Upcoming Events
Events with Susan’s book cover indicate her upcoming book tour! The paperback version of The Manicurist’s Daughter releases on April 29th, 2025. Join us to celebrate!
Susan in Seattle!
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
7:30 PM
Town Hall Seattle
1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
DETAILS
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, Susan will be joined in conversation with Quynh Pham, Executive Director of the Friends of Little Sài Gòn, to talk about Susan’s memoir, The Manicurist’s Daughter.
Virtual Author Chat w/ @LBtheLoverofBooks
Monday, May 5, 2025
5:00 PM PST
Zoom - Register via Facebook Events Below
DETAILS
Join book lover and seasoned interviewer, Laura Beth Vietor for a virtual author chat with Susan! This is the perfect way to kick off AAPI month.
Click going/interested on the Facebook event to receive Zoom notifications.
Susan in Nashville!
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
6:30 PM
Parnassus Books
3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14, Nashville, TN 37215
DETAILS
Parnassus Books is pleased to welcome Susan Lieu to celebrate the paperback release of her memoir, The Manicurist's Daughter, in conversation with author Lauren Kung Jessen.
Because space is limited, registration is required to attend.
Susan in Louisville!
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Americana World Community Center
4801 Southside Drive Louisville, KY 40214
DETAILS
Join us at Americana World Community Center to be in conversation with Susan. She will present a reading from her memoir, followed by a moderated conversation, audience Q&A, and book signing. Books will be available for purchase.
All proceeds for this event will be split between Susan and Americana World Community Center to keep the arts alive. We appreciate your support.
Susan in Salt Lake City!
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Salt Lake City Public Library — Glendale Branch (Meeting Rooms A & B)
1375 Concord Street, Salt Lake City, UT, 84104
DETAILS
Join us at the Glendale Branch in conversation with Vietnamese-American author Susan Lieu as she discusses her memoir, The Manicurist's Daughter.
The King's English Bookshop will be onsite during the event selling copies of Susan's memoir.
Please register for this free event!
Susan in Minneapolis!
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Moon Palace Books
3032 Minnehaha Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406
DETAILS
Join Moon Palace Books and author Susan Lieu on Tuesday, May 20th at 6:00pm for a discussion of her new book The Manicurist's Daughter. Susan will be joined in conversation by Jamie Kalakaru-Mava. The reading and discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and signing.
Sonoma County Office of Education AAPI Heritage Celebration
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
Private Event
The Sonoma County Office of Education is hosting Susan at their Teacher Learning Center in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month.
Susan in Portland!
Thursday, May 22, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Literary Arts
716 SE Grand Ave Portland, OR 97214
DETAILS
Literary Arts and Dougy Center present Susan Lieu.
Susan will be in conversation with Jana DeCristofaro, the Advocacy & Education Manager at Dougy Center and host of the Grief Out Loud podcast.
Although this is a free event, we kindly ask to RSVP in advance.
Susan in Santa Barbara!
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
KAAREM
1221 State St #14, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
DETAILS
Join Susan in conversation with SuChin Pak as we dive into themes of grief, healing, and identity in The Manicurist’s Daughter. Reading followed by a moderated conversation, audience Q&A, and book signing. Books available for purchase onsite!
While this is a free event, we ask that you register in advance.
Susan in San Francisco!
Thursday, May 29, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore
3036 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
DETAILS
Join us for an evening at Medicine for Nightmares where Susan will present a reading from her memoir, followed by a moderated conversation, audience Q&A, and book signing.
While this is a free event, we ask that you register in advance.
Life After Loss: Susan Lieu & Genevieve Kingston
Saturday, May 31, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Book Passage - Corte Madera
51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, CA 94925
DETAILS
Join us for a special conversation between two authors who have led parallel lives. Susan Lieu, author of The Manicurist's Daughter, and Genevieve Kingston, author of Did I Ever Tell You, both grew up in Sonoma County and lost their mothers at age 11. Join them in conversation with journalist Katia Savchuk to discuss themes of grief, family relationships, and life after loss.
Registration is not required to attend.
Bay Area Book Festival: Memoir Panel
Sunday, June 1, 2025
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
The Marsh Theater — Downtown Berkeley
2120 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
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Join Susan on a panel of fellow memoirists, Abby Reyes (Truth Demands: A Memoir of Murder, Oil Wars, and the Rise of Climate Justice) and Eirinie Carson (The Dead are Gods), in conversation with librarian and public historian Dorothy Lazard. This discussion will explore the process of documenting long-buried truths that shape us in our grief.
This event is free to the public with no registration required.
CCA’s 56th Celebration of Justice
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
5:30 PM
Yank Sing Rincon Atrium in San Francisco
DETAILS
Susan will be emceeing Chinese for Affirmative Action’s 56th Anniversary Celebration of Justice gala in San Francisco.
This event brings together community leaders, activists, and organizational partners to celebrate and renew our commitment to social justice. As CCA’s largest annual fundraiser, it provides vital resources to fuel our fight for democracy and civil rights for all.
5:30 Sponsor Reception
6:30 Doors Open
7:00 Dinner Program
This event is open to the public with registration required.
Susan @ High Point Library
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
High Point Library
3411 SW Raymond St, Seattle, WA 98126
Details to come!
King County Library System Foundation: Live Pages Fundraiser
Thursday, July 24, 2025
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Our Secret Garden in Pacific Place
600 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
DETAILS
Join author Susan Lieu for an exclusive, intimate evening, indulge in delicious appetizers, refreshing drinks, and the chance to engage in meaningful discussion with Susan while getting pampered with a manicure! Treat yourself to a night of beauty, connection, and stories from The Manicurist’s Daughter. 💅📚
✨ What to Expect:
🍴 Appetizers & Drinks
💅 Manicures
📖 Conversation with the Author
Reserve your spot for an unforgettable experience! ✨