Sunday, June 30, 2013

Eric D. Lehman, Afoot in Connecticut, at Essex Books in Ivoryton CT

Today I was able to return to Essex Books at Gather for a book reading and signing by author Eric D. Lehman.

Essex Books at Gather, author Eric D. Lehman (L)  and Sue McCann (R), owner of Essex Books

Eric's latest book, "Afoot in Connecticut: Journeys in Natural History", is a wonderful homage to our beautiful state of Connecticut.

Photo Source: Homebound Publications
Eric's love for Connecticut began in his hiking adventures around the state, where he noted that being "so close to the earth" fostered a sense of kinship and admiration for his surroundings.

There is definitely something to be said for slowing down and looking at the beauty around you when you amble around our great state!

He read some of his favorite passages from the book, and the reading was followed by a lively and interesting discussion with the audience. So many of the people shared their love of CT. Of note is that even when Connecticut isn't their native state, something draws them back to our beloved area.

Eric reads some of his favorite passages from Afoot in Connecticut

As the Director of Creative Writing at the University of Bridgeport, Eric crafts his sentences into beautiful ribbons exploring the paths and trails through our great state.

He writes,
"Connecticut is often the most overlooked state of the New England states. Other states have higher mountains, grander beaches, more famous cities. Other states in the area have become famous, while we linger in relative obscurity, caught between the city-pinchers of Boston and New York. But it is that very obscurity that leaves our state so precious for the walker. Instead of giant parks or famous resorts, we have quiet country lanes and villages." (Lehman 2).

Eric is also the author of two other books on Connecticut available at Essex Books and other outlets, A History of Connecticut Wine and A History of Connecticut Food.



If you have a chance, pick up Eric's book and join him on his Connecticut walking tour.
You won't regret it!


Are you interested in meeting with Eric?

He will be at the Mohegan Sun Author's Trail on September 19.2013.
For more information on the Author's Trail click HERE 

Essex Books frequently hosts speaker series with local authors.  
For information, follow Essex Books on facebook:  HERE 

                                                                            Essex Books at Gather 
                                                                                 104 Main Street
                                                                           Ivoryton, Connecticut 
                                                                                 (914) 310-5824

For more pictures from this event - visit and "like" the Home Place Facebook Page: HERE

20 comments:

  1. How cool!!! I love author events, and even though CT is not my native state, we are growing to truly love it here in the 5 short years we have been here.
    I think that these are also some great gift books to new CT homeowners/explorers!

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    1. Dana, I'm actually beginning to appreciate the state more through the eyes of others.
      Glad that you are loving our cute little state!

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  2. Oh I love reading about CT!! I have to look for all of those books now! how cute is that book store!?

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    1. Jenny, it is the greatest little place, and the owner Sue is a gem!

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  3. I love readings, especially by local authors or local subjects. And what a great area, that book store is adroable!

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    1. I only just discovered Essex Books when the owner Sue, who runs The Big Book Club Getaway at Mohegan Sun, found my blog notebook.

      I ran to the store to pick it up...and fell in love with the place!

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    1. I'm hoping to pick up Eric's other books soon myself! Would love to hear more about CT wine and food history!

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  5. I loved your post, Bonnie! I wish we could have gone but the nutmegjunction trolley was there in spirit, though! Thank you for taking the photos and writing about the experience!

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    1. Thanks Joe! It was a great afternoon and I love Essex Books!

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  6. Very cool, the event and his writing!

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    1. Jen...he was a really great guy...so nice to see (and hear) CT through his eyes and words!

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  7. Great post Bonnie. I have to add that Connecticut Authors trail to my calendar.

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    1. There are some great authors featured! I want to go to a few more too!

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  8. Sounds like a wonderful book, Bonnie. As someone who is originally from New Jersey, I admit that I one of the guilty parties that overlooked Connecticut. I certainly had my reservations about settling here. But it truly is a state that is rich in history, diversity, tradition and fun things to do!

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    1. It certainly is Kyle! I'm a born and bred Nutmegger...so I don't know any differently. I've taken Connecticut's beauty for granted and that is one of the bonuses of the blogworld! I get to experience it and share it now with so many!

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  9. Sounds like a wonderful book! I am a transplant to Connecticut from out west, via my husband, but I have been here over twenty years and I love where we live! Visiting from the CT Bloggers group!

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  10. Really nice book with some history and lovely photos. Have been to a lot of the areas this river runs through and it brings back wonderful memories. Great coffee table book! Will love to buy more at macys coupon

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