EDITOR’S CHOICE: PEOPLE & LIVING Ted Kerasote Considering the massive popularity of John Grogan’s Marley and Me (2005) and other “ode to my wonderful dog” books, it seems the puppy-love genre has solid footing in the market (helped by a seemingly-indefatigable memoir trend). Writer Ted Kerasote of Kelly, Wyo., contributed one of the best reviewed books of the lot, Merle’s Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog (2007). As a follow-up, Pukka: The Puppy After Merle was published in October 2010. While Merle’s Door offers theories of animal behavior woven into a memoir-style narrative, Pukka is a pictorial tribute narrated in the voice of its puppy star (an act of anthropomorphism, if there ever was one). This photo-centric collection offers local readers an endearing look at some well-loved outdoor spots in the valley, such as Goodwin Lake, Jackson Peak, and the Gros Ventre and Snake Rivers. The yellow Lab puppy Pukka, whom we meet as a wee born, is, of course, adorable. The quality of the photography, which includes shots of bear, moose, and elk as well as landscape portraits, is, for the most part, excellent. While I admit to not solidly identifying Kerasote’s intended audience, Pukka does offer a compelling advertisement for recreation in Jackson Hole. – Julia Hysell
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BEST BITCH SESSION
Stitch & Bitch in the Grand Teton Brewing Tasting Room It’s not a 50s Home Ec. club but it’s a groovy spot to get your knit on. “We’ll teach anybody,” laughs Amelia who claims to have a yarn store in her locker at the brewery for beginners and first time visitors. For about a year and half, the tasting room has made room for seven to 50 ladies every Thursday who don’t always come to stitch but maybe to just bitch over the daily special, $1 off two pints or enjoy the newest member of GTB’s family of ales, a Persephone. Is it really just for women? Nope. “Tying and Lying” has taken up some seats for the manfolk to tie flies while their ladies knit next season’s scarves. There is a knitting guru in attendance too. Kristin Watti can solve your pearl problems and most likely inspire you to take on a pattern you would normally scoff at for its difficulty. Good brews, great potluck, good times. And folks don’t think Victor has a nightlife. – Victoria Plasse WILLIE WISE
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