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Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 pm - Author Appearance - Andrew Chaikin
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Bestselling author and Vermont resident Andrew Chaikin will present his new book A Passion for Mars: Intrepid Explorers of the Red Planet, and a fascinating slide show about the planet. Chaikin is also the author of the popular A Man on the Moon, the definitive account of the Apollo missions. An internationally renowned authority on space exploration, Andrew Chaikin’s bestselling A Man on the Moon was the basis for Tom Hanks’ Emmy-winning HBO mini-series From Earth to Moon. In his new book, A Passion for Mars, Chaikin chronicles the irresistible pull of the Red Planet on the world’s most celebrated scientists and explorers. The book provides an intricate lens into the world of space exploration and the people for whom it is most important. This event will be filmed by C-SPAN for Book TV.
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Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2 pm - Author Appearance - Karen Beil
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Attention big equipment fans! The old story about the House that Jack Built has a surprising new twist in Karen Beil’s new children’s book Jack’s House. In the book, Jack’s hard-working, big-truck-driving dog Max tells his side of the classic nursery rhyme, giving a humorous twist that will appeal to construction equipment-loving boys. Jack’s House is a delightful book with a wonderful twist on an old rhyme, making it a perfect holiday gift for a special child or grandchild. Karen Beil is the author of several children’s books including Fire in Their Eyes.
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Sunday, Nov. 23 at 3 pm - Author Appearance - Frederick Buechner
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Beloved Vermont author Frederick Buechner will present his new book, The Yellow Leaves: A Miscellany. The author of more than 30 works of fiction and non-fiction, he has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, and has been honored by the American Academy of Arts and Letters. An ordained Presbyterian minister, his many books have endeared him to a large audience of admirers. In his new book The Yellow Leaves: A Miscellany, he reflects on the difficulty of writing books now that he is in his early eighties. The book is pure vintage Buechner, with strong insights, masterful crafting of language, and an eye for seeing the divine dimension in ordinary life. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet one of Vermont’s literary treasures!
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Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7 pm - Author Appearance - Michael Schiavo
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Meet a rising star in the world of poetry when Michael Schiavo presents his prose poem The Mad Song, at the Northshire Bookstore. A graduate of Bennington College, Michael Schiavo’s writing has been published by The Yale Review and Tin House, among many others. Born in Concord, Massachusetts, he currently resides in Vermont where he is a bookseller at the Northshire Bookstore. His book The Mad Song has already won accolades from many readers and luminaries such as MacArthur Fellow Douglas Crase. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet a talented young poet we are fortunate to have in our midst.
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Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 pm - Northshire's "Best of 2008"
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Want the inside scoop on the “must-haves” for this holiday season? Northshire Bookstore’s book buyers Stan Hynds and Jessica Wood and gift buyer Stephanie Fox present their suggestions for the “Best of 2008” gift ideas. Find out what the hot books will be this holiday season for both children’s books and books for adults. You’ll also get the latest on cool new arrivals from our non-book lines – items you won’t find at a one-size-fits-all chain store. Join us for some inside help with your holiday shopping, along with great conversation and light refreshments. Let our professionals help you on your quest for the perfect gift!
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Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 pm - Author Appearance - Dan Snow
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Master stone craftsman Dan Snow brings us back to the virtues and rewards of physical work as he presents his new book Listening to Stone. Snow, who hand-builds unique stone constructions, is one of a handful of Americans who has earned master craftsman certification from Great Britain’s Dry Stone Walling Association. His new book features his musings on the relationship between man and nature, and gorgeous photographs of his work by photographer Peter Mauss. Dan Snow is also the author of In the Company of Stone. He lives in Dummerston, Vermont.
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Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7 pm - Author Appearance - David Hackett Fischer
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Washington’s Crossing David Hackett Fischer will present his new book Champlain’s Dream, his revealing biography of famed explorer Samuel de Champlain. Fischer brings to life a fascinating figure from North American history, who was not only an adventurer, but a leader with a vision for a new world founded on order, harmony and respect. In 1608, Champlain founded the first French settlement where Quebec City stands today. His explorations spread over four decades, totaling 27 crossings to France and back in the small sailing ships of the day.
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Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 pm - Publishers' Gift Book Night
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This is a wonderful opportunity to get for holiday gift suggestions from the biggest publishing houses in the country. Ann Kingman and Michael Kindness of Random House and Anne DeCourcey of Harper Collins will offer great gift suggestions for every budget and everyone on your list. Whether it’s a new cookbook for your favorite “foodie,” or a stunning coffee table book for a special relative, this is the night to get the inside scoop on the hottest new gift books of the season. In addition, you may win door prizes and other fun giveaways. Don’t miss this chance to solve your last-minute shopping challenges!
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Friday, Dec. 12 at Noon - Author Luncheon with Judith Jones
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Join Judith Jones, the editor who introduced Julia Child to America as she discusses her fascinating memoir The Tenth Muse, now published in paperback, at a special luncheon at The Perfect Wife Restaurant in Manchester. Tickets for the luncheon (available at Northshire Bookstore) are $35, and include an elegant lunch and a signed copy of Jones’ book. Judith Jones freed an entire generation of Americans from the confines of bland food when she brought Julia Child and her Mastering the Art of French Cooking into American homes. Her delightful memoir The Tenth Muse tells the story of a charmed life, along with sharing 50 recipes and tips learned from cooking with the greats.
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Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 pm - Astronaut Appearance - Jerry Carr
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NASA astronaut Jerry Carr will present the new biography about his life, Around the World in 84 Days. The book tells his amazing story as commander of the third and final mission to America’s Skylab space station, in which he set a new world endurance record for time in space. During three months in space in 1973, Jerry Carr logged over 1,563 hours in experiment research time and completed 1,214 orbits of the Earth. He was originally slated to fly to the Moon as Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 19 in 1972, but the mission was canceled. Today he is retired from NASA and lives with his wife, artist Pat Musick, in Manchester, Vermont.
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Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 pm - Booksigning with Jon Katz and Izzy
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Bestselling author Jon Katz returns with his hospice volunteer dog Izzy for a special holiday booksigning of his heartwarming book, Izzy and Lenore. A perfect holiday gift, Izzy and Lenore tells the story of two of Katz’s exceptional dogs and the mysterious power they have in their interactions with humans. Jon Katz is also the author of A Dog Year, The Dogs of Bedlam Farm, and A Good Dog, among other books. He lives with his wife Paula Span on Bedlam Farm in Washington County, N.Y. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet one of our finest local authors and his “superstar” canine, Izzy!
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Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 pm at Burr & Burton Academy - Dr. Roger Leeds
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Learn how the global financial crisis spread so quickly around the world when Dr. Roger Leeds, Professor of International Finance at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, presents a lecture entitled “Assessing the Global Crisis: Causes, Consequences and Challenges Awaiting the New Administration” in the Hunter Seminar Room at Burr & Burton Academy. The event is presented by the Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning and the Northshire Bookstore. Admission is $10, and advanced registrations are strongly encouraged; call 802-366-1820.
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A Sneak Peek !!!
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Mark Your Calendars!!!
Jan. 9 - Friday @ 7 pm - Jenna Woginrich presents Made From Scratch
Jan. 10 - Saturday @ 2 pm - Beth Kanell presents The Darkness Under the Water
Jan. 16 - Friday @ 7 pm - Bill Schubart presents The Lemoille Stories
Jan. 17 - Saturday @ 7 pm - Jill Lepore and Jane Kamensky present Blindspot
Jan. 23 - Friday @ 7 pm - Dave Bonta presents New Green Home Solutions
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Mark Your Calendar For These Great Upcoming Author Appearances: