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The Berkshires have been home to many famous authors. This section highlights the many writers who call the Berkshires home. For the most comprehensive listing of Berkshire authored books, please click Moby Dick.
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Making Hay
by Klinkenborg, Verlyn  From the wonders of alfalfa, the "miracle plant," to barbed wire, dances at VFW halls, and the myriad difficulties of operating tractors and siderakes, renowned author Verlyn Klinkenborg paints a stunning and memorable portrait of American family farms and the fascinating characters who work them... Learn moreMovie Menus: Recipes for Perfect Meals with Your Favorite Films by Segan, Francine  Foodies and film-buffs will find their passions fulfilled in this deliciously cinematic cookbook that contains authentic recipes from the various time periods portrayed in their favorite classic film. Spiced with film factoids, this cookbook pairs easy-to-prepare recipes with best-loved movies to help you create a sensational experience of the genre.... Learn more |
Last Person Rural
by Perrin, Noel Learn moreThe Philosopher's Kitchen: Recipes from Ancient Greece and Rome for the Modern Cook by Segan, Francine  The ancient Greeks and Romans invented everything from decision by coin toss to the political filibuster. And, as food historian Segan shows in this clever cookbook, they invented many of our favorite dishes, too - or at least their predecessors. She wisely updates the ancient recipes so they appeal to modern palates. Learn more |
Project X
by Shepard, Karen  In the wilderness of junior high, Edwin Hanratty is at the bottom of the food chain. His teachers find him a nuisance. His fellow students consider him prey. And although his parents are not oblivious to his troubles, they can't quite bring themselves to fathom the ruthless forces that demoralize him daily... Learn moreShakespeare's Kitchen: Renaissance Recipes for the Contemporary Cook by Segan, Francine  Francine Segan, a noted food historian, introduces us to the foods of William Shakespeare's world through recipes updated from classic sixteenth- and seventeenth-century cookbooks such as The Accomplisht Cook by Robert May, published in 1660, and The Good Housewife's Jewel by Thomas Dawson, published in 1596... Learn more
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