Manny Igrejas, whom many of us know from his theater work, is a man of many parts. The newly released Imaginary Boyfriends is a new facet of this multi-hyphenate man.
If you have the lyrics to the classic song “Imaginary Lovers” running through your head, then you’re close to the mark. Dive into this collection of stories, and you’ll find that they are perfectly sized for a bus ride, an afternoon snack, or a morning coffee.
They are each set in New Jersey and Manhattan and are reflective of many of our lives. Igrejas’ heroes find themselves in some situations that may seem highly fictional. Yet truthfully, for those of us who have had right time/right place experiences as well as all of the variations, I found myself curiously drawn in and imagining the details that were not shared, as well as those that were.
This writing is frank and real and sticks with you all the more. Among my favorites are “Inside the Show Business”, “Tiago My Love”, and “Lovey”. These are all thought-provoking small meals for grown-ups, so do be careful where you leave your copy lying around. You may find it disappearing.
Buy yours wherever fine books are sold. Enjoy!
Imaginary Boyfriends, by Manny Igrejas, ISBN-13: 978-1963869293
