Published: November 15th, 2012
Length: 49,000 words (194 pages) approx.

This paperback edition combines Tom's best-selling Secret Guide, with fifty of his award winning essays originally penned for the Ithaca Times.

5 Stars- Hilarious Satire Whether you're a die-hard fan of the original novel, or haven't read it at all, Paolangeli's Secret Guide stands on its own merit and is an extremely entertaining read... and is sure to have you laughing at loud. Diane Jacques - examiner.com



When you're a cup-a-Joe guy in a latte town, how do you cope with the constant pretension and absurdity? By becoming Central New York's Dave Barry! Humorist Tom Paolangeli has assembled 50 of his monthly columns from the Ithaca Times for your delight and edification. This collection's zesty ingredients will remind readers of a classic Prego tomato sauce commercial.

Tom Paolangeli is definitely Upstate's most entertaining humorist. Even if you have never lived in a remote college town, surrounded by ten square miles of reality, read this book. As the New York Press Association observed, you'll appreciate "the dose of common sense, and the laughs."

Anthony Di Renzo Author of Bitter Greens