As you probably know by now, we’re pretty big fans of books. We like to promote reading because, well, if you don’t read that means you can’t read the Insider, and that’s no way to go through life.
Since we love books so much – and know that you do, too – we decided to compile a little package of bookish events going on in the near future. If you’re a real bookworm, you won’t want to miss these opportunities to meet and interact with some big-time authors.
Here’s what’s coming up in the next week or so.
Soup Swap
Bring your favorite spoons! Kathy Gunst, resident chef for NPR’s Here and Now, and James Beard, award-winning author, will visit Gibson’s Bookstore to present Gunst’s new book, Soup Swap.
She’ll have a sample or two for you to taste as she talks about what makes this foodstuff such a beloved staple in the cold winter months.
There’s no better way to cultivate community, foster friendship or simply nourish family than over heartwarming bowls of homemade soup. And here, soup lovers will find 60 terrific recipes, featuring such classics as creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled-Cheese Croutons plus international favorites like Thai Red Curry-Chicken Noodle Soup. Each recipe has suggested sides to make it a meal and tips for easy transporting, which makes them just right to bring to a soup swap where everyone can sample the offerings and then take home a variety of leftovers to enjoy all week.
Whether taken to the party or savored at home, this trusted collection of soups, stews and chowders is sure to satisfy all year long.
The free event is Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St.
Author event: Howard Mansfield
A shed is the shortest line between need and shelter, writes author Howard Mansfield.
Drawing on material from his recent book Dwelling in Possibility, Mansfield explores the different types of sheds found around New England and beyond: covered bridges, barns, worksheds, worship sheds (meeting houses), extended farmhouses, bob houses for ice fishing.
In lyrical style and supported by photographs by Joanna Eldredge Morrissey, Mansfield shows the connection between the design of these structures and their roles in our lives. Sheds are like our lives – not the grandest building or the most graceful. Sheds are ordinary and in that they are exalted.
Anyone who has ever traveled the back roads of America will enjoy this beautifully photographed exploration of simple, useful structures.
Mansfield will be at Gibson’s on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. to talk about Sheds. The event is free and open to the public.
Book sale
The Penacook Branch Library will hold a book sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the library (3 Merrimack St., Penacook).
There will be a large collection of adult fiction and children’s books available. All of the books have been donated by patrons.
Books will be priced between $1 and $2 for hardcovers and 50 cents for paperbacks, and all proceeds will go toward putting on programs at the library.
Because there is already a large supply of books, book donations are no longer being accepted.
Insider staff
