Week of May 20, 2013: Paperback fiction:1. Pepperland, by Barry Wightman (repeat engagement at Brookfield Library, Tues, June 18, 7 pm)2. Beautiful Ruins, by Jess Walter3. Montana 1948, by Larry Watson (new novel this fall!) 4. The Yard, by Alex Grecian (event with Jon Jordan, Wed. May 29, 7 pm)5. The Dog Stars, by Peter Heller (event Wed, June 19, 7 pm)
Posts Tagged ‘Pepperland’
Pepperland is top of the pops at Boswell and Books!
Sunday, May 26th, 2013Pepperland starred on Booklist!
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013This just in – Pepperland featured as a starred review on the May 15, 2013 Booklist! “Wightman’s first novel is a riotous, occasionally electrifying celebration of love and music, capturing the turmoil of its times with a touch of otherworldliness that seems right in sync with rock ’n’ roll.” Pepperland is on its way to […]
Pepperland live at Jimmy’s Woodlawn Tap, Chicago…
Sunday, April 14th, 2013Pepper’s DC-10 Dream, on stage in Chicago, April 9, 2013. Sharp-eyed viewers will spot the vintage Big Star t-shirt – doesn’t get much better than that. Thanks to The Seminary Co-op Bookstore and 57th Street Books for a great night in the big city. Rock.
Pepperland, Side 1, track 1…
Sunday, April 14th, 2013Pepperland has 9 “sides”, like, you know, vinyl. We used to call ‘em records. Anyway, each side has “tracks” or episodes. Each Side has a musical theme that, in some way, expresses the feel of what’s going on. Side 1 is the Beach Boys’ Wouldn’t It Be Nice. Two smart, idealistic young people 1970 – Pepper […]
