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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. February 2016 Indie Next List Pick This snappy, sassy redemption story set in small-town Montana is "a wild and crazy debut novel by a talented young writer" (Jackie Collins), filled with an uproarious and unforgettable cast of characters you won't want to leave behind. "[The Flood Girls] includes barfights and AA meetings, a parade, a wedding, and a black bear, all of which Fifield juggles beautifully.The Wild West earns its name all over again in this lovable chronicle of small-town insanity."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Welcome to Quinn, Montana, population: 956. A town where nearly all of the volunteer firemen are named Jim, where The Dirty Shame--the only bar in town--refuses to serve mixed drinks (too much work), where the locals hate the newcomers (then again, they hate the locals, too), and where the town softball team has never even come close to having a winning season. Until now. Rachel Flood has snuck back into town after leaving behind a trail of chaos nine years prior. She's here to make amends, but nobody wants to hear it, especially her mother, Laverna. But with the help of a local boy named Jake and a little soul-searching, she just might make things right. In the spirit of Empire Falls and A League of Their Own, with the caustic wit of Where'd You Go, Bernadette thrown in for good measure, Richard Fifield's hilarious and heartwarming debut will have you laughing through tears.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. February 2016 Indie Next List Pick This snappy, sassy redemption story set in small-town Montana is "a wild and crazy debut novel by a talented young writer" (Jackie Collins), filled with an uproarious and unforgettable cast of characters you won't want to leave behind. "[The Flood Girls] includes barfights and AA meetings, a parade, a wedding, and a black bear, all of which Fifield juggles beautifully.The Wild West earns its name all over again in this lovable chronicle of small-town insanity."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Welcome to Quinn, Montana, population: 956. A town where nearly all of the volunteer firemen are named Jim, where The Dirty Shame--the only bar in town--refuses to serve mixed drinks (too much work), where the locals hate the newcomers (then again, they hate the locals, too), and where the town softball team has never even come close to having a winning season. Until now. Rachel Flood has snuck back into town after leaving behind a trail of chaos nine years prior. She's here to make amends, but nobody wants to hear it, especially her mother, Laverna. But with the help of a local boy named Jake and a little soul-searching, she just might make things right. In the spirit of Empire Falls and A League of Their Own, with the caustic wit of Where'd You Go, Bernadette thrown in for good measure, Richard Fifield's hilarious and heartwarming debut will have you laughing through tears. …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. This is "The Kenyon Review No. 114" , Vol. XXIX, No. 2 - March 1967. Notable in this issue are three stories by T. F. Powys : "The Kingfisher", "The Wine-Fed Tree", and "The Red Petticoat", being the first American appearance for each of these stories. These stories are illustrated by Arvis Stewart, who also created the cover art. Stewart is generally known as the illustrator for a good many children's books. The issue also has an essay by Angus Wilson in which he tackles "Evil in the English Novel" . Also William Fifield reports on conversations and interactions he had had with Picasso, Cocteau, Rossellini, and the matador El Cordobés. William Mueller and Josephine Jacobson together analyze the state of European Absurdists, focussing on Samuel Beckett ("Waiting for Godot"), Eugène Ionesco, Albert Camus and Jean Genet. Lastly, but not least, Geoffrey Wagner voices concerns over the "authority" of obscurity in the media, which he lays at the feet of Marshall McLuhan There are book reviews by a number of prominent critics. CONTENTS : ** Excursion - by William Fifield ** Evil in the English Novel - by Angus Wilson ** The Absurd Quest - by William R. Mueller and Josephine Jacobsen ** Misunderstanding Media - by Geoffrey Wagner ** Three Stories - by T. F. Powys ** Book Reviews by Edward W. Said, L. M. Meyers, Margery fisher , Richard Freedman, and Robert W. Daniel TITLE : The Kenyon Review 114 ISSUE : Vol. XXIX, No. 2 DATE : March 1967 EDITOR : George Lanning (Acting Editor) AUTHORS : T. F. Powys, William Fifield, Angus Wilson, William R Mueller, Josephine Jacobsen, Geoffrey Wagner, Edward W. Said, L.M. Meyers, Margery Fisher, Richard Freeman, and Robert W. Daniel ILLUSTRATIONS & COVER : Arvis Stewart IMPRINT : The Kenyon Review PLACE : Gambier, Ohio DETAILS : Trade paperback sized literary periodical; contains a few line illustrations, and a number of literary-centered ads; volume pages [157] - 292 ( 136 pp - Includes title page) ; 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", pictorial stiff wraps, glued CONDITION -- VERY GOOD -- This is a previously owned periodical which remains clean and presentable, with the following particulars noted : EXTERIOR -- Spine has vertical creasing extending from extremities; spine surface is darkened; covers display toning about the edges and modest surface rub; a few tiny nicks to edges; text-block edges are toned, else clean. BINDING -- Tight INTERIOR -- Clean and free of marking. Arvis Stewart (Cover & Story Illustrations) (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Flood Girls This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Pictorial Card Cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 336pp. Numerous black and white illustrations and photographs support the text. Small indentation to the middle of spine. Some light shelfwear to card covers. Internally clean and tight. A very good copy.