How to Be a Movie Star

How to Be Series, Book 2

By: TJ Klune

Narrated by: Michael Lesley

Josiah Erickson wants to be a movie star. The problem with that is so does half of Los Angeles. But he's on his way, what with memorable roles as a TV show background cadaver and a guy in a commercial for herpes medication. All he needs is his big break. And that break may come in the form of a novelist who goes by the enigmatic name of Q-Bert.

Q-Bert, who is ready to make his directorial debut in a film Josy would be perfect for. Q-Bert, who Josy may or may not have a friend-crush on, and potentially something more. Being demisexual can be confusing.

From the City of Angels to the small mountain town of Abby, Oregon, Josy will give his all to make sure his dreams come true - even the ones he never thought possible.

Contains mature themes.

©2019 TJ Klune (P)2019 Tantor

Q-Bert & Josaih, a match made in Abby

4.5 - 5 stars for book and narration.
Josiah Erickson is another amazing character from the mind of TJ Klune. He ranks so close to Gustavo Tiberius in epicness.
I am not a stoner and so some of this is not in my understanding, but it is still that zany Abby in Oregon and all the wonderful people that make this another winner in my mind. Sometimes it almost seems as if Klune uses the old Mad Libs from my childhood to create the fantastical places, situations, characters, etc that make up the stories from Abby. At times I thought I recognized Dr. Scott from Rocky Horror Picture Show and several other potential homages to past surreal characters.
The actual romance is so sweet, as is the continuation of Casey and Gustavo's relationship as well.
As the subtitle is called (How to Be, #2) and with such a large cast of unique characters that have not fully resolved, I am hoping that inspiration will occur for TJ and we will again be inextricable drawn to Abby again. Of course that will be a re listen to #1 and #2 again.

It made my heart happy

It was sometimes goofy in the best way, funny & heartfelt. It was just what I needed in my life!

where is the next book?

I listened until it finished, and was wanting it to continue....bring on the next book!

So Good!

This story of a queer, demisexual, stoner, hipster, actor falling in love just might be the most perfect light-hearted romance ever written. Michael Lesley, the narrator, has a perfect feel for the characters and brings them to life. You should listen to this book.

Kind Calm & Funny

I like to laugh. A lot & loudly. I particularly enjoy laughing loudly when I'm reading because the contrast - reading being quiet, internal & laughing being not quiet or internal. Anyhoodle, this book made me laugh loudly many times.

I loved revisiting the characters from the previous book. I love how Klune somehow manages to write stories that feel like a warm, safe hug while the world seems like a dumpster fire circling a drain.

Thank you.