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Wine can be mysterious.   To remove the perplexity of wine and start enjoying it, open the pages of the volumes listed below.   The books will not entirely eliminate the mystery of wine, but may convert any reader into a wine enthusiast or even an oenophile.   After all, “Wine maketh glad the hearts of man.” -Psalms 104: 15.

COMPREHENSIVE GUIDES

GRAPES & WINES: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO VARIETIES AND FLAVOURS by Oz Clarke.  Sterling Epicure, 2010.  641.22 C599g

ULTIMATE WINE COMPANION: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING WINE. Sterling, c2010.  641.22 U47

WINDOWS ON THE WORLD COMPLETE WINE COURSE by Kevin Zraly.  Sterling, c2009.  641.22 Z91w

ENJOYING WINE

THE ART OF DECANTING: BRINGING WINE TO LIFE by Sandra Jordan.   Chronicle Books,  2006.  641.22 J82

DRINK THIS: WINE MADE SIMPLE by Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl.  Ballantine Books, c2009.  641.22 G887

HOW TO TASTE: A GUIDE TO ENJOYING WINE by Jancis Robinson.  Completely rev.  & updated.  Simon & Schuster, 2008.  641.22 R662

KNACK WINE BASICS: A COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING, SELECTING & ENJOYING WINE by Alan Boehmer.  Knack, c2009.  641.22 B671

OZ CLARKE’S LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT WINE  by Oz Clarke.  Sterling Epicure, 2009.  641.22 C599L

MAKING SENSE OF WINE TASTING: YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO ENJOYING WINE by Alan Young.   5th ed.  Wine Appreciation Guild, c2010.  641.22 Y68

FOOD AND WINE

HE SAID BEER, SHE SAID WINE by Marnie Old. DK Pub., 2008. 641.22 O437

100 PERFECT PAIRINGS: MAIN DISHES TO ENOY WITH WINES YOU LOVE by Jill Silverman Hough.  John Wiley & Sons, c2011.  641.5 H838

WINE BITES: SIMPLE MORSELS THAT PAIR PERFECTLY WITH WINE by Barbara Scott-Goodman.  Chronicle Books, c2011.  641.812 S431

WINE MAKING

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MAKING YOUR OWN WINE AT HOME: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW EXPLAINED SIMPLY by John N.  Peragine.  Atlantic Pub.  Group, c2010.  641.872 P426

THE GRAPES OF WINE: THE FINE ART OF GROWING GRAPES AND MAKING WINE by Baudouin Neirynck.  Square One Publishers, c2009.  Oversize 641.22 N415

THE HOMEBUILT WINERY: 43 PROJECTS FOR BUILDING AND USING WINEMAKING EQUIPMENT by Steve Hughes.   Storey Pub., c2012.  641.872 H894

MAKING WINE WITH FRUITS, ROOTS & FLOWERS: RECIPES FOR DISTINCTIVE & DELICIOUS WILD WINES by Margaret Crowther.   Betterway Home; F+W Media, 2012.  641.872 C953

THE MINI FARMING GUIDE TO FERMENTING: SELF-SUFFICIENCY FROM BEER AND CHEESE TO WINE AND VINEGAR by Brett L.  Markham.   Skyhorse Pub., c2012.  664.024 M345

TECHNIQUES IN HOME WINEMAKING: THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO MAKING CHÂTEAU-STYLE WINES by Daniel Pambianchi.   Newly-revised  and expanded ed.   Véhicule Press, c2008.  641.872 P185

THE VINTNER’S APPRENTICE: THE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO THE ART AND CRAFT OF WINE MAKING, TAUGHT BY THE MASTERS by Eric Miller.   Quarry Books, c2011.  663.2 M647

WINES TO TASTE

500 RED WINES: THE ONLY RED WINE COMPENDIUM YOU’LL EVER NEED by Christine Sellers Pub., c2009.  641.2223 A935

500 WHITE WINES: THE ONLY WHITE WINE COMPENDIUM YOU’LL EVER NEED by Natasha Hughes.  Sellers Pub., c2009.  641.2222 H894

1001 WINES YOU MUST TASTE BEFORE YOU DIE.   Universe, 2008.  641.22 O58

TINY BUBBLES: FIZZY COCKTAILS FOR EVERY OCCASION, USING CHAMPAGNE, PROSECCO, AND OTHER SPARKLING WINES by Kate Simon.   Chronicle Books, c2008.  641.874 S595

UNQUENCHABLE: A TIPSY QUEST FOR THE WORLD’S BEST BARGAIN WINES by Natalie MacLean.   Penguin Group, c2011.  641.22 M163u

WRITING ABOUT WINE

THE GEOGRAPHY OF WINE: HOW LANDSCAPES, CULTURES, TERROIR, AND THE WEATHER MAKE A GOOD DROP by Brian J.  Sommers.    Penguin Group, c2008.  641.22 S697

HOW TO LOVE WINE: A MEMOIR AND MANIFESTO by Eric Asimov.   William Morrow, c2012.  641.22 A832

LIQUID MEMORY: WHY WINE MATTERS by Jonathan Nossiter.   Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2009.  641.22 N897

READING BETWEEN THE WINES by Terry Theise.   University of California Press, c2010.  641.22 T377

“Give me books, French wine, fruit, fine weather and a little music played out of doors by somebody I do not know.” –John Keats

EPL Featured Link: Wine book list

One Book, One Michiana, created by the St. Joseph County Public Library, is an annual event during which the entire Michiana community reads the same book. Themed events and activities are planned by participating libraries and community organizations. This year’s book is THE KILLER ANGELS, Michael Shaara’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel of the four days before and during the Battle of Gettysburg, as seen through the eyes of four generals and their men.

You can find THE KILLER ANGELS at local bookstores and libraries. EPL has multiple copies. Check our online Public Access Catalog for availability.

One Book, One Michiana 2013 runs from April 1 – May 11.  We have an exciting array of program and events for you, including visits from a historian, Union and Confederate soldiers, a president and a first lady.

  Special Guests

Civil War (Union) Soldier

The Civil War comes alive as a uniformed Union soldier visits each of our locations. He will guide you through the trials and tribulations of the Civil War, on the battlefield and on the home front in Elkhart County. The program will presented by Frank Fisher from the Elkhart County Historical Museum.

April 9, 6:30 p.m.  — Pierre Moran Branch
April 11, 6:30 p.m. — Cleveland Branch
April 16, 6:30 p.m. — Osolo Branch
April 17,  6:30 p.m. – Main Library
April 18, 6:30 p.m. — Dunlap Branch
Adults and children are welcome.

Life of the Civil War Soldier: a Confederate Perspective

Duane Clark of the Elkhart Police Department brings 14 years experience of Civil War reenactment to life.  Told from the perspective of a Confederate soldier, he brings his insights into the peril of the average soldier on either side of the war.

April 23 — Pierre Moran Branch, 6:30 p.m.
April 30 — Dunlap Branch, 6:30 p.m.
May 7 — Cleveland Branch, 6:30 p.m.
For grade school children through adult.

Historian’s View

April 8, 6:30 p.m. at the Osolo Branch:
Don Parker will present an overview of the book, KILLER ANGELS. Mr. Parker has deep ancestral ties to the war and has been researching it for 20 years. He will share what he has learned of events leading up to the war, major battles, and the impact the war had on the American people. Ages High School and up.  Though this is a combined gathering of  the Osolo Branch 2nd Monday Night Page Turners and the Main Library Book Club, everyone (high school age and older) is invited to attend.

President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln

April 22, 5:30 p.m.at the Main Library
Have you ever wondered what it is like to grow up in a cabin? What makes Mrs. Lincoln’s dress stand out? Come and find out when President & Mrs. Lincoln come for a visit, sponsored by the Friends of the Elkhart Public Library.  The Lincolns cordially request the presence of both children and adults.

 One Book, Many Events

We have a wide variety of other One Book, One Michiana activities planned, too, including a Civil War-era movie series, pioneer crafts and a musical performance by the Promissory Notes. For a location-by-location lineup, see Library News blog One Book, Many Events or, if you prefer a calendar view, check our Events Calendar.

Among the many One Book, One Michiana events scheduled for this spring will be a Civil War era-themed movie series at the Main Library.  It begins with LINCOLN on April 3 and culminates May 1 with the James Stewart classic SHENANDOAH. Enjoy!

Main Library Civil War Movie Series

•  April 3, 5:30-8:00 p.m.  –  LINCOLN (PG-13)
• April 12, 1:00-5:30 p.m. – GONE WITH THE WIND (NR)
• April 17, 5:30-8:00 p.m. – FRIENDLY PERSUASION (NR)
• April 26, 2:00-6:00 p.m. – GODS AND GENERALS (PG-13)
• May 1, 6:00-8:00 p.m. – SHENANDOAH (NR)

One Book, One Michiana runs from April 1 – May 11. The 2013 selection is Michael Shaara’s KILLER ANGELS. Elkhart Public Library has an exciting line-up of programs and events centered around this year’s Civil War era theme.
Click here for a complete schedule of EPL’s One Book, One Michiana activities.

 One Book, One Michiana

THE KILLER ANGELS by Michael Shaara is this year’s One Book, One Michiana selection. The Pulitzer Prize winning novel depicts the Battle of Gettysburg as seen through the eyes of four generals and their men.  You can find THE KILLER ANGELS at local bookstores and libraries. EPL has multiple copies. You can check our online Public Access Catalog for availability.

One Book, One Michiana 2013 runs from April 1 – May 11.  Elkhart Public Library has an exciting line-up of programs and activities with Civil War era themes. Here is a schedule of events by location. If you prefer a calendar view this link will take you to our  Events Calendar.

Cleveland Branch

 Civil War Crafts for Kids:

• April 2, 3:30 p.m. — Make a quilt from colored paper
• April 9, 3:30 p.m. — Create a message using codes
• April 16, 3:30 p.m. — Make a Civil War housewife sewing kit
• April 24, 3:30-4:30 p.m. — Create a thaumatrope
• April 30, 3:30-4:30 p.m. — Make a Union or Confederate flag.

Civil War (Union) Soldier 
April 11, 6:30 p.m.
(Description below) All ages, adults and children

Life of the Civil War Soldier: a Confederate Perspective
May 7, 6:30 p.m.
(Description below) Ages: Grade school through adult

Throughout April:

• Stop in and put some pieces into an ongoing jigsaw puzzle
• Handouts for adults and teens:
  • Civil War Word Search
  • KILLER ANGELS crossword puzzle
  • KILLER ANGELS trivia quiz
• Handouts for children:
  • Civil War word searches
  • Civil War word puzzles
  • Coloring sheets

Dunlap Branch

Civil War (Union) Soldier 
April 18, 6:30 p.m.
(Description below) All ages: adults and children

Pioneer Crafts
April 23, 4:00  p.m.
Learn how to make butter and a braided rug for a dollhouse, planter or hot dish.  Grades K-4

Life of the Civil War Soldier: a Confederate Perspective
April 30, 6:30 p.m.
(Description below) Ages: Grade school through adult

Main Library

Civil War Activities
April 4, 2:00 p.m.
Explore the experiences of the Civil War with real hands on activities in a soldier’s life like drills, fixing food, and learning about medicine while caring for a wounded soldier.  Children – all ages

Civil War (Union) Soldier 
April 17, 6:30 p.m. (Description below) All ages, adults and children

President & Mrs. Abraham Lincoln
April 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what it is like to grow up in a cabin? What makes Mrs. Lincoln’s dress stand out? Come and find out when President & Mrs. Lincoln come for a visit. Sponsored by the Friends of the Elkhart Public Library. All ages, adults and children

Promissory Notes Performance
April 29, 6-7:30 p.m.
The Promissory Notes folk band will play selections from the Civil War era. They will also discuss the type of instruments used during that time. All ages, adults and children

Main Library Civil War Movie Series

• April 3, 5:30-8:00 p.m.  –  LINCOLN (PG)
• April 12, 1:00-5:30 p.m. – GONE WITH THE WIND (NR)
• April 17, 5:30-8:00 p.m. – FRIENDLY PERSUASION (NR)
• April 26, 2:00-6:00 p.m. – GODS AND GENERALS (PG-13)
• May 1, 6:00-8:00 p.m. – SHENANDOAH (NR)

Osolo Branch

KILLER ANGELS Presentation
April 8, 6:30 p.m.
The  Osolo Branch 2nd Monday Night Page Turners Book Club invites you to experience the Civil War from the perspective of local historian Don Parker. He will present an overview of KILLER ANGELS and share what he has learned of the war and its impact the war had on the American people.  Mr. Parker has deep ancestral ties to the war and has been researching it for 20 years.  The Main Library Book Club members will attend this event in lieu of their usual April meeting.  Adults and high school-aged teens are welcome.

Kids Book Club: CIVIL WAR ON SUNDAY (Magic Tree House) 
April 9 & 16, 3:30 p.m.  – Ages 8 years and up

Civil War (Union) Soldier 
April 16, 6:30 p.m. (Description below) Ages: adults and children

Kids Book Club: MEET ADDY (American Girl)
April 23 & 30, 3:30 p.m. — Ages 8 years and up

Thursday Night Movie
April 11, 6:00 p.m. —  Ages 13 and up
DOG JACK (PG-13)

Pierre Moran Branch

Civil War Challenge
April 3, All day (9 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Test your Civil War knowledge and win a prize! Grades 3 and up.

Civil War (Union) Soldier 
April 9, 6:30 p.m.
(Description below) Ages: adults and children

Life of the Civil War Soldier: a Confederate Perspective
April 23, 6:30 p.m.
(Description below) Ages: Grade school through adult 

Multiple Locations

Civil War (Union) Soldier
The Civil War comes alive as a uniformed Union soldier guides you through the trials and tribulations of the Civil War on the battlefield and on the home front in Elkhart County. The program will presented by Frank Fisher from the Elkhart County Historical Museum.  All ages: Children and adults.
Appearing at the Main Library and all four Branches.

Life of the Civil War Soldier: a Confederate Perspective
Duane Clark of the Elkhart Police Department brings 14 years experience of Civil War reenactment to life.  Told from the perspective of a Confederate soldier, he brings his insights into the peril of the average soldier on either side of the war. Ages: Grade school through adult
Appearing at the Dunlap, Cleveland and Pierre Moran Branches.

Activities and programs for the week of March 18-23, 2013. Click on an event for details and sign-up information.

CLEVELAND BRANCH

Thursday
6:30 p.m. – Bedtime Stories (all ages)

Friday
All day – Take It and Make It  (all ages)

Saturday
All day – Take It and Make It  (all ages)

DUNLAP BRANCH

Tuesday
10:00 a.m. – Preschool Time (ages 4-6)
4:00 p.m. – After School Special (grades K-4)

Thursday
10:00 a.m. – Toddler Time (ages 2-3)

MAIN LIBRARY

Monday
12 -5 p.m. – Free Tax Assistance (VITA)

Tuesday
4:00 p.m. – Scratch Computer Class (ages 8-11)

Wednesday
2-7 p.m. – Free Tax Assistance (VITA)
6:00 p.m. – Movie: RED DAWN (PG-13)

Thursday
11:00 a.m. – Computer Class: Email
4:00 p.m. – Adventure Discoveries: Easter Extravaganza (all ages)

Saturday
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Free Tax Assistance (VITA)

OSOLO BRANCH

Tuesday
4-7 p.m. – Old School Gaming (ages 12 and up)

Wednesday
10:00 a.m. – Story Time (ages 2-5)

Saturday
9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Free Tax Assistance (AARP)

PIERRE MORAN BRANCH

Tuesday
10:00 a.m. – Story Time (ages 2-6)

Thursday
5:00 p.m. – Art Attack! (ages 10-18)