A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar is beloved for its timeless
Downeast humor. The family-friendly traditional stories by John
McDonald--an author, radio personality, and professional
storyteller--strike a chord with readers looking for a good laugh. The
book mixes classic Maine storytelling, stretched truths, and wry
observations made by McDonald during his travels through the Pine Tree
State. McDonald discusses the economic power of Maine's yard sale
industry, bemoans Massachusetts (which allowed Maine to become a state
in 1820) for buying Maine back one house at a time, and relates how the
infamous black fly was just an attempt at controlling tourists gone
haywire. You will also meet Maine characters like Uncle Abner, Merrill
Minzey, and Hollis Eaton, and find yourself pondering where the truth
ends and the story begins.