Description
Discover the charm and humor of Lake Wobegon in 'The Lake Wobegon Virus', the latest masterpiece by bestselling author Garrison Keillor. This delightful trade paperback, published by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. in 2022, takes you on a whimsical journey to a small, mythical town that faces an unexpected challenge: a quirky virus that triggers uncharacteristic honesty among its residents. Delight in the antics of Mayor Alice, Father Wilmer, and the lovable townspeople as they navigate through the contagion caused by unpasteurized cheese from a Norwegian bachelor farmer. Experience the hilarity as formerly reserved elders articulate their political views and confessions, leaving their teenagers astounded. This captivating novel not only brings laughter but also poignantly reflects on our social norms, desires, and fears. As the community bands together to thwart a greedy outsider's plans for an amusement park and motorway, they host a grand Fourth of July Living Flag celebration, showcasing the true spirit of Lake Wobegon. Perfect for fans of literary humor and small-town tales, 'The Lake Wobegon Virus' is now available in brand new condition, complete with free shipping. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery, as per our shipping policy. Immerse yourself in the magic of Lake Wobegon today and discover why all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781950994182
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Description:
Now in paperback—bestselling author and humorist Garrison Keillor returns to one of America's most beloved mythical towns, beset by a contagion of alarming candor. A mysterious virus has infiltrated the good people of Lake Wobegon, transmitted via unpasteurized cheese made by a Norwegian bachelor farmer, the effect of which is episodic loss of social inhibition. Mayor Alice, Father Wilmer, Pastor Liz, the Bunsens and Krebsbachs, formerly taciturn elders, burst into political rants, inappropriate confessions, and rhapsodic proclamations, while their teenagers watch in amazement. Meanwhile, a wealthy outsider is buying up farmland for a Keep America Truckin’ motorway and amusement park, estimated to draw 2.2 million visitors a year. Clint Bunsen and Elena the hometown epidemiologist to the rescue, with a Fourth of July Living Flag and sweet corn feast for a finale. In his newest Lake Wobegon novel, Garrison Keillor takes us back to the small prairie town where for so long American readers and listeners have found laughter as well as the wry airing of our foibles and most familiar desires and fears—a town where, as we know, "all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average."
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781950994182
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Description:
Now in paperback—bestselling author and humorist Garrison Keillor returns to one of America's most beloved mythical towns, beset by a contagion of alarming candor. A mysterious virus has infiltrated the good people of Lake Wobegon, transmitted via unpasteurized cheese made by a Norwegian bachelor farmer, the effect of which is episodic loss of social inhibition. Mayor Alice, Father Wilmer, Pastor Liz, the Bunsens and Krebsbachs, formerly taciturn elders, burst into political rants, inappropriate confessions, and rhapsodic proclamations, while their teenagers watch in amazement. Meanwhile, a wealthy outsider is buying up farmland for a Keep America Truckin’ motorway and amusement park, estimated to draw 2.2 million visitors a year. Clint Bunsen and Elena the hometown epidemiologist to the rescue, with a Fourth of July Living Flag and sweet corn feast for a finale. In his newest Lake Wobegon novel, Garrison Keillor takes us back to the small prairie town where for so long American readers and listeners have found laughter as well as the wry airing of our foibles and most familiar desires and fears—a town where, as we know, "all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average."