A Barry’s Bay author is celebrating Ontario Library Week by touring the area with his new book.
David Coombes launched “The Beckoning Land” at the Madawaska Valley Public Library on July 30th.
Since then, he has been speaking about his historical fiction novel at libraries around Renfrew County.
Coombes says it follows the life of 24-year-old Joe Dombroskie who relocates to Barry’s Bay during the depression to find himself.
He says the book is fictional, although he sees a lot of himself in the main character.
Coombes is speaking at the Hastings Highlands Public Library in Maynooth Saturday at 11 am.
You can get your copy of the book at Lorraine’s Pharmasave, the Vintage Shoppe, Grumblin’ Grannies and the South of 60 Arts Centre/Railway Station in Barry’s Bay.
(Written by Amanda Lorbetski)