BOOKS
Winter Literary Gift Guide BY COURTNEY LINCOLN
BOOK NOOK
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COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS
ELDREDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY IN CHATHAM CHRISTMAS ON NANTUCKET by Leslie Linsley
New Englanders know that the holiday season on Nantucket is an especially magical time. Nantucket’s Winter Stroll tradition began in 1973 as a way to encourage island shoppers to buy their gifts locally. The event has evolved over the past four decades into a weekend-long event every December that brings the spirit of the holidays to the cobblestoned streets. There are singing carolers, twinkling Christmas trees, visits with Santa Claus, cozy dinners at local eateries, and a Festival of Trees. Although this year’s Winter Stroll has been postponed until 2021, Leslie Linsley’s book, Christmas on Nantucket, may be the right gift for a loved one who is missing holiday travel this year. Readers will enjoy a tour of the island during the holiday season as Linsley, a style and craft expert, offers advice on how to create a Nantucket-style Christmas in the comfort of our own homes. SHOP INDIE Independent bookstores need the community’s support this holiday season. If you are able, please shop early and shop local. Many local bookstores are happy to ship books to readers who may not be able to visit in person, and they would love to help you find gifts for the loved ones on your holiday list. Visit indiebound.org to find an independent bookstore near you. 86 » capecodandtheislandsmag.com
The Friends of Eldredge Public Library in Chatham host a monthly book club discussion on Zoom. December’s pick is Born a Crime by Trevor Noah, and January’s pick is The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson. All are welcome. (If you’re a baker or home cook, the library has a cookbook club!) For more information, call Linda Nixon at 508-945-2094 or visit eldredgelibrary.org
BOOKSELLER
NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS Shop gifts, books, and audiobooks with this whimsical, locally owned bookstore on the island that’s been a mainstay in the community since 1972. Owned by Wendy Hudson, who also founded Cisco Brewers with her husband Randy, Bookworks is well known for its dedication to customers and commitment to preserving history and community on Nantucket. 25 Broad Street, Nantucket nantucketbookworks.com
