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Dearest readers,

Our book club had a special treat to counter those down-and-out feelings about the election results.

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We chatted live with author Kurt B. Reighley and readers on November 3. Thanks to all who sent in questions about United States of Americana: Backyard Chickens, Burlesque Beauties & Handmade Bitters: A field guide to the new American roots movement.

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What is Americana? “It’s more than mere nostalgia; it’s a conscious celebration of community and sustainability. It’s a movement born in response to the ever-accelerating pace of modern life and Internet technology overload. All over the country, people are returning to an appreciation for the simpler things in life.”

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Rootsily,
Umbra

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