#3 Everybody Says Hello by Michael Kun

When someone I know asks me for a book recommendation, I usually throw out The Locklear Letters, by Michael Kun. It's one of the funniest books I've ever read and if the person asking me isn't a big reader, it's an easy novel to get through. That being said, I now have two books in the funny area to share with friends. Michael has a follow-up novel that brings Sid Straw back to the page!

Everybody Says Hello is written in the same format as The Locklear Letters; letters from our main character, Sid Straw, to people across the country including his nephew, bosses, parents, magazine subscription departments, motel managers, transvestites, his ex-girlfriend, the securities exchange commission, Heather Locklear, and many more!

I feel like one of the best parts about these two books is what isn't said. Mr. Kun has a talent for telling us exactly what we need to know about the story without inundating us with all of the letters that Sid receives or any external dialogue. If someone told me about the novel and said, "it's funny letters from one guy to a bunch of people," I would have a hard time understanding where the story would actually come out, but Michael has no problem doing just that. With false imprisonment, defamation suits, and a lot of out-of-court settlements, you'll have a fantastic time reading this novel.

It's a one or two sitting book that will have you howling, pick up a copy next week (April 15th)!

And finally, Michael has been gracious enough to offer us a signed first edition of the book to the best comment on this post in the form of a business letter, where the body of the letter is no more than 250 words, state why the you should win the free copy of the book. Letters must include an addressed recipient, a  closing,a reference to at least one celebrity that you know personally (whether you do or not in real life), at least one sexual innuendo, and a declarative sentence that celebrates the entrant's local sports team.


Good Luck and Eat Wheaties,

The Goat