Hello, dear readers,
We’re now about three weeks out from the release of my new book, Funny Story, and so I can FINALLY tell you about something that’s been in the works for mooooonths.
Starting the night of April 22nd (release eve) and going through the whole week, over two-hundred bookstores will be hosting a #FunnyStoryParty!
My team and I have been cooking up a bunch of ridiculous games, very fun merchy things (including some stuff that will exclusively be available at these parties) for giveaways, a limited supply of signed copies, and other fun surprises. A lot of these bookstores have also put their own individual spin on the parties and have their own plans/themes/drinks/snacks/etc.
I’m actually not the biggest fan of traditional book events, so I was really ecstatic how quickly and passionately everyone at Berkley (and these booksellers) got on board with the idea of trying something new. Ultimately we just want these to feel like old school slumber parties, where you can either go celebrate with your buds or show up solo and either way, you make new friends with people who love the same things as you.
You can find the party nearest to you and get your ticket here! (More links going live all the time.) Since we haven’t done these before I have… zero idea if/how many will sell out, so be sure to get your spot ASAP!!
I cannot wait to finally share this book with you. I hope it brings you joy and comfort. I hope it brings me a full-fledged Crocs sponsorship.
xo and so much more hot goss soon,
Em
P.S. My favorite grocery at the moment: Trader Joe’s Movie Theater Popcorn.