If you look very closely behind host Kevin Hart’s right shoulder, you’ll spot Riverhead’s very own Sam Sommers (well, his book, anyway!) making a cameo appearance on last weekend’s SNL. Situations Matter and in this situation, we think Sam is the real star of the show! 
This charming fellow, formally known as Felix the Dachshund, has a few words to share about his owner, Gary Shteyngart over at BAM’s website. It seems some folks will be gathering together to make fun of Gary in a very public roast later this month. Poor Felix is concerned - but we think this roast sounds pretty fun! Go check out Felix’s pleading letter & learn more! 
Lizz Winstead had the room in stitches last night at a special event for Blackberry Experience at NYC’s Chelsea Market. As there were children present, she kept it tame as she could, reading a passage from her book LIZZ FREE OR DIE that had no “F” words…but did reveal the secrets of procreation. 
Shalom Auslander signs with Showtime

Shalom will be writing an “untitled dark comedy set in the world of modern advertising.” May mean less whiskey drinking but we hope there’s still a role for Jon Hamm.