Not only isMichelle Obamacontinuing her book tour afterattending former President George H.W. Bush’s funerallast week, she’s adding new cities to the lineup!
“I couldn’t be more excited to visit even more cities across the country and around the world,” the former first lady, 54, said in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE about the additions to the final leg of her book tour,Becoming: An Intimate Conversation withMichelle Obama. (See below for the full details of the final 2019 book tour stops.)
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Even before its publication, Mrs. Obama’s memoirBecomingmade headlines. Her candid reflections about her childhood, how shestruggled to balance her careeras a high-powered lawyer and mother, and thechallenges she’s faced during her marriageto former PresidentBarack Obamaand as first lady, have captivated the nation.
Rocketing to the number one spot on theNew York Timesbestseller list after one week, the hardcover edition has sold more copies than any other book published in the U.S. in 2018, according to the tour’s press release. More than three million copies ofBecominghave sold in the U.S. and Canada alone.
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The book tour has also garnered massive attention. Featuring earnest conversations with icons likeOprah Winfreyand Sarah Jessica Parker, the 2018 leg of the tour included 12 events across 10 cities.
“Over this time that I’ve been out of the White House, I’ve had time to think and reflect for the first time in a long time. I spent some time really thinking about the people, the stories and the experiences that have shaped me and helped me become the person I am today,” Mrs. Obamasaid in a video when she first announced her tour in September.
“I am proud of what I’ve created. I’m proud because it is candid, it’s honest, it is totally and utterly me. So I’m also a little frightened because it is so candid and honest and open,” she added.
That said, Obama is eager to share her book with the world — and to see how it empowers readers.
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“I’m hoping that, because of this book, others feel the power of their own voice and their own story,” the former first lady said. “Not in the big moments, but in the little things, the small moments, the bumps, the bruises, the highs and the lows — because those are the things that make us uniquely who we are.”
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Unfortunately for fans, the featured moderators have yet to be announced. But they can register now through Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 10 p.m. PST for Ticketmaster Verified Fan presale, according to the press release. Registered fans who receive a code will have access to purchase tickets for the North America events before the general public on Friday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Information on the ticketing methods for the European events is available at each city’s respective ticketing website.)
Tickets for the general public will go on sale on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. onMrs. Obama’s website.
Here is the complete 2019 book tour lineup:
Friday, February 8, 2019Tacoma, WATacoma DomeSaturday, February 9, 2019Portland, ORModa CenterTuesday, February 12, 2019Phoenix, AZComerica TheatreThursday, February 28, 2019Austin, TXFrank Erwin CenterSaturday, March 2, 2019Houston, TXToyota CenterWednesday, March 13, 2019St. Paul, MNXcel Energy CenterThursday, March 14, 2019Milwaukee, WIMiller High Life TheatreSaturday, March 16, 2019Cleveland, OHKeyBank State TheatreThursday, March 21, 2019Vancouver, BCPepsi Live at Rogers ArenaFriday, March 22, 2019Edmonton, ABRogers PlaceTuesday, April 9, 2019Copenhagen, DenmarkRoyal ArenaWednesday, April 10, 2019Stockholm, SwedenEricsson GlobeThursday, April 11, 2019Oslo, NorwayOslo SpektrumSunday, April 14, 2019London, UKThe O2 ArenaTuesday, April 16, 2019Paris, FranceAccorHotels ArenaWednesday, April 17, 2019Amsterdam, NetherlandsZiggo DomeFriday, May 3, 2019Montreal, QCBell CentreSaturday, May 4, 2019Toronto, ONScotiabank ArenaFriday, May 10, 2019Ft. Lauderdale, FLBB&T CenterSaturday, May 11, 2019Atlanta, GAState Farm ArenaSunday, May 12, 2019Nashville, TNRyman AuditoriumRescheduled from the original December 5, 2018 dateEUROPEAN REGISTRATION AND ON-SALE TIMING:Denmark, Copenhagen (Royal Arena, April 9, 2019):General on-sale begins: Friday, December 14 at 10 a.m. localStockholm, Sweden (Ericsson Globe, April 10, 2019):General on-sale begins: Friday, December 14 at 9 a.m. localOslo, Norway (Sentrum Scene, April 11, 2019):General on-sale begins: Friday, December 14 at 9 a.m. localLondon, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena, April 14, 2019):General on-sale begins: Friday, December 14 at 1 p.m. localParis, France (AccorHotels Arena, April 16, 2019):General on-sale begins: Friday, December 14 at 12 p.m. localAmsterdam, Netherlands (Ziggo Dome, April 17, 2019):General on-sale begins: Friday, December 14 at 11 a.m. local
*Rescheduled from the original December 5, 2018 date
EUROPEAN REGISTRATION AND ON-SALE TIMING:
Denmark, Copenhagen (Royal Arena, April 9, 2019):
General on-sale begins: Friday, December 14 at 10 a.m. local
Stockholm, Sweden (Ericsson Globe, April 10, 2019):
General on-sale begins: Friday, December 14 at 9 a.m. local
Oslo, Norway (Sentrum Scene, April 11, 2019):
London, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena, April 14, 2019):
General on-sale begins: Friday, December 14 at 1 p.m. local
Paris, France (AccorHotels Arena, April 16, 2019):
General on-sale begins: Friday, December 14 at 12 p.m. local
Amsterdam, Netherlands (Ziggo Dome, April 17, 2019):
General on-sale begins: Friday, December 14 at 11 a.m. local
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