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Autumn is just around the corner, which means back to school and
back to work. It also means the Hudson Valley’s most beautiful season
will soon be upon us. On those cool, gray weekend mornings, if you
have a deep desire for a good book, a smile, and some friendly conversation,
visit the Merritt Bookstore, Vol. III in Cold Spring.
This chilly season during which the earth explodes into dramatic
reds, oranges and yellows, is the perfect time for the appreciation
of this beautiful planet. “Planet
Earth: As You've Never Seen It Before” by Alastair Fothergill
is a breathtaking collection of natural photography that celebrates
the nuances of our planet.
Does heading back to work or school in the fall always leave you
with the desire to travel to any destination but where you are?
Whisk away to “Frommer's
Tahiti & French Polynesia” or “Fodor's
Naples, Capri & the Amalfi Coast with Map.” These guides
are the perfect start to an actual trip or just fuel for your
daydreamings.
As the autumn winds begin to blow, if you are contemplating Climate,
Weather and the Destruction of Civilizations, crack open “The
Winds of Change: Climate, Weather, and the Destruction of Civilizations”
by Eugene Linden.
And if that doesn’t whet your appetite, take a spoonful of “Kafka's
Soup: A Complete History of World Literature in 14 Recipes”
by Mark Crick, a combination of history, literature, and culinary
delights.
If you find yourself lethargic on an autumn afternoon, with a
dire need of anything trivial, pick up “The
Encyclopedia of Useless Information” by William Hartston,
guaranteed to leave you in the knowledge of everything you ever
didn’t need to know. And it’s in alphabetical order!
In October, baseball season comes to a close with the World Series,
but you can enjoy America’s favorite pastime well beyond the end
of the season with some great baseball fiction. Slide into “7:
The Mickey Mantle Novel” by Peter Golenbock. But hurry to
Cold Spring to get your copy, because it’s going…going…gone!
During a dark autumn night, if you are awakening by tree branches
tapping ominously at your window, and you have the need for –
not a comforting romance – but a gripping psychological thriller,
then turn on all the lights in your house, because you may find
yourself “In
the Woods,” by Tana French.
Local history is on the menu for Cold Spring’s author visits,
as Frank Goderre will share his latest book, “New
York State Police Troop K.” Goderre recounts the events surrounding
the celebrated troop that served the people of New York from 1917
to 1950.
Don’t miss a special event at the Stissing House in Pine Plains,
a book discussion and signing with the author of “My
Father's Secret War: A Memoir,” Lucinda Franks. Her memoir
recounts her discovery that her father was a daring spy behind
enemy lines in World War II.
If you are in the mood for some fresh, local produce and a good
book, Merritt Vol. III will be on hand at the Cold Spring Farmer’s
Market September 2, the Harvest festival on the 30th, October
7 and November 4.
Remember, as the leaves begin to fall and the chill winds blow,
you can always turns to the Merritt Bookstore for warmth, comfort,
and any book you desire.
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