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Of mice and minestrone / Joe R. Lansdale.
"A brand-new Hap and Leonard series collection chock full of Joe R. Lansdale's inimitable blend of humor, mayhem, and insight, Of Mice and Minestrone delivers never-before-seen stories, a selection of the boys' favorite recipes, by Kasey Lansdale, and an introduction from New York Times bestselling crime author Kathleen Kent. Hap Collins looks like a good ol' boy. But even in his misspent youth, his best pal is Leonard Pine, who is black, gay, and the ultimate outsider. Inseparable friends, Hap and Leonard climb into the boxing ring, visit their families, get in bar fights, and just go fishing--all the while confronting racists, righting wrongs, and eating a whole lot of delicious food."-- Publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781616963231 (paperback)
- ISBN: 1616963239 (paperback)
- Physical Description: vii, 203 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: San Francisco : Tachyon, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction / Kathleen Kent -- Hap and Leonard, the early years -- The kitchen -- Of mice and minestrone, Part I and Part II -- The watering shed -- Sparring partner -- The sabine was high -- Good eats: the recipes of Hap and Leonard / Kasey Lansdale. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Collins, Hap (Fictitious character) > Fiction. Pine, Leonard (Fictitious character) > Fiction. Interracial friendship > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Detective and mystery fiction. Humorous fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Covington Branch | M LANSD J (Text) | 33126024022885 | Mystery | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
This brand-new collection of stories starring the highly unlikely East Texan crime-fighting duo who take down bullies, criminals and bigots of all stripes includes a selection of the boys' favorite recipes. - Baker & Taylor
This brand-new collection of stories starring the highly unlikely East Texan crime-fighting duo who take down bullies, criminals and bigots of all stripes includes a selection of the boysâ favorite recipes. Original. - Bookmasters
A brand-new Hap and Leonard series collection chock full of Joe R. Lansdaleâs inimitable blend of humor, mayhem, and insight, Of Mice and Minestrone delivers never-before-seen stories, a selection of the boysâ favorite recipes, by Kasey Lansdale, and an introduction from New York Times bestselling crime author Kathleen Kent.
âAn absolute treasure trove.ââAce Atkins, author of The Shameless
âOf Mice and Minestrone is classic Lansdale at his legendary best.... Compelling. Hilarious. Poignant"âNY Journal of Books
Todayâs Special: Justice, East Texan-Style
Hap Collins looks like a good olâ boy. But even in his misspent youth, his best pal is Leonard Pine, who is black, gay, and the ultimate outsider. Inseparable friends, Hap and Leonard climb into the boxing ring, visit their families, get in bar fights, and just go fishingâall the while confronting racists, righting wrongs, and eating a whole lot of delicious food.
So pull up a seat and sit a spell. Master storyteller Joe R. Lansdaleâalong with Kasey Lansdaleâs down-home recipes and Kathleen Kentâs introductionâhas cooked up a new passel of tales for you about the unlikeliest duo East Texas has to offer, created by his own self.
About the Hap and Leonard short story series
Hap and Leonard
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The Big Book of Hap and Leonard (digital only)
Lansdaleâs duo made their screen debuts in the three season Hap and Leonard television series, starring Michael K. Williams (The Wire), James Purefoy (The Following), and Christina Hendricks (Mad Men). - A timely coming-of-age collection, which furthers the relationship between Edgar award-winner Joe R. Lansdaleâs popular crime-fighting duo
- Appeals to fans of insightful genre fiction including mysteries, crime novels, and thrillers
- Includes Hap and Leonard-themed recipes from country rockstar Kasey Lansdale
- The Hap and Leonard television series ran for three seasons on SundanceTV, and is currently streaming on Netflix