Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Morrill Memorial Library — 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA
Connect with Patty Bailey and fellow local readers for a friendly and informal conversation of The North Woods , a historical fiction novel written by Daniel Mason. When a pair of young lovers abscond from a Puritan colony, little do they know that their humble cabin in the woods will become the home of an extraordinary succession of human and nonhuman characters alike. An English soldier, destined for glory, abandons the battlefields of the New World to devote himself to apples. A pair of spinster twins navigate war and famine, envy and desire. A crime reporter unearths a mass grave--only to discover that the ancient trees refuse to give up their secrets. A lovelorn painter, a sinister conman, a stalking panther, a lusty beetle: As each inhabitant confronts the wonder and mystery around them, they begin to realize that the dark, raucous, beautiful past is very much alive. This registration page is for the morning, in-person session ; to register for the virtual, evening session, please click here . New members are always welcome! Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk in regular print, large print, and audio formats. Discussion question are also provided to…