NORTH WOODS BY DANIEL MASON
DANIEL MASON was born and raised in Northern California. He studied biology at Harvard, and medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. His first novel, The Piano Tuner, published in 2002, was a national bestseller and has since been published in 27 countries. His other works include A Far Country, The Winter Soldier, and A Registry of My Passage Upon Earth, and his writing has appeared in Harper’s Magazine and Lapham’s Quarterly. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
ABOUT NORTH WOODS
A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR
A WASHINGTON POST TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR
FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD AND THE MARK TWAIN AMERICAN VOICE IN LITERATURE AWARD
A sweeping novel about a single house in the woods of New England, told through the lives of those who inhabit it across the centuries—“a time-spanning, genre-blurring work of storytelling magic” (The Washington Post)
“North Woods is the most original and spellbinding novel I’ve read in ages. Mason makes bramble, brush, and orchard come alive with the spirits of their unforgettable former inhabitants. Their lives . . . had me glued to my seat.”—Abraham Verghese, New York Times bestselling author of The Covenant of Water
Photo by Sarah Houghteling
We are thrilled to honor Eileen Thomas at this year's Literary Luncheon.
Eileen’s relationship with the New Canaan Library began when she was in first grade and often found “lost somewhere in the stacks” at the library instead of catching her ride home from St. Aloysius School. It continued through high school and college where the library nurtured her love of reading and learning as she earned her degree in English from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Wharton. In addition to being Vice Chair of the library board, Eileen was a co-chair of the capital campaign that raised $40 million to build the NEW New Canaan Library. Prior to that, she served as Vice Chair of WIN, a New York City agency providing shelter and services to homeless families after spending her early career at McKinsey. In addition, she serves on the board of New Canaan Mounted Troop and the Congregational Church of New Canaan. Eileen and her husband James have raised four children in New Canaan and are active in many area clubs and organizations. While it is always hard to pin-point a favorite book, she really enjoys the work of Geraldine Brooks and marvels at the powerful storytelling of Barbara Kingsolver in Demon Copperhead.
MANFREDI JEWELS DRAWING
Our generous sponsor, Manfredi Jewels, has provided an incredible piece of jewelry as a drawing prize for this year’s Literary Luncheon. Everyone who purchases a leather bookmark will get one entry into the drawing. One winner will be drawn at the Literary Luncheon from all entries received.
These elegant Roberto Coin 18k yellow/white gold earrings from the Cialoma collection bring a touch of timeless beauty to any look.
Each earring features a delicately crafted floral design, centered with sparkling diamonds – approximately 0.15 TCW - that adds a hint of brilliance. Perfect for both everyday elegance and special occasions, these earrings combine classic charm with refined luxury.
