"Telegraph Avenue" by Michael Chabon
Harper US, US$27.99 - NZ Harper Collins - NZ$34.99
September 11, 2012
What is it about?
Two friends, Archy and Nat, work at a struggling Oakland-based vinyl shop, Brokeland Records. Located on the avenue for which the book is named, the shop becomes at risk for bankruptcy as the opening of a nearby megastore approaches.
Why are we talking about it?
Anything by Chabon is worth a look, as his last book, "The Adventures of Kavalier and Clay," won the Pulitzer Prize in 2001.
Who wrote it?
Chabon is the author of seven novels, including "Wonder Boys" and "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay." He was born in Washington D.C. and attended Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh, as well as University of California, Irvine for his Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing.
Who will read it?
Fans of Michael Chabon, San Francisco residents, fans of American history, fans of stylized writing.
What do the reviewers say?
Read more about "Telegraph Avenue" here.
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