What earth shattering secret is the Vatican hiding? And what connection does it have with a small roadside attraction called Captain Kendrick's Memorial Hot Dog Wildlife Preserve in Skagit County, Washington, and a former Duke University football star? The answer can only be found in Tom Robbin's first novel. A quirky, hilarious tale with memorable characters and a touch of Sixties ideology. One of my favorite novels of all time. - Tim
From Nancy- I must mention again how much I liked, no, loved The Dog Stars by Peter Heller, now in paperback. "A stupendous debut, Heller's voice is both haunted and irresistible. A post-apocalyptic novel with so much emotional truth it reads like a memoir from the future. About a worn-out pilot, his beloved Cessna, his copilot dog and our endless longing for connection — even in a world undone." — Junot Diaz
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We sell the Mini ($79.99), Glo ($129.99) and Arc (starts at $199.99). We have display models to try out in the store.
Her Pulitzer Prize-winning Olive Kitteridge is a Quail Ridge and book club favorite. Now Elizabeth Strout visits on Sunday, April 7, at 3 p.m. with The Burgess Boys. It's a story of the lifelong repercussions suffered by three siblings as a result of a freak accident that killed their father when they were children.
This quiet, powerful story, set in the High Plains of Colorado, tells how the terminal illness of a much beloved citizen in the community affects his family and friends. It's a beautiful, deeply moving story. - Nancy