![]() ![]() ![]() She leaves the farm and sets out on a series of adventures, sometimes with and sometimes without Roger. But right away we meet the self-deprecating Helen McGill, spinster and caretaker of her famous country author-brother, Andrew. He is a well-read bachelor who roams the country in his book wagon, Parnassus, seeking to enlighten all he can convince with his selection of great literature. To read the dust jacket, one might conclude that Roger Mifflin is the main character. Any book about a mobile bookseller from the early 20th century will have my interest. What’s not to like? I’ve read it a few times and it brings me a little bit of joy each time. Rather, it’s a lovely, sometimes humorous read with lots of book titles involved. It’s about time that I tell you about a little book that is one of my favorites – Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morley, pub. ![]()
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