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The name ‘Callahan’ refers to a series of novels written by Spider Robinson which follow the exploits of the employees and guests of Callahan’s place, an eccentric tavern that offers sanctuary to the weary.

+The Story
The Callahan series is a collection of books each of which is also a collection of stories, essays, and speeches. People who are unsure as to whether or not the Callahan series is their cup of tea are often encouraged to read Callahan’s Crosstime Saloon, the first novel in the series which paints a vivid picture of what the rest of the novels in the series have to offer.

Callahan’s Crosstime Saloon introduces readers to Callahan’s Place, the primary setting of every story within the Callahan universe. Callahan’s place is a fictional bar owned by Mike Callahan.

But Callahan’s Place is so much more than just another drinking well. For one thing, the bar is only accessible to people who need it. And it does not discriminate. That means any random stranger walking down some random street in some random town could just as easily stumble into Callahan’s place if they are so heavy-laden with despair that they need a place to lay their head.