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Pages in the Pub Strikes Again

12/12/2022

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On a warm (for a Vermont winter) evening last week, we once again ushered Pages in the Pub into our holiday plans, and for a third, and we vowed final time, we met via Zoom.

Once again, the presenters - our fabulous town librarian Lucinda Walker; our town's terrific children's librarian, Erin  Davison; amazing booksellers Emma Nichols and Sam Kass; and the delightful Samantha Davidson Green of Junction Arts Media (JAM), did an incredible job of raising a lot of money for our beloved Norwich Public Library (thanks to the generosity of the Norwich Bookstore). They confined their Zoom reviews to 90 seconds and their written reviews to six words (harder than it sounds), and helped many of those attending finish (or at least start) their holiday shopping.

No matter what, they gave all of us a GREAT list of books to give and get (and maybe start reading today). ​ Just look below for their picks and reviews, and some great gift ideas.

We thank everyone who attended. We thank our presenters. We thank Dan and Whit's for donating a portion of wine sales for the evening. And finally, we thank the presenters! To easily shop from an indie bookstore, just use the Norwich Bookstore's online ordering page for this event.
Sci-Fi & Fantasy: because everyone can use an escape, even a dystopian one
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Spear by Nicola Griffith (2022). King Arthur but make it queer.  ~ Selected by Emma
Books for your favorite High Schooler
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Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley (2021). Intersectional feminism, strong community, and murder.  ~ Selected by Erin 
Non-fiction or reference books for sitting by the woodstove
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From Here to Equality by William Darity (2022). enraging history. deeply researched. paradigm shifting. ~ Selected by Samantha
Africa Is Not A Country by Dipo Faloyin (2022). Essential primer on history and culture. ~ Selected by Sam
Adult fiction for everyone who craves an engrossing novel
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True Biz by Sara Novic (2022). True Talk about Deaf culture - Electrifying!  ~ Selected by Lucinda
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert (2019). Hot and hilarious in equal measure. ~ Selected by Emma
Corner That Held Them by Sylvia Townsend Warner (2019). Political and petty nuns lack piety. ~ Selected by Emma
Poetry: because everyone can use more in their life
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Essential Ruth Stone by Ruth Stone (2020). Honest. Stays on my bed stand. ~ Selected by Samantha
Coffee table books or literary gifts that fit everyone on your gift list
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American Wildflowers by Susan Barba (2022). Beautiful writing, beautiful art, beautiful concept.~ Selected by Sam
Biography & Memoir: When living vicariously through other’s memories helps
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Riverman by Ben McGrath (2022). Turns out, freedom is very affordable.  ~ Selected by Sam
Goddess Pose by Michelle Goldberg (2016). Brisk Storytelling. Epic Adventure. Inspiring woman.  ~ Selected by Samantha
Mysteries because everyone can use a thrill
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Shutter by Romona Emerson (2022). Riveting storytelling with murder & ghosts. ~ Selected by Lucinda
Verifiers by Jane Pek (2022). Old-school sleuthing for the internet age. ~ Selected by Sam
Books for young readers (think ages 8-12)
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Measuring Up by Lily Lamotte (2020). Kid cooking competition brings family together. ~ Selected by Erin
Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen (2002).  Compelling characters. Survival adventure. Restorative Justice. ~ Selected by Samantha 
Picture books for kids (think under 8): For great read alouds, snuggling or quiet contemplation
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After the Fall by Dan Santat (2017). Facing fears and learning to fly. ~ Selected by Erin
Books for your favorite tween
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Attack of the Black Rectangles by AS King (2022). Middle schoolers protest censorship with aplomb. ~ Selected by Emma
Books for foodies and foodie aspirationals -- cookbooks and beyond
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Black Food by Bryant Terry (2021). Genre defying art, prose, and recipes. ~ Selected by Erin
Smitten Kitchen Keepers by Deb Perelman (2022). Deb makes everything easy & delicious! ~ Selected by Lucinda
Breaking Bread by Debra Spark (2022). Bite-sized morsels of literary food memories. ~ Selected by Lucinda
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