Happy Monday to you all! I am excited to announce that in a few weeks time I shall be on book tour in the States, and I really hope it will be an opportunity for me to meet some of you.
I have to admit that I love going on book tour. I go to new places, revisit with familiar friends, put faces to names and generally get to see stuff that is never normally part of my routine.
At the signings I’ll be signing copies of my book My French Country Home: Entertaining Through the Seasons (yes I know that is the longest book title ever!) and there will also be copies of My Stylish French Girlfriends available for signature if you need a gift for your own stylish girlfriend!
When I’m signing I like to try to take a moment to chat with each person, and all questions are allowed! I’m covering a lot of ground, so I hope that it will give you the opportunity to come to say hello.
So here without further ado, are the dates that are already finalised. There are a couple more in the pipeline, and we’ve put up a page dedicated to the book tour with all the useful information.
Wednesday 20 June- 5-8PM
My first destination is Les Fleurs in Andover, Massachusetts, in the company of my friend Sandra Sigman (you may remember her as my stylish almost-French girlfriend)! Les Fleurs is a beautiful flower store that also sells items for your home and some French antiques.
Friday 22nd June- 10:30AM-5PM
Beyond excited to be at the Newport Flower Show, known for its glorious setting and fantastic displays of flowers and plants. I’m also with Sandra Sigman for this event so be sure to come say hello if you’re there!
Saturday 23rd June- 10:30AM-12PM
Having always wanted to visit Nantucket, I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to be able to do a signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, an absolutely adorable family-owned book shop.
Monday 25th June- 5-7PM
For the first of my two signings in New York, I’m so pleased to be at Rejuvenation‘s beautiful store in the Flatiron District. I’ll be signing at three of their stores across the US during my tour and am excited to be working with a company so committed to creating quality products and restoring antique pieces.
Tuesday 26th June- 5-7PM
I’ll be at the Bastide showroom, where as well as getting a book signed, you’ll also have the opportunity to discover their divine French cosmetics and perfumes. We have already included Bastide products in My Stylish French Box, and I am excited to see their New York showroom. There are a limited number of places for this event, and we have an Eventbrite invitation that you are welcome to visit if you’d like to attend.
Wednesday 27 June- 5-7PM
Making my way midwest, I’ll be at Rejuvenation’s gorgeous store in Chicago.
Thursday 28th June- 2-5PM
So excited to see my friend Mary Carol Garritty at her charming home furnishings store Nell Hill’s in Kansas City. The last time I saw Mary Carol was here in Normandy, when she came for dinner with friends, can’t wait to see her again!
Friday 29th June- 4-6PM
My third signing with the wonderful Rejuvenation will be at their Berkeley location.
Saturday 30th June- 3-5PM
I shall be with my friend Sarah Anderson at her divine store Chateau Sonoma in Sonoma, California. I was at Chateau Sonoma a couple of years ago and am looking forward to returning.
More dates will be added soon, so check back often on our Book Tour 2018 dedicated page. Looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can later in the month!
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Once you are in the Western U.S., Seattle is not far at all from Sonoma! (We have great wines, also)
Yes please come to Seattle!
Thank you ladies for your enthusiams for Sharon’s trip- we will be keeping Seattle in mind for Sharon’s next book tour, though she unfortunately won’t make it there this time! Thank you always for your support 🙂 – Emily @ My French Country Home
Please, please look into a stop in the Phoenix AZ area! It’s hot but bearable…
Hi Mimi, we will be keeping the Southwest in mind for Sharon’s next tour! So thankful for readers like you who support all her endeavors 🙂 – Emily @ My French Country Home
Michigan is gorgeous in the summertime, especially, and we have great wines, too. The northwest coastline of the lower peninsula is a wine and food destination, and we have LOTS and LOTS of fresh water and water activities. Beautiful scenery and lovely little coastal towns with great shopping opportunities are a treat.
Hi Stephanie, I didn’t know Michigan had good wines! Definitely a destination to keep in mind for next time. Unfortunately the closest she’ll get this time is Chicago- it’s a bit of a trek, but perhaps you would be able to join her there? – Emily @ My French Country Home
How exciting! My fingers are crossed that you’ll be coming back to the Atlanta area so that I will have a chance to visit with you again. You have quite a following here in the South. I look forward to seeing you again…I hope!
Hi Vicki, sadly Sharon won’t be able to stop in the South on this trip, as much as she would have loved to! We so appreciate all the support she has always gotten from her Southern followers, and will do our best to include a stop there on the next tour! – Emily @ My French Country Home
Hi Sharon,
Any chance for Canada or close to??
Maybe I’ll just have to travel to US!
Hi Ruth! Sharon will be staying stateside on this tour, but has stops in Massachusetts, New York, and Chicago- hopefully one of those is close enough to you in Canada that you’d be able to come join her! – Emily @ My French Country Home
Sharon, I’m excited to have the opportunity to meet you in Sonoma! I’ve admired you and your books for a long while…
Wishing you a blissful journey,
Nichola in San Francisco
Dear Nichola, Sharon is so excited to have events in both Sonoma and Berkeley on this trip! Thank you so much for your interest in coming, I know she is looking forward to meeting you! – Emily @ My French Country Home
Hi Sharon, so happy to hear that you will be in Kansas City, I am hoping to take a day trip from Omaha to see you and Mary Carol. It will be so nice to see you again. Ann
Dear Ann, Sharon is thrilled to be going back to Nell Hill’s, and we hope you’ll be able to come join her again! – Emily @ My French Country Home
Don’t forget to stop in the southern US. A lot of beautiful French influenced cities like Charleston and New Orleans but Atlanta is closer for us.
Dear Cyndee, you’re not the first to request a stop in the South! While not on the itinerary for this trip, we will be keeping it in mind for next time. I’m a native Southerner myself and think Sharon would just love Charleston! – Emily @ My French Country Home
Please come to Kentucky!!
Oh, Sharon, you need to come to San Antonio, Texas! Hot, but plenty of air conditioners!,,
Sharon,
So happy to see you’ll be at Nell Hill’s again! I’ll definitely, be there!
O, E
Lunch and book signing at Rodgers Garden in Newport Beach CA would be lovely!
I agree with Linda Dunn, Roger’s Gardens 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd. Corona del Mar, CA would be an amazing place to have your Book Tour. Plus, it’s large enough to accommodate all your admirers. I hope you also add Found Home in Fullerton CA. again.
I missed your last visit to Nell Hills, but am planning to meet you this time!
Dear Judith, so glad to hear you’ll be able to join Sharon in KC! – Emily @ My French Country Home
There’s always the big Island of Hawaii. Lovely ocean views and places on the beach for lunch and a book signing …. seems you are very popular lady. Good for you .
Hi June, Hawaii would be a dream destination for the book tour! You’re very fortunate to live there and be able to enjoy all of that- perhaps Sharon will be able to include it on a future book tour – Emily @ My French Country Home
Sharon, my dear, please come and visit us in Garden City, New York. Our village is filled with beautiful gardens and we have a big Barnes and Noble store where you can do your book signing. Hope to see you soon.
Dear Karen, Garden City looks lovely and would be a great option for a future trip! Would you be able to join Sharon at either of her events in Manhattan? She’s really looking forward to meeting as many of her New York readers as possible! – Emily @ My French Country Home
Bon jour, Sharon! I am so excited that you are coming to the States! Please consider somewhere in the Chicago area………merci!
Bonjour Toni! I’m thrilled to be able to tell you that Sharon will indeed be coming to Chicago- it has been confirmed since the date of publication of this post 🙂 She’ll be at Rejuvenation on June 27 from 5-7pm. We hope you’ll be able to join her there! – Emily @ My French Country Home
Sharon, this great news. I hope you will be coming to the south. I missed your first book tour in the U.S., and I have both of your books that I would love to have signed:-)
Dear Carol, thank you so much for being such a lovely supporter of Sharon and her books. While a stop in the south is not on the itinerary for this trip, Sharon hopes to make it back there in the near future to meet you and sign your books! – Emily @ My French Country Home
Oh I hope you come to Seattle or Portland. I would love to meet you. I am excited about this, even if you don’t make it here. This is fantastic.
Dear Carrie, a stop in Seattle or Portland will certainly be on our radar for the next book tour, though Sharon won’t make it there this time around. Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and support! – Emily @ My French Country Home
We would love to host you at The French Container in Newport Beach, California any time! I had the pleasure of purchasing your book 2 years ago in Fullerton! My how time fly!
Dear Loreen, what a lovely store! May we keep you in mind for the next book tour? Thank you so much for your support of Sharon’s books- time does indeed fly! – Emily @ My French Country Home
Great! Now after the USA can you swing by Australia on your way home!!!!!
I agree with Donna D. A trip to Australia one day please. I love your books and of j’adore France.
We would love to see you in coastal SC. Charleston, Beaufort, Hilton Head. I have your books and follow your post. Love blending French elements with coastal chic.
I have both your lovely books but would love to meet you in person. Might I suggest the adorable store the Left Bank in Buckingham, Pennsylvania in a popular shopping are called Peddler’s Village between Philadelphia and New Jersey. There is a book next store that would serve equally well, The Lahaska Bookshop. Please consider it!
Wonderful! Looking forward to meeting you in Sonoma! Safe travels xo
I can’t believe it! Overflowing disappointment! Imagine my excitement when I saw the words Kansas City. It is 8 hours from my home but my son lives there. Oh boy, oh boy, I’m going to Kansas city to meet you and throw in a visit with my son. Then I see the date. My son will be here in Indiana. What lousy timing. Some day, some day. Well just more evidence that I’m destined to travel to France. Enjoy your journey. Delight in all your new friends and come back again.
Dear Debbie, how disappointing! Perhaps you could convince him to go back home and take you with him for a couple of days? 🙂 In any case, all the more reason to begin planning your trip to France! – Emily @ My French Country Home
I agree with Linda Dunn, Roger’s Gardens 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd. Corona del Mar, CA would be an amazing place to have your Book Tour. Plus, it’s large enough to accommodate all your admirers. I hope you also add Found Home in Fullerton CA. again.
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I am so sad to have missed you in New York. I have been traveling myself and although back in NJ/NY, didn’t realize you were here. Been following you for a few years and am truly sad I missed out—- look forward to next time! Your books are brilliant!