Thanks to Carlo LePage for the following photo, which we add to our ongoing series of “nonhumans with books” photos.

Leveraging meaningless coincidence for a self-promotional post: Today is Michel de Montaigne’s 485th birthday. I wrote a book about Montaigne and I wrote a book called Population 485.

This evening’s literary event at the Miller Library in Hamden, Connecticut, will feature one of the most embarrassing pieces I’ve ever published. You’re welcome. Also some 16th century French philosophy…View post

Hickory Stick Bookshop, Washington Depot, CT, 2 pm today. Details here. Whether grabbing an electrified fence, fighting fires, failing to fix a truck, or feeding chickens, in Montaigne in Barn Boots Michael…View post

Golden Notebook in Woodstock, NY, 4 pm today. Details here. Whether grabbing an electrified fence, fighting fires, failing to fix a truck, or feeding chickens, in Montaigne in Barn Boots Michael Perry…View post