Bookstores recommend books: 'The Free' by Willy Vlautin

November 11, 2017 at 7:32AM
Shelftalker: "The Free," by Willy Vlautin
Shelftalker: "The Free," by Willy Vlautin (Laurie Hertzel/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

"The Free," by Willy Vlautin.

A thoughtful look at rural America with its many challenges. Heartbreaking and provides greater understanding why people may vote for any type of change.

Joe Lorentzen, bookseller, Barnes & Noble, Mall of America

Booksellers, send your shelftalkers to books@startribune.com.

"The Free" by Willy Vlautin
“The Free” by Willy Vlautin (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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