Want to channel your inner Bon Jovi? (Come on. We know you do.) In this pocket-sized guide, queen of the microphone Raina Lee explains how to strategically enhance your karaoke performance so you’ll hear cheers, not crickets. Read it before you debut your rendition of “Ice Ice Baby.” You’ll thank her.

Why the karaoke obsession?         
I just like to sing. It’s a very physical sensation, and the wind coming out of your pipes just feels good. After a rough day or a miserable break-up, or even when something good happens, I like I go out and celebrate life with karaoke. It’s the ultimate stress reliever, like yoga, but without the ugly stretchy clothes and boring chanting.

Why’d you write a book about it?
Performing is far more complex than people realize, and it’s not just about having a good voice. Singing beautifully helps a ton, but I have seen someone rip up the house with that Jewish folk standard “Hava Nagila,” like it was bar mitzvah time. He got the whole room clapping and foot stomping.

How did you research the subject?
I lived it. I mean, I did a lot of field research.

What do you like to sing?
My favorites include country standards, ‘80s New Wave and musicals. I sense my song selection makes me seem like an older gay man.

Which karaoke songs are totally played out?
“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen, “Living On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi, “To Be With You” by Mr. Big. And “Crazy” by Patsy Cline, but I still love it.

What should one do if the crowd’s not feeling it?
Do the splits, writhe on the floor, kiss the bartender. Just give a good show, and you’ll win people over. Most people are too scared to get out of their comfort zone. They probably just haven’t had enough to drink.

What do you think about noraebangs? Cool or for cop-outs?
What you prefer is cultural, and it has to do with what you grow up with. Most Asians are accustomed to private-room singing, while most non-Asians only know of the bars. Some bar karaokers believe that private rooms are “practice” and don’t count as real karaoke. Some people are horrified at karaoke bar singing. To each his own.

What are your singing dreams?
I’ve been toying with the idea of taking professional voice lessons, but if I become too trained, it would take the fun out of karaoke. I think about trying out for “American Idol,” but I might just be more successful if I try to get on one of those games shows like “Don’t Forget The Lyrics” and win a million bucks by filling in the mystery words. With the money, I can open my own karaoke bar.