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Stories: An Audio Collection Audiobook
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"I think people have an absolute ear for what is true," Garrison Keillor told an interviewer. It is this rare and marvelous sense of truth—of laughter, joy, and compassion and situations—that makes Keillor such a brilliant and beloved storyteller.
The collection includes: Your Book Saved My Life, Mister, End of the Trail, Meeting Famous People, Family Honeymoon Al Denny, Basketball, After A Fall, The Babe, We Are Still Married, Drowning, Attitude, Letter From Ruth Luger to Joanne Leinenkranz, Nu Er Der Youl Igen, The Chuck Show of Television.
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"Great short stories that made me fall in love with Keillor's writing. ROFL at Homecoming, it was my first and will always be my favorite (until I move to Canada, in which case it will be my favourite) "
— Keith (5 out of 5 stars)
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" Keillor really is a genius! These stories, I listened to them during my drive to Del Rio and back, were at time humorous, creative, off the wall and deeply touching. "
— Drew, 9/15/2013 -
" I laughed through the entire audio of this book, and I don't even like baseball or softball. Great stories. "
— Mary, 8/7/2013 -
" Hit and miss. Some really entertaining stories, but an equal number of forgettable ones. I enjoy Keillor but this was a bit uneven. "
— Brian, 11/6/2012 -
" Some real good short stories. My favorite ones were the quit smoking story and the 5 week family vacation. Give it a listen and tell me your favorite~ "
— Tray, 8/20/2012 -
" Listened to this audiobook and will give it to my sister. It's good classic Keillor stuff. Unashamedly a bit preachy, but never takes himself too seriously. Not all of these are gems, but neither are my reviews. Makes me want to write like crazy. Can't get enough of the guy from Lake Wobegon. "
— Scott, 5/12/2012 -
" I did not realize he wrote more than Lake Wobegon... this was very entertaining, especially read by the author on audio! I plan to read more of his work. "
— Joan, 3/31/2012 -
" So far, I am just happy to have found Keillor. This is the first of his books I have read but certainly not the last. What a gem! "
— Rachel, 5/8/2011 -
" I love Garrison Keillor's style; similar in feel to Mark Twain. He's a great humorist, and writes in the same slow, languishing way the Mississippi river runs - beautifully and happily. I only wish he weren't so irreverent. "
— Teresa, 2/11/2011 -
" Laugh out loud funny, my favorite GK book. "
— Margaret, 1/3/2011 -
" Everyone loves Garrison Keillor. This book was him at his best. Loved every page. "
— Rachel, 11/29/2010 -
" Garrison Keillor has the most lovely sleep-inducing voice, but jesus h christ are his books underwhelming. "
— Brooke, 2/1/2010 -
" A fun read and a companion to Lake Wobegon days "
— Dean, 9/29/2009 -
" I love Keillor's short stories. One reviewer on the back of the book says something about how he can turn a phrase so gently, not even a leaf rustles. "
— Claire, 8/25/2009 -
" Funny book- Garrison Keillor is awesome "
— Vanessa, 8/23/2009 -
" I enjoy listening to Garrison Keillor on NPR and it's just as enjoyable reading his Lake Wobegon tales. This is great reading for a snowy sunday afternoon. "
— R.Michael, 8/8/2009 -
" Keillor is a great storyteller whose characters come alive with each new tale. "
— Mo, 7/20/2009 -
" Recap of Garrison Keillor's stories from the "Prairie Home Companion" of the 1980s. Radio is better than print. "
— John, 7/15/2009
About Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillor is America’s favorite storyteller. For more than forty years, as the host of A Prairie Home Companion, he has captivated millions of listeners with his weekly News from Lake Wobegon monologues. A Prairie Home Companion is heard on hundreds of public radio stations, as well as America One, the Armed Forces Networks, Sirius Satellite Radio, and via a live audio webcast. 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. He is the winner of nine AudioFile Earphones Awards, several of which were for his own books. When not touring, he resides in St. Paul, Minnesota.