Brattleboro author Robert Madrygin will read from, discuss and sign The Solace of Trees, his gripping debut novel Weds., Oct 11, 7 p.m.at the Vermont Book Shop, 38 Main St, Middlebury.

"The Solace of Trees tells the story of a child's ability to survive the unspeakable trauma of war with grace and resilience, and how these very skills become necessary once again as an adult. It is a story of human cruelty delivered by opposite forces, and of the power of the individual to make a difference each time." -- Patricia Whalen, former international judge of the War Crimes Chamber at the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Even is free and open to the public. 388-2061.

Nov 20, 2024, 7 to 9 PM

Nov 21, 2024, 10:30 to 11:30 AM

Nov 26, 2024, 10 AM to 4 PM