Children’s Author & Illustrator Lee Harper

SNOW! SNOW! SNOW!

In lovely full-color illustrations, SNOW SNOW SNOW! is the story of a frosty winter’s morning when Pa and his boys wake up to discover that a great storm the night before has left the world a winter wonderland. Harper captures the magic of the first snow and the joy of a winter’s day.

Come out and join the fun!

Join us as Vermont historian Vincent Feeney discusses the history of the Irish in Vermont from 6pm to 7pm on February 5^th during gallery walk.

Feeney’s new book, Finnigans, Slaters, and Stonepeggers: A History of the Irish in Vermont was recently featured on Vermont Public Radio’s Vermont Edition and has been receiving rave reviews around from the state. The book peels back the Yankee mythos and examines the surprisingly rich, true story of the Irish in Vermont. From the first steady trickle of colonial pioneers to the flood of famine refugees and onward, Feeney tells how the Irish arrived, fought, labored, played and managed to prosper in Vermont.

During the event Feeney will read from his new work, take your questions, and sign copies of the book.

Thursday, January 14th @ 7pm

The Book Cellar is pleased to welcome apiarist, author, and the founder and owner of Red Bee Honey, Marina Marchese .

Marina will be signing copies of her new book, Honeybee: Lessons from an Accidental Beekeeper, answering questions, and treating the audience to a delicious assortment of her signature honeys.

In 1999, Marina Marchese fell in love with bees while touring a neighbor’s honeybee hives. Eventually she left her job, acquired some Italian honeybees, built her own hives, and began har­vesting honey. Inspired by her growing connection with the bees, she went on to earn a certificate in apitherapy and to study wine tasting in order to transfer those skills to honey tasting. Marina ultimately launched her own business, and today Red Bee® Honey (www.redbee.com) sells artisanal honey and honey-related products to shops and restaurants all over the country.

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Join us on Thursday, January 7^th at 7pm for a night of crafting with author and textile artist Crispina ffrench.

A profitable business owner turned author, Crispina has been a pioneer of the green movement since the 1980’s. Using recycled textiles to create home accessories, sweaters, and even furniture, she has rescued nearly 500,000 pounds of clothing from landfills.

Her new book, The Sweater Chop Shop: One-of-a-Kind Creations from Recycled Sweaters is the perfect book for any do-it-yourself crafter. Large or small, simple or intricately embellished, every project is a work of recycled art – good for the wallet and even better for the environment.

During her event at The Book Cellar, Crispina will show audience members how to make fabric flower creations, answer questions, and sign copies of her book.

Saturday, December 19th at Bartleby’s Books

Local Musician George Haggerty @ 2PM

Newfane Novelist Castle Freeman @ 7PM

Castle Freeman is the award-winning author of several  novels including All That I Have and Go With Me, which was featured on NPR. The Kirkus Review said of Go With Me, “If all novels were this good, Americans would read more.” Freeman is also a regular contributor to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

George Haggerty has over twenty years experience as a professional entertainer, mountain dulcimer builder, and teacher. His performances are filled with humor, and his love for the mountain dulcimer is contagious. Haggerty and his wife live in Jacksonville and are the owners of Folk Craft Music.

Saturday, December 12th at 7pm

Bartleby’s Books

Though not widely acknowledged, the Green Mountain state is home to more winged wonders, wet weirdoes, and crypto creatures than any other state in the country. You probably know about Champ, the elusive monster of Lake Champlain. But what about Northfield’s Pigman? And Richford’s The Awful? Wherever you are in Vermont-in town or country, river or lake, land or sky-you’re never far from the unknown. Or the unexpected.

Joe Citro, respected monster hunter, brings to light over sixty Vermonsters, captured in exquisite, ghoulish detail by the pen, brush, and ink of artist Stephen Bissette. Designed as both a cautionary tale and handy field manual for those who dare, The Vermont Monster Guide will be of interest to natives and tourists, to young and old…though it may not be suitable for readers with fragile constitutions.

Join us as Lerna plays her hammered dulcimer and shares stories from her book, Dreaming of Ireland: A Journal of Discovery Through Music, Art, and Language.

Through words, images and an included CD, Lerna describes her journey to Ireland: the music she played, the people she met, and the things she learned about herself.

Come celebrate our new location!

Saturday, November 28th at 6pm

When we re-open we’ll be offering 15% off storewide through Thanksgiving weekend.

See you at the new store!