Hi Friends,


There’s something almost ironic about writing today’s newsletter as I head out to the UK for my book tour there. Just like last time, I wanted to give you all a roundup of the US book tour by the numbers. Drum roll, please:


• Date I left: September 13 

• Date I came back home: October 19

• 29 events 

• 3 book festivals 

• 22 states 

• 20 flights

• 25 hotels

• 1 bus

• 2 trains

• So. Many. Ubers.

• 1 seafood tower

• 1 mosaic making workshop

• 3 total pieces of luggage including the Chapters Tour gown duffel bag

• 27 times I wore the gown

• 1 overnight dry cleaning of said gown

• 47 hours in Disney World

• 3 traveling publicists

• 2 Sephora visits IYKYK

• 1 margarita and order of nachos to celebrate hitting #1 on the bestseller list

• 6 weeks on New York Times Bestsellers list…and COUNTING…

• 20,508 readers at events

 

Thank you for reading Hollow Bones, for telling your friends and family to read it too, and for coming out to support me on the road. I may be tired and still confused about what time zone I’m in, but I’m also very grateful and very lucky to have you all as readers.


Oh — and speaking of readers — if there’s anyone you think needs a signed copy of Hollow Bones or any of my other books for the holidays, click this link to order and have it sent to you. This is the only time I’m able to personalize copies with special messages, just in time for holiday gifts! 


XO,

Jodi

Get Your HOLLOW BONES Book Tour Merchandise



I am finishing off my Hollow Bones Book Tour with events in Ireland and the UK in November. I hope to see many of you at my upcoming stops. I’m also excited to let you know that Chapters Tour merch is now available online.

HOLLOW BONES Is An Instant #1 Bestseller!



THANK YOU to all the readers who made Hollow Bones a #1 New York Times bestseller, a #1 USA TODAY bestseller and a #1 bestseller in Canada.

Have You Seen…


My interview with Kate Couric where we discuss Hollow Bones – I loved joining the Katie Couric Book Club on Substack!

Ask Jodi: Answers To Your Questions 
Have you always wanted to ask me a question, but thought it might get lost amidst the clutter of social posts? Well, I've created a special email account just for you! Submit your question to jodi@askjodipicoult.com and I promise to answer a few each month in my newsletter.

Q: What are you listening to?

JP: A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas.


Q: What are you reading?

JP: August After All by Annabel Monaghan. (preorder it now, you’ll thank me.)


Q: What Book Would You Recommend?

JP: Captive Traitor King by Brigid Kemmerer.


Q: What are you watching?

JP: Love Is Blind, Boston.

Facebook Post Of The Month #1: Mickey


"I just finished Hollow Bones. Please never stop writing about issues that need to be addressed. Your research goes above and beyond topics that most people would not dare to explore. Thank you Jodi."

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Facebook Post Of The Month #2: Susan


"Your writing is responsible, authentic, and rich with knowledge of each character in your books. It saddens me that your books are banned. I have read every book you have written and each one enriched my life as well as my friends and family. Thank you Jodi."

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Author Jodi Picoult Came To Utah With A Surprise: 600 Free Copies Of Her Bestselling Novel Banned From Public Schools

The Salt Lake Tribune

 

Musical Adaptation Of Bestselling Novel The Book Thief To Receive London Premiere

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Powerfully Moving Novel By Jodi Picoult Ranked An Instant No. 1 ‘New York Times’ Bestseller

Yahoo!

 

Jodi Picoult’s 5 Highest-Rated Books, According To Goodreads Readers

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Win A Signed Edition Of WISH YOU WERE HERE


Congratulations to Tracy, this month's free signed book winner.


Each month, one person will be chosen from my newsletter subscribers or Facebook fans as a winner of a free signed edition of Wish You Were Here.

Facebook Post Of The Month #3: Carole


"You never disappoint! Hollow Bones was wonderful! I did an audiobook version and keep going back to re-listen. Love the way you develop characters and research your topics."

Need A Good Paperback To Read This Fall?


By Any Other Name, Mad Honey, Wish You Were Here, The Book of Two Ways, A Spark of Light, Small Great Things, and Leaving Time are all available in paperback.


You can read summaries and purchase the books via the links below.

Facebook Post Of The Month #4: Grace


"Dearest Jodi. You need to know that it’s difficult to read through tears... "

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