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WLT - by Garrison Keillor (Paperback)

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  • In the spring of 1926, the Soderbjerg brothers, Ray and Roy, plunge into radio and launch station WLT (With Lettuce and Tomato) to rescuer their failing restaurant and become the Sandwich Kings of South Minneapolis.
  • About the Author: Garrison Keillor, author of nearly a dozen books, is founder and host of the acclaimed radio show A Prairie Home Companion and the daily program The Writer's Almanac.
  • 416 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Humorous

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About the Book



From the creator of "A Prairie Home Companion" and bestselling author of Lake Wobegon Days comes the trade paper edition of the hilariously bawdy novel that is "irresistibly delicious . . . a satisfying romp with a yarnmaster who can make you howl" (Los Angeles Times Book Review). In the spring of 1926, the Soderbjerg brothers plunge into broadcasting to rescue their failing restaurant and go on to make radio history over the next quarter century.



Book Synopsis



In the spring of 1926, the Soderbjerg brothers, Ray and Roy, plunge into radio and launch station WLT (With Lettuce and Tomato) to rescuer their failing restaurant and become the Sandwich Kings of South Minneapolis. For the next quarter century, the "Friendly Neighbor" station produces a dazzling array of shows and stars, including Leo LaValley, Dad Benson, Wingo Beals, Slim Graves and Little Buddy, chain-smoking child star Marjery Moore, and blind baseball announcer Buck Steller.

Francis With, a shy young man from North Dakota, entranced by radio, gets into WLT through his uncle Art and quickly becomes the Soderbjerg's right hand. Soon Francis is a budding announcer adored by Lily Dale, the crippled nightingale of WLT kept hidden from her fans, whose firing contributes to the downfall of the station. And then comes television.



Review Quotes




"Mr. Keillor is at his best.... Every bit of his huge storytelling talent is here," --The Washington Post

"Irresistibly delicious...a satisfying romp with a yarnmaster who can make you howl." --The Los Angeles Times Book Review




About the Author



Garrison Keillor, author of nearly a dozen books, is founder and host of the acclaimed radio show A Prairie Home Companion and the daily program The Writer's Almanac. He is also a regular contributor to Time magazine.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.79 Inches (H) x 5.06 Inches (W) x .99 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 416
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Humorous
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Garrison Keillor
Language: English
Street Date: November 1, 1992
TCIN: 94419492
UPC: 9780140103809
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-8649
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.99 inches length x 5.06 inches width x 7.79 inches height
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