Charles Portis (1933–2020)

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True Grit by Charles Portis
True Grit by Charles Portis

Book Group Join us as facilitator Brad Purkey reads excerpts from the book True Grit by Charles Portis and leads a passionate book discussion. Refreshments will be provided. An Official Big Read Wichita event. (tilføjet fra Barnes & Noble)… (mere)

Diesel, A Bookstore in Oakland welcomes The Seated Diesels back to the store to discuss THE DOG OF THE SOUTH by Charles Portis on Tuesday, January 15th at 7pm.

In THE DOG OF THE SOUTH, Ray Midge is waiting for his credit card bill to arrive. His wife, Norma, has run off with her ex-husband, taking Ray's cards, shotgun and car. However, with the card receipts, Ray can track where they've gone. He takes off after them, as does an irritatingly tenacious bail bondsman, both following the romantic couple's spending as far as Mexico. There Ray meets Dr Reo Symes, the seemingly down-on-his-luck and rather eccentric owner of a beaten up and broken down bus, who needs a ride to Belize. The further they drive, in a car held together by coat-hangers and excesses of oil, the wilder their journey gets.

Charles Portis is the author of five acclaimed novels: Norwood, True Grit, THE DOG OF THE SOUTH, Masters of Atlantis, and Gringos. True Grit was made into two award-winning films, the first in 1969 starring John Wayne and the other in 2010 directed by the Coen brothers.

This event is free and all are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Location: Street: 5433 College Ave City: Oakland, Province: California Postal Code: 94618-1502 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)

Start your holiday shopping with a Minnesota original.

Garrison Keillor will kick off the Christmas season at Common Good Books, meeting customers and recommending books. Stop by for a chat and get a book inscribed for that special someone on your list.

Among GK’s picks for the holidays is dog of the south by Charles Portis. In this comic novel by the author of True Grit, a quixotic Arkansas fussbudget pursues his wife and her lover after they abscond with his car and credit card. The further they drive, in a car held together by coat-hangers and excesses of oil, the wilder their journey gets. dog of the south is sure to be a winner with almost everyone on your list.

Location: Street: 38 S Snelling Ave City: Saint Paul, Province: Minnesota Postal Code: 55105 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)

Join Danithan and Brian C. the last Sunday of every month as we use wonderful books to travel the world. We are currently discussing books that don’t fit in a region, and this month we are reading THE DOG OF THE SOUTH by Charles Portis.

Location: Street: 603 N Lamar Blvd City: Austin, Province: Texas Postal Code: 78703-5413 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)

Jay Jennings will be here on Saturday, December 1 at 6pm

to discuss the Charles Portis Escape velocity collection.

Jennings is the author of Carry the Rock, and the editor of Escape velocity.

http://www.jayjennings.net

Facebook invite: http://www.facebook.com/events/376850302398494

Location: Street: 205 W Dickson St City: Fayetteville, Province: Arkansas Postal Code: 72701 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)

Join Danithan and Brian C. the last Sunday of every month as we use wonderful books to travel the world. We are currently discussing books that don’t fit in a region, and this month we are reading THE DOG OF THE SOUTH by Charles Portis.

Location: Street: 603 N Lamar Blvd City: Austin, Province: Texas Postal Code: 78703-5413 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)

Monday, March 19, 7:00 p.m.

THE DOG OF THE SOUTH by Charles Portis

Ray Midge is waiting for his credit card bill to arrive. His wife, Norma, has run off with her ex-husband, taking Ray's cards, shotgun and car. But from the receipts, Ray can track where they've gone. He takes off after them, as does an irritatingly tenacious bail bondsman, both following the romantic couple's spending as far as Mexico. There Ray meets Dr Reo Symes, the seemingly down-on-his-luck and rather eccentric owner of a beaten up and broken down bus, who needs a ride to Belize. The further they drive, in a car held together by coat-hangers and excesses of oil, the wilder their journey gets. But they're not going to give up easily.

Location: Street: 1010 El Camino Real City: Menlo Park, Province: California Postal Code: 94025-4349 Country: United States (tilføjet fra IndieBound)… (mere)