The Love Haters BOOK TOUR!

ALL THE DETAILS about The Love Haters BOOK TOUR !!

— May 18 to June 11, 2025 —

KATHERINE CENTER is heading out on a coast-to-coast book tour for The Love Haters from mid-May to mid-June! This tour has a little bit of almost everything—with stops on the U.S. east coast, west coast, upper midwest, south, and, of course, as always, a whole lotta Texas!

 

Most events are ticketed this year! LINKS BELOW! {NOTE! There are still a few stores we don’t have links for! So sorry about that—please check back! I will update as soon as I have links!} Register early, if you can! Some events are already SOLD OUT—including Cambridge, MA, San Antonio, TX, and Greenville, SC—and some have limited seating! If you have questions about procedures, please check with the stores!

 

Also! No pressure at all, but if you want to wear fun, beachy clothes, florals, and just general Key-West-vibes outfits (the story features lots of bright, colorful caftans) feel free! 🌸

 

Can’t wait to get out there and celebrate THE LOVE HATERS!!!

 

NOTE! New events just added! Scroll down for details:

GALVESTON, TX

PROVIDENCE, RI

. . . and a couple more to come!

X SOLD OUT!

*SOLD OUT* Sunday, MAY 18 – Pre-launch CRAFT NIGHT

Indianapolis, INDIANA | Wild Geese @ Main and Madison @ 6:30 PM EST

6:30 PM CST Wild Geese VIP Event @ Main & Madison

VENUE: 100 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131

FORMAT: Meet and greet and crafting (decorating a picture frame) with 50 VIPs. Dress in your favorite tropical clothing and join us for a night of crafting with New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center! Enjoy a drink, pastries, and a craft with Katherine as she talks with attendees about her writing. Ticket does not include a copy of the book.

TICKETS: JOIN THE WAITLIST!

Monday, MAY 19 – LAUNCH EVENT!

Indianapolis, INDIANA | Wild Geese @ Historic Artcraft Theatre @ 6:30 PM CST

6:30 PM Wild Geese @ Historic Artcraft Theatre @ 6:30 PM CST

VENUE: The Historic ArtCraft Theatre – 57 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131

*PLENTY OF ROOM! Venue seats 600 people!*

FORMAT: Solo talk + audience Q&A. Book signing to follow. Tickets include Katherine’s newest book in hardcover and admission to the event. Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase. We anticipate this will be a sold-out show. A ticket is required to attend the event.

TICKETS: Get ’em HERE!

Tuesday, MAY 20

Chicago, ILLINOIS | Little Bean Coffee Co. @ Antioch Public Library @ 7 PM CST*

7 PM CST Little Bean Coffee Co. @ Antioch Public Library

VENUE: Antioch Public Library – 757 Main St, Antioch, IL 60002

FORMAT/EVENT DETAILS: Solo talk, Q&A, book signing. A ticket purchase gets you into the event, a copy of the book, and access to the signing line.

TICKETS: Get ’em HERE!

Wednesday, MAY 21

St. Louis, MISSOURI | St. Louis County Library w/ sales by Novel Neighbor @ 7 PM CST

7 PM CST St. Louis County Library @ Clark Family Library

VENUE: Clark Family Library – Post Event Center

1640 S. Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO

*PLENTY OF ROOM! Venue is massive!*

FORMAT/EVENT DETAILS: Solo talk, Q&A, book signing. Book sales by Novel Neighbor. Doors open at 6 PM. This is a ticketed event. They will offer both individual (1 person: 1 book) and package (2:1) options. Photo line only with fans after the talk.

TICKETS: Get em HERE!

Thursday, MAY 22

Dallas, TEXAS | Half Price Books @ 7 PM CST

7 PM CST Half Price Books Flagship

VENUE: Half-Price Books Flagship (in-store) – 5803 E. NW Highway, Dallas, TX 75231

FORMAT/EVENT DETAILS: Solo talk, Q&A, book signing. Tickets, which include a copy of the book, must be pre-purchased through Eventbrite for this event.

TICKETS: Get ’em HERE!

Friday, MAY 23 << NEW EVENT! Just added!!

Fort Worth, TEXAS | Monkey & Dog Books

2 PM Monkey & Dog Books – NOTE: This a mid-day event!

VENUE: Monkey & Dog Books (in-store) – 3608 W. 7th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107

FORMAT/EVENT DETAILS: *Mid-day event! Solo talk, Q&A, book signing.

TICKETS: *Please call the store to reserve your spot! (817) 489-5747

*Cozy space! Call early!

Tuesday, MAY 27

San Diego, CALIFORNIA | Warwick’s Evening In-Store Event @ 7:30 PM PST

7:30 PM PT Warwick’s  

VENUE: Warwick’s (in-store) – 7812 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

FORMAT/EVENT DETAILS: Solo talk, Q&A, book signing.

TICKETS: Get ’em HERE!

Wednesday, MAY 28

Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA | Orange County Public Library’s Slice of Literary Orange Speaker Series – Norma Hertzog Community Center @ 6:30 PM PST

6:30 PM PST Orange County Public Library’s Slice of Literary Orange Speaker Series

VENUE: Norma Hertzog Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

FORMAT: Solo talk, Q&A, book signing.

*No ticket necessary! DETAILS HERE!

* Complimentary books available while supplies last. No registration required. Early arrival suggested.”

Thursday, MAY 29

Houston, TEXAS | Blue Willow @ Memorial Drive Presbyterian @ 7 PM CST

7 PM CST Blue Willow @ Memorial Drive Presbyterian

VENUE: Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church – 11612 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77024

*PLENTY OF ROOM! Venue seats 700 people!*

FORMAT: Solo talk, Q&A, book signing. Special shoutout to Coast Guard at Air Station Houston. Everything will be pre-signed. Drawing for 50 attendees to get a photo with Katherine.

TICKETS: Get ’em HERE!

Friday, May 30 << NEW EVENT! Just addded!

Galveston, TEXAS | Then & Now Bookshop

7 PM CST Then & Now Bookshop

VENUE: Then & Now Bookshop (in-store) – 2118a Postoffice St, Galveston, TX 77550

FORMAT: Solo talk, Q&A, book signing.

TICKETS: Link forthcoming!

X SOLD OUT X Saturday, MAY 31

San Antonio, TEXAS | Nowhere Bookshop @ 6 PM CST

*SOLD OUT* 6 PM CST Nowhere Bookshop

VENUE: Nowhere Bookshop (in store) – 5154 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209

FORMAT: Solo talk, Q&A, book signing.

TICKETS: Get ’em HERE!

Sunday, JUNE 1

Georgetown, TEXAS | Lark & Owl @ Georgetown Public Library @ 7 PM CST

7:00 PM Lark & Owl @ Georgetown Public Library

VENUE: Georgetown Public Library – 402 W 8th St, Georgetown, TX 78626

FORMAT/EVENT DETAILS: Solo talk, Q&A, book signing. Katherine Center will be available after the author discussion to sign and personalize copies of her books.

TICKETS: Get ’em HERE!

Monday, JUNE 2

Waco, TEXAS | Fabled Bookshop @ 6 PM CST

6 PM CST Fabled Bookshop & Cafe

VENUE: Fabled Bookshop (in-store) – 215 S. 4th Street, Waco, TX 76701

FORMAT/EVENT DETAILS: Solo talk, Q&A, book signing. Tickets $10 – $40.

TICKETS: Get ’em HERE!

Wednesday, JUNE 4

Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA | Page 158 @ 6 PM EST

6 PM EST Page 158

VENUE: Page 158 Books (in store) – 415 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC 27587

FORMAT/EVENT DETAILS: Solo talk, Q&A, book signing.

No ticket required! More info HERE!

X BOTH EVENTS SOLD OUT!

Thursday, JUNE 5 – TWO EVENTS!

Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA | M. Judson Lunch & Lit @ 12 PM EST & Books Over Drinks @ 7:30 PM EST

 

*SOLD OUT!!* 11:50 AM ET M. Judson Lunch & Lit @ Soby’s Southern Bistro

VENUE: Soby’s Southern Bistro – 207 S. Main St, Greenville, SC 29601

FORMAT/EVENT DETAILS: Solo talk, Q&A, book signing.

TICKETS: Get ’em HERE!!

 

*SOLD OUT!!!* 7:30 PM ET M. Judson Books Over Drinks

VENUE: M. Judson BOOKSELLERS (in-store) – 130 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601

FORMAT/EVENT DETAILS: Solo talk, Q&A, book signing.

TICKETS: Get ’em HERE!

X SOLD OUT!!

*SOLD OUT!* Saturday, JUNE 7

Cambridge, MASSACHUSETTS | Lovestruck Books @ 6 PM EST

6 PM EST Lovestruck Books

VENUE: Lovestruck Books (in-store) – 44 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138

FORMAT/EVENT DETAILS: Solo talk, Q&A, book signing. Ticketed event. Custom cocktails inspired by the book will be available.

TICKETS: Get ’em HERE!

Sunday, JUNE 8 << NEW EVENT! Just added!!

Providence, RHODE ISLAND | Books on the Square @ 4 pm EST

4 PM EST Books on the Square

VENUE: Books on the Square (in-store) – 471 Angell St. Providence, RI 02906

FORMAT/EVENT DETAILS: Solo talk, Q&A, book signing.

TICKETS: This event *will be ticketed*!! LINK TO TICKETS coming soon!! In the meantime, here are EVENT DETAILS.

Monday, JUNE 9

Westerly, RHODE ISLAND | Martin House Books @ UNITED Theatre @ 7 PM EST

7 PM EST Martin House Books @ UNITED Theatre

VENUE: United Theater – 5 Canal St, Westerly, RI 02891

FORMAT/EVENT DETAILS: Solo talk, Q&A, book signing.

TICKETS: Ticket link is up! GET TICKETS HERE!!

Wednesday, JUNE 11

Austin, TEXAS | Vintage Books @ Paramount Theater @ 7 PM CST

6 PM CST Vintage Books @ Paramount Theater

VENUE: Paramount Theater – 713 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701

7-8 PM IN CONVERSATION with GENEVIEVE & JARED Padalecki! (!!)

8:10-9:40 PM SCREENING of When Harry Met Sally

FORMAT/EVENT DETAILS: Come join Katherine Center and Genevieve and Jared Padalecki at Austin’s gorgeous, historic Paramount Theater! We’ll talk rom-coms for a while and then watch Katherine’s all-time favorite movie in a theater like nowhere else!! Ticket price includes a copy of The Love Haters! This event is part of the Summer Classic Film Series (SCFS), which will be in its 51st year this summer.

TICKETS: Get ’em HERE! Pre-sale ticket code: KATCENTVBW