Around the Nation: November 15, 2008

Mickey Z. Does Stand-Up Tragedy
- New York, NY.
- 7:00pm
New York City's own Mickey Z. is the author of two new and decidedly offbeat books. Both CPR for Dummies (experimental novel) and No Innocent Bystanders: Riding Shotgun in the Land of Denial (radical non-fiction) defy the conventions of traditional format and style. They also challenge readers to come along for the very, very bumpy ride. As Sander Hicks asks about Mickey Z.: “How can one be so sweet and yet so fierce?” Bluestockings, 172 Allen Street. 212.777.6028
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