Events
The Book of Longings
Virtual Book Tour
(Scroll down for latest events)
Tuesday, April 21 – The Book of Longings Publication Day!
12:00 PM ET
Instagram Live
Sue talks with author Glennon Doyle about The Book of Longings
WATCH NOW at @glennondoyle and @suemonkkidd
Tuesday, April 21
2:00-2:30 PM ET
Facebook Live
Sue speaks with Robin Homonoff about The Book of Longings
Join them on Facebook Live at A Mighty Blaze Facebook Live
Wednesday, April 22
Instagram and Facebook Live
A Conversation with Norah O’Donnell about Sue’s new novel, The Book of Longings.
WATCH NOW on Sue’s Facebook Page and Norah O’Donnell’s Facebook page
Wednesday, April 22
7:00 PM ET
Barnes & Noble Live
Facebook Live
Sue will be in conversation with author, Ann Kidd Taylor, about The Book of Longings and answer audience questions.
WATCH NOW on Sue’s Facebook page / Ann Kidd Taylor’s Facebook page
Saturday, April 25
Atlanta History Center
Zoom virtual event open to the public
Sue will be in conversation Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Virginia Prescott and also participate in audience Q&A
WATCH NOW on the Atlanta History Center’s YouTube page
Tuesday, April 28
Unlocking Us w/ Brené Brown
Sue joins Brené Brown on her podcast, Unlocking Us, to discuss The Book of Longings.
LISTEN NOW on Apple Podcasts and also directly on Brene’s website.
Friday, May 1
11:00 AM ET
Instagram Live w/ Ashley Judd
Sue and Ashley discuss Sue’s new novel, The Book of Longings.
WATCH NOW on Sue’s Instagram and Facebook
Monday, May 4
7:30 PM CT
Dallas Museum of Art
Arts & Letters Live
Talk and Q&A
Virtual Event Information
Friday, May 8
3:00 PM ET
The Book of Longings Book Club – Part I
Hosted by River Jordan of Parnassus Books
WATCH NOW on Sue’s Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / The Book of Longings Book Club
Sunday, May 10
11:30 AM ET
Maria Shriver: The Sunday Paper Live
WATCH NOW on Sue’s Instagram or Sue’s Facebook
Thursday, May 14
5:00 PM ET
Book of the Month Instagram Live w/ Siobhan Jones
WATCH NOW on Book of the Month Club Instagram or Sue’s Instagram
Friday, May 15
3:00 PM ET
The Book of Longings Book Club – Part II
Hosted by Lori Fazio from RJ Julia
WATCH NOW on Sue’s Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / The Book of Longings Book Club
Friday, May 22
3:00 PM ET
The Book of Longings Book Club – Part III
Hosted by Jason Jeffries from Quail Ridge Books
WATCH NOW on Sue’s Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / The Book of Longings Book Club
Tuesday, May 26
7:00 PM ET
A conversation with Heather Reisman (Heather’s Pick), CEO of Indigo.
Watch on Indigo’s Instagram and Sue’s Instagram
Friday, May 29
3:00 PM ET
The Book of Longings Book Club – Part IV
Hosted by Leila Meglio from Porter Square Books
WATCH NOW on Sue’s Instagram / Facebook / The Book of Longings Book Club
Monday, June 8
7:00 PM ET
Harvard Bookstore Virtual Event w/ Megha Majumdar (Author of A Burning)
Visit Harvard Bookstore for more info
WATCH NOW on Harvard Bookstore on Crowdcast
Wednesday, June 9
6:00 PM ET
Facebook Live with Adriana Trigiani
Sue joins Adriana to talk about The Book of Longings.
WATCH NOW on Adriana’s Facebook page (Sue’s segment starts around 32:00)
Monday, June 22
12:00 PM
Instagram Live conversation with Madeline Miller
WATCH NOW on Sue’s Instagram
Sunday, June 28
2:00 PM
Quail Ridge Books – In Conversation with Cate Lineberry
WATCH NOW on Sue’s Instagram
Thursday, July 9
12:00 PM ET
Sue and Alicia Keys discuss The Book of Longings and Alicia’s new memoir, More Myself.
WATCH NOW on Alicia Keys’ YouTube Channel
Thursday, July 16
7:00 PM PT
Bay Area Book Festival – Braving Deep Waters: Female Fearlessness and Friendship with Sue Monk Kidd and Lisa See (moderated by Aimee Phan)
WATCH NOW on Bay Area Book Festival YouTube channel
Tuesday, July 21
7:30 PM ET
AARP – The Girlfriends Book Club
A Conversation with Sue Monk Kidd
WATCH NOW on The Girlfriend Bookclub Facebook Live
Wednesday, August 18
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Friends of the North Castle Public Library: A Conversation with Zibby Owens and Audience Q&A
LISTEN NOW on Zibby Owens Podcast
Friday, August 28
1:00 PM ET
Wed to Wisdom: Honoring the Creative and Spiritual Lives of Women
A Instagram Live Conversation w/ Enuma Okoro
WATCH NOW on Enuma’s Instagram
Sunday, August 2 & 30
1:30 PT
Happy Women Virtual Book Club – A conversation with Sue moderated by Jennifer Loudin
Open to the public – registration required
Register at happywomendinners.com
Thursday, October 8
6:30 – 8:30 PM ET
“Longings, Largeness, and Thunder in The Book of Longings” hosted by Carolyn Rivers
Presented by The Sophia Institute, College of Charleston Friends of the Library, Blue Bicycle Books and Buxton Books
Event is FREE – Registration required to receive live Zoom link.
Sunday, October 11
7:00 PM CT
Opus & Olives
Presented by The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library
Sue speaks and is interviewed by show emcee, Mo Rocca
Friday, October 23
9:30 AM ET
Women Rising Sponsored by NC Institute of Spiritual Information
The WomenRISING Virtual Conference (via Zoom) is for women of all ages and faiths, and men who wish to join as allies. Throughout this conference we will give particular attention to inclusion and diversity and provide space for women whose voice has not yet been heard. The schedule will include keynote speakers, music, time for silent reflection and small group discussion.
Sue will give a lecture and be in conversation with Paula D’Arcy of the Red Bird Foundation. Moderator of the Q & A will be Khris Ford, Spiritual Director of the North Carolina Institute for Spiritual Direction and Formation.
Wednesday, November 25
7:00 PM ET
Friends & Fiction Facebook Live: Lead host Mary Alice Monroe along with 4 other author hosts will be in conversation with Sue about The Book of Longings and her discussing her.tips on writing.
Event is free, requires joining the Friends & Fiction Facebook Group Page.
Watch and participate on the Friends & Fiction Facebook Group page HERE