Former first lady Michelle Obama at a conference in June. (Gerald Herbert/AP)Michelle Obama’s book tour to promote her memoir, “Becoming,” won’t be taking her to the usual cramped bookstore signings — the former first lady will instead be doing appearances at major arena venues across the country in a tour produced by Live Nation, the event company known for concerts by the likes of Rihanna and Katy Perry. Instead, the format of massive venues and probably high-profile moderators calls to mind an Oprah-esque experience; the news release promises that Obama will “inspire people to become the very best version of themselves.”Obama said she wants the tour to not just be about her. “I’ve spent the last year and a half reflecting on my story as deeply and honestly as I could, and now I’m thrilled to travel the country and do the same with readers this fall,” she said in the announcement. After leaving the White House, the Obamas inked a joint book deal with Penguin Random House reportedly worth as much as $65 million.

Source: Washington Post September 12, 2018 21:37 UTC