Hello, Metuchen!

I'm writing you from my plush digs on the NJ Transit train home from The Raconteur, in lovely Metuchen, New Jersey. The bookstore is warm and wonderful, with a thousand corners to get lost in. Allow me to show you some pictures, won't you?

They had excellent signage.

Alex and his wife run the place, and were fabulous hosts.

The Raconteur has a Western shelf.

Jess Row, a giant metal cow head, me.

This young man was a great fan of Big Pete, and had me sign several books on his behalf. Why not, really.

Then we headed back to the train station. It really does feel good to get out of the city, even if just for a few hours.

We celebrated with Peppermint Patties.

And then I thought about freezing my eggs.

Thank you, Raconteur! Was a pleasure.

Yours,

Emma