The Concord Bookshop - Established 1940

In The Outlander, a gripping chase story unfolds in the wilderness of the great northern plains. Set in the early twentieth century, this novel about a young woman who has murdered her husband, leads to encounters with gamblers, mountain men, preachers, Indians, miners, horse thieves, and more as pioneer life is evoked. In what other book could the scent of cinnamon be so refreshing?

~Carolyn

Many years ago, a member of my book group chose for discussion this book. I probably would not have read it on my own, but it has been one of my favorite books for the past fifteen years. Everytime I think about "stuff" or collecting things, I remember this book. A wonderfully written piece of historical fiction, it is based on the lives of Sir William Hamilton, his wife Emma (born Emily Lyon) and Lord Nelson. If you have read Susan Sontag's essays and criticism, this is a good choice for experiencing her creativity as a fiction writer. If you have not read Susan Sontag, the blending of history and fiction will stay with you forever.

~Carolyn

I received a copy of this collection of Langston Hughes poetry from my daughter for Christmas four years ago. I turn to it often. It has a poem for any of my moods or situations. On a wintry day after shoveling snow, I read aloud Still Here on page 123.

~Carolyn