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Talking to Trees : and other stories, poems, and miscellany
From the author of The Wolf of 116th Street comes a rich, eclectic collection of stories, essays, and reflections.
In Talking to Trees, Bruce Wiggins once again delivers his signature blend of wit, warmth, and insight. Whether describing a teenager’s chance encounter with Marilyn Monroe, a novice sailor’s midnight dash across Long Island Sound ahead of a hurricane, or the quiet mystery of a boy understood by only one friend, Wiggins guides readers through a world where every character matters and every sentence resonates.
This collection moves easily from the humorous to the heartfelt, the nostalgic to the magical. Stories span the pangs of youth and the aches of old age. You’ll meet dancers and dervishes, seadogs and savants, cowgirls and bargirls, time travelers and globe-trotters—even movie stars and comic book heroes. The result is a literary feast of short fiction, personal essays, and poetic moments—ideal for readers who enjoy vivid characters, surprising encounters, and beautifully crafted prose.
“I don’t generally read short stories… But this collection made me a convert.”
Perfect for fans of James Thurber, Amor Towles, and E.B. White, Talking to Trees is a kaleidoscope of voices, moods, and lives—each one worth listening to.
In Talking to Trees, Bruce Wiggins once again delivers his signature blend of wit, warmth, and insight. Whether describing a teenager’s chance encounter with Marilyn Monroe, a novice sailor’s midnight dash across Long Island Sound ahead of a hurricane, or the quiet mystery of a boy understood by only one friend, Wiggins guides readers through a world where every character matters and every sentence resonates.
This collection moves easily from the humorous to the heartfelt, the nostalgic to the magical. Stories span the pangs of youth and the aches of old age. You’ll meet dancers and dervishes, seadogs and savants, cowgirls and bargirls, time travelers and globe-trotters—even movie stars and comic book heroes. The result is a literary feast of short fiction, personal essays, and poetic moments—ideal for readers who enjoy vivid characters, surprising encounters, and beautifully crafted prose.
“I don’t generally read short stories… But this collection made me a convert.”
Perfect for fans of James Thurber, Amor Towles, and E.B. White, Talking to Trees is a kaleidoscope of voices, moods, and lives—each one worth listening to.
302 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 28, 2025
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December 25, 2025
This was an engaging book. I think much of it based on Wiggins' life from growing up in Connecticut and landing in Oregon. The stories are full of nostalgia, wry humor, imagination and spirituality.
A nice relaxing read.
A nice relaxing read.
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