Love Me by Garrison Keillor

A witty, satirical, and big-hearted novel about fame, ambition, romance, and the wonderfully awkward journey of trying to become somebody.
 
Love Me by Garrison Keillor delivers a sharp, funny, and warm novel about ambition, identity, and the pitfalls of wanting more than you have. Larry Wyler seemed destined for greatness after his first novel made him a celebrity back home in Minnesota. But as the years pass, the fame fades, the ideas dry up, and his dreams begin to look suspiciously like delusions.
 
When he lands a column at The New Yorker, Larry uproots his life and tries to recapture the magic that once made him feel brilliant — but New York has its own plans. Between literary parties, personal missteps, cultural confusion, and the pull of his Minnesota past, Larry’s search for meaning becomes a comedy of errors.
 
Blending gentle satire with heart, Keillor explores love, ego, creativity, and the strange ways we sabotage our own happiness. The result is a charming, insightful novel about growing up — even when you’re well into adulthood.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
Keillor’s signature humor: warm, dry, and beautifully observant
A relatable story about second chances and self-discovery
Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven, quirky fiction
Combines satire of literary life with heartfelt moments
Great for fans of offbeat, witty contemporary novels
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of humorous literary fiction
Readers who love New York–vs–Midwest storytelling
Book clubs wanting a light but meaningful novel
Admirers of Garrison Keillor’s Lake Wobegon universe
 
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