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THE GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD

Megan Mullaly Offerman, Nick

An Oral History

At last, the full story behind Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman's epic romance, including stories, portraits, and the occasional puzzle, all telling the smoldering tale that has fascinated Hollywood for over a decade.
The year: 2000. The setting: Los Angeles. A gorgeous virtuoso of an actress had agreed to star in a random play, and a basement-dwelling scenic carpenter had said he would assay a supporting role in the selfsame pageant. At the first rehearsal, she surveyed her fellow cast members, as one does, determining if any of the men might qualify to provide her with a satisfying fling. Her gaze fell upon the carpenter, and like a bolt of lightning, the thought struck her: No dice. Moving on.
Yet, unbeknownst to our protagonists, Cupid had merely set down his bow and picked up a rocket launcher. Then fired a love rocket (not a euphemism). The players were Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, and the resulting romance, once it ignited, was . . . epic. Beyond epic. It resulted in a coupling that has endured to this day; a sizzling, perpetual tryst that has captivated the world with its kindness, athleticism, astonishingly low-brow humor, and true (fire emoji) passion.

How did they do it? They came from completely different families, endured a significant age difference, and were separated by the gulf of several social strata. Megan loved books and art history; Nick loved hammers. But much more than these seemingly unsurpassable obstacles were the values they held in common: respect, decency, the ability to mention genitalia in almost any context, and an abiding obsession with the songs of Tom Waits.
Eighteen years later, they're still very much in love, and have finally decided to reveal the philosophical mountains they have conquered, the lessons they've learned, mainly about finger-blasting, and the myriad jigsaw puzzles they've completed, in a book. Featuring anecdotes, hijinks, interviews, photos, and a veritable grab bag of tomfoolery, this is not only the intoxicating book that Mullally's and Offerman's fans have been waiting for, it might just hold the solution to the greatest threat facing our modern world: the single life.

Nick Offerman is the author of three previous books (Paddle Your Own Canoe, Gumption, and Good Clean Fun), all of which were New York Times bestsellers. His fans love to read and they love to buy holiday gifts! And with the upcoming revival season of Will & Grace and Nick's burgeoning movie career, this couple is hotter than ever. Their marriage has already been celebrated by New York Magazine, GQ, and Buzzfeed, and in THE GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD, there's MUCH more to tell.
Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are actors, performers, and comedians. Together, they have appeared in the television shows Will & Grace, Parks & Recreation, and Children's Hospital, the movies Somebody Up There Likes Me, Kings of Summer, Infinity Baby, and Smashed, and the comedy tour Summer of 69: No Apostrophe. They live in Los Angeles, California, with their pups.
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Published 2018-10-02 by Dutton

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Published 2018-10-02 by Dutton

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Chicago Tribune calls the book "a drolly sincere, sincerely droll relationship confessional" in an article including an interview with Nick and Megan about the book and their Chicago tour stop. Read more...

The individual essays are hilariously candid, and the affection Megan and Nick have for each other is the recipe for an amazing love story. Some might argue it's the greatest one ever told. Read more...

Both partners come across as likable, grounded, unpretentious, and flawed enough to be believable... Those hoping that Hollywood couples are just like the rest of us, only maybe a little bit nicer and richer, should be pleased.

USA Today taped a video interview with the couple in their NYC offices yesterday and posted alongside a shortened transcript of the interview as part of their #BookmarkThis campaign. The campaign includes multiple print articles and mentions. The video already has over 3,000 views. Read more...

Variety had a writer at the event Wednesday night and they ran this story yesterday, emphasizing that they are in fact #couplegoals. (Oct. 5, 2018) Read more...

EW.com has posted their excerpt of The Greatest Love Story Ever Told Read more...

Last night the pair was on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon for two hilarious segments. In the first, Nick shows off his dance moves (see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jkWhjNc4kA ) and the couple chats about the books. And in the second they do a "G'Reading" from the intro of the book! (see: https://mashable.com/video/megan-mullally-nick-offerman-book-jimmy-fallon/#EHamrfQfFZq3 )

BookExpo 2018: Adult Book & Author Breakfast Read more...

USA Today included the book in their New & Noteworthy piece, also promoting their #BookmarkThis chat. Read more...

EW's long, intimate, increasingly strange interview with Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman. Read more...

Nick and Megan were on GMA this morning for a hilarious 9 minute segment with Robin Roberts. (Okt. 1, 2018) Read more...

Readers are likely to enjoy the authors' company almost as much as they seem to enjoy each other's.

Paste Magazine included the book in a roundup of "The Best Book Covers of October 2018" Read more...

The pair just appeared on The View for a segment as adorable as their Good Morning America appearance. The pair was on for over seven minutes and you can watch here beginning around the 23 minute mark. Read more...

Tune in live for their USA Today #BookmarkThis chat! Read more...

We love these two so much and cannot wait to read their love story... which his sure to be a little bit on the raunchy side just like them! Read more...

So make the beds the way you want to, get off the couch and smell the forest air, and pick up this book because it is truly, The Greatest Love Story Ever Told. Read more...

The Washington Post has included the book in their roundup of "10 Books to Read in October," saying: "This is pure silly fun, with a generous side of real intimacy." Read more...

Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman offer tasty sampling of their funny 'Love Story'. Read more...