You all remember Curt Smith’s last book of stories released by Press 53, don’t you? The Species Crown? Of course you do–that’s what I thought! Well, good news for all of you, then. Curt’s newest collection–Bad Monkey–was released on September 9th, with praise for John McNally, Pinckney Benedict, and Kim Chinquee. John McNally said: “Reading Curtis Smith’s prose is like listening to a brilliant electric guitar solo: you not only hear the music, you fall into it head-first until it alters the beat of your heart, the rhythm of your breathing.” Sounds like an experience, no? To purchase Bad Monkey click here. I’m damn sure it will be worth your $14, and your time.