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Javascotia

by Benjamin Obler
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Coffee meets chaos in Glasgow

Javascotia could be a delightful read for coffee fanatics and those who enjoy a humorous clash of cultures. The book offers a unique insight into Glasgow's radical politics while also exploring the trials and tribulations of Melvin's personal life. Benjamin Obler's writing style brings the vibrant setting and colorful characters to life and compels readers to keep turning pages. A must-read for those who love coffee, adventure, and witty humor.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Javascotia

by Benjamin Obler
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ISBN: 9780141038322
Authors: Benjamin Obler
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton UK
Date of Publication: 2010-05-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Comedy, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Comedy, Culture, Humor, Scotland
Goodreads rating: 3.5
(rated by 26 readers)

Description

Melvin Podgorski is young, naïve, American - and a coffee fanatic. His obsession propels him from Chicago to Glasgow as a scout for US coffee franchise Burbacks. Putting behind him a messy divorce, he's here to make something of himself. And make Glasgow fall in love with coffee. But Glasgow has one or two surprises in store for Melvin. Firstly, they don't speak American. Not even English. He's got to get his head around the Scottish patter. Next, there's the radical politics he's sort of - by accident, you understand - become involved in. And lastly, there's Nicole, about to become his new favourite obsession. Is Glasgow ripe for an American invasion? Will the past catch up with the present? Or will Melvin's mania be his making?
 

Coffee meets chaos in Glasgow

Javascotia could be a delightful read for coffee fanatics and those who enjoy a humorous clash of cultures. The book offers a unique insight into Glasgow's radical politics while also exploring the trials and tribulations of Melvin's personal life. Benjamin Obler's writing style brings the vibrant setting and colorful characters to life and compels readers to keep turning pages. A must-read for those who love coffee, adventure, and witty humor.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.