Shelby Van Pelt is Ready to Hit the Road with ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’!
Grab your calendars, folks! Shelby Van Pelt is gearing up for her highly anticipated book tour to promote the paperback edition of her heartwarming bestseller, “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” which drops like a hot mic on April 29, 2025. The tour kicks off in Paramus, New Jersey, and will hit 17 other stops across the U.S., so you have no excuse to miss her charm and wit in person.
If you haven’t caught up yet, let me fill you in. Van Pelt’s novel has been the darling of 2022’s literary landscape—an enchanting tale centering on Tova Sullivan, a woman navigating the stormy seas of loss after her husband’s death and her son’s mysterious disappearance. While cleaning the aquarium floors of the Sowell Bay Aquarium, she stumbles upon Marcellus, a giant octopus who’s more than meets the eye. Spoiler alert: Marcellus has some juicy answers about Tova’s son.
The book garnered praise not just from your Aunt Linda but also from Jenna Bush Hager, who picked it for her Read with Jenna Book Club. It’s even getting the Hollywood treatment with a Netflix adaptation starring none other than Sally Field. Talk about making waves—both on the page and on the screen! Van Pelt herself is thrilled to see her story reach more readers in its new paperback form, stating, “With the paperback coming, I’m thrilled that even more readers will get to know Marcellus the octopus. Now he’ll be easier to travel with or stash in a bag.”
For Van Pelt, the real fun lies in meeting her fans. “My favorite part of a book tour is meeting readers and having the opportunity to say thank you in person,” she said. And let’s face it; who wouldn’t want to chat with a bestseller—and talk octopus? So, mark those calendars and get ready to make some new literary memories!
Don’t forget to catch her tour—it’s the perfect excuse to snag a copy if you haven’t yet dived into the aquatic adventures of Tova and Marcellus. Check out the full list of tour stops below to ensure you don’t miss your chance!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine
