John O’Callaghan, the wordsmith and lead vocalist behind The Maine and John The Ghost just announced a forthcoming new book, The Highly Unqualified Hand-Guide To Keeping Plants Alive.
“I started compiling all of these ideas, poems, and half-bad bits of advice after my daughter was born. Little reminders to her that I am just as confused as she’ll ever be,” O’Callaghan shares in an Instagram Reel.
“The text kept evolving but the sentiment remained, and now that my son is here, I felt compelled to share it with y’all so it can exist in the ether for them and for you,” he says. “Take this all with a grain of salt and make your own inferences about life and how to live it; but by all means…live the hell out of it.”
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The book is set to arrive on February 14, just in time for your emo Valentine’s Day gift exchange. Pre-orders are open on 8123’s website for $14.99. Orders are expected to ship beginning on or by February 20. Of course, you can currently order John The Ghost‘s book A Thought A Day on the 8123 store if you are eager to read more of the singer’s musings ahead of the release.
Plus, if you’re located in Tempe, Arizona, you can register to attend O’Callaghan’s book event on Saturday, February 17 at Changing Hands Bookstore. According to John The Ghost’s website, an audiobook is coming soon, too.
Coming up in early 2024, you can hear O’Callaghan’s silky voice as The Maine heads out in support of the second leg of Fall Out Boy’s So Much For (2our) Dust with Jimmy Eat World in the winter.
Check below for the full list of tour dates and secure tickets here.
Tour Dates:
- Feb. 28—Portland, OR @ Moda Center
- March 1—Seattle, WA @ Climate—Pledge Arena
- March 3—Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
- March 4—Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
- March 7—Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena
- March 8—Austin, TX @ Moody Center
- March 11—Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
- March 13—Birmingham, AL @ Legacy—Arena at The BJCC
- March 15—Orlando, FL @ Amway Center
- March 16—Jacksonville, FL @ VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
