Virtual Event: Dave Barry

As Pulitzer Prize–winning author Dave Barry turns 70—not happily—he realizes that his dog, Lucy, is dealing with old age far better than he is. She has more friends, fewer worries, and way more fun. In Lessons from Lucy: The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog, Dave decides to figure out if he can make his own life happier by doing the things Lucy does (except for drinking from the toilet). He reconnects with old friends and tries to make new ones, which turns out to be a struggle, because Lucy likes people a lot more than he does. And he gets back in touch with two ridiculous but fun groups from his past: the Lawn Rangers, a group of guys who march in parades pushing lawnmowers and twirling brooms (alcohol is involved); and the Rock Bottom Remainders, the world’s oldest and least-talented all-author band. 

Dave Barry has written more bestsellers than you can count on two hands, including Dave Barry Is Not Making This Up, Dave Barry’s Complete Guide to Guys, and Dave Barry Turns 40. 

“Lessons from Lucy is extremely funny (in a couple of places I laughed until water ran from my eyes and a slightly thicker fluid came from my nose). You’d expect that from Dave Barry. What you might not expect is how insightful it is, and downright touching.” —Stephen King