Pontoon: A Novel of Lake Wobegon (2007)

by Garrison Keillor

Series: Lake Wobegon (7)

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Astonished to learn that her impeccable mother led a secret life marked by her passionate love for a Las Vegas man and a private commitment to pleasure, Barbara elects to end destructive patterns in her own life while honoring her mother's final wishes.

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Not as good as Keillor's Lake Woebegone radio shows (

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leslie.98 | Jun 27, 2023 |

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freixas | Mar 31, 2023 |

A memorial service with the ashes inside a green bowling ball, non-weddings on a pontoon boat, a flying Elvis, a hot air balloon and giant duck decoys–all this and more one unforgettable week in Lake Wobegon.

BLTSbraille | Oct 21, 2021 |

Poncho and wrap pattern in cables. Includes Chunky Highland wrap.

BLTSbraille | Oct 21, 2021 |

Evelyn wants ashes put in bowling ball in Lake Woebegon, visiting danish Lutherens and planned new age wedding coincide, sad and funny

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Audie Award (Finalist – Narration by the Author or Authors – 2008)

Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction (Shortlist – 2008)

Minnesota Book Awards (Finalist – Novel & Short Story – 2008)

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New York Times bestseller (Fiction – 2007)

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NPR's Complete Holiday Book Recommendations (2007)

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Pontoon: A Novel of Lake Wobegon

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2007

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Lake Wobegon, Minnesota, USA

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Evelyn was an insomniac so when they say she died in her sleep, you have to question that.

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Astonished to learn that her impeccable mother led a secret life marked by her passionate love for a Las Vegas man and a private commitment to pleasure, Barbara elects to end destructive patterns in her own life while honoring her mother's final wishes.

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