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I was informed last night by my agent, via this hastily snapped cellphone photo, that the first actual copies of My Berlin Kitchen have arrived in New York. (!) Which means that it's only a matter of time now before I get to hold a copy myself. (!!) I imagine it will be a little different than when I first held Hugo, a little less soft and deliciously scented, probably. But in its own way, no less monumental. (!!!) Right? If you had told me four years ago that one far-off summer, I would have two babies, one flesh, one paper, to my name, I would not have believed you. Oh, life. You can be so good sometimes.

(!!!!!!!)

And to make things even better, we're going on tour. Yes, folks, me and the baby and Max are getting on an airplane in late September and heading to the States to see you all and I am so stinking excited I can hardly stand it. I can't believe how lucky I am that I get to do this. (Also, terrified. Will anyone show up? Furthermore, are we out of our minds to attempt this thing with a three-month old baby?)

The tour schedule is as follows (I'll have more precise details, like addresses or other salient information posted in a soon-to-be-formatted link in the sidebar):

Friday, September 21st, 7:00 pm:
LOS ANGELES, CA – Vroman's Bookstore

Saturday, September 22nd, 2:30 pm:
SAN DIEGO, CA – Adventures by the Book, Westgate Hotel

Monday, September 24, 7:00 pm:
SEATTLE, WA – University Bookstore

Tuesday, September 25th, 7:30 pm:
PORTLAND, OR – Powell's Books

Wednesday, September 26th, 6:00 pm:
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Book Passage

Thursday, September 27, 12:00 pm
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Rakestraw Books

Thursday, September 27, 7:00 pm:
SANTA CRUZ, CA – Bookshop Santa Cruz

Sunday, September 30, 5:00 pm:
WASHINGTON, DC – Politics & Prose

Monday, October 1, 7:00 pm:
NEW YORK, NY – Powerhouse Arena

Tuesday, October 2, 7:00 pm:
BOSTON, MA – Harvard Book Store

Will you come, will you be there? I cannot wait to see your faces, my dream come true.

   
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88 responses to “My Berlin Kitchen – The Book Tour!”

  1. Sheena Avatar
    Sheena

    I wish you were coming to Toronto! Can’t wait to read your book!

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  2. Katrin Avatar

    There can only be one question and that is, why don´t we get a book tour in Germany?? 😉
    Congrats again, can´t wait to read the book.

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  3. A Goodings Avatar

    Hooray for you Luisa! I cannot wait for the book to be released in the UK and hope the US tour with Hugo doesn’t wear you out so much that you are not able to come at least to London for a book signing!

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  4. Gemma Avatar

    It looks so good Luisa, I can’t wait to get my copy! If you fancy extending your tour to the UK we would be very happy to see you in Edinburgh…

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  5. Luisa Avatar

    Sheena – oh, how I wish, too!
    Katrin – The book will be published in Germany next year, let’s cross fingers there will be a German book tour then!! 🙂
    A Goodings and Gemma – if a London or Edinburgh bookstore will have me, I will be there with bells on! Scout’s honor.

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  6. Kelly Avatar
    Kelly

    So, when are the European book tour dates to be posted?

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  7. Stefanie Avatar
    Stefanie

    see you at Vroman’s!

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  8. Giulia Avatar

    Congratulations! Would have loved to meet you – I’m in NY two weeks later ;(

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  9. Luisa Avatar

    Kelly – there is no European tour planned for now… The German edition will be published next year and I’m crossing my fingers for a little tour, though I can’t promise it. I’ll definitely be going to Amsterdam for the Dutch edition’s publication. And I’m hoping that at some point a UK publisher will buy the UK rights so I can do a tour there, stay tuned!
    Stefanie – yay!
    Giulia – rats! Hopefully some other time.

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  10. Katrin B. Avatar
    Katrin B.

    Congratulations…and believe me it is easier to do a tour with a three month old than with a one year old:-) There are unfortunately no stops in the middle of the USA….is the plan set in stone? Enjoy…I am so very happy for you!

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  11. Lianor Avatar
    Lianor

    Congratulations! I love your blog and plan to be at the Harvard Book Store on Oct. 2.

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  12. Analise Avatar
    Analise

    I don’t often buy cookbooks (a habit that would soon get out of control…) but I can’t WAIT for this one! See you in NY!!

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  13. Luisa Avatar

    Katrin – I know, I was sad about that too. This is the final tour schedule. But let’s cross fingers for the paperback? 🙂 Thank you!
    Lianor – wonderful!
    Analise – yay! I’m so, so honored!!

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  14. Abby Avatar
    Abby

    I’ll be there! See you in New York! Congratulations!

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  15. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    So exciting! See you in D.C.

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  16. Elizabeth Avatar

    Oh no! I was determined to make it, but you aren’t even remotely close. Can you not somehow sneak down to the southeast? Charleston, SC is lovely in the fall (who am I kidding, it’s lovely all the time). You could visit Heirloom Books and grab some lunch at Husk. Maybe for the paperback? :)Congratulations!

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  17. Uncle Bob Avatar
    Uncle Bob

    Oh yes! I will look forward to seeing you in San Diego in September, book in hand (it’s already been pre-ordered on Amazon)!

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  18. Selkie Avatar
    Selkie

    Let me know if you want a Coast of Maine breather after Boston. I can get you a room (with a fireplace and jacuzzi?) at a lovely B&B in Bath for a few nights, and you can walk Popham Beach! Bravo!

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  19. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    Yay! You are coming to Vroman’s–see you there!

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  20. Emily Avatar

    Woo hoo – you are coming to San Francisco! Congrats on the book and baby! Looking forward to seeing you on tour 🙂

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  21. stacey snacks Avatar

    Luisa,
    Looking forward to meeting you and reading a copy of your book in NYC in October! How exciting. Congratulations!
    Stacey Snacks

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  22. Amy Avatar

    Oh how exciting!! I’ll see you in Portland. 🙂 I can’t wait to meet you (!!!!)

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  23. Lena Avatar

    I hope there will be a German book tour next year, then!

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  24. jenny Avatar
    jenny

    Harvard Bookstore, Baby! I just squealed and put it on my calendar. I can’t wait to meet you and celebrate this huge achievement. YAY!

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  25. dervla @ The Curator Avatar

    yipppee, i’ll be first in line at Powerhouse on 10/1. CANNOT. WAIT. SERIOUSLY. Memories of you screaming with excitement in your office when the book deal happened are flooding back now. It’s all real and I couldn’t be happier for you.

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  26. Victoria Avatar

    First Hugo.
    The THE meatballs.
    Now the book.
    Yay.
    I have my hardback copy pre-ordered from Amazon.
    Can’t wait. Congratulations.

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  27. courtney Avatar
    courtney

    I will be there in DC!! And I think three months is the perfect age to travel with a baby. Old enough you’re getting into a good groove, young enough they’re just content to lie there. Good luck!!

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  28. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    I’ll definitely be there! I love your blog 🙂 So glad you are coming to Seattle!!

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  29. Elissa Avatar
    Elissa

    So happy to see that you’re coming to DC. Just marked my calendar for Sept. 30!

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  30. Christy Avatar
    Christy

    I am THRILLED you are coming to Seattle! Can’t wait!

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  31. Tammy Avatar

    It’s funny to feel like you know someone you never met, and actually get exited for them … 🙂 Congratulations on both Hugo and the book!

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  32. Sylee Avatar

    But we must organize an informal launch party for you in Berlin: I’ll make a cake!

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  33. agatha Avatar
    agatha

    so excited! can’t wait to see you and baby…and read the book 🙂

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  34. bookshop santa cruz Avatar

    We are such big fans and are super excited about your event here at Bookshop Santa Cruz on 9/27!

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  35. Adrienne Avatar

    Yahoo! Your Boston stop is on my calendar (and at one of my favorite bookstores, too!)

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  36. barbara Avatar
    barbara

    I got a galley from Penguin a few weeks ago. So exciting! I’ll be at Book Passage in SF for sure.

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  37. Ellen Avatar
    Ellen

    Congratulations, Luisa!!!

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  38. sue Avatar
    sue

    The Passages bookstore in San Francisco is small, but you’ll get a lovely peek at the Bay. it’s right by the water in the Ferry Building. Max and Hugo will have a fun place to hang out. It will be nice to meet you, though I feel like you’re a friend already.
    This is a branch of a larger store in the next county, and they are warm and friendly. Small, but much closer for me and you can see the City. I’m looking forward to meeting you.

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  39. devon Avatar

    Hooray. I’ll come to Powell’s. And you’ll be fine with the baby – practice your lap changes for the planes!

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  40. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    Ack! You’re going to be in Boston on my due date! Are there any tricks for holding off labor? If so, I’m trying them all and I’ll be there!

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  41. Evy Avatar
    Evy

    Wish you were coming to Austin, Texas!
    Can’t wait for the book–am sure you will have lots of people there!

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  42. Evy Avatar
    Evy

    I just wanted to say— congratulations!
    I have been reading your blog since early 2007! The first food blog I ever started following and to this day- the best. The only food blog from which I have actually tried recipes. That’s how inspiring your blog is. I do not post very much–but thank you for a great blog and once more–I can’t wait for your book!

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  43. Amy B Avatar
    Amy B

    Rats! So sad you aren’t coming to Texas! Have a great trip and bookmark Houston for the paperback!

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  44. Anne-Marie Avatar
    Anne-Marie

    Congrats Luisa…what an exciting thing to do! Plan a stop in Louisiana for the next time around…foodie paradise here.
    Baby travel tip…feed him on takeoff and landing, to help his little ears adjust to the pressure. It really works!

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  45. Caitlin Avatar

    Sometimes it’s just so sad living in the middle of the country… No Chicago stop?!

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  46. M Avatar
    M

    My daughter and I will be seeing you in Seatle!

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  47. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    I hope to be there on September 30! P & P is a great place. Hope you also have time to enjoy the good restaurants in the neighborhood.

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  48. Sherri Avatar
    Sherri

    Congratulations Luisa! I work at Vroman’s, and I’ve read your book in galley form, and I just can’t wait to meet you! See you on September 21st.

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  49. Laurel Avatar
    Laurel

    Hooray, I can’t wait to see you in DC!

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