by Allen Levi
I can't say enough about this book. I kept delaying finishing it so I could savor it longer! An elderly artist with a story - that's Theo of Golden. Complete with a bookstore called "The Verbivore" named with this little poem:
Herbivores eat brussels sprouts;
carnivores eat birds;
cashivores eat dollar bills;
and verbivores eat words.
The main character and all the supporting characters have very human, realistic qualities, yet they are memorable and beloved. It is a beautifully enchanted story. We will be reading it for book club. A BIG 5 stars!