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Description edit
She'd once loved a bookmobile driver. Memories of that time with him poured in so rapidly she caught her breath. It'd been long ago, but her heart remembered. At first she remembered the love she'd felt back then, but the good memories didn't last long. She'd gone to the bookmobile as usual... read more
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Characters edit
- Brian Donelson: Male protagonist. 54-years old, divorced, former business man.
- Karen Williams: Female protagonist. 53-years old, divorced, elementary school teacher.
- Liz Siedo: Bookmobile librarian.
- Cathy Baker: Karen's best friend.
- Phil McCullough: Brian's best friend
- George McCullough: Phil's father
- Laura Martinez: Pregnant, unwed, teen who is taken in by Karen.
- Josh Hendricks: Ron and Susan's son. University of Texas student, joins marines.
- Cindy McCullough: College-aged daughter of Phil and Kay McCullough.
- Julie Williams: Karen's daughter.
- Angelica: Karen's student who comes to live with her temporarily.
- Ron Hendricks: Combine member. Brian's friend from college. Brian's accountant. Josh's Father.
- Tony DiPaolo: Combine member. Brian's friend from college. Brian's barber. Note, last name not in book, but it is planned for a sequel.
- Ms. Varner: Head librarian.
- Darrell Johnston: Manor-area bookmobile patron who is college-aged and remembers Brian from the past.
- Amy Donelson: Brian's daughter.
- Judy Donelson: Brian's ex-wife.
- William Donelson: Brian's dad. Amy's grandfather.
- Matt Thomas: Combine member. Brian's friend from college. Restaurateur. Note: last name not in book, but added by author.
- John Alvarez: Principal of Holden Elementary where Karen teaches.
- Martha Donelson: Brian's mother.
- Beverly Cramer: Mayor of Austin.
- Alex Benney: High school football star and Laura's boyfriend.
- Richard Davis: Combine member. Brian's friend for college. Attorney. Note: last name not used in book, but it will be used in sequel according to author.
- Lupe: Angelica's mother who lives with Karen while recovering.
- Michael Siedo: Liz's grandson.
- Steve Williams: Karen's ex-husband.
- Dudley Baker: Cathy's husband.
- Susan Hendricks: Ron's wife. Josh's mother.
- Glenn Gelvosa: Julie's study partner who wants to be more.
- Kay McCullough: Phil's wife
- Tom Campbell: City manager.
- Eddie: Karen's student.
- Haley: Karen's student.
- Jose: Karen's student.
- Sam: Florist deliveryman.
- Ken Odiorne: Man whose car is hijacked.
- Carolyn: School office manager.
- Vern King: Redondo Beach church member who finds Brian in parking lot.
- Fran Rush: Karen's student teacher.
- Jo Anne: Teacher at Holden Elementary School.
- Justin Johnston: Darrell's son.
- Leon: Someone Karen knows at church.
- Maggie: Teacher at Holden Elementary School.
- Timmy Williams: Steve's son by second wife.
- Heidi Williams: Steve's daughter by second wife.
- Reverend Patrick: The former pastor of Brian's church in Redondo Beach, California
- Bonnie Hearn Hill: Author referred to by Liz.
- Patricia Brooks: Crisis counselor at Holden Elementary School.
- Julie Campbell: Add a description of this character.
- Mrs. Donelson
- Ben
- Jack McCowan
- Mayor Cramer
- Sidney W. Frost
- Mr. Alvarez
- Sonny
- Judy Holden
Setting & Locations edit
Takes place mostly in Austin, Texas in contemporary time. Almost half the book takes place on a bookmobile. Some scenes take place in Redondo Beach, California, San Diego, California, and Orange City, Iowa.
- Bookmobile
- Clarksville community in Austin, Texas
- Mount Bonnell in Austin, Texas
- Austin Lyric Opera Green Room in Austin, Texas
- Austin City Council Meeting Room
- Holden Elementary School -- a fictional place in Austin, Texas
- Redondo Beach, California: Brian's hometown.
- London, England: Where Liz goes on a dream vacation.
- Hildesheim, Germany: Place where Brian has fond memories of going to with his daughter Amy for a choir tour.
- Hill Country
- San Diego, California: Where Josh goes for Marine Recruit training.
- Brackenridge Hospital: Where Angelica's mother Lupe is taken.
- Orange City, Iowa: This is Karen's home town. She goes there for a visit during Christmas break.
First Sentence edit
Karen felt loved on Tuesdays.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Sidney W. Frost (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: CreateSpace
Country: United States
Publication Date: August 7, 2010
ISBN: 978-1451511819
Page Count: 296
Publisher: CreateSpace
Country: United States
Publication Date: August 7, 2010
ISBN: 978-1451511819
Page Count: 296
Awards edit
- The Writers' League of Texas Manuscript Contest (2007: Romance, First Place)
- SouthWest Writers Writing Contest (2007: Inspirational or Spiritual Novel, First Place)
- Northwest Houston Romance Writers of America (2006: Inspiritual, Third Place)
- Yosemite Writers Conference (Finalist, 2006: Novel)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
Subjects edit
Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Sidney W. Frost: Author's website
- The Christian Bookmobile: The author's blog.
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