Near the Corner of Bedford and Main

Near the Corner of Bedford and Main is the eagerly anticipated follow up novel to Bedford Avenue: Incidents in a Small Town. Kristopher Schultz gathers his lovable group of characters together again in a new collection of stories about life in small town America. Walt Peterson, Maxine Baxter, Barry Reese, and the De Luca family all return for more engaging tales that will encourage you to grab a blanket, curl up on the couch, and read the latest on what's new Near the Corner of Bedford and Main


When you melt your shoes because they're too close to the fire and your feet don't know about it, it's time for bed.
"Tofu just sits there, like a twelve year old boy at his first school dance."
Word of a good-looking, knock-out, brown-eyed, unmarried, Latin dentist from out of town travels just shy of light speed.
Jake was unquestionably Walt's dog, but even a dog learns to keep his distance when Walt is engaged in home repair.


If you haven't read Bedford Avenue: Incidents in a Small Town before reading this new collection of stories have no fear, you'll be just fine. Though your time will be well spent reading both, you'll quickly get acquainted with your new friends and may even recognize a few.

Cover photograph by Paul Cockrell

Published by Renaissance Mutt