Dorothy Parker Drank Here

Dorothy Parker #2

by Ellen Meister

The acid-tongued Dorothy Parker is back and haunting the halls of the Algonquin with her piercing wit, audacious voice, and unexpectedly tender wisdom.

Heavenly peace? No, thank you. Dorothy Parker would rather wander the famous halls of the Algonquin Hotel, drink in hand, searching for someone,  anyone , who will keep her company on this side of eternity.

After forty years she thinks she’s found the perfect candidate in Ted Shriver, a brilliant literary voice of the 1970s, silenced early in a promising career by a devastating plagiarism scandal. Now a prickly recluse, he hides away in the old hotel slowly dying of cancer, which he refuses to treat. If she can just convince him to sign the infamous guestbook of Percy Coates, Dorothy Parker might be able to persuade the jaded writer to spurn the white light with her. Ted, however, might be the only person living or dead who’s more stubborn than Parker, and he rejects her proposal outright.  

When a young, ambitious TV producer, Norah Wolfe, enters the hotel in search of Ted Shriver, Parker sees another opportunity to get what she wants. Instead, she and Norah manage to uncover such startling secrets about Ted’s past that the future changes for all of them.

Genres: Fiction, Fantasy, Humor, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Paranormal, New York

336 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 24, 2015

About the author

Thank you for visiting my Goodreads page. I'm proud to announce that my newest novel, JOYRIDE, was selected by Zibby Owens as one of the most anticipated books of 2025. DIVORCE TOWERS, which was featured in People Magazine, won an award for Best Escapist Novel, and was selected for Zibby's Ultimate Summer Reading List as well as Newsday's Summer Reads. My other books include TAKE MY HUSBAND which received a starred review from Booklist, THE ROOFTOP PARTY, which was called "wickedly entertaining" by BookReporter and was selected by Long Island Woman Magazine as Summer Pick of the year, as well as LOVE SOLD SEPARATELY, DOROTHY PARKER DRANK HERE, FAREWELL, DOROTHY PARKER, THE OTHER LIFE, THE SMART ONE, and SECRET CONFESSIONS OF THE APPLEWOOD PTA. In addition to being a novelist, I'm an editor, screenwriter, book coach, creative writing instructor, and ghostwriter. For more information visit ellenmeister.com.

Reviews

[Judy Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wacky, hilarious, and entertaining! Shaken and definitely, stirred. Just purchased Meister's two audiobooks, Farewell Dorthy Parker and The Other Life.

Dorothy Parker, an American poet, short story writer, critic, and satirist, best known for her wit, wisecracks, and 20th-century urban foibles returns in spirit for some contemporary literary fun and games in Dorothy Parker Drank Here.

As the book opens Parker is at the Blue Bar at the New York City Algonquin Hotel, where all her former literary drinks chums have died; however, she is staying at the hotel due to signing the old hotel manager’s magical guest book (which allows you eternity and to stay and drink—sounds like fun, right?)

Parker is focused on getting into the room of Ted Shriver, a seventies literary genius which is depressed and disgraced by a plagiarism scandal, and by the way, is dying. He is drinking heavily to drown his sorrows. She has to get him to sign the guest register prior to dying. However, he is not interested in the company and wants to be left alone. Parker wants his spirit to stick around to have more drinking buddies in the afterlife.

To add to the mix, Norah Wolfe, a young producer of a failing TV show, wants to advance her career by convincing Shriver to appear on her show. There are a few catches and surprises along the way in order for this to work.

Fun, Fun. . . I love books about witty and intriguing Dorothy Parker, and her ghost is even funnier with her scheming. This was my first book by Ellen Meister and enjoyed her humor and the clever way she allowed Parker to return in rare form.

If you enjoy literary icons from the past, mixed with humor, and magical spirits, this one is for you! Looking forward to reading the previous books and #3 in the series.

A special thank you to Penguin First to Read for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 4.5 Stars

Judith D. Collins Must Read Books

[Jaylia3 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This entertaining novel featuring the ghost of witty Dorothy Parker is, of course, full of tart-tongued repartee, but along with the humor is a surprisingly moving story of friendship and family. Though no longer among the living, Dorothy Parker is still hanging around the Algonquin Hotel in corporeal form as long as mysteriously powerful guest book she signed years ago is open, but she’s lonely because most of her friends from back in the day have moved on--even Groucho Marx and Lillian Hellman chose to “go to the light” rather than spend eternity trading quips and downing cocktails in the hotel’s bar.

Fortunately Parker may have found the perfect afterlife companion in Ted Shriver, a brilliant but jaded author recluse who had his novel writing career cut short by accusations of plagiarism. He’s dying, but if Parker can just get him to sign that magic guestbook he’ll have the ability to stick around once he’s passed on. Unfortunately he’s just as obstinately unyielding as Parker and he won’t do it.

Enter Norah Wolfe, a determined television producer and long time fan of Shriver’s writing. She hopes to save her about-to-be-cancelled talk show by booking Shriver as a guest so he can finally explain the plagiarism charge, but of course he won’t do that either. Parker and Norah form an uneasy alliance, embarking on a hijinks filled quest of discovery in order to convince Shriver to change his mind about both of their projects.

This is the second book in Ellen Meister’s exceedingly fun series starring Dorothy Parker’s clever, opinionated ghost--I’m looking forward to the third one.

[Myfanwy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a huge fan of Ellen Meister and having read all of her books (all of which I have loved) I can say without a doubt that this is my favorite, Once again, Meister managed to surprise and delight me with the massive, beating heart of this book. In typical Meister fashion, this book contains great humor, wit, twists and turns. Once again, she brings Dorothy Parker alive (well, sort of... Parker is still dead) and sets her loose in our modern-day, mixed-world. I fell in love with all of the crazy characters (Ted! Norah! Edie!) and rooted for them until the end. This book will knock you out. It is full of heart, full of suspense, and full of compassion. I loved it and offer this review to so you might love it, too. I know you will do just that.

[Melissa Price · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spoiler Free


I had so much fun with this book. Laughs, some shocker surprises, guessing all the way through. Once again, #PutnamBooks puts out another great from an awesome Author. I just finished so my final thoughts are still swirling through my head and I only have a few more hours with this one so I'm off to mark down my favorite quotes and passages to share when it's released.

This ------> <-------- by Ellen Meister was such a joy to read, fun, and a wonderful book all around! A unique story and one I've never experienced before. I don't read many books with humor. In fact this is probably one of a handful through my entire life and, my God, it was refreshing!!

The characters were awesome and of course Dorothy was the star of the story. I can't count how many times I literally laughed out loud from her wit, sarcasm, and just didn't give a sh*t what she said demeanor. It wasn't an I don't like this character way. It was an I enjoyed her so much way. The story was at its best when she was on scene. She just made me laugh and that's something I don't experience that very much....ever. Wonderful surprise!

Norah, definitely a nervous one she was, but very persistent and I Love that in a person. It reminds me of my stronger days and that woke something up inside me that needed a nudge. A go getter, she gets knocked down, gets upset, then gets back up again. A fighter.....an admirable and likable characteristic which made her likeable and relatable. She was just a nervous girl trying to get through life and help others.

Ted: Wow!! Like, dislike, like, dislike, like dislike, like and understand him while still disliking. I mean that in a way that I believe the Author wanted him to be seen as. The gruff man whom you know still has a heart in there. I Loved him too, just in a much different way than the others.

Those three are where I'll leave it on characters. There are plenty more......the bartenders, the friends, co-workers etc., and of course one stout woman who was in one of the chapters that made me laugh the most. No spoilers, But when you get to the elevator scene with Dorothy, Norah and this woman.....you'll know. I had to put the book down for a minute while I laughed and felt bummed that I had nobody to share that with, but it's okay because I got to enjoy it :)

Pacing is slower, but good and held my interest without wanting to put it down. There were one or two chapters where I did feel a tiny bit of wanting it to move along towards the end, but overall it was an absolute Joy and pleasure to read. A good mix of laughs, fun, serious, sarcasm. Exactly what I needed.

Scenery: LOVED the Algonquin Hotel scenery so much. There weren't many times where things didn't take place there, however when the story did go somewhere else, I couldn't wait to get back to the hotel.

Last side note: I didn't have any idea that this wasn't the first book in the series, however no fears whatsoever that I could tell. It read as a stand alone so, although I want to read the first book, it isn't needed for the enjoyment and knowledge of this one. Not that I could tell at least. It was perfect!!

Thank you, Goodreads, Penguin First To Read, Putnam Books and of course the Author Ellen Meister. I requested a digital copy in exchange for an honest review and that's what you get with me.

This title is to be released on February 24, 2015!! Grab a copy and Enjoy!

Product details:
Pages: 336
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Sold By: Penguin Group (USA) LLC

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[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Norah Wolfe has a long standing obsession with has-been author Ted Shriver. When her mother gave her a copy of one of his books when she was 13, his words touched her so deeply she almost couldn’t finish the book. So when the TV show Norah works for gets canceled, she says she can get Shriver on the show, even though they’ve never met. This would be a big deal because many years ago, at the height of his fame, Shriver was accused of plagiarism. He never explained, and vanished from sight.

Shriver is staying at the Algonquin Hotel, home of the famous Algonquin Round Table during the 1920s. There is another guest at the hotel, too, one that while famous goes unnoticed by most. This is Dorothy Parker, in phantom form. She has chosen to stay in the hotel rather than passing on through the white light, and is desperately lonely. She wants to make a deal with Shriver, too.

Shriver, for his part, doesn’t give a damn about either woman. He’s dying of a brain tumor, feels that’s best for the world, and just wants to be left alone in his hotel room with his Vicodin and booze.

There is a great deal of running around; of deals made and deals broken with an ex-wife, an ex-best friend, the ex-best friend’s wife, the sister of the deceased hotel manager, and more. Most everyone is at cross purposes and it’s a miracle anything gets accomplished. It does, though, even though it doesn’t work out the way anyone envisioned. It’s a fun little book, and Meister seems to have Parker’s voice down pat. While most of the plot revolves around Shriver and Norah, Parker is really the star of the book. Which is as it should be.

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for Dorothy Parker fans! Dorothy Parker is alive again- well, sort of. Because of a guest book she signed at the Algonquin Hotel, she's become the resident ghost there- a fact that brings terror to some and casual acceptance to others. With her unique brand of wit and a drink in hand, Dorothy sets her sights on the perfect person to keep her company in eternity -Ted Shriver, a reclusive writer whose career was ended twenty five years earlier by a plagiarism scandal. With the help of some new found friends who have reasons of their own to befriend Ted, Dorothy takes the reader on a fast paced adventure. Delightfully humorous and heart rending at the same time. I loved it.

[Chris C - A Midlife Wife · Rating 4 out of 5]

It has been a while since I had as much fun reading a book as this one. I love when an author has a dry wit that shines through between the lines. This story is like none other I have read. I fell in love with the premise and knew I had to check it out. I am so glad I did.

This book was fun from the first pages. I had not had the privilege of reading the first installment of this series, but not to worry on that part as this installment is actually the Prequel!

Set mainly in an old hotel, this story takes a peek into the life of Dorothy Parker as a ghost and her interactions with those that happen to cross her paths. With wit, a bit of sarcasm, and even a touch of snarkiness, you cannot help but enjoy this quirky read.

Dorothy is on a mission to find a companion as she wanders the halls, refusing to cross over, and she has set her eyes on another author who is cranky, crass and has a huge secret or two up his sleeves. Norah, the TV producer, needs Ted in so many ways and the three of them combine together for a captivating story that you will not want to put down.

I loved the twists and turns that the author brought us through; some predictable and many more surprising. The changes that you go through right along with the characters endure you to them with a multitude of emotion. Ted and Norah both have deep seated issues and Dorothy is an unlikely mediator and friend.

This captivating story is a surprising delight that will leave you smiling in spots and maybe a bit sad as well. The ending left me a bit misty eyed and sad to see it finish. The author has crafted a masterpiece containing deep, complex characters that you will be happy you discovered. Not one to be missed!

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gulped this book down, with relish, as quickly as Mrs. Parker was known to imbibe a gin and tonic. "Dorothy Parker Drank Here" by Ellen Meister is a laugh aloud funny book. The acerbic Dorothy Parker is dead but not departed. She's been a ghost, hence these forty years, who refuses to "go into the white light" because she fears the boredom of eternity. Preferring instead to hang around the Blue Bar in the Algonquin Hotel, Mrs. Parker bums cigarettes, drinks other people's martinis and looks for intelligent conversation - which seems to be as illusive as companionship.

The characters who populate this book set in New York City in the year 2007 are surprisingly a match for Mrs. Parker. The book also includes hysterical vignettes with famous and infamous people from Dorothy Parker's past. These people are ghosts who have recently died and drop by the bar for a parting drink before saying farewell to Mr. Parker and winging off to heaven. The book begins with a delightful conversation between Mr. Benchley and Mrs. Parker, and is interspersed with her barroom encounters over the years with with Tallulah Bankhead, Groucho Marx, and Lillian Hellman. The main story line is about people involved in the business of living their own drama, mystery, heartbreak, and redemption but most of all, it's 307 pages of pure fun.

[Meg - A Bookish Affair · Rating 3 out of 5]

In "Dorothy Parker Drank Here," famous writer and wit, Dorothy Parker is a ghost haunting the famous Algonquin Hotel. The Algonquin Hotel played host to so many writers in the early 20th century and Parker is not ready to leave. Add a old reporter with a secret and a young ingenue who wants to figure out what is going on and you have all the makings for an original story. This is a little bit of a strange premise and I wasn't sure about reading the book initially by I was interested in seeing how the author channeled Parker's infamous split. In this case, my curiosity was paid off!

I thought that the author did a great job of channeling Dorothy Parker but I found that the story line itself was a little bit predictable. There are some twists and turns in the book but many of them I saw coming from a mile away. It was definitely interesting to think of Parker as a ghost and I thought the author did a good job of capturing what she would be like as a ghost. This is actually the second book in the series. While the story was not always my cup of tea, I would like to go back and read the first book. If nothing else the book definitely has a good premise.

Overall, the writing of the book was interesting. Dorothy Parker is definitely the star of the show here, which suited me just fine!

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mrs Parker “wakes” to find herself sitting at her favorite bar alongside her favorite pal, Mr Benchley. He’s been waiting for her quite some time. Since he died, in fact. He wanted to escort her over. The rest of “the table” gave up long ago, but Benchley held firm to his friendship and bided time. But she isn’t ready. She has no reason. He leaves, she stays. Drink in hand, beloved pooch in lap, Dorothy Parker drinks on.

Alive and dying of a brain tumor, is Ted Shriver, an author currently staying at the Algonquin, but reclusively after a plagiarism claim ended his career.

Dorothy is lonely. Her haunting limited to the bar, she seeks a like-minded drinking companion. Sights set on Shriver, she sets about to convince him to also shun the white light for eternal drinks with her.

Their first encounter is in his room, as he tries to drug away the pain with Vicodin and martinis. When Dorothy appears, he blames the drugs, the tumor, the drinks. But she maintains, as Dorothy does best, with snark and circumstance.

Back in the day, through the hoodoo of Madame Lucescu, the once manager, Percy Coates, was given a guest book that would allow those who signed it to “live on” at the Algonquin forevermore. Well, as long as they were dead. Needless to say, the Algonquin Round Table attendees were all asked to sign. They kept their reservations, but tired of tat party to, crossing over, one by one. Being the last, Dorothy now argues to keep Ted, once he dies.

Then comes Norah Wolfe, a spunky TV talkshow worker with a startling resemblance to the 3 main women in Shriver’s romantic past. Hoping to snag the recluse for an episode, maybe clear his name, chat up her long-time literary idol, she checks into the hotel and soon knocks on his room’s door. His favorite gin bottled up to present.

Secrets are divulged, feelings are hurt, guns are pulled, and drinks are poured with a lot of jobs on the line between it all. With more twists than a full bar of martinis, the characters flesh out fully and conceivably.

As comical as one would expect a novel consisting of Dorothy Parker snarkisms, there is little let down. There is also deceit, mystery, tenderness, and the paranormal. A couple surprise turns that are really expected, hopefully. Nicely wrapped up with no over-the-top sentimentality.

[Debbie Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms. Meister used the Algonquin guest book as the portal to bring the charming and enigmatic Dorothy Parker to life. The book provides a choice for all who sign: the light where the loved ones wait for you, or earth where you drink and haunt the Algonquin. But when the book opens, only Dorothy Parker pops out. She was the only one who chose to stay on earth because she found the light too boring.

I won’t give away the plots but will say they twist and turn, keeping you interested and educated.

A good, fast read that is witty, smartly crafted, and informative.

Bravo.

[☼Bookish in Virginia☼]

Count me as the one person in the USA who couldn't get into this book... despite the fact that the word-smithing was excellent and Ellen Meister captured the essence of who and what I think Dorothy Parker would sound like.

The problem for me were the other characters. I just didn't like them as people. Well, with perhaps the exception of the drunk and dying author whose career had been destroyed. He sort of rocked.

[Norrin2 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ellen Meister does a great job of channeling Dorothy Parker's caustic wit which is why I gave this book three stars instead of one. The rest of the book with its literary recluse, a wife still bitter 25 years after the divorce and of course the long-last daughter, is maudlin and predictable, just the kind of writing Dorothy Parker would hate

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

Predictable and disappointing.

[Ellen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Don't bother...

[AdiTurbo · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF - ridiculous and uninteresting. The rendering of Parker not good enough, sorry.

[Ariana · Rating 3 out of 5]

A story about a ghost who doesn’t follow the white light and continues to hang out at the Algonquin Hotel where she frequently met her friends is not my usual read. Yet, I could not put Dorothy Parker Drank Here down. I love that Dorothy was a quirky, mouthy, noisy ghost that could only take form when the guestbook she signed is left open. She held her own, somehow always got her way, and drank a ton of alcohol all while making “friends” and causing havoc at the hotel. It is such a great story.

I did not find this to be a quick read. It had a lot of information, a lot of deals, and a lot of fun. There were promises made, promises broke, and promises kept. It seemed every character had a secret, whether they shared the secret with the others was all part of the story. There is so much going on in this story, so much fun.

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was kind of a meh read for me. I liked the macro parts, that DP is just a vehicle to tell these two interlocking stories. I'm on board for that and I think the franchise has potential.

But in practice, DP is a little too passive; I really wanted her to frustrate the goals of the female protag (beyond moving a box). And the storytelling, by hewing a little too close to a strict third person limited style traps Meister into writing some dull introductions and making us here flat info repeated flatly. This book doesn't soar on the craft level.

[Dianne Landry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dorothy Parker still haunts the Algonquin Hotel. She wants celebrated and reclusive writer, Ted Shriver to sign the guest book and join her after he dies. The only problem is that she can't get to him because she can only go where the guest book goes and it never leaves the Blue Bar. Enter Nora Wolfe, a young TV producer anxious to save her failing show by getting Ted to do an interview.

Fun and some mayhem ensue. All in all a very enjoyable book.

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very entertaining, well written story: Dorothy Parker may be dead, but she has not departed. Loved the premise and Dorothy. I will look for more by this author.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

After "Farewell Dorothy Parker" I have really been waiting for Ellen Meister's next book about Dorothy Parker. This book is amusing, and really locks onto what a complete wit Dorothy Parker was. Talks too about the Algonquin and its history. Love the cat, even though I know it is not the same cat all these years. (Anymore than Lassie was the same dog!!) A great touch.

The story highlights Ms. Parker's intelligence and her talent of the quick comeback. Always wished I had that talent. There is no doubt that the sarcasm was lost on many and not appreciated by the same number. But I like that she just did not care. The book also highlights how sad her life was at times. Her loves and disappointments. Her bouts of depression.

She is a ghost that can only appear when the book with signatures of all the greats that visited the hotel is open. It is on display open so she hangs out at the bar. A place that is like home to her. She takes up with a TV producer who is determined to get a celebrity writer to come onto her show. But she has an ulterior motive. Most of her friends who have died have gone into the light. She prefers not to go, but is lonely. So she would like this writer to sign the book so he can appear in the hotel and keep her company.

He is a piece of work. Drinks into oblivion and cheated on his wife even though he knew she was fragile. In fact in his soul-searching he admits that he enjoyed cheating so he could torment her!!! Basically the overall jerk. And he cannot be persuaded to cooperate with anyone as he checks into the hotel to die.

Some surprises. Just a really enjoyable read.

[LORI CASWELL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dollycas’s Thoughts

All of Dorothy Parker’s friends and enemies see the white light and follow it quite quickly to the great beyond. Not Dorothy, she plans to stick around as long as she can but she does get lonely. Enter Ted Shriver who has come to the Algonquin Hotel to meet his maker. His writing career ended years ago when he was accused of plagiarism. He has nobody to stick around for, he just wants to be left alone to die, but Dorothy has other ideas.

This is the second book Ellen Meister has wrote featuring the one of a kind Dorothy Parker. Each book stands on its own and are fantastic reads. She has captured the woman to a tee and throw in plenty of Dorothy’s zingers that I just loved.

Dorothy Parker was a formidable woman in her time and the perfect leading lady/ghost. If you happen tosee her across the room or walking down the street you would never know she was a spirit. Her clothes have come around and are back in style. She does have a few limits as to where she can go and when but you have to read the book to find out those details.

As in the first book, Dorothy’s appearance does alter the world around her and the people she meets. Meister fills the story with twists, turns, humor and a lot of heart. Parker’s fearlessness shines in these pages. The secondary character of Ted Shriver and TV producer, Norah Wolfe are both strong characters too. Dorothy brings everyone together as only she can. Things are not easy but Dorothy doesn’t give up.

Caution – have a tissue handy for the ending.

This was a really quick read for me. I was totally engaged the whole entire way.

[Andrew Tibbetts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Books have to be judged by their own agendas. This book doesn't want to be James Joyce highbrow or Dan Brown lowbrow (both fine goals, by the way), it wants to be a smart and charming read combining delightful fantasy with heartfelt realism. Tick, tick, tick, tick. All boxes ticked. When I opened it to begin, I thought there's no way it can capture Parker's wit. It captures it and gives us the human heart beating underneath. More ticks! Surprisingly, given the tough company, all the other characters make an impression. This is a book that you want to spend time with, but is over too fast, because the prose snaps along and the pages turn. All I can be thankful for is that there're more books by Ellen Meister!

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance copy of this, though the advance copy was *supposed* to be for Tim Dowling's "How to be a Husband."
Not being picky, I read what I was given, and man, was it a fun read. I really liked the premise, the Dorothy Parker character, which made me want to read more into her life (and I'm pretty sure the short bios I've read about her are *very* slim on details about the time she's spent as a ghost, haunting the Algonquin Hotel).
I was very glad to get this by accident.

[Jerry Humphrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Book

A good fictional story which revolves around the ghost of Dorothy Parker, a witty and wonderful lady who had sharp mind and tongue and is an American icon and legend. Well thought out and a quick, easy read. It is well worth the time and money. Ms. Meister captures the essence of Parker as well as anyone and weaves an interesting story which is hard to put down.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meister's best book by far! Complicated, intriguing, and multilayered, this gem takes you on a wild ride with Dorothy Parker, Ted Shriver, and Norah that will leave you guessing, hoping, praying, and reading right through to the end. The best book I've read in a while.

[Andy]

The book ping-pongs between transactions ("Let's talk to this person; that went nowhere; let's talk to the next person...") that have vague (or unbelievable) motivations behind them. It's not until certain emotional motivations get revealed that the story comes together.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
I couldn't resist the title or the story. The spirit of Dorothy Parker is trapped in the halls of the Algonquin Hotel with staff alternately annoyed by and terrified of her. Not a perfect novel, but certainly a pleasant read.

[nikkia neil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks Berkley Publishing Group and netgalley for this ARC.

What more can I say or add to the legion of great reviews out there? One more thumbs up! Great change after you read a serious/sad novel, so give humorous books a chance.

[Ricki · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did not know how Ellen Meister would top the first book in this series, but she did it! I love, love, love the concept...Please, more of the ghostly (and witty) Dorothy Parker please...This has got to be one of the best books I have read so far this year!