I'm headed to California at the end of this month for book signings in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

But first I want to thank everyone who showed up to my first-ever book signing, which took place on February 26 at Barnes & Noble in Brooklyn. The turnout was overwhelming, and I was thrilled to meet and to reunite with some of my old Beggars Banquet subscribers. The event exceeded Barnes & Noble's expectations, so I'm both happy and sad that they sold out of books before everyone could get one. One of my old subscribers came all the way from New Hampshire and had to leave empty-handed! (And he didn't even win the award for coming the furthest. An old subscriber surprised me by flying in from London. Like I said, it was a truly gratifying and overwhelming experience for me.) The photos below were taken at the event by legendary rock photographer Chuck Pulin.

To California. I'll be at Book Soup in Hollywood on Tuesday, March 31, to discuss and sign the book. 8818 Sunset Boulevard. Kicks off at 7 p.m. I first learned of Book Soup in 1987, when I accompanied Ronnie Wood during his book tour for "The Works" (the book I co-authored with him). The line went around the corner, and I was flattered when some people asked for my signature, too. (I actually mention it on page 138 of "Under Their Thumb.")

After Book Soup, I'll be headed north to sign books at the San Francisco Art Exchange on Saturday, April 4. I first learned of them that same year, 1987, as they were one of the first galleries to exhibit Ronnie Wood's artwork. They've never stopped. They're the only gallery in the world to show his work for 22 years straight. They've got his old stuff, his new stuff, plus lots of Stones images by other artists and photographers, such as Sebastian Kruger, Michael Cooper, Dominique Tarle, and Ethan Russell. Images that'll blow your mind. So, after you get me to sign your book, stick around, feast your eyes on what they've got on the walls, and maybe take a piece home with ya. They're located at 458 Geary Street, and the event begins at 2 p.m.

I can't wait to come out there and see as many of you as possible.