NH OUTLOOK, Monday, 12/20/2004
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook.
The holiday season is upon us and that means our thoughts now turn to gift-giving --and, for a lot of us that includes books.
With so many choices out there -- walking into a book store this time of year can be a bit overwhelming -- especially if you're buying for someone else's reading taste.
So on this program.we thought we'd help you narrow down the list by giving you the "top" book picks for adults and children compiled by those in the know.
We've invited back Adele Boeske , Head of Children's Services at the Derry Public Library --and, Jeff Smull, General Manager, of the "Toadstool Bookshop" in Keene to give us their top 10 Picks. We so enjoyed their summer reading list --we wanted to know what they recommended for "Holiday" Gift Giving.
Q ADELE : We know there are tons of childrens books out there.
Any GUIDEINES for Parents wanting to help their kids find a book they'll enjoy???
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Let's look at your recommendations for Kids K- thru 3rd grade?
1 Shall I knit you a hat?: A Christmas Yarn by Kate Klise
2 Fenway Park from A to Z: by the Red Sox Wives
3 Diary of a Worm: by Doreen Cronin
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Q ADELE: Books for Grades 3-6
4 The Last Holiday Concert: Andrew Clements
5 Trip to the North Pole: by Ellen Weiss
6 Gregor the Overlander: by Suzanne Collins
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Q ADELE: Books for Grades 6-8:
7 The City of Ember: by Jeanne DuPrau
8 Into the Wild: by Erin Hunter
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Q ADELE: Books for Young Adults:
9 The Amulet of Samarkand: by Johnathan Stroud
10 Eragon: by Christopher Paolini
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Q JEFF SMULL: Before we look at the ADULT reading list -- Any CROSSOVER Childrens books enjoyed by ADULTS as well.
Q Let's take a look at your selections:
FICTION:
The Stupidest Angel, by Christopher Moore
The Surrogate Thief, by Archer Mayor
Before You Know Kindness, by Chris Bohjalian
Runaway: Stories, by Alice Munro
NON-FICTION:
John James Audubon: The Making of an American, by Richard Rhodes
His Excellency: George Washington, by Joseph J. Ellis
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A Country Practice: Scenes from the Veterinary Life, by Douglas Whynott
On The Wing: To the Edge of the Earth with the Peregrine Falcon, by Alan Tennant
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The Bones of the Earth, by Howard Mansfield
Will In The World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare, by Stephen Greenblatt
Q JEFF: What drives HOLIDAY book sales?
Q JEFF: Any Real Favorite of yours? Why?
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Q ADELE: Polar Express has been out for a while. I bought it as a gift a few years ago.
Movie's out. Best age group for that book??
Q JEFF: Are their trends when it comes to holiday reading?
Q ADELE: Any classics you're recommending this holiday? Books to Re-Read?
Q JEFF: Do you find that NH readers want to read LOCAL authors. Do you
try to promote regional authors?
Q ADELE: What about Libraries. Do good REVIEWS.fuel their waiting list for books?
JEFF: Any books you think will become the next big seller --like the DaVinci Code??
Q JEFF: For those of us who love historical novels -- you've got several
selections??
ADELE BAYSKI, JEFF SMULL
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Should you forget any of the books we talked about -- you can always find Adele and Jeff's Top 10 List on our website at: NHPTV-dot-org-slash-Outlook.
There you can also get our program on-demand.
We provide streaming video of all of our broadcasts.
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That concludes our program.
Thanks for watching.
I'm Beth Carroll.
We'll see you next time.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 12/20/04
HOST: Beth Carroll LENGTH: 26:46
Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. The holiday season is upon us and that means our thoughts now turn to gift-giving and, for a lot of us that includes books. With so many choices out there walking into a book store this time of year can be a bit overwhelming especially if you're buying for someone else's reading taste. So on this program we thought we'd help you narrow down the list by giving you the top book picks for adults and children compiled by those in the know. We've invited back Adele Boeske, Head of Children's Services at the Derry Public Library and, Jeff Smull, General Manager, of the "Toadstool Bookshop" in Keene to give us their top 10 Picks. We so enjoyed their summer reading list we wanted to know what they recommended for Holiday Gift Giving.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAMES OF PARTICIPANTS: Adele Boeske\Children's Services, Derry Public Library Jeff Smull\ G.M., Toadstool Bookshop
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 12/20/04
HOST: Beth Carroll LENGTH: 26:46
Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. The holiday season is upon us and that means our thoughts now turn to gift-giving and, for a lot of us that includes books. With so many choices out there walking into a book store this time of year can be a bit overwhelming especially if you're buying for someone else's reading taste. So on this program we thought we'd help you narrow down the list by giving you the top book picks for adults and children compiled by those in the know. We've invited back Adele Boeske, Head of Children's Services at the Derry Public Library and, Jeff Smull, General Manager, of the "Toadstool Bookshop" in Keene to give us their top 10 Picks. We so enjoyed their summer reading list we wanted to know what they recommended for Holiday Gift Giving.
PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAMES OF PARTICIPANTS: Adele Boeske\Children's Services, Derry Public Library Jeff Smull\ G.M., Toadstool Bookshop
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Monday
December 20
Coming up: Holiday book giving. Local experts share their
top recommendations. I'm Beth Carroll. Join me next on New Hampshire Outlook.
Tuesday
December 21
Coming up: Journey with us to a NH Christmas tree farm -- growing Christmas memories since 19-45. I'm BC Join me next on New Hampshire Outlook.
Wednesday
December 22
Coming up: Community needs and the people behind state services. I'm BC -- Join me next on New Hampshire Outlook.
Thursday
December 23
This is Beth Carroll. Surviving the Congo and making NH home.
A very special family reunion. Next on New Hampshire Outlook.
Friday
December 24
This is Beth Carroll-- wishing you a merry Christmas.
Up next: The sights and sounds of the Christmas Holiday Season in a special New Hampshire Outlook.
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Coming up on NH Outlook December 20 - December 24
Monday
December 20, 2004
Best Books
Host Beth Carroll is joined in-studio by Adele Boeske of Derry, a children's librarian, and Jeff Smull from the Toadstool Bookshop in Keene. They'll have suggestions for gift-giving and reading pleasure.
Tuesday
December 21, 2004
Weir Tree Farm
For many New Hampshire families, decorating the tree is a cherished family tradition. Christmas trees these days are planted and harvested on farms just like other crops. Visit a farm in Colebrook where they’ve been growing Christmas memories since 1945.
Dairy Farms
New Hampshire's character has long been tied to its agricultural roots. Although dairy farms have dotted the state's landscape for decades, dairy farmers are at a crossroads. Some are meeting the challenge by taking stock of the past. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Taylor takes us to Plainfield where one operation is going back to the future.
Milkman Exhibit
Many of us remember when milk was delivered fresh, right to our doorstep. The Museum of New Hampshire History is hosting an exhibit entitled "From Dairy to Doorstep: Milk Delivery in New England from 1860 to 1960. We’ll take you on a tour.
Wednesday
December 22, 2004
Community Needs
With the holiday season upon us, many area food banks and charities are seeking donations to serve their growing list of clients. We'll find out where the greatest needs are in the state and show you how to connect to local charitable organizations.
Plus, we'll learn more about the Seacoast United Way assessment of its needs, assets and priorities. In-studio guests are Sue Donahue Suter, Executive Director of United Way Seacoast Chapter and Dr. Andrew Smith, Seacoast United Way board member and Director of the UNH Survey Center.
Hall of Flags
The Hall of Flags commands the main entrance of the State House in Concord. Flags and banners from nearly every war fought by citizens of this state are displayed there. But now age and deterioration threaten the existence of the oldest flags. Richard Ager tells us about a major preservation effort now underway.
Thursday
December 23, 2004
Family Reunited
Hubert and Helene Simwerayi lived through a civil conflict and violence in their native Congo and survived a volcanic eruption that destroyed their home. They eventually managed to escape to the U.S. and ultimately settled in Manchester, but without their seven children. With help from the UNH community and many others, the entire family was finally reunited here this year. We go to the home of the Simwerayi family and see how they are adjusting to life in this country.
Friday
December 24, 2004
Holiday Music
Nothing gets people into the spirit of the holidays like music. We'll hear from the Nashua Chamber Choir and the UNH Notables. We'll also feature music from past NH Outlook guests, including renowned guitarist Ed Gerhard and Rev. Robert Thompson of the Phillips Exeter Academy Church.
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