There are Two Stories Here

MORNING GLORY FARM AND A FAMILY THAT FEEDS AN ISLAND has just been named the Best Local Cuisine cookbook in the United States by the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.
It telss the inspisrings story of a thirty-year-old second generation family that owns the farm, seventy recipes from Island chefs and is magnificently illustrated. It is published by a newcomer to the publishing scene, VINEYARD STORIES, whose mission is to publish non-fiction books about Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod. We'll keep you posted with their plans for 2010.

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The Miracle on 34th Street

Do you remember this classic? Millrace has two gift copies complete with ornament.

Joy Shall Be Yours In the Morning

Remember in THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS when the field mice gathered around Mole's blazing fire, after surprising Ratty and Mole with some Yuletide carolling? I wish to share some of their spirit with you in verses from one of their carols.

"Villagers all, this frosty tide,
Let your doors swing open wide,
Though wind may follow, and snow beside;
Joy shall be yours in the morning!

Goodman Joseph toiled through the snow--
Saw the star o'er a stable low;
Mary she might not further go--
Welcome thatch, and litter below!
Joy shall be hers in the morning!

And then they heard the angels tell
"Who were the first to cry Nowell?"
Animals all, as it befell,
In the stable where they did dwell!
Joy shall be theirs in the morning!

Holiday Literary Tea

You are cordially invited
to a
Holiday Literary Tea*

Wednesday, Dec. 16th, 2009

3:00-4:00 p.m.

Millrace Books
40 Mill Lane
Farmington, Ct. 06032
860-677-9662
* a surprise with every cup

Free gifts at Millrace Books

The two Christmas workshops are over. Inspired by Mollie Wilson's SANTA'S HAT, participants caught the spirit, making gifts out of recycled materials, regifting new,unused items and wrapping all in recycled paper. Visit the bookstore between 10 and 5 and choose a surprise gift from the baskets- while they last!

An A-Z Adventure

Millrace Books asks you to consider a Christmas gift that will make a life-time reader out of the lucky child who receives it. Puffin, a little penguin, has always stood for the best in Children's books, the Puffin Classics. Now the publisher has created something special, calling it 'The A-Z Adventure.' They have redesigned 22 of the top classics with stunning art, excellent print and new introductions by current authors familiar to the children. Discussion guides are added--each for $4.99. Millrace is introducing the $110.00 set at 20% discount and an invitation to be part of a Millrace Children's Book Club. The Book Club's first selection will be "The Wind in the Willows."

Children's Holiday Specials at Millrace Books

Featuring Mollie Ostroki's Santa's Hat and Santa’s message to his elves, “Help save the planet - recycle and regift.”

$10 for admission to both of the following two workshops and a signed copy of the book Santa’s Hat

Santa's Hat Recycling Workshop

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009

Time: 10:00AM to Noon Location: Millrace Bookshop

The children will learn to make gifts from recycling-materials supplied.

Santa's Hat Regifting Workshop

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009

Time: 10:00AM to Noon Location: Millrace Bookshop

The children will learn to wrap gifts in recycled paper.

Reservation: Call Jan at Millrace Bookshop 860-677-9662