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Tom Hanks promoted the book at his 2,300 person event in Tulsa, OK, on May 13, see photo below, and listen to him talk the book up in the attached link.
“This is an astounding book about an astounding friendship that I wish I could’ve had….One of the finest pieces I’ve read in a long time. It’s a slim volume, but you’ll carry around its heart for the rest of your life.”—Tom Hanks on THE BOOK OF CHARLIE
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL has confirmed a review, post date today (to run tomorrow)
Real Clear Politics – Q&A – Monday, May 22
C-Span Book TV – coverage of launch event at Unity Temple + Truman Library + Rainy Day Books, May 23
MSNBC “Morning Joe” (May 23), Washington Post serial (May 22), CBS Sunday Morning (May 28)…see full rundown in last AC beyond this photo…
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*More exciting media for THE BOOK OF CHARLIE by David Von Drehle (on sale 5/23)!
MSNBC’s Morning Joe – Tuesday, May 23
CBS Sunday Morning segment – Sunday, May 28
Washington Post / First Serial – week of publication
Nationally Syndicated / Hugh Hewitt Show – May 31
The Daily Stoic / Podcast interview – May date tk
Recently TOM HANKS highlighted BOOK OF CHARLIE on his Instagram, saying
"I gotta recommend this book, filled with history, wisdom, common sense, and laughs galore. I wish I had lived across the street from Charlie AND that I make it to 109!"
And Tom Hanks will promote the book to the audience at his own, sold-out book event in Tulsa on May 13!
*THE BOOK OF CHARLIE is a June Indie Next Pick!*
Local media:
Feature in INK Kansas City (monthly print), read HERE
Kansas City Star feature – May 14
Interview on KCUR’s (Kansas City NPR) “Up to Date,” May 16
David has the full support of his local indie, Rainy Day Books, which has launched a *signed, pre-order campaign* and will host a big local event in association with the Truman Library on May 23 (pub day).
Other events include Politics & Prose w/ Rick Atkinson (May 25), Books & Books w/ Michael Grunwald (June 1), Washington (MO) Library (June 16) and a virtual event with Dearborn (MI) Library (date tk)…
And check out these early raves!
"Fascinating...affecting."—Publishers Weekly
"The Book of Charlie looks at universal truths through the lens of one man’s long life."—Booklist
“Charlie made an art out of living; in much the same way, Von Drehle—with eloquence, care, respect, and admiration—makes art out of Charlie's life story….This deeply engaging personal portrait of a remarkable centenarian also offers an absorbing account of the inventiveness of U.S. citizens—and the U.S., as it continually strives to evolve and improve.”—Shelf Awareness