Cool Water

Set in the fictional, dusty oasis of Juliet, Saskatchewan, on the edge of the Little Snake sand hills, this Governor General's Award-winning novel explores the interwoven lives of a small-town's inhabitants. The community is caught in the limbo between a century-old promise of prosperity and an uncertain future. The story focuses on a collection of flawed yet endearing characters, often over the course of a single, eventful day, including a foundling who inherits his farm, a pregnant teenager planning a wedding, a shy, middle-aged couple confronting their feelings, and a camel named Antoinette. Their individual stories—brimming with secrets, tested relationships, and moments of grace—bring the prairie desert town to vivid life, presenting a witty and deeply felt novel about forgiveness and how people stumble toward the future.

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