Richard Chiem Has Written a Dreamy Novel About Grief and We're Going to Talk About It

Richard Chiem's debut novel, King of Joy, launches Tuesday, March 5 at Elliott Bay Books.by Rich SmithThe King of Joy himself.BROOKS CALISON
Seattle author Richard Chiem launches his dreamy, beautifully written, hippo-inflected, grief-soaked debut novel, King of Joy, in Elliott Bay's basement book cathedral on Tuesday. After his reading, I'll join the author onstage for a nice little chat and Q & A. I promise you all here and now and in front of god that the entire post-reading talkback will