Product Description
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.
Includes:
Includes:
- Living Flag
- The Tolleruds’ Korean Baby
- Bruno the Fishing Dog
- A Trip to Grand Rapids
- Buddy Holly and the Pharaohs of Rhythm
- Driving in the City
- The Six Labors of Father Wilmer
- Sweet Corn
- The Lake Superior Canyon Project
- Ball Jars
- Gladys Hits a Racoon
- Cowpies
- Scrambled Eggs for Mom
- Tent Caterpillars
- Potato Salad
- The Herdsman
- The Flying Elvises on the 4th of July
- The Hochstetter House
- The Arrival of Liz
Reviews/Praise
—AudioFile [Earphones Award winner]
“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
Author Bio
Keillor is also the author of several books and a frequent contributor to national publications including Time, The New Yorker, and National Geographic, in addition to writing his own syndicated column. He has been awarded a National Humanities Medal from the National Endowment of the Humanities. When not touring, he resides in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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