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Berkshire authors, Berkshire books From Herman Melville and Edith Wharton to contemporary authors Aimee Molloy and Simon Winchester, the Berkshires always has been an inspirational place authors have called home. Here are the recently published books by Berkshire authors or about the Berkshires. “The Gem of Richmond: A History of Richmond Pond” By The Richmond Pond Association & Richmond Historical Commission A rich history of the life and times of Richmond Pond. This 30-chapter book, recounts the many efforts to balance the tension between the natural habitat, development and recreation. Includes over 200 photos, from the late 1800s to the present day. (The Troy Book Makers, Feb. 2022)
“Rise Above It, Darling” By Judy White Staber In this biographical memoir, Staber recounts the life of her mother, Joan White — actor, director, teacher, producer and (sometimes) mother. White, who spent 65 years as a thespian on stage and screen, worked at The Berkshire Playhouse in Stockbridge from 1960 to 1964. (The Troy Book Makers, Jan. 2022) “Sarah Meets Silas” By Ruth Bass In a prequel to her popu-
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insight into a court under stress. (Random House, Nov. 2021)
lar novel, “Sarah’s Daughter,” Richmond author Bass shares the story of her young heroine Rose’s mother, Sarah, who, as a young woman, falls in love with Silas Hibbard. (The Troy Book Makers, Dec. 2021) “Justice on the Brink” By Linda Greenhouse Retired journalist and part-time Stockbridge
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resident Greenhouse examines the impact of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, the rise of Amy Coney Barrett and the 12 months that transformed the Supreme Court. Greenhouse, who won the Pulitzer Prize for her coverage of the Supreme Court, lends readers her unique
“Reading the Gravestones of Old New England” By John G.S. Hanson The epitaphs found in old New England cemeteries hold a great range of poetic messages. While old and etched in stone, their themes are timeless: mourning and faith, grief and hope, loss and memory. Tyringham resident Hanson takes readers on a yearslong walk among gravestones near and far, giving insight into the meaning behind these long-standing thoughts. (McFarland Books, Oct. 2021) ■
