Book Tour Schedule for James Frey’s BRIGHT SHINY MORNING
Following is the appearance and event schedule for James Frey’s BRIGHT SHINY MORNING
| New York, NY Tuesday, May 13, 2008 7:00 PM EST With Josh Kilmer-Purcell BLENDER THEATER 127 E 23rd St New York, NY 10010 Sponsored by Barnes and Noble |
Portland, OR Wednesday, May 21, 2008 7:00 PM PST With Josh Kilmer-Purcell BAGDAD THEATRE 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97214 Sponsored by Powells Bookstore |
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| Los Angeles, CA Thursday, May 15, 2008 7:30 PM With Josh Kilmer-Purcell & music by Black Tide WHISKY A GO GO 8901 Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069 Sponsored by Vroman’s and Book Soup |
Ann Arbor, MI Thursday, May 22, 2008 7:00 PM BORDERS BOOKS AND MUSIC 612 E Liberty St Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Sponsored by Borders |
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| San Francisco, CA Friday, May 16, 2008 7:00 PM PST With Stephen Elliot, Josh Kilmer-Purcell & music by Third Rail SLIM’S 333 11th St San Francisco, CA 94103 Sponsored by Books Inc. |
Philadelphia, PA Tuesday, May 27, 2008 7:00 PM FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA Montgomery Auditorium 1901 Vine ST Philadelphia, PA 19103 Sponsored by the Free Library of Philadelphia |
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| Marin, CA Saturday, May 17, 2008 1:00 PM With Josh Kilmer-Purcell BOOK PASSAGE 51 Tamal Vista Blvd Corte Madera, CA 94925 |
Boston, MA Wednesday, May 28, 2008 6:00 PM EST COOLIDGE CORNER THEATER 290 Harvard St. Brookline, MA 02446 Sponsored by Brookline Booksmith |
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| Seattle, WA Monday, May 19, 2008 7:30 PM With Josh Kilmer-Purcell SEATTLE TOWN HALL 1119 8th Ave Elliott Bay Book Company Seattle, WA 98101 Sponsored by Elliott Bay Books |
Toronto, ON Tuesday, June 3, 2008 7:00 PM INDIGO AT THE MANULIFE CENTRE 55 Bloor St. West Toronto, ON M4W 1A5 Sponsored by Indigo Books |
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| Seattle, WA Tuesday, May 20, 2008 6:30 PM WORDS & WINE AT THE W 4th and University W Hotel Seattle Seattle, WA 98101 Sponsored by Words and Wine Series |
Amagansett, NY Saturday, June 7, 2008 5:30 PM EST BOOKHAMPTON Amagansett Square 154 Main ST Amagansett, NY 11930 Sponsored by Bookhampton |
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| Brooklyn, NY Thursday, July 24, 2008 7:00 PM EST BOOKCOURT 163 Court St. Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 875 3677 |
April 9th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
We’d like to see you in the Maritimes in Canada!
April 9th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
You are an inspiration to me (and probably to many other people) and it would be an honnor to meet you in Montreal, Canada, for your new book. I can’t wait to discover that new novel of yours. I really hope to see you around here..
Take care,
Emy.
April 9th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
James
Still would love to see you in the desert. Hope you plan to include Phoenix on your schedule at some point.
Wishing you the very best on the new book… so looking forward to delving in!
Jules/Phoenix
April 10th, 2008 at 11:58 am
As I wrote on the message board, I’m SOOO GLAD you are coming to Toronto! You’ve been such an inspiration to myself and many people I know, it will be like meeting an old friend! Love you James. See you June 3rd.
April 11th, 2008 at 6:33 am
Do I hear Miami anyone???
April 12th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
How about Pittsburgh?
April 12th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Come to Ottawa, Canada!
April 12th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
James,
Please come to Canada Montréal ! PLEASE !
I can’t wait to read your next novel.
Regards,
April 12th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
You must come to Denver! I can’t wait for the novel. I am so glad you kept on writing. You are very talented.
April 12th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
You, Million and Lenoard Rock!! I will be one of the first to read. What about Minneapolis??? Love you, your style, your spirit!!
April 12th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
James,
I’m one of your fans and think you are such a great writer. I can’t wait to read Bright Shiny Morning. I’m in New Jersey, but 30 minutes from philly, so I have every intention of coming to your book signing in May.
Keep writing.
April 12th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Are you comig to england or what dude.
April 12th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Don’t forget about us southerngals and guys. Please consider Spartanburg,SC !! Don’t let some TV talkhosts get you down!
April 12th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Can’t wait to read you new (what ever you’d like to call it) I loved Million and Leonard. Bright and Shiney Morning is a beautiful title. I support you and LOVE your style of writing.
April 12th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
So glad to see your name on a book again. Thank You for being the only person/writer to get me to read a book cover to cover. I am looking foreward to this one. Thank You Thank You. I would love to see you visit a Atlantic provience of Canada.
April 12th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
James,
Any chance of the book tour coming to Taipei this summer or fall? Lots of fans here.
Danny
April 12th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Hi James,
Come on down to Alabama. SOME of us can read here…. Looking forward to your new book and I am proud of you for holding your head up. Take care.
April 12th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Come to Chicago !!!! I will show yo the town !!!!
Huge Fan, love your work .
Take good care and safe travels,
April 12th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
i agree with leena……why not pittsburgh?
April 12th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Dear Jim, I am thrilled you are writting again. I read your two other books & LOVED them. You are a terrific writer .. Sorry you got such a RAW DEAL on the Oprah show. You did not deserve that. She handled it badly.
Very happy to see you back & so are millions of others. Best of luck always.
Dottie S.
April 12th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Wish you were coming to Cleveland Ohio! I think you’re great. Good luck with your book tour & I hope your book sells zillions!
April 12th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
welcome back! i hope i can make it to your l.a. gig. anyway, just wanted to let you know that i am truly looking forward to reading the novel. i have been waiting to see what fantastic read you will produce. peace,love.
April 12th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
James, how about stopping in Des Moines or Cedar Rapids, IA or Chicago, Ill on your way to or from Ann Arbor? Maybe you could back track and come here May 23rd?! I love your books. Could not put them down. Anxious to read your new book. Come see us!
Laurie S.
Cedar Rapids, IA
April 12th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Hey James!
How about Victoria, British Columbia or even Vancouver? You have many fans in Canada as I can see by the previous replies!
I loved both your books and passed them on to so many people. As a person in recovery I thought the book really told it like it is! I totally agree that you got a bum rap on Oprah. You have so many loyal fans that love, care and respect you! Screw the rest!!!! - lol
I am and will always be a huge fan of your writing. I preordered Bright Shiny Morning and can’t wait to read it! You rock!
Trisha O.
Victoria, BC Canada
April 12th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
james frey- we’d love to see you in the dirty south…put new orleans on your list!
April 12th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
I believe I will be able to see you in Philadelphia, your an inspiration!
April 12th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
I can’t wait to read the new novel! Million and Leonard were two of the BEST books I have ever read!!! You have an amazing talent!! Don’t stop writing!!
April 12th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Mr Frey.
I truly can’t wait to read “Bright Shiny Morning”
Christina
April 12th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
I’ve got the new book pre-ordered, James. It’s my b.d. present to myself. I am sorry to see you’re not coming to the Dayton or Cincinnati area, but I hope you will in the near future! Your books have meant a lot to me and I’d definitely stand in line to meet you in person. So glad you’re still writing and still staying strong.
April 12th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Hi James,
Would love to see you in DC. Can’t wait for the new book.
Always,
Jen
April 12th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
PaLLEEEEZZZE come to Cape Cod
‘Border’s Bookstore’
Rte 132 Iyanough Rd
Hyannis, Ma 02601
Ph : 508-862-6363
with a cafe inside
I will try to get nice accommadations for you and your family here on beautiful Cape Cod. Have a mini vacation while you are here.
Lots of Love from
“Kathie from the Cape” from your Boston visit for “MFL”
April 12th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
James, I have been WAITING and WAITING for your next book! I loved your others. I pray that you and your family are well. Charlotte
April 12th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Come to Montreal!! I love your books and your style of writing. Can’t wait for new book!! Would love to attend your book signing here in Montreal!!!Perhaps you can come here after your Toronto signing…..
April 13th, 2008 at 4:04 am
What about a trip to Amsterdam in The Netherlands?? We would love to see you too!
April 13th, 2008 at 7:09 am
I really love to meet you in Chicago. I have read and re-read A Million Litttle Pieces several times. Best wishes to you! Can’t wait to read your new book.
April 13th, 2008 at 8:56 am
Congratulations on your new book.
Look forward to reading Bright Shiny Morning.
I’m so glad you are coming to Coolidge Corner.
April 13th, 2008 at 9:06 am
Hi James,
I love your books and look forward to reading your new one. See you in Toronto.
Barb
April 13th, 2008 at 10:13 am
Come to Ottawa, ON man.
Can’t wait for the new book.
April 13th, 2008 at 11:19 am
As much as I would love to have you come to West Palm Beach, I would travel to anywhere in SFL to meet you and thank you for the inspirational books. I have bought your books for several friends and family members, who I know would join me in visiting you. Ft Lauderdale would be a great halfway point, you would pull people from Miami in the South and WPB in the North.
Hope to see you in our area soon!
April 13th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Man, you are so cool. i love both your books, and I bet your 3rd one isn’t going to disappoint me. :]
I will Try my best to go to to your book tour in LA. Keep it cool man. =]
April 13th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
PLEASE you must come to Atlanta! Or at least anywhere in the south where I can travel to meet you. Your books are the best, once I start I can’t put them down. I can’t wait for your next book! Best wishes to you.
April 13th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Hey, are you planning on coming to the UK?
April 13th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Hey, are you planning on coming to the UK? Love your books and can’t wait for the new book. Please come across the pond :( . Kirsty x
April 13th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Would love to meet you in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada! If not, I’ll make sure I go to the Toronto signing but still, Ottawa would be closer and you have many, many fans here!
Can’t wait to read your next book!
Erin
April 13th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Don’t suppose you’d like to pop over to Liverpool, England would you? xxxx
April 13th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Hi James,
I so enjoyed “Pieces” and “Leonard” and I can hardly wait to read your new book. Lots of continued success in your career. Looking forward to seeing you in Philly May 27th!!
Naomi
April 13th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Hi James,
I feel the same as millions of readers and fans, I think you are a terrific writer and will be very happy to read your next and upcoming book. Bad, bad deal with Oprah, very crappy.
Coming to Texas soon? Although I’ll take an opportunity to go to NYC, I don’t know if I can make the May date.
Thanks,
Lorraine
April 13th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
James, You are one of the best authors I’ve ever come across….I LOVE your style and insight. I’m looking so forward to reading your next book…thank you so much for continuing to write after Oprah’s awful, condensending and scathing meeting with you. I lost total respect for her after that. You are an amazing individual and should be commended for your art…writing….
Thank you James, Teresa
April 13th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
G’Day James,
When are you coming to Australia? Would love to see you in person… Looking forward to the release of the new book!
Regards
Lidia
April 13th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
JAIME…GET UR A_S OUT TO COLORADO, WE MISS YOU! CAN’T WAIT TO READ THE NEXT BOOK, YOU ARE A TOTAL WRITING GOD!!! BRECK IS AMAZING IN THE SUMMER …XOXO…MICHELE
April 14th, 2008 at 7:42 am
Dallas please?????
April 14th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Can’t wait for the new book (i’ve been waiting)and to see you at the book tour!!! I
April 14th, 2008 at 9:41 am
So excited to hear about the new book. Finished A Million Little Pieces in 5 hours, and finished My friend Leonard in 3.
You are amazing.
Keep on writing those jaw-dropping books!
Come down to Dallas, Texas sometime, I would love to meet you in person one day.
April 14th, 2008 at 10:02 am
I’d love to see you, James, in Chicago. Read both of your books and I’m looking forward to your new one.
All the best,
Barbara
April 14th, 2008 at 11:06 am
I think you left off the dates where you’ll be in Miami.
I loved both of your books, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that they’re life-changing.
April 14th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
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April 14th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
would love for an atlanta stop. so looking forward to this book.
April 15th, 2008 at 6:08 am
Hello James!! I am soo excited about your new book, I read the other two on a trip from Va Beach to Mississippi…I only survived the trip because of you!! It sure would be awesome if you could swing by Va Beach/Norfolk, Virginia area!! I’m a James fan for life! Thanks for inspiring me!!
April 15th, 2008 at 6:59 am
James,
I loved reading Million Little Pieces as well as my Friend Leonard. I could not put them down. They were the best books I have ever read. I can’t wait till May 13, so I can purchase Bright Shiney Morning. Look forward to more of your great books being published. Keep on writing and Stay Clean. Hope to see you in Rhode Island someday.
April 15th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Loved your books and looking forward to the new one. You need to go to Denison for your next Reunion-lots of old fans there!
April 15th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
I don’t see Austin, TX on the list yet. Don’t forget about Texas. Hope to see come down.
April 17th, 2008 at 10:47 am
Come to Indianapolis!
April 17th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
or even
DENVER, CO
something. soon.
April 17th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
James! Why not Cleveland???? We’d really like you to come!
April 17th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Linda from miami, I’m right there with you!!
April 20th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
James-
Listen to that guy from Alabama. Some of us in the South can read. You should come to north Texas. I have read Million and Leonard more times than I can count and would love nothing more than to Thank You in person for helping my family get through such a hard time with my brother in rehab. Your books helped all of us understand what he was going through.
Screw Oprah. Keep on truckin’ Big Jim!
We’d all love to see you here in north Texas!
Love,
Ashley
April 20th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
See you in Ann Arbor on the 22nd, mother fucker! Bout time you made your way our way! Late- J
April 20th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
I so wish you’d make a stop in Virginia. I would love to meet the man who helped me turn my life around!
Nancy
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:37 am
come to atlanta!
April 25th, 2008 at 3:34 am
Every one says come to here come to there…. and everything is in USA…
WE WANT YOU HERE IN AUSTRALIA TOO M8!
April 29th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Arizona! :)
April 30th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
James~ What a tale you have told, raw, real and inspirational! I was dreadfully sad when I finished reading My Friend Leonard! I am thrilled to see that you have continued writing - YOUR WAY! Please come back to MN - we welcome you. Unlike Oprah, there are actually people out there that believe in YOU and support your story!!
We’de love to see you COME TO MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA…please.
May 4th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
What, no visit to the Washington, D.C. area? Come on!
May 5th, 2008 at 5:23 am
Screw Oprah!! Chicago still loves you; please come …
May 6th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
I as well as many others are hoping that you will try to come to Chicago (again). Hopefully the Wicked Witch of the Midwest isn’t keeping you from coming back. Good Luck with the new book!
May 6th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Please come to Phoenix!! Is there any way I can get a signed copy if you can’r get here?
May 7th, 2008 at 6:16 am
What? No Chicago on your tour? Don’t let Oprah keep you away James! LOL….Best wishes on the new book!
May 8th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Dude! What’s up? you’re coming to L.A. for a “book tour,” but we are not able to bring your previous books in to be signed? What’s up with that?
May 12th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Please come to Chicago!!!
May 13th, 2008 at 4:20 am
We love you in the South too!! Please make a stop near Charlotte, NC!! Can’t wait to read the new book!
May 13th, 2008 at 7:57 am
Come to Albany, New York!!
May 13th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Minneapolis would love to have you.
May 13th, 2008 at 10:27 am
James,
I have read your blog, yesus what a couple of people will see you, when are you coming to The Netherlands, I have almost 2 books of you and they are very good to read, good luck Helma Thijsse
May 13th, 2008 at 11:15 am
I just bought your book on B&N. Would love to see you in Denver, CO. I love your writing style. And regardless of the whole Oprah thing I will continue to support and buy every one of your books. Good luck James!
May 14th, 2008 at 7:05 am
I know your parents and met you at your grandmother’s birthday party (after Million, before Leonard) Best regards to you and family.
May 18th, 2008 at 5:42 am
Hey, mutha fucka! Saw You twice here; lets make it thrice here - suggest gig at The Paramount or better yet at the downtown Skatepark where no one knows who the fuck you are, but come with skater band and do open air reading.
May 18th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Your words have helped so many - please don’t ever let anyone stop you again (including yourself) - i noticed that you have no book signings in the South - why? Alabama would be a great place to start!
May 19th, 2008 at 6:30 am
Got my book in the mail! Can’t wait to start reading! Wish you were coming to Columbus, Ohio…let us know if you are! Good luck!
May 19th, 2008 at 10:28 am
loved hearing you read and answer questions in corta madera, ca last saturday. to see you live was thrilling because you are such an incredible writer and withstood all the painful backlash so well. it was all so positive and warm and loving - great atmosphere at book passages .
and i loved hearing your many comments about the pedestal, being a guy in a room in ny writing a book, etc. thank you so much. can’t wait to read the book and i hope it lands on the best seller’s list
May 19th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
I was so blown away by this book. Read nonstop til i finished it. You rock!!!!
May 21st, 2008 at 10:37 pm
Come to the south!!!
(particularly New Orleans)
:)
Can’t wait to read Bright Shiny Morning.
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:23 am
when are you coming to chicago???????? SOON PLZ!!
May 24th, 2008 at 11:17 am
James…I’d love it if you came to Indianapolis!!
May 27th, 2008 at 8:44 am
I KNOW ITS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE- BUT COME TO NORTH CAROLINA–SOON!!!
June 1st, 2008 at 11:54 am
Please add Chicago to your list! I’m about 50% done with the book and it is terrific! Thanks so much. And congrats! I never doubted it, by the way. And the angry letters/emails I wrote to Ms. O (and the cancellation of my subscription to her magazine…they even called me!) were well worth it! Thanks for another great adventure of imagination and intelligence.
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:03 pm
James, why are you not coming to your HOME TOWN of Cleveland, Ohio?!?! I love love LOVE your books but wish you would come around here!
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:47 pm
James, thank you, thank you for writing a new book. I never got into reading until a read Million Little Pisces, and that was all she wrote I always I have a book to tell people about and I have about six friends buying all your books (your welcome) please come Nashville I want you to sign my new favorite book by my favorite writer!
June 4th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Mr. Frey,
I watched your mom on Oprah, then read AND LOVED both books!! (I almost didn’t read your book because Oprah is hit and miss on her book picks.) .. I have all three! I am a big fan and wish you would come back to Cleveland, Ohio!!I would like to have you sign my new one!
Good Luck and Keep writing…your a great story teller! Go Browns!!!!
June 6th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
I have copied below the email I sent to NBC after your appearance on their morning show.
Good morning:
I just watched Meredith’s interview with James Frey and decided I needed to express my feelings to her and NBC. I have read both books by James Frey; A million Little Pieces and My Friend Leonard. I also have a background in dealing with alcohol and drug abusers (Chicago Police Department) so I can speak with some authority. Mr. Frey’s first book – A Million Little Pieces was inspirational for individuals faced with the truth of their addiction. It was well written and covered some very sensitive material that only an individual who has battled addiction could bring to the written word so accurately. His “liberties” are so unimportant in the grand scheme. I was disappointed in the interview because, once again, it centered more on Oprah Winfrey and her personal hurt and vindictive nature than on Mr. Frey’s new book. Since when has Oprah Winfrey become the end all judge of human errors? I would have liked to know more about the current book and less about what happened in the past according to Oprah. I will be ordering his book and hope that it is as well written as his other books, more importantly I hope he continues to write and that all of the media stop bringing Oprah’s personal offense with Mr. Frey to an end. Maybe you should take a closer look at the moral and social standards of other guests of the Oprah show.
Regards,
June 7th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Thank you for coming to Toronto!
I was so glad i finally got to meet you :)
June 8th, 2008 at 8:08 am
Very well said Ren, and you won’t be disappointed in BSM, it’s fabulous.
June 10th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Come to orlando Florida James Frey. Youre me idol :]
June 12th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
james frey you are such an inspiration. i love all of your books. they are simply amazing. please come to the atlanta area. i would do anything to meet you and get a picture with you, you have no idea.
June 28th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Your books are brilliant James. I felt deeply for the man you portrayed in “A Million Little Pieces”. At the time I was reading it I was very close to someone who had an alcohol addiction living in a men’s rehab house. The book hit very close to home. I am excited to find out you have a new book out. I can not wait to read it. You are an amazing person and I am so happy that you have made it successfully through all your life struggles.
July 2nd, 2008 at 3:35 pm
please come to chicago.
i’ve been an avid reader all my life and have just now realized and appreciated such amazingly beautiful writing that moves me, makes me cry, makes me appreciate, makes me want to be a better writer.
you inspire me to be a better writer.
please come to chicago.
i’d love to say thank you in person.
July 2nd, 2008 at 5:44 pm
I was so hoping you would come to the DAllas /Fort Worth area!
Pretty please :)
July 6th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
I was wondering if you had another book in the making. I have read all three of your books and love them!! I read A Million Little Peices and then found out about the controversy and I don’t care because it was an excellent book!! All three books moved me; they made me cry and laugh! Are you planning any tours in Texas?
July 13th, 2008 at 6:27 am
Oh, I wish you would come to Houston! Could you possibly make it to Austin? I love BSM and I wish you all the best. “O” can suck an egg as far as AMLP & I am concerned. That siutation equated (to me) more or mess that the curtain has been pulled away and there is no Wizard… just Oprah. And a million brainwashed followers.
Anyhow - LOVE your books, please keep publishing! I wish you and yours nothing but the greatest happiness in life.
TM