The first stop was Beagle Books in the Park Rapids, MN (pop 3,200), and the second was Borealis Books in Wadena, MN (pop 4,000 or so).  As an author I'm always happy to help support small town, indie bookstores, which have a hard time competing against giants like Barnes and Noble.

We brought the race car along (see photos), and Skyler gave "tours" while I talked with readers and book buyers.  Met a lot of nice folks and sold a lot of books.  Kids love sitting inside the car.  Their eyes really get wide when Skyler fires up the engine.

Skyler also had some time to wander around inside the stores, and started reading a book written by a game warden.  Skyler's an excellent  hunter and fisherman, so I bought him the book, my gift to him for coming along today.  On the way home, I snapped a photo of him reading in the car.  Skyler said he loves the book--stories about guys getting caught poaching and doing other illegal stuff.

Racing resumes tomorrow (Sunday) night.  Stayed tuned for the results and photos.