Michael DeForge launches Holy Lacrimony in conversation with Glenn Sumi at the Lillian H. Smith Branch of the Toronto Public Library on Wednesday, March 12 from 6pm to 8pm. RSVP now!

Jackie has been determined to be the “saddest living person in the entire world” by a mysterious team of alien abductors. His earthly musical celebrity is nothing compared to his emotional superstar status in the eyes of these curious and peculiar shape-shifters. Jackie is forced to perform his sadness over and over again on command, so his captors can study and master this very puzzling, very human emotion. Until just like that, Jackie is returned to his old life.


Book sales will be handled by The Beguiling.

The Lillian H. Smith branch of the Toronto Public Library is located at 239 College Street in Toronto, ON M5T 1R5.

This launch event is part of the Toronto Lit Up programme, which is designed to spotlight new works and empower Toronto's writers. Toronto Lit Up is funded by the Toronto Arts Council and spearheaded by the Toronto International Festival of Authors. You can learn more about the programme and upcoming events at FestivalOfAuthors.ca/torontolitup