Libby Reads LIVE: Q&A with John Kenney

Join us for a discussion of I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney, a darkly funny novel that begins when an obituary writer opens the paper and discovers his own death, forcing him to confront his life, choices, and what it really means to be alive.
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Libby Reads LIVE: Q&A with John Kenney

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July 23, 2026 at 12 PM EST

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Join John Kenney for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation about his acclaimed novel, I See You've Called in Dead, the latest selection in the global Libby Reads program. Hosted by Joe Skelley of Book Lounge by Libby, this free virtual event will explore the inspiration behind the novel, its unforgettable characters, and the surprising ways humor and grief intertwine.

Darkly funny, moving, and ultimately uplifting, I See You’ve Called in Dead follows obituary writer Bud Stanley as he accidentally publishes his own obituary and begins attending strangers’ funerals to rediscover what it means to truly live. Praised as “razor-sharp, darkly comedic, and emotionally piercing,” the novel has become a favorite among readers and critics alike.

Bring your questions and settle in for an engaging discussion about storytelling, second chances, and finding meaning in unexpected places.
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