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A Sentimental Journey Through the Lore of Connecticut

Chester photographer Caryn B. Davis will be signing copies of her new book, A Connecticut Christmas, at several upcoming appearances, including events at the Chester Library, the French Hen in Chester, Breakwater Books in Guilford, the Anchor & Compass in Deep River, the Pink Sleigh in Westbrook, and more.

The book features essays by author Eric D. Lehman. The events are free and open to the public.

Celebrated chef, author, and Madison resident Jacques Pépin, says “A Connecticut Christmas is a sentimental journey through the lore of Connecticut and makes you want to sing Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas.’ The beautiful pictures celebrate the marvelous diversity, beauty, and spirit of the Nutmeg State...this heartwarming book makes you smile.”

A Connecticut Christmas is a photographic journey celebrating classic New England traditions, beauty, spirit, and community surrounding the holiday. From light displays to decorated churches and inns, spectacular private homes, festivals, carolers, town greens, and picturesque villages, this beautiful book of images takes readers on a magical holiday tour through the Nutmeg State. There is also an event and location listing in the back of the book for residents and tourists who love all things Christmas, which is why this book has an appeal beyond the Nutmeg State.

Davis began her career in the visual arts 30 years ago as a cameraperson, editor, and producer of documentaries. She has been a professional photographer since 2000, specializing in architectural and landscape architectural photography. Her work has taken her to more than 50 countries, and still counting. She often combines her images with words to create compelling articles that have been featured in more than 60 magazines.

Upcoming events include:

• Thursday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Chester Library, Town Hall, 203 Middlesex Ave, Chester

• Friday, Nov. 3, 5 to 8 p.m., French Hen, 14 Main Street, Chester

• Sunday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to noon, Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Ave, Hartford

• Saturday, Nov. 11, 1 to 3 p.m., Breakwater Books, 81 Whitfield St, Guilford

• Sunday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., High Hopes Holiday Market, 36 Towns Woods Rd, Old Lyme

• Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., Chester Village West, 317 West Main Street, Chester

• Thursday, Nov. 16, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Anchor & Compass, 163 Main Street, Deep River

• Saturday, Nov. 18, 2 to 4 p.m., Pink Sleigh 512 Essex Road, Westbrook

• Saturday, Nov. 25, noon to 1 p.m., Lockwood-Mathews Mansion, 295 West Avenue, Norwalk

• Saturday, Nov 25, 2 p.m., Darien Sport Shop, 1127 Boston Post Road, Darien

• Wednesday, Nov. 29, 5 to 7 p.m., Bank Square Books, 53 West Main Street, Mystic

• Thursday, Nov 30, 7 p.m., R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Road, Madison

• Friday, Dec. 1, 5 to 8 p.m., Leif Nilsson Gallery, 1 Spring Street, Chester

• Saturday, Dec. 2, 2 to 4 p.m., Hickory Stick Bookshop, 2 Green Hill Road, Washington Depot

• Saturday, Dec. 2, 6 to 7 p.m., Ivoryton Library, 106 Main Street, Ivoryton (At the Illuminations)

• Sunday, Dec. 3 11:30 to 12:30 p.m., Hill-Stead Museum, 35 Mountain Road, Farmington

• Sunday, Dec. 3 1:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Phelps-Hatheway House, 55 South Main Street (Route 75), Suffield

• Wednesday, Dec. 6, 6 to 7 p.m., Norma Terris Theater, 33 North Main Street, Chester

• Thursday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Wesleyan R.J. Julia Bookstore, 423 Main Street, Middletown

• Saturday, Dec. 9, Griswold Inn Store, 47 Main Street, Essex

Also, most Sundays from Nov. 26 to Dec. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Leif Nilsson Gallery, 1 Spring Street, Chester