Caught up with my old friend Dave Eggers last night—excited for his new novel THE PARADE (out in March)
Sam Lispyte's HARK
New novel HARK by writing hero & friend Sam Lipsyte (drops Jan. 2019). Gonzo, hilarious, & tender too. Marc Maron was raving about this book & will have Sam as guest on WTF podcast - should be some sweet razzle dazzle.
New York Comic-Con
Happy to see Gork at NYCC - the little dragon that could
The Mere Wife by Maria Dahvana Headley
Hello The Mere Wife by Maria Dahvana Headley is a storytelling marvel—epic, fierce, witty, & brilliant. Feels like a future classic.
Wade In The Water by Tracy K. Smith
Got to celebrate Tracy K. Smith’s soaring new poetry collection WADE IN THE WATER last night at NYU. As U.S. Poet Laureate, Tracy will appear in town near you—go see this amazing woman who turns words into American treasure. She’s been my writing hero, colleague, & dear friend for 15 years.
Dragon Abroad
Gork is really having a moment in Germany
Happy To Be Back In My Other Favorite City Seoul
One of the smartest, most creative & gifted writers I know is @theghostworld in Seoul - dear friend & former student. Thanks for uplifting dinner & convo, M. And much luv to all my former students turned rockstars from Yonsei/UIC. Maybe not everybody knows what we made together during those years in Seoul—how we built that program from nothing and changed all of our lives in the process—but we know—and that’s enough. Thanks for embracing me right from the start & for leading the way with your courage & heart.
Lake Success by Gary Shteyngart
While out celebrating Gary Shteyngart’s beautiful new novel LAKE SUCCESS some joker glued our heads together. Go see this wonderful man as he travels around the country - bringing his book to a city near you. He’s super humane, super witty, & the friend who’ll let you crash on his couch when things get funky.
