Every year, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books becomes livelier and brighter due to the growing number of attendees. From book lovers, casual readers, and literary collectors to authors and publishers, people gathered to celebrate literacy.
The largest book festival in the US opened its doors last April for a glamorous two-day weekend celebration with the bookworms. Held at the University of Southern California, many book enthusiasts, book lovers, and book collectors, as well as writers, established authors, and many more, attended the free event.
A lot of bookfair-goers went by the Citi of Books booth to check for their next read and potential favorite book. One of the books that were chosen is “Everyone Loves Ronald McDonald: A Novel” by Andrew P. Grof. It was displayed on April 20th and 21st at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California.
“Everyone Loves Ronald McDonald: A Novel” offers a whimsical journey through contemporary America, led by Bingo Sherman, who might be a descendant of the infamous Civil War general. Bingo, a vibrant blend of Salinger’s Holden Caulfield and Kafka’s Joseph K, tackles life with an enthusiasm that defies his origins in Florida’s Panhandle.
In this coming-of-age story, the narrative briefly travels from Miami’s South Beach to New York’s Upper West Side and back again. Bingo is a unique seeker, uncertain of what he is looking for and only aware of what he refuses to accept. The characters he meets along the way help him gain insight and resilience for the challenges ahead. The novel features the almost legendary figure of Ronald McDonald, Bingo’s childhood hero, for whom he still feels a deep affection. “Everyone Loves Ronald McDonald” expertly balances irreverence with keen observation, offering an enjoyable experience for readers with a sense of humor and an appreciation for wit.
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