'The Sea Runners' by Ivan Doig - an awesome book, a story that will stay in my memory.

[hippywife]

5. Ivan Doig is without a doubt one of my most favorite authors.

I've thoroughly enjoyed every thing I've read and have read most of his work at this point. I was first introduced to his work years ago when Diane Rehm talked about Dancing at the Rascal Fair (1987) being one of her all time favorite books, and this was decades after it was written and a long time since she first read it, as well.

From there, I went on to begin reading his entire catalog. I haven't finished doing so but that's only because of reading so many other things I've wanted to read, but definitely will.

Anyone wishing to read the aforementioned book recommended by Ms. Rehm should know that it is a sequel to English Creek (1984). I didn't know that (hadn't researched his bibliography beforehand) and read them out of order, which didn't in any way affect my enjoyment of the book, especially in these days of the prequel, but it might make a difference for those of you who prefer reading such in the original order.