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Bookstore staff also suggest “Dogs on the Trail: A Year in the Life” by Blair Braverman and Quince Mountain in part because of their love for dogs. Enjoy a stunning photographic look at the experiences of a sled dog team through this book, inspired by Blair’s wildly popular Twitter account.
he staff at The Regulator Bookshop recommends “Cure: New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix ’Em” by Neal Bodenheimer and Emily Timberlake with photography by Denny Culbert. This book tells the story of New Orleans – known for its drinking scene – through 100 different cocktails, highlighting the spirited city’s past, present and future. Celebrate the holiday season by cracking open “Cure” to learn how to craft your own Sazerac or Ramos Gin Fizz, which will transport you right to the Big Easy.
Season’s readings Cozy up with some wintery recommendations from a few of our local bookstores
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Another highly rated book is “Winter Recipes from the Collective” by Louise Glück. Don’t let the title fool you – this is a collection of poems that ponders a lifetime worth of experiences. Named Best Book of the Year by NPR, Literary Hub, Financial Times and Library Journal, “Winter Recipes” from the contemporary poet is best read curled up next to a fireplace.
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rive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead” by Olga Tokarczuk is not your typical holly jolly read, thanks to its light gore factor. Without giving too much away, the book incorporates hot chocolate, crunching snow and an old lady, and is mainly structured as a thrilling murder mystery. “It’ll leave you in a place that’s uplifting and loving, if also perhaps a tad unsettling,” says Letters Bookshop’s Kyra Rathmann.