Idyll Banter: Weekly Excursions to a Very Small Town

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Years ago, Chris Bohjalian and his wife traded their Brooklyn co-op for a century-old Victorian house in Lincoln, Vermont (population 975). Bohjalian, a bestselling novelist, began chronicling life in that gloriously quirky little village with a wide variety of magazine essays and his newspaper column, "Idyll Banter." These pieces, written over the course of twelve years, are honest, funny, and deeply affecting reflections on the unique idiosyncrasies of small-town life (annual outhouse races) and the universal experiences (our hunger for neighborliness) that unite us all.

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Chris Bohjalian is a terrific columnistthoughtful and thought-provoking. Just like me! No, really, this guy is good. Dave Barry

[Bohjalian] is writing about one of the most important issues in America todayhow do we retain our sense of community. . . . Gentle . . . sensitive . . .heart-warming. Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

These essays carry a community connection and a humble grace. When words read this easily, you know they also carry a lot of work. Bohjalian is a reliable guide, moving from pastures to town steeple to the edge of the playground. Boston Globe

Whether youre aching to escape the urban grind or yearning to have your small-town experience reflected back at you, youll do well to pick up Idyll Banter. Elle

Author Bio

Chris Bohjalian is the award-winning author of nine novels, including Before You Know Kindness, The Buffalo Soldier, Trans-Sister Radio, The Law of Similars, and Midwives.