A new book -- and a new play.

The Princess of Las Vegas is "a wonderful book...I absolutely could not put it down."
-- Anne Lamott

Dear Friends Who Read and Readers Who Are Friends,

It feels to me as if we are in the midst of a post-pandemic literary renaissance as remarkable as the one that followed the influenza pandemic after the First World War. The books I read in 2023, most of which were written in 2020 and 2021, left me inspired and awed. Many of you saw my recommendations on-line the past two years – a LOT of five-star reviews here on my Goodreads page.

I want to share with you two pieces of news.

First, I have a new play opening next month at the George Street Playhouse, where many of you saw my adaptation of Midwives in January and February of 2020, just before. . .never mind.

That new play, The Club, begins previews on February 27 and opens on March 1. Three married couples collide in a suburban living room one autumn Sunday – what they think is a refuge from the rock ‘n roll turbulence outside their neighborhood – only to discover there’s no escape from the era’s cultural upheaval. It is (I hope) rich with biting wit and startling twists as it explores racism, marriage, and the lies we tell ourselves daily. And though the play is set in 1968, it’s eerily timely.

The play is directed by the brilliant David Saint. Learn more and get your tickets here:

https://www.georgestreetplayhouse.org...

Second, my new novel, The Princess of Las Vegas, arrives in six weeks.

If you devoured Netflix’s The Crown or remain fascinated by the Royals — and Sin City — well, it might be your cup of tea. (As Kirkus wrote, "Diana goes Vegas...in Bohjalian's latest lively romp.")

A Princess Diana impersonator and her estranged sister find themselves drawn into a dangerous game of money and murder in a twisting tale of organized crime, cryptocurrency, and family secrets on the Las Vegas strip. Yes, I have always been interested in the Royals and fascinated by Las Vegas. My hope is the ingredients mesh as well as peanut butter and chocolate.

You can learn more at www.chrisbohjalian.com .

I’m right chuffed about this one, and would be gobsmacked and grateful if you preordered it wherever you buy your books.

Want personalized copies and special swag? Visit two of my local bookstores, the Vermont Book Shop or Phoenix Books. They both ship!

https://www.phoenixbooks.biz/princess...

https://www.vermontbookshop.com/book/...

As always, thank you for your faith in my work. It means more to me than you know.

Sincerely,


Chris B.
www.ChrisBohjalian.com
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“Bohjalian’s lightning-speed page-turner delivers a dishy, twisty tale of suspense tempered with intriguing insights into the nature of ego, fame, and family. . .Bohjalian offers a full deck of irresistible elements in this novel of endangered Vegas royalty.” — Carol Haggas, Booklist




























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