DEAR EVERYBODY IS EVERYBODY'S LIFE STORY

I mentioned writer Michael Kimball back when he did such a great job penning my life story on a postcard.

Michael's most recent novel, Dear Everybody, is getting wonderful reviews. It is a book that is both hilarious and heart-wrenching (frequently simultaneously) and deserves the considerable acclaim it is receiving.

The book is composed of letters of apology (supplemented with diary entries, miscellaneous written fragments, sundry pieces of documentation, etc.) to nearly everyone the protagonist has known during the course of his life. Presenting his character's story in piecemeal fashion, Michael seems to have written a book about life itself, everbody's life, in glaring focus: the good, the bad, and the sad.

The Dear Everybody book tour recently brought Michael to New York City for readings at the Arrow Bar (pictured above; Michael at left with yours truly) last month and this past Sunday evening at KGB Bar on E. 6th Street.

On October 22nd Michael will be back in New York, this time in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn, to read new work at WORD. Don't miss it!

BECAUSE THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW

My GoodReads review of Love Is A Mix Tape:

This is not a good book, and I am now quite concerned about the mental state of several formerly trustworthy souls who recommended it.

While the story is moving and worth reporting, the writing is hopelessly precious.

Also, the author has profoundly shitty taste in music, thus negating the entire premise from word one!

Sheer crap.