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Podcast: The Book Case
Episode: J. Ryan Stradal Writes From the Heart
Description: J. Ryan Stradal is one of Americaâs finest young authors. His two novels have been out for some time - both highly acclaimed. Another is releasing next year. âKitchens of the Great Midwestâ was his first with âThe Lager Queen of Minnesotaâ following four years later. Publishers conducted a bidding war for âKitchens' - how rare is that for a first work? And itâs been translated into more than a dozen languages. You can argue over which is the better of the two and we have. Both are excellent. Kate likes âKitchensâ. Charlie is partial to âLager Queenâ. While these titles m...