 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  Spear by Nicola Griffith (2022). King Arthur but make it queer. ~ Selected by Emma Books for your favorite High Schooler  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
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
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  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  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
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
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)
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  Books for your favorite tween  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
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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