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The Book of Guys (Abridged) Audiobook
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In this collection of stories you'll meet a bunch of memorable guys including Lonesome Shorty, a cowpoke torn between the proud life in the saddle and the comforts of warm apartments and women; Buddy the teen-age leper in Sioux Falls; Earl Grey the great tea inventor and former Republican child; Casey at the bat in Mudville again; Dionysus the god of wine; and Roy Bradley, boy broadcaster. Brilliantly funny, touching, and acute, The Book of Guys reveals the perilous situation of guys today.
Includes: Mid-life Crisis of Dionysus, Herb Johnson, the God of Canton, Casey at the Bat (Road game version), Lonesome Shorty, Don Gionvanni, Marooned, Buddy the Leper, The Country Mouse and the City Mouse.
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"I liked this book. Keillor's Minnesota, dry, low-key sense of humor is not for everyone. Sometimes I wonder whether if you have never lived in the Midwest, much of his "Prairie Home Companion" show and/or books won't make sense to you. They do for me since I lived in Wisconsin for three years."
— Alice (4 out of 5 stars)
The Book of Guys Listener Reviews
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" Great short stories about men, all humorous and some which did indeed make me lol "
— Diane, 2/19/2014 -
" The first few stories were clever and fun to read. Then the stories got longer and less clever. If you're interested in reading Keillor, I might check into another one of his works - one where the charm doesn't wear out so fast. "
— Lindsay, 2/15/2014 -
" I had heard that this one was darker than his normal stuff and I heard right. Still worth a read, though, and respect to Keillor for trying something different. Some standout stories make the whole experience worth it, though others are just not as enjoyable. "
— Derek, 2/13/2014 -
" Funny, clever, fast paced historical FICTION!!!!!Really had a good time reading this. "
— Lizz, 2/1/2014 -
" Garrison is my favourite comic writer and this is my favourite of his writing. "
— Thomas, 1/26/2014 -
" Loved it but it is dark. This is not the news from lake woebegone. "
— Steven, 1/15/2014 -
" This book is taking me forever to read because I have to imagine Keillor reading it to make it funny. But it is funny. "
— Kim, 12/20/2013 -
" I cried from laughter. I have never read a funnier book. "
— Joe, 12/17/2013 -
" OK, this KILLED. I've given it as a gift to both men and women with great response. If you are a man, have a man or have ever known a man, this book will speak to you. "
— Anna, 12/7/2013 -
" this book is funny and it gives a out look of how women could be so wrong and right at the same time . in a funny way. "
— Armand, 11/16/2013 -
" Both funny and eye opening. Some really stellar characterization and satirical accounts of guys in here. Grows a little old towards the end. "
— Tyler, 10/28/2013 -
" Laugh out loud funny! My stomach hurts... "
— Taylor, 9/20/2013 -
" I don't get the hate for this book. It's not Keillor's best, but still worth reading nevertheless, if only for his brilliant use of irony on each story, which, I think, is an achievement by itself. "
— Leif, 7/20/2013 -
" As only Garrison Keillor can, he speaks, this time directly to guys. He gets it! Not only that, he can put it into words. Just don't let the girls read this one, or the secrets will be out. "
— Brandon, 5/14/2013 -
" Of course, I'm a dude. Which makes this book a lot more funny and telling, I'm sure. "
— Todd, 4/21/2013 -
" Funny stuff, dirty stuff, and some weird stuff. "
— Keith, 4/19/2013 -
" Great humor! Simple, fun, charming. "
— Tonya, 4/11/2013 -
" Pretty average overall, but the introduction is great. If you come across a copy, I'd recommend taking a couple of minutes to read the introduction; it's entertaining. "
— Meg, 3/24/2013 -
" I read this to my sons, and had some great laughs. "
— Donovan, 10/12/2012 -
" This book of stories provided the occasional chuckle, but it was mostly a collection of sad-sack dudes with unhappy lives. I've read a handful of other books by Garrison Keillor and this was by far the worst of them. "
— Justin, 4/4/2012 -
" I don't get the hate for this book. It's not Keillor's best, but still worth reading nevertheless, if only for his brilliant use of irony on each story, which, I think, is an achievement by itself. "
— Leif, 5/8/2011 -
" I cried from laughter. I have never read a funnier book. "
— Joe, 1/23/2011 -
" Funny stuff, dirty stuff, and some weird stuff. "
— Keith, 8/20/2010 -
" I read this to my sons, and had some great laughs. "
— Donovan, 7/13/2010 -
" This book of stories provided the occasional chuckle, but it was mostly a collection of sad-sack dudes with unhappy lives. I've read a handful of other books by Garrison Keillor and this was by far the worst of them. "
— Justin, 7/5/2010 -
" Of course, I'm a dude. Which makes this book a lot more funny and telling, I'm sure. "
— Todd, 6/19/2010 -
" Both funny and eye opening. Some really stellar characterization and satirical accounts of guys in here. Grows a little old towards the end. "
— Tyler, 11/25/2009 -
" Great short stories about men, all humorous and some which did indeed make me lol "
— Diane, 5/9/2009 -
" As only Garrison Keillor can, he speaks, this time directly to guys. He gets it! Not only that, he can put it into words. Just don't let the girls read this one, or the secrets will be out. "
— Brandon, 1/18/2009 -
" this book is funny and it gives a out look of how women could be so wrong and right at the same time . in a funny way. "
— Armand, 1/4/2009
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.