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Against the Tide, The Fate of the New England Fisherman


by Richard Adams Carey

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 381 PAGES

A discussion the crisis that faces the New England fishing industry from a journalist who spent a year among the fishermen of Cape Cod. (USE44, $21.95)

Angel in the Whirlwind, The American Triumph of the American Revolution


by Benson Bobrick

  • HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 560 PAGES

A lively, narrative history of the American Revolution. (USE168, $18.00)

Benedict Arnold, Revolutionary Hero: An American Warrior Reconsidered


by James Kirby Martin

  • HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 544 PAGES

A revisionist biography of the famous traitor. (USE171, $25.00)

The Berkshire Cottages, A Vanishing Era


by Carole Owens

  • HISTORY
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A tour of the grand estates built in the Berkshires during the Gilded Age. (USE166, $29.95)

The Berkshire Reader

The Berkshire Reader


by Richard Nunley

  • LITERATURE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 544 PAGES

An anthology of Berkshire-inspired writings by residents and visitors to the area, including Edith Wharton, Nathanial Hawthorne and Paul Metcalf. (USE165, $16.95)

The Big Year, A Tale Of Man, Nature, And Fowl Obsession

The Big Year, A Tale Of Man, Nature, And Fowl Obsession


by Mark Obmascik

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

Friday, October 14 sees the opening of David Frankel's The Big Year, the most unlikely Hollywood movie of the season. Who would have thought that Jack Black, Steve Martin and Owen Wilson would star in a movie about ... birding. The movie is based on Mark Obmascik's utterly compelling account of a three-way race (roofing contractor, tycoon, software nerd) to see the most birds in a year. (BRD29, $15.00)

The Birdwatcher's Companion to North American Birdlife

The Birdwatcher's Companion to North American Birdlife


by Christopher W. Leahy | Gordon Morrison

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 1072 PAGES

A handsome, fully illustrated survey of the birds of North America, organized A to Z, covering birds, bird biology, conservation and birdwatching. (NAM21, $19.95)

The Boston Irish, A Political History


by Thomas O'Connor

  • HISTORY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

A thorough account of the Irish political machine in Boston. (BOS22, $21.99)

Boston Red Sox: 100 Years: The Official Retrospective


by

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 176 PAGES

The story of the Red Sox in baseball history. (BBL07, $40.00)

Boston's Historical Places - So What?

Boston's Historical Places - So What?


by Hilary Hopkins

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 84 PAGES

An interactive walk-along guide to 25 of Boston's most famous landmarks, including Boston Common, King's Chapel, Qunicy Market and the Paul Revere House. (BOS42, $8.00)

Cape Cod


by Henry David Thoreau | Paul Theroux

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 319 PAGES

Thoreau muses on the ocean and his surroundings, as he combs the beaches of Cape Cod in this compelling portrait of coastal Massachusetts, its human and natural history. (USE65, $16.00)

Cape Cod Map

Cape Cod Map


by Rand McNally Maps

  • MAP

A map of Cape Cod, including Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island, at a scale of 1:107,000. (USE68, $7.95)

Cape Cod Stories: Tales from Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

Cape Cod Stories: Tales from Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard


by John Miller | Tim Smith | Alice Hoffman

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A collection of short stories set in and around Cape Cod, featuring the writing of such famous American writers as Herman Melville, Kurt Vonnegut, Sylvia Plath and John Cheever. (USE33, $14.95)

Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket: An Explorer's Guide

Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket: An Explorer's Guide


by Kimberly Grant

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 512 PAGES

A practical guide to the popular tourist destinations of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, compiled by a local photographer and writer. (USE105, $21.95)

A Clearing in the Distance, Frederick Law Olmsted and America in the 19th Century


by Witold Rybczynski

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 480 PAGES

A lovely biography of the creator of Central Park (Manhattan) and Prospect Park (Brooklyn), the largest parks in their respective boroughs. (NYC62, $18.00)

Cod, A Biography of a Fish That Changed the World

Cod, A Biography of a Fish That Changed the World


by Mark Kurlansky

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 294 PAGES

A sparkling extended essay on the cod in the tradition of Lopez or McPhee, looking at the importance of the fish to cuisine and commerce, throwing much light on the plight of the Grand Banks and fisheries. (OCE10, $15.00)

Death of a Hornet and Other Cape Cod Essays

Death of a Hornet and Other Cape Cod Essays


by Robert Finch

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

A collection of serene essays on the nature, wildlife, and inhabitants of Cape Cod by a keen observer and year-round resident. (USE84, $16.95)

Eastern Backyard Birds


by Raymond Leung | James Kavanaugh

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2001
  • PLASTIC CARD

A laminated, illustrated, fold-out guide to the birds of the Northeast. (USE229, $5.95)

The Enduring Shore: A History of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket

The Enduring Shore: A History of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket


by Paul Schneider

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 367 PAGES

The natural and human history of Cape Cod and its surrounding islands, as written by a resident of Martha's Vineyard. (USE66, $17.99)

The Everything Family Guide to New England, Where to Eat, Play, and Stay in America's Scenic and Historic Northeast

The Everything Family Guide to New England, Where to Eat, Play, and Stay in America's Scenic and Historic Northeast


by Kim Knox Beckius

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 418 PAGES

A valuable guide to New England covers hotel accommodations, restaurants, lighthouses, amusement parks, historical sites, and inns, while providing maps for a variety of locations in the region. (USE372, $14.95)

A Field Guide to Wildflowers: Northeastern and North-Central North America

A Field Guide to Wildflowers: Northeastern and North-Central North America


by Roger Tory Peterson | Rosemary McKenna

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 420 PAGES

A best-selling guide to wildflowers in a handsome paper edition, featuring drawings, color illustrations and short descriptions. Covers 1,293 species. (FG38, $20.00)

The First Scientific American: Benjamin Franklin and the Pursuit of Genius

The First Scientific American: Benjamin Franklin and the Pursuit of Genius


by Joyce Chaplin

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 402 PAGES

Chaplin's fascinating biography focuses largely on Franklin's scientific side, arguing convincingly that his genius in the realm of natural science contributed to his skill for political science, and helped him craft the image of a man of letters. Through this lens, Chaplin describes Franklin's influential role as a Founding Father and a diplomat on the international stage. (GEN359, $17.50)

France and England in North America, Vol. 1


by Francis Parkman

  • HISTORY
  • 1983
  • HARD COVER
  • 1504 PAGES

Francis Parkman's monumental history. (USE173, $45.00)

France and England in North America, Vol. 2

France and England in North America, Vol. 2


by Francis Parkman

  • HISTORY
  • 1983
  • HARD COVER
  • 1620 PAGES

Francis Parkman's monumental history. (USE174, $45.00)

Frommer's Boston Day by Day


by Marie Morris

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A brief guide to Boston, ideal for a short visit, featuring a section of best recommendations for the best everything from food, hotels and neighrborhoods to shopping and favorite moments. (BOS29, $12.99)

Good Will Hunting


by Gus Van Sant

  • 1997
  • DVD

The Oscar-winning story of the troubled prodigy Will Hunting (Matt Damon) and the therapist who finally reaches him (Robin Williams), set in Boston. (USE331, $19.99)

Harvard A to Z


by John T. Bethell | Richard M. Hunt | Robert Shenton

  • REFERENCE
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 408 PAGES

An encylopedia of Harvardiana, from notable alumni to architectural gems, historical and cultural significance, and centuries-old traditions and lore. (BOS26, $25.95)

The House on Nauset Marsh

The House on Nauset Marsh


by Wyman Richardson

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

A Cape Cod classic first published in 1947, these leisurely essays form a reflective portrait of the land, sea and wildlife. (USE83, $14.95)

In Season, A Natural History of the New England Year

In Season, A Natural History of the New England Year


by Nona Bell Estrin | Charles W. Johnson

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 288 PAGES

A loosely organized, illustrated overview of New England and its wildlife as depicted in watercolor paintings and short essays. (USE299, $27.95)

In the Heart of the Sea, The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex

In the Heart of the Sea, The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex


by Nathaniel Philbrick

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 302 PAGES

The seafaring tale of fearsome whales, cannibalism and sturdy 19th-century Nantucketers; a history of the true life events that inspired Melville's "Moby Dick" -- and a fascinating history of 19th-century society in Nantucket. (OCE47, $16.00)

Insight City Guide Boston


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

Combines insightful writing and lavish full-color photography in a portable format with an emphasis on practical information. (BOS36, $19.99)

Insight Compact Guide Cape Cod


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 74 PAGES

A brief, easy-to-carry and colorful introduction to Cape Cod. (USE67, $8.95)

Insight Guide New England

Insight Guide New England


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

For a good overview of the region, you can't go wrong with this guide, noted for its wonderful photography, superb production and outstanding color maps. (USE38, $24.99)

Karen Brown's New England, Exceptional Places to Stay & Itineraries

Karen Brown's New England, Exceptional Places to Stay & Itineraries


by Jack Bullard

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 246 PAGES

A guide to lodging of character and itineraries. (USE200, $19.95)

Kingbird Highway, The Story of a Natural Obsession That Got a Little Out of Hand

Kingbird Highway, The Story of a Natural Obsession That Got a Little Out of Hand


by Kenn Kaufman

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 336 PAGES

Kaufman's absorbing account of coming-of-age as a Wichita teenager on the road in 1973 with a summer's pay in his pocket and the goal of seeing as many birds as he could in a year. (BRD27, $14.95)

Knopf Mapguide Boston


by Knopf Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES

A practical and handy passport-sized guide to the city, featuring fold-out maps. (BOS30, $10.95)

Ladies, Women, and Wenches: Choice and Constraint in Antebellum Charleston and Boston


by Jane H. Pease | William H. Pease

  • HISTORY
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 218 PAGES

This comparative history juxtaposes the lives of women in pre-Civil War Boston and Charleston. (USS333, $31.95)

Lonely Planet Boston

Lonely Planet Boston


by Lonely Planet

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

A comprehensive city guide with good full-color maps, a few photographs and excellent information on what to do and where to go. (BOS40, $17.99)

The Loyalists: Revolution, Exile, Settlement


by Christopher Moore

  • HISTORY
  • 1984
  • PAPER
  • 280 PAGES

A good, general account of the Loyalist experience in the American Revolution. (USE172, $17.95)

Mammals of North America

Mammals of North America


by Roland W. Kays | Don E. Wilson

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 248 PAGES

Fully revised, this second edition covers 462 mammals found throughout the United States and Canada. With 112 color plates, range maps and concise descriptive information. (NAM11, $19.95)

Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War

Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War


by Nathaniel Philbrick

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 496 PAGES

National Book Award-winner Philbrick brings the 17th-century Plymouth colony, in all its gruesome detail, to life through its most interesting characters and events. He digs for the truths underlying the myths. (USE388, $16.00)

Michelin Boston, Must Sees

Michelin Boston, Must Sees


by Rach Mills

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES

A compact guide to the sights of Boston, organized thematically. With practical advice on what to do for fun, where to stay, where to eat and what to do with kids. More for visitors with an agenda than those who want to leisurely explore the city. (BST185, $11.99)

Mobil Travel Guide City Guide Boston


by Mobil Travel Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

Celebrating 50 years, these practical guides feature the same Mobil star rating system. (BOS38, $16.95)

The Most Beautiful Villages of New England

The Most Beautiful Villages of New England


by Tom Shachtman

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES

In this coffee-table book, New England's most picturesque towns and villages are presented through 240 full color photographs. Accompanying descriptions fill in details about each town's history and architecture. (USE42, $40.00)

Muses in Arcadia, Cultural Life in the Berkshires


by Timothy Cahill

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

A guide to Berkshires' prominent cultural venues (USE164, $19.95)

My Pamet, Cape Cod Chronicle


by Tom Kane

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1989
  • HARD COVER
  • 472 PAGES

From 1951 to 1988, journalist Tom Kane recorded the goings-on of small-town life in his newspaper column in Cape Cod's weekly newspapers. (USE82, $24.95)

Mystic River


by Clint Eastwood

  • 2003
  • DVD

A haunting murder mystery which brings three childhood friends together as adults in a working-class Boston neighborhood. (USE332, $27.95)

The Namesake

The Namesake


by Jhumpa Lahiri

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

An intricate and beautifully told tale, Lahiri follows the Ganguli family as they leave Calcutta and settle in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Now a feature film, directed by Mira Nair. (IDA292, $14.95)

National Audubon Society Field Guide to New England

National Audubon Society Field Guide to New England


by Brian Cassie | Peter Alden

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1998
  • FLEXI-BOUND
  • 448 PAGES

A compact, easy-to-use overview of 1,000 of New England's trees, wildflowers, mammals, insects and other flora and fauna. It also provides an extensive overview of the area's geology, weather patterns and natural sites. (USE06, $19.95)

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders


by Lorus J. Milne

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 989 PAGES

A guide to 200 species of insects and beetles featuring 700 full-color photographs. (FG53, $19.95)

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America


by Jon Dunn

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 576 PAGES

From Alaska to Baja California, Nova Scotia and Florida, this guide is the veteran's choice for birding anywhere in the United States. Tabbed for easy access, the color range maps in this sixth edition are outstanding. (FG09, $27.95)

Native Universe, Voices of Indian America


by Clifford E. Trafzer

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

This sumptuously illustrated cultural history, written exclusively by Native Americans, is published in celebration of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. (USA95, $22.00)

New England Autumn

New England Autumn


by Ferenc Mate | Candace Mate

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 160 PAGES

Magnificent photographs of farmsteads, pastures, forests, wharves and villages from Maine to Connecticut are paired with the poetry and literature of Dickinson, Thoreau and Waldo Emerson in this pictorial celebration of season. With a 14-page section of maps and practical travel information. (USE337, $25.00)

New England Birds


by Raymond Leung | James Kavanaugh

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2001
  • PLASTIC CARD

This laminated, fold-out guide gives illustrations of almost 150 commonly encountered birds in New England. (USE232, $5.95)

New England Map

New England Map


by Mad Maps

  • MAP

A road map of all of New England, at a scale of 1:600,000. (USE270, $10.95)

New England Trees and Wildflowers


by Raymond Leung | James Kavanaugh

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2001
  • PLASTIC CARD

A pocket-size fold-out guide to the conspicuous plants of New England. (USE233, $5.95)

New England Wildlife


by Raymond Leung | James Kavanaugh

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2001
  • PLASTIC CARD

This laminated, fold-out, pocket-size guide features illustrations of almost 150 species of fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. (USE234, $5.95)

The Outermost House, A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod

The Outermost House, A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod


by Henry Beston

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 218 PAGES

The chronicle of a year spent living alone in a remote Cape Cod beach house in 1925. These beloved essays, first published in 1928, capture the essence of the Cape, the sea, weather and animal life. (USE41, $15.99)

The Paper Chase


by James Bridges

  • 1973
  • DVD

A Harvard law student's attempts to get in his professor's good graces may be botched when he woos the professor's daughter. (USE333, $14.98)

The Perfect Storm, A True Story of Men Against the Sea


by Sebastian Junger

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

A gripping, now-famous blow-by-blow account of a 1991 disaster at sea. Junger reconstructs the final hours of six men aboard a 72-foot swordfish boat in the North Atlantic, battling against a torrential storm. (OCE06, $15.95)

Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians, Eastern and Central North America


by Roger Conant

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 616 PAGES

A handy guide for the hertologically inclined of the eastern US. (FG46, $21.00)

Picturing Old New England, Image and Memory


by William H. Truettner | Roger B. Stein

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1999
  • HARD COVER
  • 272 PAGES

A selection of 19th and 20th century art of New England. (USE188, $75.00)

The Postman Always Rings Twice, Double Indemnity, Mildred Pierce, and Selectedstories


by James M. Cain

  • MYSTERY
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 624 PAGES

Cain's thrilling tales, in an Everyman's Library edition. (USE434, $26.00)

The Rarest of the Rare, Stories Behind the Treasures at the Harvard Museum of Natural History


by Nancy Pick | Mark Sloan

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 178 PAGES

A history of the Harvard Museum of Natural History, featuring 95 color photographs of its finest and oddest specimens, from tapeworms and taxidermied birds to mastodon skeletons. (NAT81, $22.95)

Recommended Country Inns New England, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont


by Elizabeth Squier | Eleanor Berman

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

Features descriptions and recommendations of inns to suit a variety of tastes and budgets. (USE373, $18.95)

Red Sox Century


by Richard A. Johnson | Glenn Stout

  • SPORT
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 480 PAGES

A gorgeously illustrated history of Boston's favorite baseball team. (BBL14, $25.00)

Remember D-Day, Both Sides Tell Their Stories


by Ronald J. Drez | David Eisenhower

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

An engaging and well-constructed history of the D-Day invasion for readers in grades 5 to 8, complete with anecdotes from soldiers, black-and-white photographs and plenty of historical information. (USA96, $17.95)

Return to Wild America, A Yearlong Search for the Continent's Natural Soul

Return to Wild America, A Yearlong Search for the Continent's Natural Soul


by Scott Weidensaul

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

An eye-opening trek in the footsteps of conservation pioneers Roger Tory Peterson and James Fisher, whose 1953 journey across America resulted in the classic Wild America. (USA123, $16.00)

Sails and Steam in the Mountains, A Maritime and Military History of Lake George and Lake Champlain


by Russell Bellico

  • HISTORY
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 393 PAGES

(USE167, $25.00)

The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America

The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America


by David Sibley

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

A compact, geographically-specific version of the Sibley Guide with all-new range maps, the same glorious illustrations and expanded, extremely valuable descriptions of each bird with status, habitat, range, voice and identifying marks. (USE262, $19.95)

The Sierra Club Guide to the Ancient Forests of the Northeast

The Sierra Club Guide to the Ancient Forests of the Northeast


by Bruce Kershner | Robert T. Leverett

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 292 PAGES

A handy guide to the old-growth forests of New England and the mid-Atlantic states. (USE336, $16.95)

Stolen Continents, 500 Years of Conquest and Resistance in the Americas

Stolen Continents, 500 Years of Conquest and Resistance in the Americas


by Ronald Wright

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 464 PAGES

A powerful history of imperialism and resistance in the Americas, with a focus on the Aztec, Maya, Inca, Cherokee and Iroquois. Wright draws on an impressive range of archival material in reconstructing this classic account. (NAM20, $24.95)

To See Every Bird On Earth: A Father, A Son, And A Lifelong Obsession

To See Every Bird On Earth: A Father, A Son, And A Lifelong Obsession


by Dan Koeppel

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

In this enormously appealing memoir of a life devoted to birds. Koeppel chronicles his father's growing obsession and accomplishment as an elite birdwatcher, one of a handful of people who have tallied 7,000 species. (BRD28, $14.00)

The Verb to Bird, Sightings of an Avid Birder

The Verb to Bird, Sightings of an Avid Birder


by Peter Cashwell

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 269 PAGES

A memoir of the birding life, its pleasures, obsessions and pitfalls. Based in the Carolinas (where he teaches English), Cashwell recounts in these essays the birds he's encountered, the why and wherefores of the birding life and some very entertaining anecdotes. (BRD26, $16.95)

A Walk in the Woods

A Walk in the Woods


by Bill Bryson

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 276 PAGES

The entertaining account of Bryon's hike up the Appalachian trail, combining biting satire with a certain warmth. A fond memoir and a very entertaining read. (USE01, $15.99)

 

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