Kathryn's Picks

Kathryn Price, our only full-time staff member, is a weaver extraordinaire, lover of all things Indian, who drives all the way from Topsham, Vermont where she shares her home with her husband Richard, one dog and eight cats.

The Book of Salt
by Monique Truong
Binh, a young Vietnamese cook, is working in the home of Alice B. Toklas and Gertrude Stein.It is Paris of 1930. The young cook sees Paris through the eyes of his employers and the many expatriates he comes to know. This an engaging tale of personalities and history well worth the read. If you liked The Piano Teacher you're sure to like this as well.

Spott's Canine Miscellany

by Mike Darton

This little gem of a book is packed with dog trivia to delight any dog lover.

The Natures of Maps

by Denis Wood and John Fels

This beautiful book will delight armchair travelers, world wanderers, and all map lovers. It explores the evolution of cartography through natural history and political maps. If you enjoy Google Earth, you'll love this book.