Hello again Culinary Travelers, welcome back to my 2019 Book Tour:

Yes, September was a busy first month of the whirlwind tour since launching my latest book, Searching for Family and Traditions at the French Table.  But now that October is here, an even greater abundance of literary happenings is on the agenda. 

This coming week, I have a fun culinary affair scheduled at a local French bistro, Cuisinett French Comfort Food in San Carlos, CA., where Geoffroy Raby, owner, is going to be providing a little something from one of my latest French recipes. Come, sit back, sip an afternoon aperitif, as you munch on a little ‘amuse bouche’ and I will do my best to entertain you with a few excerpts from my book. 

Logo Cuisinett Restaurant

On Saturday afternoon, October 12th, I will have the opportunity to participate in a special panel of women called:  Speaking Memory:  Remarkable Hidden Histories and Stories You Won’t Forget.  This is sponsored by the Women’s National Book Association and is an event celebrating National Reading Group Month, in collaboration with Litquake, San Francisco’s Literary Festival, a 10-day event celebrating writers of all genres.  Come and join the celebration of books and authors!

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On the 15th of October, I have an extra-special day planned, as I begin the day celebrating my latest book with my dear friend, Josiane Selvage, (main character in my books) at the Towne Center Bookstore in historic downtown Pleasanton.  This is being touted as a ‘Croissant, Coffee and Culinary Reading with Carole,’ or something similar.  Come join me.

That evening, I will be hosting the California Writers Club – San Francisco Peninsula Branch in a celebration of local writers for California Writers Week at the San Mateo Main Library.  (In 2003, the California State Week for the celebration of local authors throughout all California libraries.) Sixteen of our own CWC authors will be given the opportunity to read from their own books, sell books, and have some of them placed in the San Mateo Library for check out.   A huge step for many self-published authors.

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On the evening of the 24th, I have been accepted into the highly esteemed arena of literature with five other award-winning authors to give a reading at Kepler’s Bookstore in Menlo Park.  This is a coup I’m proud to be a part of.  Purchase tickets below and do come join me. 

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Next month, you will find me riding high on the trail to Austin, Texas, where I will begin on November 2nd at the infamous and much beloved bookstore, Book People.  If you are in the area, again, I would love to see you!  An amuse bouche and champagne may be served.  Stay tuned.

November 2, 2019 – 5:00 pm
Book Reading and Signing – Book People
Austin
Book Reading

Come out and join me at any time; any place!  I look forward to sharing this adventure with you!  Carole Bumpus