Ocooch Books & Libations Newsletters 2005
OCOOCH BOOKS & LIBATIONS Newsletter #11 December, 2005
145 West Court Street Richland Center, WI 647-8826
Holiday Hours through December 24th: Monday through Thursday 10-5:30, Friday 10-7:00, Saturday 10-4:30, Sunday 1:00-4:30
Member Midwest Booksellers, American Booksellers, BookSense dedicated to the passion, character, knowledge of independent booksellers & American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression
BOOKS : Personal service, Adult & Children’s Fiction & Nonfiction, Free Book Searches, Order at no extra charge, Direct-to-Home Shipping Service
LIBATIONS: SW Wisconsin’s most unique WINE, BEER, SINGLE MALT SCOTCH, SPIRITS + FRIDAY TASTINGS + Special Ordering
Quality Chocolate/Gift Certificates/Bookmarks/Cards/Local Art/History
- UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Ocooch Books & Libations will be featured in an article by columnist Dennis McCann in The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sunday, November 27th edition
- The “Author Event Season” will resume next Spring!
WHAT WE DID:
- David Kopitzke book signing was a huge success with nearly 100 people attending! 4 Wisconsin wines from vonStiehl, Wollersheim & Door Peninsula wineries were the featured refreshment AND thanks to Brian Larson at the Pine River Food Co-op for providing the delicious Carr Valley Cardona Goat Cheese!
- The Sara Rath book signing & Friends of the Library Wine Tasting Benefit was also entertaining. We tasted 4 wines that evening: Martini & Rossi Prosecco, Carmen Carmenere, KWV Pinotage & Quinta do Noval Tawny Porto. Thanks to Asenath Larue for the lovely cheese plate, crackers & brownies!
- James Campbell, author of The Final Frontiersman entertained an audience who braved the November blizzard to attend. We saw video footage of the Alaskan bush & heard a fascinating story. Wisconsin wines & Rye Beer from Pete’s Corner Pub were the refreshments.
- Look for his new book published by Random House in January, 2007 about the Wisconsin Red Arrow Division in New Guinea in WWII.
WHAT’S NEW: - Add your name to the email list to receive the newsletter on-line
- Did you receive your Midwest Booksellers Association Reader’s Catalog in the mail? If not, stop in for one while supply lasts! Many great selections & a 10% off coupon for anything in the catalog. This also enters you into a drawing for a $50.00 gift certificate!
- BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS!!!! Lots in stock & get your special orders in early! Take advantage of our Direct-To-Home shipping service---convenient & economical!
- There are many, new seasonal beers in stock & more on the way including Seriously Bad Elf, Lump of Coal, Flying Dog K-9 Cruiser Winter Ale, Hue Beer from Vietnam, Rogue XS Imperial IPA & E!
- Many new wines are also in stock including Sparklings!
WHAT WE TASTED IN NOVEMBER (every Friday!)- Spurgeon Cranberry – (from Highland, WI) –chill or mull! $7.99
- vonStiehl Sweet Cherry –( Algoma, WI)--chill or mull! $7.99
- Quinta do Noval Tawny Porto-from (Portugal’s Douro) region
comes this full-bodied aperitif or after-dinner sipper great with
fruit, cheese, chocolate, beef $14.99 - Warre White Porto-from the (Douro) region as well. Try it as you
Would a red port or chilled with tonic water & a slice of lemon $15.99 - Rogue XS Imperial IPA-(Newport, OR): knock you socks off
fabulous India Pale Ale at 11% abv in a 750mL resealable
ceramic cask $13.50 - Anderson Valley Winter Solstice Ale-(Boonville, CA) –hearty &
spicy at 6.9% abv –snuggle up with one in front of a roaring fire! $1.75 - Mathilde Liqueur Cassis (France) Hand-picked black currants in generations old French family recipe. On the rocks, over ice cream, in Champagne or a martini! On November 25th $19.99
- Tomatin 12 yr. Single Malt Scotch- Speyside – Biscuit sweetness & vanilla nose, round & mellow w/soft spice & pine nuts on the palate Nov. 25 $26.99
CUSTOMER BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:- This month come in to see our Holiday reading suggestions & pick up the December BookSense Picks brochure!
- Individual recommendations for the newsletter will resume as usual in January.
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY BY SHOPPING LOCALLY AT INDEPENDENTLY OWNED BUSINESSES!
“I heard the bells on Christmas Day, Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat, Of peace on earth goodwill to men.”
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Cheers! Jodee Hosmanek, Owner & Manager, Ocooch Books & Libations
OCOOCH BOOKS & LIBATIONS Newsletter #10 November, 2005
145 West Court Street Richland Center, WI 647-8826
OPEN: Tuesday through Friday 10-5:30, Saturday 10-4:30 new
Look for extended hours November 15th……………………
Member Midwest Booksellers, American Booksellers, BookSense dedicated to the passion, character, knowledge of independent booksellers & American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression
BOOKS : Personal service, Adult & Children’s Fiction & Nonfiction, Free Book Searches, Order at no extra charge, Direct-to-Home Shipping Service
LIBATIONS: SW Wisconsin’s most unique WINE, BEER, SINGLE MALT SCOTCH, SPIRITS + FRIDAY TASTINGS + Special Ordering
Quality Chocolate/Gift Certificates/Bookmarks/Cards/Local Art/History
UPCOMING EVENTS:
WHAT’S NEW:
- Midwest Booksellers Association Christmas catalogues are here! They will be mailed out the last week in October.
- 2006 Calendars are here! Moonbeams, Moons & Blooms posters with phases of the moon; Cosmo Doogood’s Urban Almanac chock full of nature, literary, poetry, wit, wisdom celebrating nature & her rhythms in the city (or country!); Wisconsin Poets, We’Moon, Knitting, Wisconsin, Nuns, more to come!
- Moon Maggy’s – refrigerator magnet featuring moon phases
- Seasonal Microbrews will be coming in now through December – barleywine ales, Christmas ales, Stouts & more
- Christian Brothers Holiday Nog – the ever popular brandy/eggnog is here already. It ran out the last 2 years so stock up soon!
- New Single Malts: Bunnahabhain, Tomatin, Dalmore
- New wines include Wollershiem Pinot Noir, vonStiehl Niagara, Cortenova Pinot Grigio, more Bogle, Gnangara Shiraz, Castle Rock Napa Valley Merlot, Carmen Carmenere, Warre White Port, Berger Gruner Veltliner, Macrostie Chardonnay, Cline Marsanne
- vonStiehl Christmas Tree Ship Commemorative wine will be here in November!
WHAT WE TASTED IN OCTOBER(every Friday!)
- Vina Rey 2002 Tempranillo – Spanish dry red w/ characteristics of strawberry, spice & tobacco—wonderful table wine! $9.99
- Great Divide Old Ruffian Barleywine Ale (22 oz.) – big hop character, complex caramel sweetness & fruit aromas in a 10.2% abv $5.99
- New Glarus ‘Unplugged’ Smoked Rye Bock – Bamberg Rauchbier style with Bavarian Weiss yeast at ~9% abv. Cellar or drink! $2.50
- Carmen 2004 Carmenere – the lost grape of Bordeaux now grows splendidly in Chile; soft, spice w/aromas of red fruit, cherry, chocolate & vanilla; great w/pasta, pork, poultry, creamy soups $9.99
- Santa Rita 2003 Carmenere – 120 patriots fighting Spain for Chile’s independence took refuge in this wine cellar in 1814--if that doesn’t spark your interest then red fruit, spice & pepper aromas will! $8.99
- New Glarus Tailwagger Barleywine Ale-Scottish barley & lots of hops in a strong brew to drink now or cellar for a few year ~9%abv $2.50
- Hahn Estates 2004 Cabernet Franc-similar to Cab. Sauv. but lower in tannins & acidity & more herbaceous & aromatic-a lovely dry! $12.99
CUSTOMER BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Ada Blackjack, Jennifer Niven (Hyperion, 2003)-true story of a young Inuit woman surviving alone on an uninhabited Arctic Island in 1921.
- A Man Without A Country, Kurt Vonnegut (Seven Stories, 2005)-essays & speeches; the inimitable author indignantly & tenderly speaks to us.
- Carry Me Home, Sandra Kring (Delta, 2005)-in 1940’s rural Wisconsin, Jimmy protects mentally disabled, brother, Earl. Earl narrates a story of family secrets, brotherly love, friendship & the aftermath of war.
- Walking the Bible: A Journey by Land Through the Five Books of Moses, Bruce Feiler (HarperPerennial, 2005) – follow the author on a quest by foot, jeep, rowboat & camel through the greatest stories every told from the Red Sea to Mount Sinai
- Voyageur: Adventure on the River of a Thousand Isles, Dan Bomkamp (Joel Lovstad, 2005)-Ladd, Tone & Willie retrace the voyage of the great explorers on a 200 mile river adventure
- Talk to the Hand, Lynne Truss (Gotham, 2005) – bestselling author of Eats, Shoots & Leaves scolds us again about the “utter bloody rudeness of the world or six good reasons to stay home & bolt the door”
- Your Cat’s Just Not That Into You, Richard Smith (Workman, 2005) – “What part of meow don’t you understand?” Dear Richard offers advice on what cat’s really mean with their behavior as opposed to what kitty lovers everywhere wishfully believe. Very funny!
- Pen & Brush, David Kopitzke (Hummingbird Press, 2005)-beautiful illustrations & the best poetry of 15 years of the Hummingbird.
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY BY SHOPPING LOCALLY AT INDEPENDENTLY OWNED BUSINESSES!
“To add a library to a house is to give that house a soul” Marcus T. Cicero
Cheers! Jodee Hosmanek, Owner & Manager, Ocooch Books & Libations
- OCOOCH BOOKS & LIBATIONS Newsletter #9 October, 2005
145 West Court Street Richland Center, WI 647-8826
OPEN: Tuesday through Friday 10-5:30, Saturday 10-4:30(NEW)
Look for extended hours in November……………………
Member Midwest Booksellers, American Booksellers, BookSense dedicated to the passion, character, knowledge of independent booksellers & American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression
BOOKS : Personal service, Adult & Children’s Fiction & Nonfiction, Free Book Searches, Order at no extra charge, Direct-to-Home Shipping Service
LIBATIONS: SW Wisconsin’s most unique WINE, BEER, SINGLE MALT SCOTCH, SPIRITS + FRIDAY TASTINGS + Special Ordering
Quality Chocolate/Gift Certificates/Bookmarks/Cards/Local Art/History
UPCOMING EVENTS: - James Roberts, October 7th 7:30-9:00 pm to sign his new book, Darkling I Listen, And for Many A Time…And Other Imaginations, a collection of science fiction/fantasy/supernatural stories; ComplimentaryWine & Beer
- The Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd (Viking, 2002) is the Community Shared Reading selection sponsored by UW-R. The book is available here, or for purchase there on October 10th plus other bee books for a honey of an event!
- Voyageur, by Dan Bomkamp signing here on Saturday, October 15th. Hear him on WRCO’s Morning Show on Friday, October 14th, 9:00 am
- David Kopitzke & Phyllis Walsh present 15 years of Hummingbird poetry. Join us for a wine & cheese reception/Books & original art for sale. Friday, October 28th 5-7pm
- Star Lake Saloon and Housekeeping Cottages, Sara Rath (UW Press, 2005) will be a featured reading on WPR’s Chapter-A-Day from October 10th -28th . Hear her on WRCO’s Morning Show 9:00 am & meet her here on November 4th 5:30-7:30pm in conjunction with the Friends of the Library Wine Benefit
- The Final Frontiersman, James Campbell (Atria Books, 2004) here on Wednesday, November 16th. Hear him on WRCO’s Morning Show—watch for details! A fascinating Alaskan true story by this Wisconsin writer!
OTHER NEWS: The roads are open!!!! - Banned Book Week Sept. 24th - Oct. 1st raises awareness for individual liberties, the dangers of censorship & reader privacy. Sponsored by the ABFFE/ABA. What’s a banned book? Stop in to find out………
- Open Mike Sept. 16th was well-attended with poet/authors Pat Larson, Michael Wunnicke, James Roberts, Noah Rothering, Gordon Glass, Bob Holets (for John Hoel) reading & discussing good reads!
WHAT WE TASTED IN SEPTEMBER: - Mosel-Saar-Ruwer 2002 Riesling – lovely white in the beautiful art bottle $11.99
- Selbach 2002 Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling lost to the first Riesling in customer comparison!
- Rogue Ales Morimoto Black Obi Soba – Signature Series w/internationally acclaimed chef Masaharu Morimoto—A James Beard awarded chef;buckwheat, roasted malts & 3 hop varieties in a pretty 22 oz. silk-screened bottle $4.95
- White Winter Winery Black Mead – dry, honey-based wine from Iron River, WI
- White Winter Winery Honey Mead – sweet, honey wine associated with wisdom, immortality & fertility. The term “honeymoon” refers to the tradition of giving the nuptial couple a “moon’s supply” of mead to ensure a “fruitful” union!
- South Shore Brewery (for White Winter) – Oak Premium Brackett – a marriage of malt & honey in a 10% abv brew.
- Achel *8 Trappist Ale- authentic Trappist top-fermented, bottle conditioned blond bier @ 8% abv $4.99
- Sprecher Oktoberfest-seasonal brew from Milwaukee $1.85
Scheduled for Sept. 30th: - Rogue XS Imperial Stout-750 mL resealable ceramic bottle of the richest, smoothest stout you’ll ever treat yourself to! It’s worth the price! $13.50
- Landy VSOP 12 yr. old Cognac – if it’s not from Cognac, France, it’s not cognac! But this one is! Also try the Desir 20 yr. old in the Red Lady bottle!
200 mL - $9.99 375mL - $15.99 750mL Desir - $55.99
CUSTOMER BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: - Three Can Keep A Secret, Judy Clemens (Poisoned Pen Press, 2005)-when biker Stella Crown hires a Mennonite woman as dairy hand on her farm, the slogan “three can keep a secret if two are dead” takes on real meaning. Strange parallels between bikers & Mennonites!
- Leaf Man, Lois Ehlert (Harcourt, 2005)-gorgeous leaves & a journey in autumn of the leaf man; with identification guide; ages 4-8
- The Road of Souls: Reflections on the Mississippi, Nick Lichter (WingDam, 2005)-guest on WPR’s Larry Meillor show; canoe quest from Lake Itasca to New Orleans rich in history & nature.
- Wizardology, (Candlewick, 2005)—Love Dragonology & Egyptology?
- In Country, Bobbie Ann Mason (Harper Perennial, 2005)-Sam Hughes seeks to understand her father years after he died in Vietnam. Confronting Agent Orange & PTSD entwine private anguish & public history.
- Disobedience, Jane Hamilton (Anchor Books, 2001)- a poignant story of a young man, his mother’s email & the often surprising path of infidelity.
- A Dog’s Life: The Autobiography of a Stray, Ann M. Martin (Scholastic, 2005)-Squirrel must make her way in the world & when it seems she will roam the world forever makes 2 very different friends. A dog lover’s story not just for kids!
- Inkspell, Cornelia Funke (Scholastic, 2005)-Did you love The Thief Lord, Inkheart, & Dragon Rider?!
- Eldest, Christopher Paolini (Knopf, 2005)-Finally the next book is here for all of you Eragon fans!
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY BY SHOPPING LOCALLY AT INDEPENDENTLY OWNED BUSINESSES!
“Censorship is telling a man he can’t have a steak, because a baby can’t chew it.” -----Mark Twain
Cheers! Jodee Hosmanek, Owner & Manager, Ocooch Books & Libations
OCOOCH BOOKS & LIBATIONS Newsletter #8 September, 2005
145 West Court Street Richland Center, WI 647-8826
OPEN: Tuesday through Friday 10-5:30, Saturday 10-3:00(change)
Member Midwest Booksellers, American Booksellers, BookSense dedicated to the passion, character, knowledge of independent booksellers
BOOKS : Personal service, Adult & Children’s Fiction & Nonfiction, Free Book Searches, Order at no extra charge, Direct-to-Home Shipping Service
LIBATIONS: SW Wisconsin’s most unique WINE, BEER, SINGLE MALT SCOTCH, SPIRITS + FRIDAY TASTINGS + Special Ordering
Quality Chocolate/Gift Certificates/Bookmarks/Cards/Local Art/History
- UPCOMING EVENTS :
- September 16th Books & Open Mike Poetry—Read anything you like & discuss your book. Great way to find out about books & meet others. Form a Book Club. And read your poetry/ short prose; Wine/Beer Tastes 7 – 9 pm
- September 16-17th – Spring Green Literary Festival-Hillside Theater, Taliesin featuring Tenaya Darlington, Kellie Wells & Denise Sweet. Books available here! http://www.springgreenlitfest.org/ 608-588-3043
- James Roberts, October 7th 7:30-9:00 pm to sign his new book, Darkling I Listen, And for Many A Time…And Other Imaginations, a collection of science fiction/fantasy/supernatural stories; Wine & Beer tasting
- Voyageur, by Dan Bomkamp will be signing here on Saturday, October 15th. Hear him on WRCO’s Morning Show on Friday, October 14th, 9:00 am
- Star Lake Saloon and Housekeeping Cottages, Sara Rath (UW Press, 2005) will be a featured reading on WPR’s Chapter-A-Day. Hear her on WRCO’s Morning Show 9:00 am & meet her here on November 4th—time to be announced; this event in conjunction with the Autumn Friends of the Library Wine Benefit
OTHER NEWS: - Welcome Maureen Van den Bosch! Friend, former O’Hare airline employee & art teacher, she’s at your service to recommend books & libations.
- How to start a Book Club: Ask friends, post flyers Decide how often to meet. Pick a group leader for each meeting. OB&L Book Club discounts.
- APOLOGY! To those who showed up for Open Mike July 22nd……dog & owner not feeling well. Sorry for any inconvenience!
- ROAD CONSTRUCTION: Taking a walk on the wild side includes deciphering confusing road signs. Exercise your mind! Shop downtown! Chain stores rob the local economy. Consider the ethics of where you shop! www.civiceconomics.com/Andersonville/AndersonvilleStudy.pdf.
WHAT’S NEW? - What’s back? Sprecher Black Bavarian, Rogue Mocha Porter, Rogue Shakespeare Stout, South Shore Nut Brown Ale
- Wolaver’s Organic Pale Ale, Satan Red Belgian Ale
- Mathilde Framboise & Cassis—love the Peche & Poire? Mmmmmm!
- Luxardo Amaretto---love the Limoncello? Mmmmmmmmm!
- Liqueurs are wonderful gifts----elegant sippers & WE DO WRAP!!
- See OB&L monthly beer/wine/liquor list—best in SW Wisconsin!
WHAT WE TASTED (end of July) & AUGUST:
CUSTOMER BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY BY SHOPPING LOCALLY AT INDEPENDENTLY OWNED BUSINESSES! ALWAYS QUESTION AUTHORITY!!!! Cheers! Jodee Hosmanek
OCOOCH BOOKS & LIBATIONS Newsletter #7 August, 2005
145 West Court Street Richland Center, WI 647-8826
OPEN: Tuesday through Friday 10-5:30, Saturday 10-4:00
Member Midwest Booksellers, American Booksellers, BookSense dedicated to the passion, character, knowledge of independent booksellers
BOOKS : Personal service, Adult & Children’s Fiction & Nonfiction, Free Book Searches, Order at no extra charge, Direct-to-Home Shipping Service
LIBATIONS: SW Wisconsin’s most unique WINE, BEER, SINGLE MALT SCOTCH, SPIRITS + FRIDAY TASTINGS + Special Ordering
Quality Chocolate/Gift Certificates/Bookmarks/Cards/Local Art/History
- UPCOMING EVENTS
- Sara Rath, Spring Green author’s book Saloon Lake and Housekeeping Cottages (UW Press, 2005) coming in September will be a featured reading on WPR’s Chapter-A-Day. Meet her here November 4th! Hear her on the WRCO Morning Show that day!
- James Roberts, poet, author & musician will be here November 18th
2006 Wisconsin Poets’ calendar reservations-reserve NOW! $11.95 - September 16th Book Club & Open Mike Poetry—Read anything you like & join us to discuss your book. A great way to find out about books you’d like to read! And/Or read your poetry or short prose;Wine/Beer samples7 – 9 pm
OTHER NEWS:
- Ocooch Books & Libations was featured in the July, 2005 Richland Electric Cooperative magazine in a 2-1/2 page article---check it out!
- CONGRATULATIONS TO JULY BREW-O-RAMA TICKET WINNERS: Steve Bauer & Christopher Barnes
- CONGRATULATIONS TO JULY $15.00 BOOK CERTIFICATE WINNER: Barbara Studnicka
- HARRY POTTER PARTY: 7 million copies were sold in the 1st 24 hours in the U.S. alone! HP crossword puzzles, tattoos, prizes, beer & wine for the festivities here CONGRATULATIONS TO DRAWINGS WINNERS:
Harry Potter Journals – Sasha Busjahn & April Engebretson
The Book of Wizardry – Nina Welke
The Klutz Book of Magic – Nick Martin & Russell Crofton
Set of 3 HP Amulet Bookmarks – Tiger Rothering & Erin Ellenbolt - Jodee’s Vacation---I will be out of the bookstore Wed. August 17th thru Sat. August 20th. The store will be open with Daniel & Abby at your service. Orders placed that week will be processed the following week. Thanks for your patience!
- ROAD CONSTRUCTION: The adventure continues! Taking a walk on the wild side includes deciphering confusing road signs. Studies shows that mind exercise prevents senility! Shop downtown & preserve brain healthThe
Andersonville Study concluded that for every $100 spent in local stores, $68 went back to the local economy while for every $100 spent in national chain stores, only $43 went back to the local economy. Chain stores take away $57 from the local economy. Consider the ethics of where you shop! Read the study at www.civiceconomics.com/Andersonville/AndersonvilleStudy.pdf - WHAT’S NEW?
- Rogue American Amber - a good Summer lager $1.75
- Kasteel Bier du Chateau Triple (11%) Belgian ale-drink now or cellar $3.50
- Mathilde Peche is in stock! Peaches galore! $19.99
- Altano 2001 Douro – Portuguese red ripe berry flavors & floral aromas---lovely dragonfly & owl label in a nice table wine $9.99
- Marques de Caceres 2004 Satinela – Rioja, Spain; medium sweet white great with Greek food, curries, sweet & sour dishes $11.99
- Door County Blackberry Merlot, Black Raspberry & Dry Cherry
- Coming Soon! Frequent Purchase cards
WHAT WE TASTED IN JULY:
- Mathilde Poire – 30 lbs. of pears/375mL bottle! $19.99
- Spurgeon Cherry Wine-local & delightful chilled! $8.99
- Glenlivet 15 yr. old French Oak Reserve Single Malt Scotch-Speyside; citrus, mango, cinnamon, white pepper--mmm! $50.99
- Gouden Carolus Triple Belgian Ale (9% abv)-strongly hopped, balanced & mellow; drink now or cellar $3.50
- St. Francis 2002 Red-Merlot, Zinfandel, Grenache & Sangiovese, full-bodied, dry & great with chocolate, cheese, meats! $11.99
- Gail Ambrosius Chocolates-13 delectable dark chocolate flavors
- Kasteel Chateau du Bier -11% abv; smooth, spicy $3.50
- Godiva Chocolate Liqueur – cacao fix in a bottle $12.99
CUSTOMER BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, J.K. Rowling (Scholastic, 2005) –twists & turns, and you’ll recognize clues from HP 1-5! $29.99
- Six Modern Plagues and How We Are Causing Them, Mark Jerome Walters (Island Press, 2003) – good overview of what ails us in the world of microbes---Mad Cow, HIV, Hantavirus, Lyme, DT104, SARS & more $14.00
- Dogwalker, Arthur Bradford (Vintage-Random House, 2002)—satiric, strange short stories with a view into the world of misfits—or are they? Three-legged dogs, dogs that sing & a myriad of other captivating characters. $11.00
- The Complete Guide to Nutritional Health, Pierre Jean Cousin & Kirsten Hartvig (Duncan Baird, 2004)-well-done book with 600+ foods & recipes for overcoming illness & boosting immunity $16.95
- Crimes Against Nature, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (Harper, Perennial, 2004) – now in paperback, an indictment of Bush White House environmental policies, appealing to both Democrats & Republicans $13.95
- Take-a-Long Field Guides (NorthWord Press) – wonderful kids’ guides to nature: Bird Nests, Frogs, Toads and Turtles, Planets, Moon and Stars, Tracks, Scats & Signs and more! $7.95
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY BY SHOPPING LOCALLY AT INDEPENDENTLY OWNED BUSINESSES!
ALWAYS QUESTION AUTHORITY!!!! Cheers! Jodee Hosmanek
OCOOCH BOOKS & LIBATIONS Newsletter #6 July, 2005
145 West Court Street Richland Center, WI 647-8826
OPEN: Tuesday through Friday 10-5:30, Saturday 10-4:00
Member Midwest Booksellers, American Booksellers, BookSense dedicated to the passion, character, knowledge of independent booksellers
BOOKS : Personal service, Adult & Children’s Fiction & Nonfiction, Free Book Searches, Order at no extra charge, Direct-to-Home Shipping Service
LIBATIONS: SW Wisconsin’s most unique WINE, BEER, SINGLE MALT SCOTCH, SPIRITS + WEEKLY TASTINGS + Special Ordering & Personal Service
Quality Chocolate/Gift Certificates/Bookmarks/Cards/Local Art/History
UPCOMING EVENTS :- The New Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince ($29.99) will be released
Midnight, July 16, 2005. Order now or visit us Saturday, July 16th 10-4 Prizes, Drawings & Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! - Open Mike Poetry Night, Friday, July 22nd 7:00 – 8:30 pm w/ taste of wine/beer
- Oral History Night program is being organized. Do you have a brief story you’d like to tell? Watch for more information!
- OTHER NEWS:
- CONGRATULATIONS TO MAY BREW-O-RAMA TICKET WINNERS Robert Mignon & Michael Kay
- JUNE WINNERS: Kim Wahl & Norm Sandmire
- CONGRATULATIONS TO JUNE $15.00 BOOK CERTIFICATE WINNER: Mary Collins
- Register for Free $25.00 Brew-O-Rama ticket with every 4 beers purchased now through August. ReedsburgFestival Sun. Aug. 21st
- Register for Free $15.00 Book Certificate with every $15.00 book purchase now through August!
- Open Mike Poetry Night was attended by a standing room only crowd who were treated to a performance of excerpts of Gordon Glass’ “Hitler in Hell”. Performers included Gordon Glass, James Gollata & Andrew Sharp as Hitler. CD’s & manuscripts available here!
- Road Construction continues…….Thanks to all who brave the mess to support downtown businesses! You can get here from there although it may be an adventuresome journey! Take a walk on the wild side…………….
- WHAT’S NEW?
- Book Thongs-beautiful, beaded amulet bookmarks at $5.99 each
- New Beers:North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsener, crisp & cold; Founder’s Dry Hopped Ale, med.bodied, floral, citrus &Founder’s Art Nouveau label; Tommyknocker Ornery Amber Lager, brisk lager with attitude & Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold Lager is back
- Mathilde Poires Liqueur – century old French recipe, hand picked pears; over ice, ice cream, a warm shot----delicious!
- St. George Aqua Perfecta Pear Liqueur – 30 pounds of pears go into every 375 mL bottle---scrumptious!
- Cline Ancient Vine Carignane, Small Berry Mourvedre & Viognier
Ferreira & Quinta do Crasto Douro Reds from northern Portugal
Chardonnays! Bogle, Poppy Hill, Raymond, Rodney Strong ChalkHill
WHAT WE TASTED IN JUNE:- E. Guigal Cotes-du-Rhone 2003 Rose – chill this summer blend of
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre; hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken! $12.99 - Cline Ancient Vine 2003 Carignane – full, dry red, spicy, berries
& plums; grilled meats, pizza, goat cheese $15.99 - Mionetto Prosecco – white Italian grape in this dry, sparkling
brunch or picnic wine; great alternative to Champagne! $12.99 - Smoking Loon 2003 Viognier – dry white grape, vibrant, floral
great alternative to Chardonnay! $11.99 - Spurgeon Vineyards Honey Mead –divine wineof Bacchus $8.99
- d’Arenburg 2003 The Stump Jump – McLaren Vale, Aust. Grenache, Mourvedre & Shiraz grapes; medium-bodied, dry red $11.99
- Mathilde Poire – succulent pear liqueur from century old French
recipe using hand-picked fruit—sip it or pour over ice cream $19.99 - TASTERS MUST BE 21 YRS. OLD PERIOD! NO UNDERAGE SPOUSES NOR CHILDREN with parents ARE ALLOWED TO TASTE.
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:- Death in the Grizzly Maze: The Timothy Treadwell Story, Mike Lapinski (Falcon, 2005)-compelling story that generated opposing views of Treadwell: environmental hero or self-aggrandizing idiot
- The Historian, Elizabeth Kostova (Little, Brown, 2005)-DaVinci-esque, but good writing in this one; historical Eastern Europe, mystery & truth of reign of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula)—excellent customer reviews!!!!
- The Gosey, Dan Bomkamp (Guest Cottage, 2005)-local Dan introduces a new cast of characters in his 3rd book that will delight kids & adults
- I Heard You Paint Houses, Charles Brandt (Steerforth, 2004)-true crime puts perspective on the local legend that Jimmy Hoffa is buried at the bottom of a Richland County farm swimming pool.
- hello grand mamoon!, Donna Steinmann (Earthtime, 2005)- what a beautiful children’s book blending mythology, nature & the night sky; take a good look at the full moon and you will see her (really)!
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY BY SHOPPING LOCALLY AT INDEPENDENTLY OWNED BUSINESSES!
ALWAYS QUESTION AUTHORITY!!!!
Cheers! Jodee Hosmanek
- OCOOCH BOOKS & LIBATIONS Newsletter #5 June, 2005
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SW Wisconsin’s most unique selection in LIBATIONS WINE, BEER, SCOTCH, COGNAC, LIMONCELLO, BOXED CHOCOLATE
UPCOMING EVENTS- The New Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince ($29.99) will be released
Midnight, July 16, 2005. Order now & Look for Party Plans TBA! - Author Book Signing with James C. Campbell, The Final Frontiersman (Simon & Schuster/Atria, 2003); cancelled by author due to roadwork in downtown Richland Center; to be rescheduled
- Open Mike Poetry Night – Fri. June 3rd 6:30-8:30 pm Wine/Beer
Special “Hitler in Hell” performance by local actors & poets with CD’s available for sale! Don’t miss this one! - Open Mike Poetry Night – late July or early August---TBA
OTHER NEWS:
- The Friends of the Library Wine Tasting Benefit was a successful good time & raised $150.00. Poets Gordon Glass, James Gollata, Marni Bullock-Dresser & Ruth Graf read. Special thanks to James Gollata for his works written specifically for the event! We tasted vonStiehl’s Oktoberfest & Johanissburg Riesling, Cline’s Ancient Vine Mourvedre, Villa Mt. Eden Pinot Noir, Santa Ema Reserve Merlot, Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, Cossart-Gordon Madeira & Thames Welsh ESB & Double Dragon ales
- The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression has a new petition. OB&L collected 500 of 200,000 signatures on the 1st one! Section 215 of USA Patriot Act expires 12/05, but the fight for privacy continues
- Register for Free $25.00 Brew-O-Rama ticket with every 4 beers purchased now through August. Festival on Sun. Aug. 21st in Reedsburg
- Register for Free $15.00 Book Certificate with every $15.00 book purchase now through August!
NEW PRODUCTS:- Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier elegant boxed chocolates Cinnamon/Cayenne, Cognac, Chai, Cointreau, Espresso, Amaretto, Rose Petal, Earl Grey, Caramel
w/ Grey Salt, Rose Petal, French Vanilla, 4 Spice Praline $3.99/2 pc. $7.50/4 pc. $19.99/12 pc. SPECIAL ORDERS WELCOME! - Special: Buy a 4 pack (mix & match) of Belgian Delirium Tremens & Delirium Nocturnum & receive a FREE ale glass!
- Port Sippers-----you haven’t experienced the full array of pleasure if you’ve never sipped Port, Sherry, Liqueurs from these delicate 17th century traditional glasses Set of 4 for $21.99
- New Glarus “Unplugged” Sour Brown Ale & Tripple Ale---limited supply going fast---purchase a piece of brewing history! We’re down to the last bottles!
- Wisconsin’s Oldest & Best Winery – Try vonStiehl’s Oktoberfest, Johannisburg Riesling & Sweet Cherry!
- Taylor & Fladgate 10 yr. & Fonseca 10 yr. Tawny Ports – top quality
IN CASE YOU MISSED A FRIDAY…WHAT WE TASTED IN MAY!
- vonStiehl Johannisburg Riesling – semi-dry, crisp, white $8.99
Santa Ema 2002 Reserve Merlot – Maipo Valley, Chile; full, dry red with violet nuances, blackberry, cassis & chocolate flavors $9.99 - KWV Steen – South African Chenin Blanc; crisp & dry! $8.99
- Bonterra 2001 Organic Merlot – California $14.99
- Hardy’s Whiskers Blake Tawny Port 8 yr. old-Australia $14.99
- Cossart Gordon Malmsey 5 yr. old Madeira-Madeira $22.99
- Bonterra 2001 Organic Cabernet Sauvignon $14.99
- Ironstone Xpression 2003- California semi-dry pink $8.99
- Bowmore Legend Single Malt Scotch-Islay $27.99
- Kulmbacher EKU 28-Germany;11% brew-cellar or drink now! $2.50
- BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Knitting, Anne Bartlett (Houghton-Mifflin,2005) - knitting as art, therapy, penance as 2 very different women travel through the grief of widowhood in this novel set in Australia
- The R. Crumb Handbook, R. Crumb (MqPublishing,2005) –classic cartoon & comics from the one & only R. Crumb
- The Mermaid Chair, Sue Monk Kidd (Viking,2005)-every bit as great as “The Secret Life of Bees”;Egret Island, South Carolina, a Benedictine monastery, love, mystery & a delve into every woman’s soul
- Freakonomics, Steven D. Levitt (William Morrow, 2005)-economics really can be interesting!
- At Knit’s End, Stephanie Pearl-McPhee(Storey, 2005)-cliché & clever affirmations that resonate with every knitter
- Make Way for Ducklings, Robert McCloskey (Viking, 1941)-remember this classic from everyone’s childhood? Caldecott Medal winner
SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY & SHOP LOCALLY AT INDEPENDENTLY OWNED BUSINESSES! Cheers! Jodee Hosmanek
- OCOOCH BOOKS & LIBATIONS Newsletter #4 May, 2005
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- SW Wisconsin’s most unique selection in LIBATIONS WINE, BEER, SCOTCH, COGNAC, LIMONCELLO, BOXED CHOCOLATE
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Friends of the Library Wine Tasting Benefit Thurs., April 28th 5-7pm; $7.00 admission, great tastes, refreshments & great door prizes!
- The New Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince ($29.99) will be released
Midnight, July 16, 2005. Order now to avoid disappointment! - Author Book Signing with James C. Campbell, The Final Frontiersman (Simon & Schuster/Atria, 2003); Late May or early June date---watch newspapers & radio or call for details
- Open Mike Poetry Night – Fri., June 3rd 6:30 – 8:30 pm/Wine/Beer
OTHER NEWS:
- Open Mike (or Mic if you please!) Poetry Night on April 7th was great! Thank you to performing poets & musicians James Roberts, Gordon Glass, James Gollata, Ellis Felker, Noah Rothering, Jennifer Jones, Phyllis Walsh, & Diane Hendricks.
- The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression has a new petition. OB&L collected 500 of 200,000 signatures on the 1st one! Section 215 of USA Patriot Act expires 12/05, but the fight for privacy continues.
NEW PRODUCTS:
- Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier elegant boxed chocolates Cinnamon/Cayenne, Cognac, Chai, Cointreau, Espresso, Amaretto, Rose Petal, Earl Grey, Caramel w/ Grey Salt, Rose Petal, French Vanilla $3.99/2 pc. $7.50/4 pc. $19.99/12 pc.
- New microbrews & imports: Kulmbacher, Ft. Collins, Delirium Tremens Belgian, Rogue Red, Sand Creek--------35 different brews!!
- Port Sippers-----you haven’t experienced the full array of pleasure if you’ve never sipped Port, Sherry, Liqueurs from these delicate 17th century traditional glasses Set of 4 for $21.99
- New Glarus “Unplugged” Sour Brown Ale & Tripple Ale---limited supply going fast---purchase a piece of brewing history!
IN CASE YOU MISSED A FRIDAY…WHAT WE TASTED IN APRIL!
- New Glarus “Unplugged Series” Sour Brown Ale---the most unusual beer you’ve ever tasted; rich, round caramel malts with a dry finish; big & complex in the Flemish tradition >10% abv $2.50
- Caravella Orangecello – Orange “Limoncello”/Italy $22.99
- Carmen Merlot 2002 ---Rapel Valley, Chile; medium-bodied, fruity, spicy red to pair with poultry, pork, pasta $8.99
- Ruffino Aziano Chianti Classico 2001 – Sangiovese grape from the Chianti region/Italy; medium-bodied, black cherry, violets & nuts; best with food: pasta, cheese, roast chicken, lamb, steak $12.99
- Chimay Trappist Ale (red label) – top-fermented authentic Trappist ale; drink now or cellar for several years 7% abv $4.99
- Rochefort *8 Trappist Ale – one of 5 monasteries that produces authentic Trappist ale----these monks know how to brew! Drink now or cellar *8 = 9.2% abv *10 = 11.3% abv $6.75 & $7.75
- Batasiolo 2003 Moscato d’Asti – lovely sweet white from Italy; pair with desserts, cheese…… $11.99
- Forest Glen 2002 White Merlot – the merlot grape without the skins makes a semi-sweet “pink” wine good with poultry, cheese, hotdogs, hamburgers….. $8.99
- Delirium Tremens Belgian Ale - lovely & fruity! 8% abv $3.75 (on 4/23)
- New Glarus Tripple Ale – the 4th of the “Unplugged Series” –full, mellow & this has gotta be > 10% abv—wow! (on 4/23) $2.50
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
- The Turkish Lover, Esmeralda Santiago ( Merloyd Lawrence, 2004) – thrilling new memoir of dangerous love from the author of When I Was Puerto Rican (recommended by OB&L customer, Dionne C.)
- A Good Yarn, Debbie Macomber (Mira Books, 2005) –sequel to The Shop on Blossom Street brings in old friends and new ones. Knit a pair of socks (complete with pattern). Will be released in hardcover in May.
- Lambs of God, Marele Day (Riverhead Books, 1998)- 3 nuns, a flock of sheep in an island monastery when the plot twists (!) Knitting, storytelling, love & herbal craft put the reader into a place time has forgotten. Think Stephen King’s Misery crossed with The Knitting Goddess. I loved it!
- Daughter’s Keeper, Ayelet Waldman (Sourcebooks, 2004)-a difficult mother/daughter relationship complicated by a federal drug charge. A scary & compelling story that I couldn’t put down.
- Perilous Times, Geoffrey R. Stone (W.W. Norton, 2004) –readable tome on free speech in wartime:the Sedition Act of 1798 to the War on Terrorism.
(recommended by OB&L customers, Nancy R. & Joan H.)
SHOP LOCALLY! And………..ALWAYS QUESTION AUTHORITY---American Democracy in Action! Cheers! Jodee Hosmanek
posted by Jodee @ Wednesday, March 08, 2006
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