As a publisher, I'm more than a little jealous about this item in Robert Feder's column today...
Former First Lady Michelle Obama will launch a monthlong, 10-city tour to promote her new book, Becoming, by appearing with Oprah Winfrey and thousands of their fans November 13 at the United Center. “Can’t wait to kick things off in my hometown!” Obama tweeted Tuesday. Winfrey, who last filled the United Center with her farewell show in May 2011, will moderate a discussion with Obama about her memoir, set to be officially released the same day.
The United Center. For a Book launch. With Oprah. The book launch for my last book was held at a soccer clubhouse.