David Wroblewski

This month our book club reads the celebrated book, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski. Join in what is sure to be a spirited discussion!

Join Main Street Books Readers as we will have read and be ready to discuss "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle." "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" is a debut novel by author David Wroblewski and was a number one Indie Bound pick, one of the many books that independent bookstores fall in love with and help catapult ... (more)the book toward success.

This evening, Wroblewski talks about how he came to write the riveting story of a boy who cannot talk and the extraordinary dogs he and his parents raise on a rural Wisconsin farm. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is available for signing after the program.

David Wroblewski arrives with one of Nancy's favorites, THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE. A grand saga about family, a boy, dogs, and growing up that will keep you reading all night and make you wish that it hadn't ended. This 2008 Oprah book club selection will be out in paperback.
Can’t make it? ... (more)To request a signed or personalized copy, call 828-1588 or 1-800-672-6789 or contact orders@quailridgebooks.com (at least 48 hours in advance for email) to check availability.

Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life with his parents on their farm in remote northern Wisconsin. For generations, the Sawtelles have raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose thoughtful companionship is epitomized by Almondine, Edgar’s lifelong friend and ... (more)ally. But with the unexpected return of Claude, Edgar’s paternal uncle, turmoil consumes the Sawtelles’ once peaceful home. When tragedy strikes, Claude insinuates himself into the life of the farm--and into Edgar’s mother’s affections. David Wroblewski is a master storyteller, and his breathtaking scenes--the elemental north woods, the sweep of seasons, an iconic American barn, a fateful vision rendered in the falling rain--create a riveting family saga, a brilliant exploration of the limits of language, and a compulsively readable modern classic. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller and an Oprah’s Book Club selection.

Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life on his family's farm in remote northern Wisconsin where they raise and train an extraordinary breed of dog. When tragedy strikes, Edgar is forced to flee into the vast neighboring wilderness, accompanied by only three yearling pups. ... (more)Struggling for survival, Edgar comes of age in the wild, and must face the choice of leaving forever or revealing the terrible truth behind what has happened. A riveting family saga as well as a brilliant exploration of the limits of language, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" is destined to become a modern classic.

Author: David Wroblewski grew up in rural central Wisconsin, not far from the Chequamegon National Forest, where his debut novel, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, is set. He earned his master's degree from the Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers. Over the years he has lived in La Crosse, Minneapolis, and ... (more)Austin, Texas. Currently, he makes his home in Colorado with the writer Kimberly McClintock, their dog Lola, and their cat Mitsou. More at www.DavidWroblewski.com
"Whether you read for the beauty of language or for the intricacies of plot, you will easily fall in love with David Wroblewski's generous, almost transcendentally lovely debut novel, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle...the scope of this book, its psychological insight and lyrical mastery, make it one of the best novels of the year..." ~ O Magazine
Title: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, $16.99 Softcover, ISBN 9780061374234, On Sale Date: October 27, 2009
What: David Wroblewski will talk about his New Book, his life, his work, answer audience questions and he will autograph copies of his / her New Book purchased from Rainy Day Books, on our website and / or at our Author Event, that are accompanied by a Stamped Ticket.
When: Tuesday, November 03, 2009, 7:00 PM Where: A Rainy Day Books Author Event at Unity Temple on The Plaza, Sanctuary, 707 W 47th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64112
Admission Package (Click on the ADD TO SHOPPING CART button): $16.99 plus Tax, includes from Rainy Day Books, One (1) Stamped Ticket, One (1) Guest Ticket (if needed) and One (1) Copy of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle (Hardcover) to be Autographed after the Author Presentation. Please specify your need for One (1) Stamped Ticket and One (1) Guest Ticket (if needed) in the Notes field of your Online Order. If you choose Option 1 for In-Store Pick-Up, then you can specify At-Event Pick-Up in the Notes field of your Online Order. Thank you. Book Orders can be shipped worldwide. All Author Event Book Sales are Final and Non-Returnable.

Mon, Oct 26, 7PM: David Wroblewski, author of THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE - Books & Brews. Please note that we'll be staying open until 9PM for this event. Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life with his parents on their farm in remote northern Wisconsin. For generations, ... (more)the Sawtelles have raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose thoughtful companionship is epitomized by Almondine, Edgar's lifelong friend and ally. But with the unexpected return of Claude, Edgar's paternal uncle, turmoil consumes the Sawtelles' once peaceful home. When Edgar's father dies suddenly, Claude insinuates himself into the life of the farm--and into Edgar's mother's affections. Grief-stricken and bewildered, Edgar tries to prove Claude played a role in his father's death, but his plan backfires--spectacularly. Forced to flee into the vast wilderness lying beyond the farm, Edgar comes of age in the wild, fighting for his survival and that of the three yearling dogs who follow him. But his need to face his father's murderer and his devotion to the Sawtelle dogs turn Edgar ever homeward. David Wroblewski is a master storyteller, and his breathtaking scenes--the elemental north woods, the sweep of seasons, an iconic American barn, a fateful vision rendered in the falling rain--create a riveting family saga, a brilliant exploration of the limits of language, and a compulsively readable modern classic.

This is a special ticketed event with David Wroblewski. Ticket and event information at (262) 241-6220 or at our events page. We will close the store to the general public for this special, catered event.

Boston Readers is a book discusion group that meets once a month at the Trident. This month's selection is The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski. The group is always happy to welcome new members. You can find out more about them by checking out their website

The New Fiction book group will meet today to discuss the book "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" by David Wroblewski. For questions or to join the group contact Susan at 793-5352 or info@redfoxbookstore.com

Tickets are $20, and include wine and appetizers! "Meet the author behind the book everyone's talking about! David Wroblewski, author of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, visits The Bookworm to discuss his smash debut novel that's captivated critics and readers alike. Set in northern Wisconsin, The ... (more)Story of Edgar Sawtelle is many things including a family saga, a coming-of-age-story, a boy-and-his-dog-tale, and a reinterpretation of Hamlet. Check out www.edgarsawtelle.com to read all the praise for yourself! Wroblewski has already been featured multiple times in The New York Times and USA Today. This is one book and author you won't want to miss!"

David Wroblewski stops by to read and sign his new novel, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle.

One of the year's big fiction debuts, in more ways than one, is that of David Wroblewski with his extraordinary coming-of-age (and more) novel, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle (Ecco). "In this beautifully written novel, David Wroblewski creates a remarkable hero who lives in a world populated as much by ... (more)dogs as by humans, governed as much by the past as by the present. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is a passionate, absorbing and deeply surprising debut." - Margot Livesey. "I flat-out loved The Story of Edgar Sawtelle ... Dog-lovers in particular will find themselves riveted by this story, because the canine world has never been explored with such imagination and emotional resonance. Yet in the end, this isn't a novel about dogs or heartland America—although it is a deeply American work of literature. It's a novel about the human heart, and the mysteries that live there, understood but impossible to articulate. Yet in the person of Edgar Sawtelle, a mute boy who takes three of his dogs on a brave and dangerous odyssey, Wroblewski does articulate them, and splendidly ... Wonderful, mysterious, long, and satisfying: readers who pick up this novel are going to enter a richer world." - Stephen King.

Few debut novelists enjoy the kind of prepublication publicity and glowing reviews as David Wroblewski has received. Wroblewski’s riveting saga of an American family captures the deep and ancient alliance between humans and dogs, and the power of fate through one boy's epic journey into the wild. Richard ... (more)Russo said, “David Wroblewski’s got storytelling talent to burn and a big, generous heart to go with it.” Please join us as Mr. Wroblewski reads from his remarkable novel and discusses his writing process.

Reading from The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

David Wroblewski will speak & sign THE STORY OF EDGAR SANTELLE.

"Colorado author David Wroblewski will read from and sign his critically acclaimed debut novel The Story of Edgar Sawtelle ($26.95 Ecco). Wroblewski is a master storyteller, and his breathtaking scenes create a riveting family saga, a brilliant exploration of the limits of language, and a compulsively ... (more)readable modern classic. “I flat-out loved The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. Wonderful, mysterious, long and satisfying. I don't re-read many books, because life is too short. I will be re-reading this one.” - Stephen King"