Bee Book Club: A Far Country

Drought and poverty in a unnamed South American country has persuaded Isabel's family to send her to "the city" for a chance at a better life.  Isabel is 14 and looks forward to the chance to see her brother Isaias who took the same journey several months earlier.  Only Isabel arrives and Isaias is missing.

This is how the Bee Book Club's featured selection A Far Country begins. 

Author Daniel Mason will be at the Salida Regional Library, Thursday at 7 p.m., to discuss his book and his approach to writing.  This is a great chance to hear the perspective of one author.

There are still some seats available so make sure you reserve yours by calling 578-2177.

Even if you haven't had a chance to read his book, it's still worth coming.  It's always interesting to hear authors talk about their books. 

Copies of his book are available for purchase from the McHenry Museum gift store, Barnes & Noble, and Borders.  Make sure you ask for the book club discount on the hard cover editions!    (READ MORE)

Here's a an audio excerpt:

http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/mm/audio/4s_9780739341865.mp3

And a link to a written excerpt:

http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780739341865&view=excerpt