it's entirely possible this is the first time anyone has called either of my books a tear-jerker (or even just tear-jerky). I like it--does my cynical, ironic heart good.

This may be one of my favorite ever endorsements, I have to say.

This is one of the most fun, warm-hearted novels I've read in a long time. It may sound like a beach read-- & for good reason, because it is! it's very fun--but it's also very smart & kind of just insanely lovable.

Hey gang, excited about this book event I am doing on June 27 at Industry City PowerHouse with Adelle Waldman kellymcmasters and Hyeseung Song hope to see you there. Industry City powerHouse Books Jill Grinberg Literary Ecco Economic Hardship Reporting Project let me know if you are coming by

I'm really looking forward to this convo with Alissa Quart, kellymcmasters & Hyeseung Song in Brooklyn on Thursday, June 27th POWERHOUSE@IC. A great location, too. (Plus wine will be served.)

We also discuss Alissa Quart’s upcoming event at POWERHOUSE@IC tomorrow, June 27, which features authors Adelle Waldman, Hyeseung Song, and kellymcmasters powerhouseic.com/events/

If you are in Brooklyn tonight I'm going to be talking with one of the nation's premier bankruptcy experts, Melissa Jacoby, at 7:30 PM at Greenlight Books on her new book Unjust Debts. So she can explain this to the rest of us.

This is tonight, fyi

Wednesday, July 24th 6:30pm: Evan Dalton Smith comes to The Coffee House Salmagundi Club NYC to speak about his new book, LOOKING FOR ANDY GRIFFITH: A Father's Journey, with Adelle Waldman. Free w/RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/evan-dalton-…

Hey, old pals in NYC! This Wed, July 24, 6:30pm, I’ll be at The Coffee House Salmagundi Club to speak about LOOKING FOR ANDY GRIFFITH from UNC Press with Adelle Waldman. Free w/RSVP. It’s been too long! Come say hi. eventbrite.com/e/evan-dalton-…

This was a really good q&a with a French web site (though it's in English)--really thoughtful questions. Viva la France!

If you're in NYC, I'm going to chat w/Evan Dalton Smith abt his excellent new book, "Looking For Andy Griffith," tomorrow—wednes—evening, for the Coffee House reading series at The Salamagundi Club in the Village. It's free & open to all. Shd be fun. eventbrite.com/e/evan-dalton-…

Great piece, from a great intellectual nytimes.com/2024/07/27/opi…

fyi, this book came out yesterday and it's just terrific—smart, fun, engaging, and highly illuminating in terms of the music world. Especially recommend for Joni Mitchell/Joan Baez/Sarah MacLachlan fans.

I'm looking forward to talking books w/TJ Alexander - Inactive (they/them), Carinn Jade & K'wan at Bryant Park this Wednes. (8/21) at 12:30 pm. Part of the NY Public Library's Great Reads series Bryant Park. Love that it's outside. nycgovparks.org/events/2024/08…