Lincoln and Rachmaninoff Walk Into a Bar is a climate-change novella by Cherie Magnus. It takes readers on a fantastical journey with Abraham Lincoln and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff as they embark on a mission from heaven to combat climate change. The story is narrated by the Dreamer, a music and history lover who dreams of stopping climate change with her heroes. What follows is a drive along California’s Highway 1, where surreal fantasy intertwines with history and imagination. Along the way, they are joined by Destiny, a music student from UCLA. As the group continues their quest, they encounter a mystical Dryad and the spirits of displaced indigenous peoples, who all contribute to their understanding of the planet's plight. Along the way, they also face opposition from unknown adversaries. Can they find a way to save our planet from climate change?

Cherie Magnus’ Lincoln and Rachmaninoff Walk Into a Bar is a unique literary work that defies conventions. The author combines history, fantasy, and contemporary issues into a captivating tale. What makes this narrative stand out is the dialogue between Lincoln, Rachmaninoff, and the other characters, which comprises the actual words they spoke and wrote during their lifetimes. This provides authenticity and offers insights into the perspectives of these historical figures as they grapple with the challenges of the 21st century. The book also offers a refreshing and imaginative perspective on potential solutions to global warming and inspires readers to consider the power of creativity and innovation in addressing environmental challenges. Ultimately, Lincoln and Rachmaninoff Walk Into a Bar entertains, educates, and can spark a meaningful contemplation about climate change, its gravity and implications for the future of our planet.

Ride along on a wild journey with Lincoln and Rachmaninoff Walk Into a Bar by Cherie Magnus. Narrated in the first person, the book follows a man called Dreamer who picks up Abraham Lincoln and Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff as they arrive in Los Angeles from Heaven to fight climate change. Driving down California's Highway 1, the three unlikely friends are desperate to catch the SkyTrail in time. Along the way, they visit historical sites, pick up a young UCLA music student named Destiny, and have encounters with archangels and ghosts of indigenous Native Americans, one of whom has a wrestling match with Mr. Lincoln. But not everyone wants them to succeed. With time running out, the little group of friends must come up with an ingenious idea to leave hope for the people of Earth.

Cherie Magnus's offbeat novella touches upon the increasingly relevant environmental issue of climate change with a captivating story steeped in magical realism. Surreal with a humorous tinge, Lincoln and Rachmaninoff Walk Into a Bar is a wacky adventure tale that entertains you all the way through until the end. With quirky characters and a plot as unpredictable as it is beguiling, Magnus's fast-paced narrative doesn't let your attention waver for a single moment. The group chemistry and dynamic between the Dreamer, Lincoln, Rachmaninoff, and Destiny keeps you glued to the pages. I particularly enjoyed Lincoln's scenes with Destiny and Xumin. If you're looking for something experimental or unique, this is just the book for you.