by Eleanor O'Donnell

Banks, Russell. ANGEL ON THE ROOF: STORIES. HarperCollins, 2000 $27.50 ISBN 0-06-017396-3
Collection of 30 years of the critically acclaimed author's short fiction. Banks spent part of his childhood in Concord, N.H.

Bear Island Conservation Association. BEAR ISLAND REFLECTIONS. 2nd edition. Published by the Association. Order from editor, Jack Merselis, tele. (603) 279-8339. 2000 $25.00 ISBN 0-962033-1-3
The scope of the first edition, published in 1989, has been expanded to include new stories and accounts of Camps Passaconaway, Nokomis, and Lawrence.

Brown, Jerald E. THE YEARS OF THE LIFE OF SAMUEL LANE, 1718-1806: A NEW HAMPSHIRE MAN AND HIS WORLD. University Press of New England in association with New Hampshire Historical Society. January 2001.
$50.00 cloth ISBN 1-58465-051-6
$19.95 paper ISBN 1-58465-052-4
Samuel Lane recorded the events of his life for more than 60 years. He was a shoemaker, tanner, land surveyor, worked as a trader, clerk and farmer, and was an active citizen of his community. Extracts from the diaries, business records and family papers, along with many illustrations, present a compelling account of life in colonial New Hampshire.

Chipman, Scott Lee. GENEALOGICAL ABSTRACTS FROM EARLY NEW HAMPSHIRE NEWSPAPERS, VOLUME ONE. Heritage Books #1550. 2000 $41.00 ISBN 0-7884-1550-6
The newspapers abstracted were published between 1797 and 1831 in the towns of Walpole, Gilmanton, Gilford, and Exeter. Includes marriage and death notices, lists of delinquent taxpayers, runaway notices, and statistics on mortality.

Crawford, Lucy. HISTORY OF THE WHITE MOUNTAINS. Durand Press, 374 Dogford Road, Etna, N.H. 03750-4310. 2000 $15.95 ISBN 0-9633560-8-9
Reprint of the 1846 edition telling the story of Ethan Allen Crawford and his wife, Lucy, and their life and hardships in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Croteau, Jan Helling. Perform it! A COMPLETE GUIDE TO YOUNG PEOPLE'S THEATRE. Heineman. 2000 $13.95 ISBN 0-325-00230-4
Jan Croteau, founder and director of the Encoure Young People's Stage Company in Wolfeboro, has written a guide to working with and staging a theatrical performance with young people. Topics include acting techniques, producing and directing, playwriting, teaching, Shakespeare through performance, and the power of theatre.

Davidson, Robert. FIGHTING BACK. Ballantine. 2000 $6.99 ISBN 0-449-00542-9
Seacoast writer, Davidson, relates the compelling story of June Briand, a New Hampshire woman, who after having suffered years of physical and sexual abuse by her husband, killed him, and received a 15 year jail sentence.

Drown, Merle. THE SUBURBS OF HEAVEN. Soho Press. 2000 $24.00 ISBN 1-56947-182-7
In this novel, Drown has his narrator, Jim, "show us the hidden side of his small New Hampshire town with humor and penetrating insight into human frailty, his own, as well as others, in this engaging and poignant story of married love."

Dryfhout, John H. THIS LAND OF PURE DELIGHT: CHARLES C. BEAMAN AND BLOWMEDOWN FARM. August Saint-Gaudens Memorial 2000. Order from Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, Attn: Division of Interpretation, R.R. 3, Box 73, Cornish, N.H. 03745, tele. (603) 675-2175. $45.00, S&H $3.00 for first copy, $3.00 each additional copy. ISBN 0-9670113-2-9
This book tells the story of Charles C. Beaman, a prominent New York lawyer, who bought property in Cornish, N.H., and was instrumental in attracting Augustus Saint-Gaudens and other artists to the area. The author is superintendent of the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site.

Eslick, Tom. SNOW KILL: A MYSTERY. Write Way Publishing. 2000 $24.95 ISBN 1-885173-18-0
Someone has been killed; apparently a hunting accident, or is it murder? This second mystery novel by Eslick set in New Hampshire will keep you turning the pages.

Fitzhenry, Bob. NEW HAMPSHIRE/MAINE: AN ATLAS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE & MAINE'S OFF-ROAD BICYCLE RIDES. Globe Pequot Press. 2000 $17.95 ISBN 0-7627-0-700-3
A volume in the Mountain Bike America series. Exhaustive and comprehensive trail descriptions, accurate route profiles, digitally designed relief maps, difficulty ratings, rides chosen with diversity in mind for beginners to advanced riders.

Jaffrey History Committee. HISTORY OF JAFFREY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: VOLUME IV. Order from Town of Jaffrey, 10 Goodnow Street, Jaffrey, N.H. 03452. 2000 $50.00
Volume 4 in the History of Jaffrey; narrative and genealogical updates the activities of the town from 1968 to the present day.

Kayworth, Alfred E. LEGENDS OF THE POND: STORIES OF BIG ISLAND POND, ATKINSON, DERRY, AND HAMPSTEAD. Branden Books. 2000 $14.95 ISBN 0-8283-2053-5
"Presents a series of vignettes that reflect on a 300-year span of local history and legend, ranging from the spiritual to the totally whimsical."

Kouguell, Susan. THE SAVVY SCREENWRITERS: HOW TO SELL YOUR SCREENPLAY (AND YOURSELF) WITHOUT SELLING OUT! TL Hoel Books, 1 Colonial Way, Exeter, N.H. 03833. 2000 $14.95; plus $4.95 S&H. ISBN 0-9779948-0-2
Interspersed with personal anecdotes, this guide tells you everything you want to know about selling your screenplay, finding and working with agents and entertainment attorneys, writing queries and synopses, understanding option agreements and development deals, tackling writing assignments, and learning the film lingo and resources.

Kumin, Maxine. ALWAYS BEGINNING: ESSAYS ON LIFE IN POETRY. Copper Canyon Press. 2000 $17.00 ISBN 1-55659-141-1
In these essays, Kumin speaks of her encounters with poets, poetry, and the details of country life.

McKenney, C. Ross. LANGUAGE OF THE FOREST. North Country Press, R.R. 1, Box 1395, Unity, ME, 04988. 1966 $14.95 ISBN 0945980-55-8
Autobiography of a registered Maine guide, who was a born teacher of outdoor skills. He was employed for 24 years as Woodcraft Advisor to the Dartmouth Outing Club.

Parker, Trudy Ann. BIG SNOW, LITTLE SNOW: THE DRAMA OF LOG DRIVING IN THE CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY. Dawnland Publications, P.O. Box 223, Lancaster, N.H. 03584. 1999 $22.95 ISBN 0-9662523-2-2
In this novel set in the late 19th century we follow the trials and tribulations of a log drive starting in remote Pittsburg, N.H., down the Connecticut River to Mt. Tom, MA; 240 miles of wild and treacherous river and millions of feet of floating logs.

Thomas, Elizabeth Marshall. THE SOCIAL LIVES OF DOGS: THE GRACE OF CANINE COMPANY. Simon & Schuster. $24.00 ISBN 0684810263
In this book, the author of the bestseller The Hidden Lives of Dogs explores how does have adapted to life with their owners. Thomas is a resident of Peterborough.

Tolles, Bryant Franklin. SUMMER COTTAGES IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS: THE ARCHITECTURE OF LEISURE AND RECREATION. University Press of New England. 2000 $50.00 ISBN 0-87451-953-5
This book examines the origin and development of the summer cottage in the White Mountains, focusing primarily on its architecture, but including personal eccentricities, habits, and pastimes of cottage owners.