More Vermont Books to Share

Here are a few more titles that I've stumbled upon that I think would make great holiday gifts, particularly if you are looking for something unique and specific to the Vermont experience.


Elsie's Biscuits: simple stories of me, my mother and food by Laurey Masterson
A memoir of illustrated recipes from the author who spent her childhood in Vermont. Her parents ran the Blueberry Hill Inn and even wrote cookbooks. I think this would be a great addition to our Maxwell Perkins Library collection.

Hands on the Land: A History of Vermont landscape by Jan Albers
An award winning look at the development of Vermont's landscape and the efforts to preserve it's rural communities.

M is for Maple Syrup by Cynthia Furlong Reynolds
A state to state alphabet book that will teach you that L is for Lake Champlain, and of course M is for maple syrup!

50 Hikes in Vermont: Walks, Hikes and Overnights in the Green Mountain State by the Green Mountain Club
This is a great guide for anyone of any level who wants to wants to get out and explore Vermont.

And here's a little literary challenge for you-- since the Snapdragon along with all of Windsor is covered in snow, let's pay homage to them with a little haiku fun. Next Monday be ready to comment with your original haiku poems on the topic of snow or winter. Can't remember what a haiku is? Click here. Be ready to amaze us. We know you can.
--Joy