At Raptis Rare Books, we love to throw parties. This week we had a lovely blind wine tasting, along with a wine and book exchange. Like an aged Cabernet and high quality steak, books about wine and food go together seamlessly and are some of the most popular books to give as gifts for birthdays,Continue reading “Rare Books, Wine, and Food: The Perfect Pairing”
Monthly Archives: April 2014
Author Spotlight – Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Known as ‘Gabo’ by his affectionate and loyal fans, Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s death on April 17th, 2014, is being mourned around the world. Marquez is considered one of the world’s greatest writers and the Columbian writer’s well-known works include novels, short stories, screenplays and articles. The Nobel Prize winner first gained popularity and respect afterContinue reading “Author Spotlight – Gabriel Garcia Marquez”
Rudyard Kipling’s Time in Vermont
Last week we had a rare opportunity to travel back in time to meet one of the world’s most beloved English storytellers of all time, Joseph Rudyard Kipling. His fiction works are some of the world’s favorites, especially his collection of short stories titled The Jungle Book. What many don’t know, however, is that KiplingContinue reading “Rudyard Kipling’s Time in Vermont”