We Thought They'd Never Leave

“Tony Shalhoub’s talent knows no bounds. His writing is as witty, warm, and charming as he is.” —Stanley Tucci, New York Times bestselling author of Taste and What I Ate In One Year
“Tony is a longtime friend, and while reading his and Josie’s wonderful book, I couldn’t help but be bothered that he’s never invited me to dinner.” —Seth Meyers
“This is my kind of book—hilarious and warm stories of family, surrounded by love and food! Tony and his daughter Josie have invited us to their big, beautiful table, and I might not be leaving.” —Phil Rosenthal, New York Times bestselling author of Somebody Feed Phil the Book and Phil’s Favorites
“In 2018 I spent three weeks in Paris watching the gentle man I knew as Tony Shalhoub become a food obsessed monster, with feral eyes, screaming about lunch. After this book, I understand: Food is his language, his history, and the terrifying trigger to his inner demon.” —Amy Sherman-Palladino
“A wonderfully affectionate story of actor Tony Shalhoub’s love of family and food (not necessarily in that order) as reflected in his family’s annual gatherings in Door County, Wisconsin. Witty, charming and deeply affecting, this is a book for the ages.” —Keith McNally, New York Times bestselling author of I Regret Almost Everything

Tony Shalhoub is an Emmy-, Tony-, and Golden Globe–winning actor whose career spans film, television, and theater. He is best known for his roles in Monk, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Wings, and has appeared in dozens of acclaimed films and television projects. On Broadway, he has performed in The Band’s Visit, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, as well as Conversations with My Father, Golden Boy, and Act One. He has also received multiple Screen Actors Guild Awards, among numerous other honors recognizing his work on stage and screen. We Thought They’d Never Leave is his debut book.

Josie Adams is a writer, producer, and founder of House of Water, an independent production company focused on writing and development. She was adopted at birth from Omaha, Nebraska, and raised in Los Angeles. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children.

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.