Good Brave People

by Nicholas Trandahl

Whenever acclaimed author Jasper Augustine needs to get inspired for his next book, he goes traveling. That’s what he seeks when he books a flight to San Sebastián for a month in the summer—just a little inspiration. In Spain’s Basque Country, what Jasper discovers is a life-changing exploration of culture, food, drink, human connection, and love that causes him to question the meaning of the word “home”. The culinary and cultural descriptions in Good Brave People will leave you ready to travel.

168 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 18, 2020

About the author

Nicholas Trandahl is a poet, journalist, outdoorsman, and U. S. Army veteran. He lives in Wyoming with his wife and daughters. He has had four poetry collections and a novel published. His most recent poetry collection is Mountain Song.
Trandahl’s poetry collection Bravery was the recipient of the 2019 Wyoming Writers Milestone Award, and his poem “Francis and Sistani” was nominated for the 2021 Pushcart Prize. His poems have been published or are forthcoming in various literary journals, including but not limited to the James Dickey Review, Sky Island Journal, High Plains Register, The Dewdrop, Duck Head Journal, Resurrection Magazine, Dreich Magazine, Voices de la Luna, Deep Wild Journal, Wild Roof Journal, Twenty Bellows, and anthologies from Middle Creek Publishing, Wee Sparrow Poetry Press, and the New York Quarterly.
Additionally, Trandahl serves as the Chairman of the annual Eugene V. Shea National Poetry Contest and is the poetry editor for the literary journal The Dewdrop.

Reviews

[Tyrel · Rating 5 out of 5]

As one of the very few books I've read in a single sitting, Trandahl's Good Brave People stands out as a beautiful piece of fiction. Set during the early new millennium, Good Brave People is the Hemingway-esque story of an author vacationing in Spain's Basque country and searching for inspiration for his own novel. In a time when most stories told simply rehash cliché plots, crises, and characters, it's actually quite refreshing to read a book of elegant simplicity. The protagonist, Jasper Augustine, is a relatable man who spends his month in Spain traveling, dining, and finding love in the city of San Sebastian and the surrounding countryside.

Good Brave People is a heartfelt and cheering novel, and the next best thing to going on your own vacation.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it! Ready to pack my bags and head to Spain's Basque country! A perfect read for these crazy times we are currently experiencing. A good story, well developed characters, the food descriptions I would say are also great characters.
Pick this book up, pack yourself a picnic and laze all day underneath tree by a cool stream and enjoy!

[Chelsea DeVries · Rating 5 out of 5]

Filled with intrigue, Spanish mystique, and a romantic story for the ages, Good Brave People is a classic for this age, and for ages to come.

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[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

An utterly charming adventure into a gorgeous landscape, a whirlwind romance, and regional epicurean delights. Trandahl has managed to create a simple escape in difficult times - making the Basque country an irresistible backdrop to a journey of the heart and of the palate.

[Sarah Greller · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful tale of wonder and a restless soul finding what home really can be. The stunning imagery allows the reader to almost taste the foods, smell the aromas and feel the breezes of the Bay of Biscay.