This may be hard to believe, but this is our final book tour recap. All of our scheduled stops have wrapped, so we’ve got just three cities left to share from: New York, Charlotte, and Atlanta. If you missed earlier recaps, they’re linked on our site. Like the others, this one’s long, but our unexpected conversation with Mark McGrath alone makes it worth reading.
New York City was supposed to be the original kickoff last November, but Hurricane Sandy forced us to reschedule for the end of January. It felt great to return to our old stomping grounds and stroll past the midtown office building where we first met.
The visit was short and included a few delays, but we squeezed in extras like lunch with our book agent at one of Sherry’s Manhattan favorites, Dos Caminos. It was the first time we’d met her in person despite collaborating with her for years. And because we’re professional photo-takers, we somehow failed to get a single shot of that lunch. Big thanks to Rachel for making it all possible—she’s like family to us now.
We also grabbed a quick pre-signing meal with Roo from SemiProper, who Sherry met at a previous signing. They bonded over things like burritos and hip hop while I played third wheel. Roo later Instagrammed a fun pic of our meeting.
The signing took place at a FLOR store in Soho and included a photobooth that we couldn’t resist. They practically had to pry us away to let the line in.
If you want to browse more photos from the night, there’s a whole album with plenty of goofy faces, pregnancy announcements, and familiar visitors. The evening was full of fun people, interesting stories, and silly photo ops—including fans who came decked out in Sherry-inspired outfits.
Michelle brought paper mustaches that added to the whimsy of the night; she left them by the photobooth for others to use, which made for some memorable shots. Goldie and her friend gave us personalized latex gloves—a gag gift that made for a ridiculous photo and a lot of laughs.
Being back in the city also meant running into old friends and coworkers we hadn’t seen in years. Reuniting with people from our high school and ad agency days was a quick but sweet highlight of the evening.
Although the signing was on Wednesday night, Thursday was busy with publisher meetings and a taping of The Better Show. We filmed a short clip demonstrating a simplified TV version of one of the book projects.
The green room was where the day really got interesting. Sherry was finishing a post on her iPhone when two loud reality-TV personalities walked in. After some name recognition from Sherry, the Vanderpump Rules cast members joined the conversation. Later, Mark McGrath from Sugar Ray overheard a double entendre we’d missed in the book’s recurring tips—“one nightstand, three ways”—and quipped that it sounded like his kind of book. He stuck around long enough for a photo before we were pulled into the studio.
After meetings, our publisher treated us to lunch at The Smith, where cheese-covered potato chips stole the show. The restaurant also had a unisex restroom with a photobooth—only in New York—which led to another round of ridiculous photostrips with our publishing team.
We wrapped up the New York leg exhausted and eventually flew home to Clara and Burger. After four days at home to catch our breath, we packed again—this time driving to Charlotte and Atlanta with Clara in tow.
Charlotte rewarded us with an unexpectedly posh stay at the Duke Mansion, arranged because we were speaking at a private blogger event there. Since we drove instead of flying, the hosts surprised us with this lovely inn for our stay, which also made it convenient for the event.
Because Clara traveled with us, we hired a babysitter for the events—our first time using a non-family babysitter—and she did a great job. The proof is that we enjoyed the bookstore event at UNC-Charlotte without worry. We hadn’t realized it included a speech, so we scrambled to recall a previous talk, and it went smoothly with a lively Q&A (including a Facetime question from a reader named Susan).
The Southern hospitality was heartwarming. Fans brought incredible homemade cookies delivered in a paint can, creative costume tributes, and even a thesis for us to sign. Some families reenacted our faces with masks and nametags, which was both flattering and hilarious.
We took a day for family fun in Charlotte, visiting the children’s museum where Clara had a blast—she even touched a snake named Princess—while I tried out a bed of nails for laughs.
The next morning we drove to Atlanta and stayed with Katie Bower’s family, which was a highlight. After settling in and meeting baby Weston, we headed downtown for the FLOR event. Of course, the weather turned cold and rainy, which somehow felt fitting given our tour’s weather-themed mishaps.
Atlanta’s crowd was energetic and creative: fans made themed shirts, performed funny photo prompts, and bloggers like Maria Fé and Helen stopped by with handmade gifts. Katie, Jeremy, and baby Weston even stayed for a surprise meet-and-greet, chatting with attendees for hours and capping the tour on a warm note despite the rain.
The whole book tour was an incredible experience—an adventure of a lifetime that we’re deeply grateful for. It was wonderful to meet so many of you in person and turn internet friendships into real ones. Thank you to everyone who came out to support us, shared stories, and made the tour unforgettable. Now it’s time to unpack and enjoy being home again.
Thanks to every single person who came to our events. We truly appreciate the time you took to join us and make this tour such a memorable part of our journey.