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[zencat]

Attention America! I have the first confirmed locations for Charlie Higson’s U.S. book tour in May.

First confirmed Charlie Higson US book tour stops

I'll update as new stops are confirmed. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear Charlie will be having a signing in California. But he will be passing through LA, probably for press.

That Washington appearance at the International Spy Museum looks like it could be something special. I've been wanting to take a trip to D.C. If I can meet a rich old woman by May, marry her, then bilk her out of her life savings, I'll attend.

[K1Bond007]

Well I don't get why he's going from St. Louis to NYC then back to IL. Poor guy. That's gonna suck.

2 stops of his are about 2-3 hours away from me. I wonder what my schedule will be like then..

[Bryce (003)]

If I can meet a rich old woman by May, marry her, then bilk her out of her life savings, I'll attend.

Let me know if she has a sister.

[Jeao007]

Wow, I can't believe that anyone of any importance is actually coming to Saint louis..That never happens. I'll definitely be there.

[Professor Dent]

The International Spy Museum in DC would be a great place to see him. Too bad it's Memorial Day weekend.

[Bucky]

The International Spy Museum in DC would be a great place to see him. Too bad it's Memorial Day weekend.

i may have to go to that one.

[Arbogast777]

WOW! The first stop is about 15mins from my house! Might have to attend...

EDIT: And of course it has to be on the same night as the series finale of "Lost." What to do...

Edited by Arbogast777, 20 March 2010 - 01:52 AM.

[Bucky]

WOW! The first stop is about 15mins from my house! Might have to attend...

EDIT: And of course it has to be on the same night as the series finale of "Lost." What to do...

you could skip a limited chance to see charlie higson or miss lost and dvr it to watch it the next day. sounds like a difficult decision.

[Arbogast777]

you could skip a limited chance to see charlie higson or miss lost and dvr it to watch it the next day. sounds like a difficult decision.

It is actually, because I already planned a viewing party with about 20 people invited

Must admit though, Higson is in the lead at the moment...

[zencat]

WOW! The first stop is about 15mins from my house! Might have to attend...

EDIT: And of course it has to be on the same night as the series finale of "Lost." What to do...

The island is just a dream inside the head of an autistic boy.

There, now you don't have to worry about watching it. Charlie ahoy!

[Arbogast777]

The island is just a dream inside the head of an autistic boy.

There, now you don't have to worry about watching it. Charlie ahoy!

I knew it! Alright, I'm gonna start re-reading SilverFin...

Seriously though, Higson it is. Just sounds like too much fun. Besides, I was hoping with your connections Zencat I could pick Charlie up at the airport and maybe grab a pint after the event

[zencat]

Ha! Well, not sure my connections pull that much weight. But you should definitely mention that you're a member of the CBn forums. Charlie is a fan.

Re Lost: One day during the writers strike I was walking the picket line with JJ Abrams and he was holding a sign that read, "Want to know what the island is?" or "Ask me what the island is." Something that this.

[Righty007]

No Ohio? Buzz kill.

[zencat]

Don't give up hope, Righty. They said there were more stops being worked on. These are just the confirmed stops so far.

[Bucky]

Just finished reading By Royal Command and absolutely loved it. Will definitely be at the International Spy Museum next month when Mr. Higson will be there.

[Righty007]

Just finished reading By Royal Command and absolutely loved it. Will definitely be at the International Spy Museum next month when Mr. Higson will be there.

Make sure you visit the Felix Restaurant & Spy Lounge! It's named after Leiter.

[Jeff007]

Just finished reading By Royal Command and absolutely loved it. Will definitely be at the International Spy Museum next month when Mr. Higson will be there.

Make sure you visit the Felix Restaurant & Spy Lounge! It's named after Leiter.

Wish I knew about that last summer when I was in Washington, Righty!

[Righty007]

Just finished reading By Royal Command and absolutely loved it. Will definitely be at the International Spy Museum next month when Mr. Higson will be there.

Make sure you visit the Felix Restaurant & Spy Lounge! It's named after Leiter.

Wish I knew about that last summer when I was in Washington, Righty!

Bummer!

Check this out: Just Keep My Martini Cool – A Bond Fan’s Experience at Felix

[Bucky]

thanks righty. since i will probably be taking the metro down for the signing i probably wont be able to get over to felix that day but ill keep it in mind for the future since it looks like a pretty snazzy place.

[zencat]

Definitely gives us a report, Bucky. Of all Charlie's tour stops, this is the one I think I'd most like to attend.

[Jeff007]

Just finished reading By Royal Command and absolutely loved it. Will definitely be at the International Spy Museum next month when Mr. Higson will be there.

Make sure you visit the Felix Restaurant & Spy Lounge! It's named after Leiter.

Wish I knew about that last summer when I was in Washington, Righty!

Bummer!

Check this out: Just Keep My Martini Cool – A Bond Fan’s Experience at Felix

Fun story!

[zencat]

So it looks like this is the U.S. schedule (at least it's the public schedule, there will be some school appearances as well). Let's get someone at each appearance!

Sunday, May 23
Charlie Higson appearance & book signing at The Bookcase
7:00PM
The Bookcase
607 East Lake Street
Wayzata, MN
(952) 473-8341
Website

Monday, May 24
Charlie Higson appearance & book signing at St Louis County Library
7:00PM (doors open at 6:00)
St Louis County Library Headquarters
1640 S. Lindberg Blvd.
994-3300
Event will be held in the Auditorium
Website
Promo

Wednesday, May 26
Charlie Higson autographing at Book Expo America Convention
1:30-2:30pm:
Jacob Javits Convention Center
*Open to convention badge holders

Wednesday, May 26
Charlie Higson at Books of Wonder Teens & Tweens Authors Event
6-8PM
Books of Wonder
18 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011
Website

Thursday, May 27
Charlie Higson appearance & book signing at Anderson’s Bookshop
7:00PM
Anderson’s Bookshop
123 W. Jefferson
Naperville, IL
Website

Saturday, May 29
Charlie Higson appearance & book signing at Politics & Prose
10:00AM
Politics & Prose
5015 Connecticut Ave.
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 364-1919
Website

Saturday, May 29
Charlie Higson appearance & book signing at International Spy Museum
2-4PM
International Spy Museum
800 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
Website

SCHOOL APPEARANCES:
Charlie will also be appearing at schools across the country. These events are not open to the public.

Scott Highlands Middle School, MN - Arranged by Red Balloon Bookshop (May 24)
Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School, NY (May 25)
Brooks Middle School, IL - Arranged by Anderson’s Bookshop (May 27)
Oswego East High School, IL - Arranged by Anderson’s Bookshop (May 27)
Ridley Middle School, PA - Arranged by Children’s Book World (May 28)

[doublenoughtspy]

I'm thinking about going to the May 29 10am appearance - any other Mid-atlantic CBners up for it?

[zencat]

Revised the final schedule above with address, etc. Time change for NYC appearance.

[Joe Bond]

I am going this Monday to the event in St. Louis since I don't have to work that day. I'll report what the event was like.

[zencat]

Elvis is in the building!

Charlie now tweeting from LA.

http://twitter.com/monstroso

[zencat]

Got a chance to visit with Charlie while he was in LA. Good time, good Bond talk, etc. Got a nice mention on his Twitter.

Anyone going to the Minnesota appearance today?

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[zencat]

Hey, here's a new stop.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26:

Autographing at Book Expo America Convention
1:30-2:30pm
Jacob Javits Convention Center
*Open to convention badge holders

And the private school appearances:

Scott Highlands Middle School, MN - Arranged by Red Balloon Bookshop (May 24)
Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School, NY (May 25)
Brooks Middle School, IL - Arranged by Anderson’s Bookshop (May 27)
Oswego East High School, IL - Arranged by Anderson’s Bookshop (May 27)
Ridley Middle School, PA - Arranged by Children’s Book World (May 28)

[Righty007]

Got a chance to visit with Charlie while he was in LA. Good time, good Bond talk, etc. Got a nice mention on his Twitter.

Very cool!

I too have had the pleasure of seeing the 1st edition Casino Royale and its special little box.

[Arbogast777]

I'll be at the Minnesota appearance tonight - looking forward to it! Supposed to get heavy storms so maybe that will add to the mood. Also, Zencat, I saw you added a listing for Scott Highlands Middle School in MN - that is literally 2 miles from my house and I have a friend who teaches Chinese there, so even if it's a school event I might be able to sneak in. Any details on the times of that?