For the Best of White Bear Lake issue, I decided to take my cue from Lake Country Booksellers’ amazing customers. Here’s a round-up of some of our most popular books over the past year.
Ride of Her Life, a biography by Elizabeth Letts, has been a popular one with book clubs. It follows Annie Wilkins, a 63-year-old woman who sells her farm in Maine after receiving a terminal diagnosis and sets off across the country to see the Pacific Ocean on horseback with her dog. Annie’s story is a powerful reminder of the beauty
of human connection.
Allen Levi’s debut novel, Theo of Golden, tells the story of Theo, a mysterious man who sees portraits of community members adorning the walls of a coffee shop and embarks on a quest to gift each one to the person they depict. As he forms friendships with the portrait subjects, Theo reminds us how beautiful life can be when we look for the best in those around us.
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans has been impossible to keep on our shelves—and for good reason. The novel is composed entirely of letters to and from our heroine, Sybil Van Antwerp. Through Sybil’s correspondence, we are reminded of the deep pain and soaring joy of the human experience.
Kia White is a co-owner of Lake Country Booksellers. For personalized recommendations, call the shop at 651.426.0918.
