FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2018, file photo, Former First Lady Michelle Obama signs books during an appearance for her book, "Becoming," in New York. Sales for Obama’s memoir have topped 3 million and the former first lady is extending her book tour into 2019. Live Nation and Crown Publishing announced Tuesday, Dec. 11, that Obama will have 21 events next year, six of them in Europe. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Republished December 11, 2018 - 7:23 AM
Original Publication Date December 11, 2018 - 6:51 AM
NEW YORK - Sales for Michelle Obama's memoir have topped 3 million and the former first lady is extending her book tour into 2019.
"Becoming," published four weeks ago, is among the fastest-selling nonfiction books in history and already among the bestselling political memoirs of all time.
Live Nation and Crown Publishing announced Tuesday that Obama will have 21 events next year, six of them in Europe. She has been appearing at such arenas as New York City's Barclays Center and Chicago's United Center, with guest interviewers including Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon.
Canadian dates include Vancouver on March 21, Edmonton March 22, Montreal May 3 and Toronto on May 4.
Her tour is now scheduled to end May 12 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.
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