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Michael Tonello

author profile

gender

male

place of birth

Brockton, Mass., United States

website

http://www.bringinghomethebirkin.com

genre

Biographies & Memoirs, Travel, Nonfiction

about this author

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I grew up in Massachusetts. I traveled the world as a makeup artist and hairdresser until a chance job assignment in Spain proved fateful, and I resettled in Barcelona. Pressed to find a profession that did not necessitate working papers, I became a lucrative eBay luxury reseller of all things Hermes. I am a columnist for HuffingtonPost.com and live in Barcelona with my partner, Juan, and our two cats, Gala and Dali.

upcoming events

event: Book Signing
date: June 06, 2008 11:00AM
location: Island Outfitters, 473 Thames Street, Newport, RI, United States
description: Book Signing

event: Book Signing
date: June 07, 2008 11:00AM
location: Pink Pineapple, Middletown, RI, United States
description: Book Signing

event: Book Signing + Discussion
date: August 07, 2008 01:00PM
location: Where the Sidewalk Ends Bookstore, Chatham, MA, United States
description: Book Signing + Discussion

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books by Michael Tonello

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avg rating: 4.43 | 35 ratings | 1 distinct work

Bringing Home the Birkin: My Life in Hot Pursuit of the World's Most Coveted Handbag (Hardcover)
by Michael Tonello (goodreads author!)
avg rating 4.43 — 35 ratings — published 2008

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Michael is currently reading

	01/30 Michael gave to: This Little Piggy Went to Prada: Nursery Rhymes for the Blahnik Brigade (Hardcover) by Amy Allen bookshelves: currently-reading	my rating:
	read in January, 2008 Michael said: "Total treat! " add a comment
	01/28 Michael gave to: Sharp Teeth (Hardcover) by Toby Barlow bookshelves: currently-reading	my rating:
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	01/27 Michael gave to: Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster (Hardcover) by Dana Thomas bookshelves: currently-reading	my rating:
	Michael said: "a real eye-opener about the Luxury Fashion industry. " see all 3 comments

Michael's recent updates (rss)

May 11
	Michael joined the You Critiques and Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer groups.
May 03
	Michael read and liked Paula 's review of Bringing Home the Birkin: My Life in Hot Pursuit of the World's Most Coveted Handbag: "I have an ARC of this and so far (27 chapters in) it's made me giggle at least once per chapter. Some chapters it's been so hilarious I can't help sharing it. It's light, funny, and the story draws" ...read more »
	Michael read and liked Erik's review of Bringing Home the Birkin: My Life in Hot Pursuit of the World's Most Coveted Handbag: "If the sight of orange Hermes boxes makes your heart go pitter-patter, this will be a page turner. Even if you're not familiar with the Parisian luxury goods maker, it's still a fun (and funny!) snea" ...read more »
April 07
	Michael gave to: Bringing Home the Birkin: My Life in Hot Pursuit of the World's Most Coveted Handbag (Hardcover) by Michael Tonello (Goodreads author!)	my rating:
	Michael said: "PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Starred Review In a funny, whip-smart memoir sure to be a sensation among Vogue and W devotees, erstwhile hair and makeup artist Tonello (now a columnist for HuffingtonPost.com) chronicles a surprising (even to him!) trans-Atlan...more " see all 3 comments
April 02
	Michael added: 1106 Grand Boulevard (Paperback) by Betty Dravis (Goodreads author!)	my rating:
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	Michael added: The Toonies Invade Silicon Valley (Paperback) by Betty Dravis (Goodreads author!)	my rating:
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	Michael added: Millennium Babe: The Prophecy (Paperback) by Betty Dravis (Goodreads author!)	my rating:
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April 01
	Michael read and liked mellymel's review of Bringing Home the Birkin: My Life in Hot Pursuit of the World's Most Coveted Handbag: "i have spent entire lunches with girlfriends talking about this purse...can't wait to read it and give a copy to my girls ;)" ...read more »

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Michael's groups (recent posts)

100+ Book Challenge — 235 members — last activity 3 minutes ago
Up for a serious challenge in 2008? Then come join us! Our goal is to read 100 or more books in one year.

Just start a thread, WITH YOUR NAME IN T...more

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Do you want more people to find what you've written more easily, here at GoodReads? Do you want another way to find what other people have written? Wh...more

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Throughout history, people have justified horrific acts on the basis of faith-- theirs ir right and everyone else's has to be wiped out. This group wi...more

Q&A with Paulo Coelho — 755 members — last activity 1 hour, 59 min ago
Goodreads Author Paulo Coelho will be available February 15 - 29, 2008 to answer questions.
MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHOR:
Dear readers,
it's a pleasu...more

You Imagine — 315 members — last activity 3 hours, 24 min ago
Do you have a book inside you? Have you always wanted to write a book? Are you working on one? Come to discuss how to write not just any book, but a g...more

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Michael's friend comments

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from Alyssa

7 days ago, 05:01PM

hey Michael ,

thanks for adding me as a friend.
happy reading!

best,
alyssa

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from Chel ♪

31 days ago, 03:17PM

Hey Michael
Thanks for adding me
Smiles ☺
Chel

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from Shawnette

04/02/2008 10:36AM

Hi, Michael...thanks for the invite to your circle of friends...and Welcome to goodreads...your travels sound very intriguing...congrats on your book and good luck at the book signing...be blessed...Happy Reading & Writing :-)

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from nchit

04/02/2008 05:37AM

hi Michael, thanks for adding :)

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from Ken

03/16/2008 08:12AM

Hello Michael,

Thanks for adding me as a friend. Good luck with the book and the signings/discussions coming up.

cheers,

Ken

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from Mike

03/12/2008 03:23AM

Michael
welcome to PKDland - get stuck in.

:)

Mike

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from Windyasari

03/04/2008 03:56AM

thx for add, Mic :)

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from Christel

02/22/2008 03:50PM

Hello Michael!! Thanks for the invitation

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from Rosemary

02/17/2008 05:35AM

Thanks so much for the invitation. Your travels and career sound fascinating. I still remember with a smile my son's one and only call home when he was on a People-to-People student trip in Europe--he called to say Barcelona is the best city in the world.

I wish you the best with your writing and book touring!

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from Norman

02/16/2008 09:11AM

Hello Michael,

Wow, living in Barcelona must seem a world away from Brockton, MA!

Thanks for the invite!

Norman

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from - Mey -

02/15/2008 10:19AM

Hi Michael, pleasure to meet u
thanks for the add

warm rgds,
~meda~

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from Heather

02/13/2008 04:31PM

Hi Michael,
Thanks for joining my fairly new group.
Have a wonderful night.

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from Kate

02/08/2008 09:35AM

Hola, Goodreads amigo. Encantada. Lucky you to live in Barcelona. How do the Barcelenos celebrate Valentine's Day?

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from Daniel

02/03/2008 01:00PM

Michael, I've added your book Bringing Home the Birkin: My Life in Hot Pursuit of the World's Most Coveted Handbag to my to-read list.

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from Jeremy

01/29/2008 10:05PM

Thanks for the friendship, Michael!

Here’s wishing you a fantastic day filled with fabulous fates, fanciful festivities, and frolicking phantom footstools.

I was wondering if you'd do me the honor of reading about my debut novel, Vacation, which recently made the Bram Stoker Award Preliminary Ballot. Your support would mean a lot to me. If you'd like to do me this honor, feel free to vist my site here:
http://www.hauntedhousedressin...

Happytimes,
-Jeremy :)

Peter: Oh my god, Brian, there's a message in my Alphabits. It says, 'Oooooo.'
Brian: Peter, those are Cheerios.

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