Creator and editor of “The Annotated Wind in the Willows” (published by Norton & Co.), Annie Gauger studied at Oxford University and spent over a decade researching Grahame’s papers in the Bodleian Library. She was also a fellow at the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center at the University of Texas. She is a member of the Kenneth Grahame Society and has appeared on NPR and the BBC.

The True Stories behind Kenneth Grahame's
The Wind In The Willows

featuring

Author Annie Gauger

Sunday, October 22

1:00 PM

Barrow Bookstore
79 Main St
Concord, MA 01742

Calling all Wind in the Willow fans! Paddle in from the river; walk from the wild woods; or steer your race car to Concord’s Barrow Bookstore and step into author Annie Gauger’s sharing of the stories behind Kenneth Grahame’s beloved novel.

Annie will describe how Grahame came to write the novel that began as a bedtime story and evolved over a series of letters he wrote to his son, Alastair. From topics such as early motorcar etiquette, eccentric Dukes and underground tunnels, and inspirations for the beloved characters, Annie’s research brings this classic to life and honors its creator.

This talk is recommended for adult audiences as some topics may not be suitable for young readers.

This will be a hybrid event: In person or via Zoom.

In-person seating is limited: Reservations are strongly recommended. To reserve an in-person seat, please contact Barrow Bookstore at 978-369-6084 or via email at barrowbookstore@gmail.com.