Join Sharon Marcus for a talk on her book, The Drama of Celebrity.

ABOUT THE BOOK:  A bold new account of how celebrity works

Why do so many people care so much about celebrities? Who decides who gets to be a star? What are the privileges and pleasures of fandom? Do celebrities ever deserve the outsized attention they receive?

In this fascinating and deeply researched book, Sharon Marcus challenges everything you thought you knew about our obsession with fame. Icons are not merely famous for being famous; the media alone cannot make or break stars; fans are not simply passive dupes. Instead, journalists, the public, and celebrities themselves all compete, passionately and expertly, to shape the stories we tell...

Join Sam Brakeley to celebrate the launch of Skiing With Henry Knox.

ABOUT THE BOOK:  In 2015, Sam Brakeley stood at a crossroads in his life. His long-time girlfriend was moving to Utah, with or without him, and he was torn between following her or remaining in New England with family, friends, and the land he loved. So he set out to complete the Catamount Trail, a 330-mile cross-country ski trail that runs across Vermont from the Massachusetts border to Canada. He took advantage of his time in the woods to reach a decision—and brought Henry Knox along for the trip. In 1775, Knox undertook a winter journey of similar length, retrieving dozens of artillery pieces from the recently captured Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain and dragging them 300...

Join Phoenix Books Burlington and Onion River Press for the launch of Richie Graham's Tales of the Dandelion Commune.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

"In an insightful and often humorous fashion, Richie Graham depicts daily life on a 1970's B.F. Skinner Walden Two-inspired commune where egalitarianism is the norm for work and play. It's an exciting page turner that is difficult to put down."  -John Darby, former Dandelion member

What was it like living in a commune? Were there wild orgies? How did they get along sharing everything from food to partners? Find out what commune life was really about. A true, unvarnished account...

Join Rosemary Gladstar to learn how to make fire cider, and to celebrate her new book, Fire Cider!: 101 Zesty Recipes for Health-Boosting Remedies Made with Apple Cider Vinegar.

ABOUT THE BOOK:  Fire cider — a spicy, zesty, immune-boosting tonic of apple cider vinegar and powerhouse herbs like horseradish, onion, garlic, ginger, and cayenne — is an old-time remedy that’s gaining a new generation of fans. Best-selling author and herbalist Rosemary Gladstar has created a compendium of recipes for making and using these cider vinegar tonics.
For more than 30 years, best-selling author and popular herbalist Rosemary Gladstar has been touting the health benefits of fire cider — a spicy blend of apple cider vinegar, onion, ginger,...