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College Town
College Town sweeps you into a nostalgic world full of intriguing people and events set in one of the most captivating college towns in the country. Will Andrews navigates his way through college during the turbulent '70s in this memorable coming of age story. The hometown boy introduces you to a fascinating cast of characters from Greeks to freaks along with the town's most eccentric citizens. If you love the humor and poignancy of a delightful Southern tale, College Town is a must read.
372 pages, Paperback
Published September 6, 2017
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April 1, 2024
A fun read for Athenians and Dawgs fans, but others likely won’t find this book all that entertaining. There’s not really a plot, so, I never “couldn’t put it down” or was eager to get back to it to read what happens next. It was also rife with errors. If Will is based on Doug and his Red & Black editor actually said to him what Judy said to Will (Will: “What was wrong?” Judy: “A lot, which meant it took way too much of my time to correct it. Typos, spelling, even basic grammar mistakes.”), then at least he’s not afraid to call himself out. Also, it would’ve been nice if the authors introduced characters instead of just throwing a name out there and having the readers figure it out one or two pages later.
Also, shoutout to June Vinson, who isn’t listed as co-author on here.
Also, shoutout to June Vinson, who isn’t listed as co-author on here.
June 7, 2021
FOUR AND A HALF STARS!
Led by a fellow dawg down memory lane at my beloved university, College Town brought back so many wonderful memories of not just my time at UGA but as Mr. Vinson's student in high school government. He was my Dr. Mac, a respite at a school not always prepared to tackle larger issues. I have missed how he can weave an ordinary story into one for the ages.
While there’s sometimes a tendency to rush through setting the scene in other novels, this is where Mr. Vinson draws in his reader and shines. Pulling from his journalism days, he writes in a concise style yet somehow doesn't miss a detail. He also shares a love of Athens in a way that feels timeless. Despite attending UGA a few decades apart, the city feels like it stood still yet is ever evolving. His retelling of integration and racial tensions have never been more timely and added a dimension to a beloved city that I had not yet heard.
Don't miss out on this read and Go Dawgs!
Led by a fellow dawg down memory lane at my beloved university, College Town brought back so many wonderful memories of not just my time at UGA but as Mr. Vinson's student in high school government. He was my Dr. Mac, a respite at a school not always prepared to tackle larger issues. I have missed how he can weave an ordinary story into one for the ages.
While there’s sometimes a tendency to rush through setting the scene in other novels, this is where Mr. Vinson draws in his reader and shines. Pulling from his journalism days, he writes in a concise style yet somehow doesn't miss a detail. He also shares a love of Athens in a way that feels timeless. Despite attending UGA a few decades apart, the city feels like it stood still yet is ever evolving. His retelling of integration and racial tensions have never been more timely and added a dimension to a beloved city that I had not yet heard.
Don't miss out on this read and Go Dawgs!
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