Book Events

Clotilde Dusoulier

Clotilde regularly appears at bookstores and other locations to present her books and meet readers. If you are interested in hosting Clotilde for an event, please get in touch.

Upcoming Book Events

Paris, France

Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 7:30pm
Talk and book signing at the American Library in Paris, 10 rue du Général Camou, 75007 Paris, M° Ecole Militaire, +33 (0)1 53 59 12 60
Tasting Paris and other titles by Clotilde Dusoulier will be available for purchase.
Details will be communicated soon.

Dallas, Texas

Saturday, June 2, 2018, 7pm
Book signing at Interabang Books, 10720 Preston Rd. Ste. 1009B, Dallas, TX 75230, (214) 484 4289.
Tasting Paris and other titles by Clotilde Dusoulier will be available for purchase.

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Past Book Events

Paris, France

Thursday, April 12, 2018, 6-7pm
Talk and book signing at the WHSmith bookstore, 248 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, M° Concorde, +33 (0)1 44 77 88 99
Tasting Paris and other titles by Clotilde Dusoulier will be available for purchase.
Please RSVP on this Facebook event.

Paris, France

Thursday, June 11, 2015, 6pm
“Inside Blogging” Discussion (in French) at the Apple Store, Carousel du Louvre, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, 01 43 16 78 00.

“Le blog que Clotilde Dusoulier a créé en 2003 lui a rapidement permis de se consacrer à plein temps à la cuisine et à l’écriture – un véritable tremplin puisqu’aujourd’hui elle a quatre livres publiés sur l’iBookstore, dont le dernier s’intitule Veggivore ! Clotilde partagera les moments clé de son parcours et de la vie de son blog, et vous donnera quelques astuces pour vous lancer ! Le nombre de places étant limité, veillez à arriver tôt !”

Paris, France

Afternoon of Saturday, November 29, 2014, from 4pm till 5:30pm
Booksigning of EDIBLE FRENCH at English bookstore WHSmith, 248 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, +33 (0)1 44 77 88 99.
My talented friend and watercolor artist Mélina Josserand will be there too!
Complimentary wine and nibbles — homemade by Clotilde of course — will be offered.

Paris, France

Tuesday, October 14, 2014, from 7:30PM till 9PM
Panel discussion + booksigning
American Library in Paris

From 7:30 till 9pm, I will be participating in a discussion with Alec Lobrano at the American Library in Paris. We will be talking about French cuisine and food writing. I will also be presenting my brand new book, Edible French: Tasty Expressions and Cultural Bites.

The event is free; a donation box will be available if you’d like to support the Library and its cultural events. The doors will open at 7pm, and seating is first-come first-served. Edible French and The French Market Cookbook will be available for sale and signing after the discussion.

American Library in Paris / 10 rue du Général Camou / 75007 Paris / see map
M° Ecole Militaire / 01 53 59 12 60

London, UK

Saturday, January 18, 2014, from 12:30 to 2pm
Demo, talk, and booksigning at the France Show
Earls Court, London

San Francisco, CA

Sunday, November 3, 2013, from 3 to 4pm
Talk + Booksigning at Omnivore Books
3885a Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, (415) 282 4712.

Paris, France

Saturday, September 28, 2013, from 3 to 6pm
Booksigning at the wonderful English bookstore WHSmith, 248 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, +33 (0)1 44 77 88 99.

You can join the Facebook event.
This event marks the release of The French Market Cookbook, and will also be an opportunity to celebrate C&Z’s 10th anniversary!
Complimentary wine and nibbles — cooked from the book of course! — will be served.

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Thursday, November 3, 2011, at 7pm
Public lecture : “How blogs and social media change the way we cook, eat, and write.”

Tickets $10, Students $5. Reception and book signing will follow. By advance reservation only: admin {at] stratfordchef {dot] com or 519-271-1414.
Stratford Public Library, 19 St. Andrew Street, Stratford, Ontario.

Toronto, Canada

Sunday, November 6, 2011, at 12pm
Stratford Chefs School Celebration Luncheon

“The Stratford Chefs School and the family of the late Joseph Hoare invite you to join them for a celebration luncheon at Nota Bene to welcome Clotilde Dusoulier, 2011 Joseph Hoare Gastronomic Writer in Residence.”

Tickets $250 per person; charitable tax receipt of $175. Alumni $125 per person; charitable tax receipt of $50.
Nota Bene, 180 Queen St. W., Toronto.
To reserve, please call the Stratford Chefs School at +1 519 271 1414, or email Bob Friesen at bfriesen {AT] stratfordchef {DOT] com.

Toronto, Canada

Thursday, November 10, 2011
Eating Words: The Art of Food Blogging

“On Thursday Nov. 10 at George Brown College, internationally acclaimed food blogger Clotilde Dusoulier will give a presentation about her blog, Chocolate & Zucchini. If you have an interest in writing and blogging about food or just a passion for reading great food writing, join us for this opportunity to hear one of the most successful food bloggers discuss her craft. A question-and-answer session will follow, as well as the chance to purchase signed copies of her books. Light refreshments prepared by SCS students will also be available.”

This event is open to the public. Tickets $25, students $15. Available at The Cookbook Store: 1 800 268 6018.

Toronto, Canada

Saturday, November 12, 2011, from 2 to 3pm
“The Art of French Baking” Book Event

This event celebrates the release of The Art of French Baking, the bible of French home baking published for the first time in English, and which I’ve helped edit for Phaidon.

The Cookbook Store
850 Yonge Street at Yorkville Avenue, Toronto
+1 800 268 6018

New York City, NY

Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 6:30pm
“I Know How To Cook” Book Event

Phaidon Pop Up Store
100 Wooster Street (between Prince and Spring)
(212) 925 1900
map it!
This event is free and open to the public.

Paris, France

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 7pm
WHSmith bookstore
“I Know How To Cook” Book Event + 6th Anniversary of C&Z

This event celebrates the release of I Know How To Cook, the bible of French home cooking published for the first time in English by Phaidon, and the sixth anniversary of Chocolate & Zucchini.

Starting from 7pm, I will be talking about the editorial work we did on the book, about blogging, bookwriting, and cooking, and we’ll have the opportunity to chat about these and other subjects. My own books — the cookbook and the Paris book — will also be available for purchase and signing. Wine and nibbles will be served.

This event is hosted by WHSmith, the popular English-language bookstore in Paris. It is free and open to the public, but you are kindly requested to RSVP so you may be added to the guest list: send an email to books {at} whsmith {dot} fr with “I Know How To Cook Reservation” as the subject, indicating the number of people you’ll be coming with, and your contact information.

WHSmith / 248 rue de Rivoli / 75001 Paris
M° Concorde / 01 44 77 88 99 / map it!

Paris, France

Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Reading + booksigning
WHSmith bookstore

Starting from 7:30pm, I will be reading from and signing my latest book, Clotilde’s Edible Adventures in Paris, at WHSmith, the popular English-language bookstore in Paris.
The event is free and open to the public, but you are requested to RSVP by email.
WHSmith / 248 rue de Rivoli / 75001 Paris
M° Concorde / 01 44 77 88 99
7:30 PM / map it!

Paris, France

Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Panel discussion + booksigning
American Library in Paris
From 7:30 till 9pm, I will be participating in a panel discussion at the American Library in Paris. We will be discussing French gastronomy, and whether it should become a part of the UNESCO’s world heritage.
The event is free and open to the public. The doors will open at 7pm, and seating is first-come first-served. Books will be available for sale and signing after the discussion.
American Library in Paris / 10 rue du Général Camou / 75007 Paris
M° Ecole Militaire / 01 53 59 12 60
7:30PM till 9PM / map it!

Los Angeles, CA

Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Talk + booksigning

Alliance Francaise / 10390 Santa Monica Blvd
7 PM / map it!
Coffee and cookies will be served.
Admission is $10 ($8 for members). Reservations required; please call (310) 652 0306.

Santa Cruz, CA

Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Booksigning

BookShop Santa Cruz / 1520 Pacific Avenue / (831) 460 0900
7:30 PM / map it!

San Francisco, CA

Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Catered booksigning

Mechanics Institute Library / 57 Post Street
12:30 PM / map it!
Reservations required by phone: (415) 393 0100, or email: rsvp{at}milibrary{dot}org.

San Francisco, CA

Monday, May 5, 2008
Booksigning

Books Inc. / 601 Van Ness / (415) 776 1111
7 PM / map it!

Corte Madera, CA

Sunday, May 4, 2008
Booksigning

Book Passage / 51 Tamal Vista / (415) 927 0973
7 PM / map it!

Portland, OR

Friday, May 2, 2008
Booksigning

Powell’s Books / 1005 West Burnside / (503) 228 4651
7:30 PM / map it!

New Canaan, CT

Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Booksigning

New Canaan Library / 151 Main Street
This event is sponsored by Elm Street Books / (203) 966 4545
7:30 PM / map it!

New York City, NY

Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Booksigning

McNally Robinson Booksellers / 52 Prince St. (btwn Lafayette and Mulberry) / (212) 274 1160
7 PM / map it!

Paris, France

Thursday, April 10, 2008
Booksigning (view invitation)

La Cocotte / 5 rue Paul Bert / 75011 Paris
M° Faidherbe-Chaligny / 09 54 73 17 77
Starting from 6 PM / map it!

Albany, Australia (WA)

Tuesday, February 26, 2008
5pm-7pm / Tanglehead Brewery
Book discussion: Culinary Conversation
Join Clotilde Dusoulier, Stephen Downes and Pauline Nguyen as they tantalise you with culinary tales and share a conversation on the importance of food in our culture. As you listen to the visiting gourmands, enjoy a glass of champagne and taste some of the regional flavours on offer from the Great Southern. (Chair: Andrew Wenzl.)
Admission is $20; book your ticket at 9844 2222.

Kings Park, Australia (WA)

Sunday, February 24, 2008
2pm-4pm / Fraser’s Restaurant

Catered book discussion: A Parisian Afternoon Tea
Featuring Clotilde Dusoulier and Stephen Downes, in conversation with Chair Verity James. Includes afternoon tea featuring recipes from Dusoulier’s book Chocolate & Zucchini.
This event is sold out.

Perth, Australia (WA)

Saturday, February 23, 2008
3:30pm-4:30pm / The University Club Theatre

Book discussion: A Shared Table
Clotilde Dusoulier, Pauline Nguyen and Marion Halligan recount culinary tales and consider the universal role food plays in uniting families and cultures. (Chair: Verity James.)

This is a free session, included in your general admission to the festival.

Perth, Australia (WA)

Friday, February 22, 2008
9:30am-10:30am / Dolphin Theatre, UWA

Book discussion: Living the Dream
Carmen Michael and Clotilde Dusoulier are two young women who ditched their day jobs and followed their passions for travel and food respectively. Join them in a conversation about stepping into the unknown and following your dream. (Chair: Caroline Baum.)

This is a free session, included in your general admission to the festival.

Paris, France

Thursday, December 6, 2007
Booksigning
Shakespeare & Co, 37 rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris, +33 (0)1 43 25 40 93

7 PM / map it!
Admission is free; seating will be on a first come first served basis.

London, UK

Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Literary supper
Books for Cooks / 4 Blenheim Crescent in Notting Hill
6:45 PM / map it!
Admission is £25; there are only 15 places, and you may book from the website.

London, UK

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Book discussion (an HCUK Book Event)
The Lansdowne Club / 9 Fitzmaurice Place, London W1 (Green Park Station)
6:30 PM / map it!
Reservation mandatory; please check ticket prices and reservation details on the invitation.

London, UK

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Catered booksigning / View invitation
The French Institute / 17 Queensberry Place, SW7
6:30 PM / map it!
This event is sold out.

Paris, France

Thursday, June 7, 2007

Booksigning
Brentano’s / 37 avenue de l’Opéra, 75002 Paris
7:30 PM / map it!
Free event, reservation required: please call +33 1 42 61 52 50.

San Francisco, CA

Saturday, May 26, 2007

Booksigning
Book Passage / Ferry Building / 1 Ferry Plaza #42
1 PM / map it!
Free, open event.

Berkeley, CA

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Booksigning
Cody’s Books / 1730 Fourth Street
7 PM / map it!
Free, open event.

Santa Rosa, CA

Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Booksigning dinner

Bovolo / 106 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA

6:30 PM / map it!
Reservation required: please call +1 (707) 431 2962.
Three-course prix-fixe dinner: $25.

Seattle, WA

Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Booksigning

University Bookstore / 4326 University Way NE
7 PM / map it!
Free, open event.

Seattle, WA

Monday, May 21, 2007
Booksigning food and wine party
Impromptu / 4235 E. Madison St.

7:30 PM / map it!
In collaboration with Shauna and Dan, of Gluten-Free Girl fame!
This event is sold out, but if you’re on the wait list, consider coming to the University Bookstore booksigning the next day!

Chicago, IL

Sunday, May 20, 2007
Booksigning
The Book Cellar / 4736-38 North Lincoln Avenue

1:30 PM / map it!
Free, open event.

Chicago, IL

Saturday, May 19, 2007
Booksigning luncheon
Froggy’s French Café / 306 Green Bay Rd., Highwood, IL

Noon / map it!
Reservation required: please call Lake Forest Bookstore at +1 (847) 234 4420.

Boston, MA

Thursday, May 17, 2007
Catered talk and booksigning
The French Library / 53 Marlborough St.

6:30 PM / map it!
This event is sold out.

Boston, MA

Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Booksigning dinner
Chez Henri / 1 Shepard St., Cambridge, MA

7 PM / map it!
This event is sold out.

New York City, NY

Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Booksigning
Dean & Deluca (SoHo store) / 560 Broadway

12:30 PM / map it!
Free, open event.

Photography at top with thanks to Debra Sancho.

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