In LOVE SONGS FOR LAS VEGAS Suzanne Burns chronicles everything from Elvis impersonators to casino buffets to showgirls with a mix of both whimsy and reverence. Regional side trips in this collection include visiting Tonopah to meet an orchestra conductor, Ely to marvel at a diner filled with homemade pies, and Reno to contemplate the sadness of pawn shops. Follow her down the Strip and meet a cast of characters almost too unbelievable to be anything but real.