Shelby Van Pelt Embarks on Paperback Book Tour for ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’
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Shelby Van Pelt has exciting news for her fans as she announces an upcoming book tour exclusively for the paperback edition of her popular novel, ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’. Scheduled to kick off in Paramus, N.J., on April 29, the same day the new edition hits the shelves, the tour includes 17 additional stops at various bookstores and libraries across the United States.
Originally published in 2022, ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ captured the hearts of readers with its unique and heartwarming storyline. The novel follows Tova Sullivan, who, amidst the challenges of her husband’s passing and her son’s disappearance, finds solace in a new job at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. There, she forms an unexpected bond with a giant octopus named Marcellus, who holds the key to uncovering the truth about her missing son.
Jenna Bush Hager even selected ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ for her esteemed Read with Jenna Book Club, and the book is now slated for a Netflix adaptation starring Sally Field. Van Pelt expresses her excitement about the paperback release, stating, “I never imagined Remarkably Bright Creatures would spend three years exclusively in hardcover. Typically, novels release in paperback about a year after the initial hardcover release, so three years is incredible.”
With the paperback launch, Van Pelt looks forward to introducing more readers to the charming character of Marcellus the octopus, whom she believes will now be more portable and accessible to fans. She expresses her anticipation for the opportunity to engage with readers and personally thank them for their support during the book tour.
The tour dates are as follows:
– April 29, 2025 – Barnes and Noble #3448, Paramus, N.J.
– April 30, 2025 – Brookline Booksmith at Coolidge Corner Theater, Brookline, Mass.
– May 1, 2025 – Bookmarks at Hanesbrands Theatre, Winston-Salem, N.C.
– May 2, 2025 – Parnassus Books, Nashville, Tenn.
– May 4, 2025 – Dallas Museum Arts & Lectures, Dallas, Texas
– May 5, 2025 – Boulder Bookstore at First Congregational Church, Boulder, Colo.
– May 6, 2025 – Tattered Cover, Denver, Colo.
– May 7, 2025 – Anderson’s Bookshop, Naperville, Ill.
– May 8, 2025 – Boswell Book Co & Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wis.
– May 10, 2025 – Books on the Lake at The War Memorial, Grosse Pointe, Mich.
– May 13, 2025 – Powell’s City of Books, Portland, Ore.
– May 14, 2025 – Elliot Bay Book Company, Seattle, Wash.
– May 15, 2025 – Rakestraw Books, Danville, Calif.
– May 16, 2025 – Copperfield’s Books, Petaluma, Calif.
– May 17, 2025 – Book Passage, Corte Madera, Calif.
– May 19, 2025 – Bookshop Santa Cruz with KAZU at Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Santa Cruz, Calif.
– May 20, 2025 – Kepler’s Books, Menlo Park, Calif.
– May 22, 2025 – Barnes and Noble #2361, Oak Brook, Ill.
As Van Pelt prepares to connect with her readers on a more personal level, the anticipation for the paperback edition of ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ continues to build. Fans of the novel are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to engage with the author and delve deeper into the beloved story.
Follow along for more updates on Shelby Van Pelt’s book tour and the latest news and releases in the literary world.