As usual I was browsing Facebook and saw an event for a book signing for a book I just finished the Advanced Reader Copy of. I really enjoyed the book and I wanted a copy of it. It was the same day as the opening day at the Trout so I dragged Danielle along with me to Barnes and Nobles.
Barnes and Nobles advertised it as an Author Signed. The post literally said come meet Oshkosh Author Ron Rindo and get your book signed. I figured I'd get a copy of Life, & Death & Giants signed and we'd be on our way in a few minutes.
Danielle stops by the cafe for a snack and I wander over to where he was going to be signing and stopped. There were chairs set up. I walk sheepishly back to Danielle and informed her it was a book talk and not just a signed. I claimed some seats and waited for it to begin.
Life, & Death & Giants is a debut novel about an Amish Giant from Central Wisconsin that excels at sports and eventually plays football at Madison. He has to struggle with the balance of his old life and new life along with how it affects the people around him. Without out giving too much away, it is really good book. I wasn't sure if I was going to like it based on the title but I couldn't put it down. It was a quick read that touched on many different issues and how people deal with it.
Ron talked about his book and why he chose to write this book including the Amish and Giant piece. Like many authors a sentence read in an article sparked the idea and it took off.
Even though I was just there to get my book signed, it was fascinating to learn the whys behind the story.
I also learned he is a fellow Carroll Alum.
It was a good afternoon and I need to keep tabs on Barnes and Nobles Facebook page for more author events. Definitely check out his book and always support new authors.
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