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I’m not a big autobiography reader but I put Michelle Obama’s Becoming on my Christmas list. And I am not alone. The response to Michelle’s new book has been so overwhelming, she’s doubling the number of book events for 2019 to make sure everyone who wants to see her on this book tour will. And it’s not only those who get to see her who are thrilled, according to the former FLOTUS, she’s just as excited.

Not only is Michelle Obama continuing her book tour after attending former President George H.W. Bush’s funeral last week, she’s adding new cities to the lineup!

“I couldn’t be more excited to visit even more cities across the country and around the world,” the former first lady, 54, said in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE about the additions to the final leg of her book tour, Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama.

“I’ve been so humbled by the response to the tour thus far and the overwhelming interest we’ve received from so many communities we weren’t able to visit this year,” she continued. “That’s why I’m thrilled that we’re able to expand our conversations to these new settings and wider audiences. I can’t wait to continue the discussions that have been so meaningful for me and, I hope, for so many others.”

[From People]

I’m sure Michelle’s book will be on the best seller list for a while. I don’t doubt that it’s well written with interesting stories and insight. Plus I think so many of us want to feel some connection to the Obamas. You invite book characters into your life and people want the Obamas in their lives right now. This news is amazing because so many people will get to meet Michelle, if even just for an hour. I think getting out and meeting folks is what she thrives on too. She loves the public. And we love her.

The link has more the information but the second half has been expanded to include 21 events – 11 in North America and six in Europe. You can check dates and get tickets here. If anyone has the chance to see her, please let us know about it.

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