Wednesday, April 12, 2023

More small victories: Stories From The Vinyl Cafe (1995)


Stuart McLean. Stories From the Vinyl Café. (1995) I like Stuart McLean’s stories. Reading his anthologies, I can hear his voice. His radio show was a staple in our house. This is another feast for his fans, and as good an introduction as any for those unfortunates who don’t yet know his work.
     Why do I like his stories? One reason is sentences such as Sam was pouring his own cereal, getting most of it into the bowl.
     Recommended. ****

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A Poker Hand's A Clue (Eric Wright, The Last Hand, 2001)

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