50 ratings | 10 reviews
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(since January 08)

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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: Literary Luncheon at Chatham Bars Inn - Jennifer Weiner + Michael Tonello + Elin Hilderbrand
date: August 05, 2008 11:30AM
attending: 2 people
location: CHATHAM BARS INN, Shore Road, Chatham, MA, United States
description: Literary Luncheon at Chatham Bars Inn with Jennifer Weiner, Michael Tonello, Elin Hilderbrand.

An exceptional lineup of authors for our second Literary Luncheon! Enjoy a spectacular view, delicious food, and literary company at the elegant Chatham Bars Inn. The authors are seated at tables with the guests, and each gives a talk to the attendees. Coffee and dessert will be followed by a booksigning. Tickets are $40 all-inclusive and available only at Where the Sidewalk Ends at 508-945-0499. ...more

event: Michael Tonello - Nantucket benefit for Melanoma Foundation
date: August 12, 2008 06:00PM
location: Nantucket, One Grand Avenue, Nantucket, MA, United States
description: COCKTAILS IN OLD ‘SCONSET
to benefit
MELANOMA RESEARCH
at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
6 – 8 PM
ONE GRAND AVENUE (NEAR THE ROTARY)
‘SCONSET
COCKTAILS 􀂝 RAW BAR 􀂝 LIGHT FARE
GUEST SPEAKER: Peter Schalock, MD
Pigmented Lesion Center, Massachusetts General Hospital
SPECIAL GUEST: Author Michael Tonello
“Bringing Home the Birkin”
All parties will receive an autographed copy of his book.
NY Times: “This summer’s most adorable...book...more

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books by Michael Tonello

combine editions
avg rating: 4.20 | 93 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 4.20 — 93 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:
	add a comment
	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)

July 26
	Michael joined the About anything and Happy & Brainy Group groups.
July 24
	Michael read and liked Jaye's review of Chasing Harry Winston: A Novel: "Absoulutely one of the worst books I've ever read. I am completely done reading the vapid crap that this woman purports to "write". She's a no talent-hack, who I'm convinced just knew the right people and got a contract for telling-all abou...more " add a comment
July 20
	Michael read and liked Alicia's review of Bringing Home the Birkin: My Life in Hot Pursuit of the World's Most Coveted Handbag: "I don't know if I have style, but I am fairly sure I have taste: marble bath fittings, cashmere turtlenecks, quiet automobiles, delicate paper products, Malbec wine, and so on. That being said, my actual experience with the higher heights of luxury i...more " add a comment
July 19
	Michael said "maybe" to attending the event: Book Signing. date: August 02, 2008 02:00PM location: Waldenbooks, Ashland Mall, Ashland, KY, United States description: Booksigning at the Waldenbook store in the Ashland Mall from 2pm-5pm...
July 15
	Michael read and liked Mary Louise 's review of Bringing Home the Birkin: My Life in Hot Pursuit of the World's Most Coveted Handbag: "Oh, dear. I didn't want to finish this one because it's so much fun to read and the narrator is so likeable. You'll want to buy several copies to give your friends and relatives as gifts. It's a perfect summer read, take it to the beach or on vacati...more " add a comment
July 10
	Michael read and liked Yvonne's review of Bringing Home the Birkin: My Life in Hot Pursuit of the World's Most Coveted Handbag: "I like to dip my toe into shallower literary waters from time to time, so dipping into this frothy literary confection was a treat. I'm a sucker for anyone stumbling into entrepreneurial success, and what's flukier than bringing home a self-employed ...more " add a comment
July 07
	Michael added Bringing Home the Birkin: My Life in Hot Pursuit of the World's Most Coveted Handbag to the book list Memoirs by Men add a comment »
July 06
	Michael gave to: Some Assembly Required: A Novel (Paperback) by Lynn Kiele Bonasia	my rating:
	read in June, 2008 Michael said: "Totally enjoyed this book. I could see this being made in to a movie. Having grown-up on Cape Cod this was a bit like a trip down memory lane...Bonasia's writing created strong visual imagery which transported me to route 6 on lower cape cod, and i l...more " add a comment

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Nature Lovers — 44 members — last activity 5 minutes ago
This group is for people who love nature and want to do something about it.

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Calling all writers and readers!! This group is all about writing stories together. Pick a genre and topic, and devise the plot together...and then st...more

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May Peace Prevail on Earth.LOVE it or leave it but don't destroy it.

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Have you read the Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld? Is it one of your favorites? If yes, come here! We will discuss the books and even roleplay! XD A...more

Happy & Brainy Group — 101 members — last activity 26 minutes ago
This group is for book lovers who:

* are happy & benevolent (or, want to be)

* want to have a good time

* crave to flex their min...more

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Michael's friend comments

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from Vanda

10 days ago, 08:32PM

Hi Michael,

Great to see your book on Beattie's Book Blog, here in New Zealand!

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from Miss. Twilight

12 days ago, 07:04AM

he micheal, thanks for choosing to be my friend, hope me and you can chat soon.

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from Abbeville

24 days ago, 06:58AM

Hi Michael, and thanks for the add.

We do hope you check back with us for updates on our books and our exciting new online media!

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from Rahmat

27 days ago, 06:55PM

Hi Michael, thanks for adding me on your friend list. Hope your books will be the big hits.

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from The Kingdom Hall..No More

06/23/2008 08:55AM

Good Morning Michael !

Thank you for the add !

My upcoming book.."The Kingdom Hall..NO More" will be out soon so please check it out.

Daniel

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from -syl-

06/19/2008 08:49PM

Hi Michael! Good luck with the book signing. I want to read your book. Wish I could find it here :D

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from Kate

06/12/2008 03:47PM

Sorry I can't be in LA during your signing, but good luck!!

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from Armin

06/05/2008 10:53AM

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from Armin

06/05/2008 10:52AM

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from Armin

06/03/2008 01:13PM

tx 4 add request dear friend

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from Brigid

05/21/2008 04:19PM

thanx for adding me as a friend :D !!!

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from aLySsA

05/04/2008 05:01PM

hey Michael ,

thanks for adding me as a friend.
happy reading!

best,
alyssa

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from Chel ♪

04/10/2008 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 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 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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