“Matt Schatz has that awesome ability to make you feel like you're sharing an inside joke or reference with him... clever, insightful, or funny.” | “It’s so cool to read a book of poetry that makes you laugh out loud — Matt Schatz writes incredibly funny rhymes in the tradition of Ogden Nash, Dorothy Parker, and Shel Silverstein.” | “Accessible high art... nuanced, hilarious, topical, and yet timeless.” | “Matt Schatz is dropping poetic bars like 2Pac with the musicality of Mozart and the wit and irony of Morrissey.” | “Matt Schatz’s economy of words and syntax deliver a punch of cleverness at every turn.” 6. “With the acerbic wit of Dorothy Parker and the playfulness of Billy Collins, Schatz’s poems explore everything from marriage and fatherhood to anti-Semitism and sushi.” 7. “This is a delightful collection of verse... I highly recommend it!” | “So funny and clever and poignant... Perfect gift for LA friends.”
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“Matt Schatz has that awesome ability to make you feel like you're sharing an inside joke or reference with him... clever, insightful, or funny.” | “It’s so cool to read a book of poetry that makes you laugh out loud — Matt Schatz writes incredibly funny rhymes in the tradition of Ogden Nash, Dorothy Parker, and Shel Silverstein.” | “Accessible high art... nuanced, hilarious, topical, and yet timeless.” | “Matt Schatz is dropping poetic bars like 2Pac with the musicality of Mozart and the wit and irony of Morrissey.” | “Matt Schatz’s economy of words and syntax deliver a punch of cleverness at every turn.” 6. “With the acerbic wit of Dorothy Parker and the playfulness of Billy Collins, Schatz’s poems explore everything from marriage and fatherhood to anti-Semitism and sushi.” 7. “This is a delightful collection of verse... I highly recommend it!” | “So funny and clever and poignant... Perfect gift for LA friends.” 〰️
Shoes Last Longer in LA is a playful, sharp, and endlessly clever collection of poetry by Matt Schatz. With biting humor and linguistic dexterity, Schatz captures the quirks of modern life—whether he’s contemplating reverse psychopathy in parking spots, crafting haikus about coffee shops and Hollywood, or reflecting on personal moments with an amusing twist. Blending absurdity with keen observations, these poems invite readers into a world where wit rules, and no topic—big or small—is off-limits. Schatz’s voice is as vibrant as Los Angeles itself, making this collection a joyride of rhyme, reason, and irreverence.
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“witty”
-The New York Times
-Los Angeles Times
-Pittsburgh City Paper
The debut poetry collection from award-winning writer Matt Schatz
