Lake Wobegon Family Reunion: Selected Stories

by Garrison Keillor Narrated by Garrison Keillor

Overview

Garrison Keillor has been delighting audiences for four decades now with heartfelt, moving, and downright hilarious tales from the shores of Lake Wobegon. Here, for the first time ever, News from Lake Wobegon monologues from the entire history of “the little town on the edge of the prairie” are presented in one collection. From early fan favorites “Bruno the Fishing Dog” and “A Trip to Grand Rapids” to more recent highlights such as “The Hochstetter House” and “The Arrival of Liz,” Lake Wobegon Family Reunion brings together the friends, neighbors, and family members that listeners have embraced as their own.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

“Packed with whimsical and revealing observations, perfect for any who wants a solid introduction to the variety and comedy of Prairie Home Companion’s radio monologues.”
—The Bookwatch

“Keillor is a master of the understated, and his comedic timing is impeccable.”
—AudioFile [Earphones Award winner]

The Bookwatch

Packed with whimsical and revealing observations, perfect for any who wants a solid introduction to the variety and comedy of Prairie Home Companion’s radio monologues.”
—The Bookwatch

JANUARY 2014 - AudioFile

Even to the uninitiated, the “news from Lake Wobegon” inspires familiar feelings of coming home and catching up. Garrison Keillor's breathy baritone, complete with a periodic nasal whistle and his folksy stage presence, maintains the intimacy of the live listening experience. This latest compilation of monologues highlights the meaning of the mundane in family and community life for the familiar characters of Lake Wobegon, Minnesota. Keillor is a master of the understated, and his comedic timing is impeccable. Spanning nearly four decades, this compilation showcases Keillor's evolving accent, and while his vowels lose some of their trademark elongation, the monologues continue to unfold comfortingly. Topics range from decrying the degradation of potato salad to lamenting the loss of a well-loved resident, so there's something for everyone. A.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170098439
Publisher:	HighBridge Company
Publication date:	09/24/2013
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	1,155,819

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