26th - MINNEAPOLIS (Borders Roseville)
May 28th - CHICAGO (B&N Webster Place - yay! this is where I shop and sometimes I work in their cafe) (writing, not making coffee) (in case I wasn't clear) (and we'll probably have some sort of party afterward)
UPDATE May 30 - MILWAUKEE (Borders - still tenative)
Hopefully this list will satisfy as many of you as possible as those were our best intentions.
To determine where I should go, first I took all 1500 of your city tour suggestions from the comments section, MySpace, and emails, organized them by top requests, then I gave them to my publicists, and then a whole group of us spent a couple of weeks tweaking the results.
If your town isn't here, I'm really sorry. Not to go Ryan Seacrest all over your asses, but the most weight was given to your top requests so if you didn't vote, I didn't know you wanted me there. (Philly, what happened? Are you mad at me? You guys didn't even crack the top 20.) And there are a few places I was supposed to go, e.g. Charleston, but I couldn't due to bookstore space constraints.
Anyway, thanks to everyone who helped determine my stops, but particular thanks go to Penguin for sending me on tour in the first place. This year's going to be extra fun because we're incorporating a totally awesome surprise theme, so I'll see you all there!
(Unless you're in a city who didn't vote.)
(I'm sorry!)
UPDATE: Keep in mind a handful of cities were added last year because the beginning of the tour went so well. The best way to get me to come to your city is if people come to the already scheduled events. And yes, I get a vote on where to go, but no, I don't have final say.
Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You For coming to Dallas!! My mother and I will both be there! We'll even bring you a cupcake!
Posted by: Suziannie | February 23, 2009 at 03:46 PM
Kansas City, pretty please?!?
Posted by: Katie Mertz | February 23, 2009 at 12:20 PM
I SO voted for Philly! Not to worry, I can still catch you in WDC.
Posted by: Karen | February 23, 2009 at 12:12 PM
San Diego would be great...
Posted by: Natalie | February 23, 2009 at 09:51 AM
i cant believe philly didnt represent!!!! we were so psyched to see you again, you were great last year......oh well i guiess we have to get used to sharing... :)
Posted by: Jen | February 23, 2009 at 08:39 AM
As a Philly girl, I'm sad that you're not coming here this time around, but I'm OK with it too. We have to share you with the rest of the world, right?
See? The City of Brotherly Love does stand for something, no matter what those Jersey people say...
Posted by: Amy | February 22, 2009 at 09:51 PM
YOU FORGOT CANADA! We read books here too.
Toronto is beautiful in spring. xox
Posted by: MJ | February 22, 2009 at 08:13 PM
I know, too little, too late...but if you find yourself on I-88 West, vearing off on I-80 into Iowa, and then detouring off exit 244 into Iowa City, and then south on Dubuque Street to Prairie Lights Bookstore, then you'll find myself and many others that love, love, love your books. Consider us for reading here, only 3 1/2 hours from your home. I'm not pyscho, but my book club would love for you to visit us for many, many pommegranite margaritas (the new health drink!)
Posted by: Jan in IA | February 22, 2009 at 05:30 PM
pittsburgh, puh-lease!
Posted by: kelley | February 22, 2009 at 03:57 PM
Woooo - you're coming to Charlotte!!! Yay, yay, yay! I will dig out my pearls and be there (even if Huntersville is considered practically another state for a "city" dweller like me).
Feeling all cartwheels and cupcakes now! :-)
Posted by: Blue | February 22, 2009 at 03:27 PM
Awww yeah! Portland! Can't wait!
Posted by: Jess P | February 22, 2009 at 02:40 PM
Woot! Deeeeetroit! I can't wait!
Posted by: Barbara | February 22, 2009 at 12:27 PM
VegasVegasVegasVegasVegas
Posted by: malzuma | February 22, 2009 at 11:38 AM
No Phoenix???? We L.O.V.E. you here!! I'm so bummed :( I'll still buy your book, of course, but as a sign of protest against your tour schedule, I'm going to scowl and curse quietly as I pay the cashier. So there!
Posted by: Lisa Boesen | February 22, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Hey Jen! Toronto isn't all that far from Chicago - you know, in the grand scheme of North America - Why not stop by there on your tour? I'd show up.
PS: We have shopping and our American dollars are worth more in Canada - visit us!
Posted by: Reluctant Housewife | February 22, 2009 at 09:27 AM
SO HAPPY you're coming to Birmingham! :) :) Thank you! I'll be there!
Posted by: Kirsten | February 22, 2009 at 09:26 AM
You are coming to my city on MY BIRTHDAY!!!
It's complete fate.
Can't wait to see you!!!
Posted by: Jessie | February 22, 2009 at 07:23 AM
I'm So so so happy your coming to portland...its a great place I just got in to your books and am so looking foward to coming.
Posted by: Madison Cook | February 22, 2009 at 12:47 AM
I don't care what some people say--you are going to love Detroit. Birmingham is such a cool place.
And I may or may not show up with some of my very highly regarded Guinness chocolate cupcakes.
Posted by: BitterAmanda | February 21, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Huntington Beach - Surf City, baby!!!! My hometown! I can't wait to see you there!!! Thanks for choosing sunny So. Cal!
Posted by: JC | February 21, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Have you heard of Canada? Heh... I'm thinkin you have a pretty big fan-base up here in the great white north....
... besides it's not all full of snow and igloos in the summer time!
Add some Canadian dates to your tour! (*ahem* Make that Edmonton, Alberta!)
Posted by: Taryn | February 21, 2009 at 10:28 PM
We are so happy that you're coming to DC... Pearls & Drinks for everyone :)
Posted by: Staci | February 21, 2009 at 10:06 PM
I voted for Philly! What happened to everybody else? I promies we are not mad at you, Jen!
Posted by: Denise | February 21, 2009 at 09:31 PM
OH MY GOSH> OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH ..
you get it . .I CANT BELIEVE YOU ARE COMINT TO HUNTINGTON BEACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THUD
Posted by: Becki | February 21, 2009 at 08:38 PM
Dear Jen, I travel a TON for work and, looking at your schedule, I've got to say - ARE YOU KIDDING??? This is just brutal! You should have a day or two between cities for rest/sightseeing/travel, doncha think? Really, I'm just looking out for you.
Posted by: Marti | February 21, 2009 at 06:35 PM
Boston and New York BUT NOT PHILLY?!!! Jen, how could you? I'm heartbroken.
Posted by: Amy O | February 21, 2009 at 06:07 PM
Yee Haw! See ya in Nashville, babe.
You bring your autographin' pen & I'll bring the cocktails.
:)
Posted by: Alli Worthington ( @alliworthington ) | February 21, 2009 at 05:21 PM
DC hopes you have drinks this year...
Love Your BFF:)
Posted by: Ginger | February 21, 2009 at 04:09 PM
Please, please, please come to San Diego!!!
Posted by: tenacious tiki | February 21, 2009 at 03:56 PM
BUT WHAT ABOUT PHOENIX? didn't you love the sweat rolling down your back when you came here last year?
come on, i saw many fans bearing cupcakes. doesn't that give us some major points?
Posted by: sassyjackie | February 21, 2009 at 03:07 PM
HOORAY!!!! Milwaukee!!!! Finally some love for those of us in Wisconsin!
Posted by: Excited in Pearls and Pink in Milwaukee | February 21, 2009 at 01:26 PM
What happened to Austin/Round Rock? We loved you last year!
Posted by: Samantha | February 21, 2009 at 01:14 PM
So excited you're making two Texas stops this year! We will definitely represent!
Posted by: Charlotte | February 21, 2009 at 11:32 AM
I'm so thrilled, well, I could perspire.
And seeing that you're coming to Atlanta in May, I'll do just that.
Posted by: teachergirl | February 21, 2009 at 08:23 AM
I totally voted for Philly! I see you there every year!
Posted by: k8 | February 21, 2009 at 07:41 AM
Yay!! See you in the OC bitch!
Posted by: Sarah Hunt | February 21, 2009 at 04:07 AM
I live in Atlantic City (horrendous I know) and it would have been fantastic if you had come to Philly (I did cast my vote a few weeks ago) but I will use any excuse I can to get to NYC so I guess I will see you on May 7th!!!
Posted by: Rachel | February 20, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Yay Nashville! I didn't get to see you at BlissDom, but i am so jazzed you will be coming back. Even though you did seem a little freaked over the Willie pictures. I am marking my calender, taking a vacation day from work and will first in line.
Posted by: Amanda | February 20, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Yay! You're coming back to Nashville :) I enjoyed meeting you and chatting a bit at BlissDom. I'll put the Nashville book tour date in my calendar.
Posted by: Malia | February 20, 2009 at 10:03 PM
I will see you in Portland! I can't wait to meet you. Maybe we can grab a glass of wine after the signing...P-Town has some great places! Cheers!
Posted by: April Wallen | February 20, 2009 at 09:28 PM
So stoked that you're coming to BAH-STON! You can PAH-AK your CAH-AR next to mine and we can tailgate with some MAH-tinis. Word? Word. Seriously? I did a jig in my Choos! YAY!!!!!
Posted by: Sarah | February 20, 2009 at 09:26 PM
Woot! I'm coming from Charleston to Charlotte to see you, Jen, pearls and all!
Posted by: Stacy | February 20, 2009 at 09:07 PM
glad you are coming to Detroit even though I didn't vote. look forward to seeing you then. keep the great posts coming...they are hilarious, especially the ones with your pets. i always laugh out loud
Posted by: julie malicki | February 20, 2009 at 09:06 PM
I am so excited that not only are you coming back to the BEST city on tour- Atlanta- but you are coming on my Birthday! This will be such a fun birthday!
Posted by: Tiffany | February 20, 2009 at 07:40 PM
What about Vegas? Where else is the shopping sooooooooo good and the drinks so yummy? :)
Posted by: kathy | February 20, 2009 at 07:24 PM
I'm going to try and make the trek to D.C. I want to meet you SO bad! Love your work!
Posted by: Nicole | February 20, 2009 at 07:14 PM
I can't believe you aren't coming to Philly!
:(
Posted by: Philly Girl | February 20, 2009 at 07:11 PM
Hot damn, Hotlanta loves us some Jen. I've since recruited my aunt as a bonifide fan since the last tour!!
Posted by: Kelly | February 20, 2009 at 07:06 PM
Ok, so I posted on the wrong one, I am NOT computer friendly. See my post on the dog bathing one. Come to Iowa City please !!!! You can come on your own we are close to you...
Posted by: Laurie Boland | February 20, 2009 at 06:19 PM
DC hopes you join for drinks this year. Love, Your BFF
Posted by: Ginger | February 20, 2009 at 05:38 PM