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Chronogram 09.2006

Hudson Valley Living

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Short Takes
Bestsellers
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Sunny
Berkley, 2006 ($14)

If your erotic fantasies include being serviced by gorgeous, otherworldly males, look no further. Highland author Sunny steams up the galaxy with this richly original tale of an E.R. nurse who discovers a secret life as the first mixed-blood queen of the Monère, exiled children of the moon. Read it in bed!

Anita M. Smith
Woodstock Arts, 2006 ($37.50)

A gorgeous new edition of Smith's 1959 classic, this illustrated history starts with Native American creation myths and goes on to detail colonial rent wars, the utopian Byrdcliffe and Maverick arts colonies, and the losses of World War II. A striking painter, Smith lavishes special attention on Woodstock's extraordinary artistic heritage.

Russell Dunn and Barbara Delaney
Black Dome Press, 2006 ($17.95)

Perfect for history buffs and nature lovers alike, this extensive and easily navigable guide exposes a treasure trove of local waterfalls, old battlegrounds, and scenic vistas you'd be hard-pressed to find on your own. The Hudson Valley hikes are selected for their aesthetic as well as historical qualities.

Vita
Magic Woman Publications, 2006 ($44.50)

Paris-born Woodstocker Vita calls this striking volume "a children's book for adults." Her boldly colorful paintings accompany a heartfelt, yearning text addressed to her late mother, an impassioned, desperately unhappy woman who abandoned her daughter at age 14. An affirmative work of self-healing and forgiveness.

Satish Kumar
Algonquin Books, September 2006 ($14.95)

In this ancient Indian parable, retold by a former monk, the Buddha confronts a violent outcast who preys on innocent people for their fingers. Through their discourse, the two men come to address the viciouscycle spurred by hate and vengeance. A luminous and timely meditation on human nature and choices.