For the 32nd annual Christmas Fair during Thanksgiving week end, Appledore Books will display its fiction, poetry and nonfiction titles as part of the fundraising event for Monadnock Music on Friday November 28 and Saturday November 29.

The highly popular event draws a wide range of more than 40 juried New England artisans and specialty shops. The fair is located at South Meadow School on Route 202 north in Peterborough NH. The fair is open both days from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For more than 30 summer seasons, Monadnock Music has offered chamber music, recitals, orchestra concerts and school programs in 16 towns of the Monadnock region in southwestern New Hampshire.

For further information: (603) 924-7610. The online website is located at www.monadnockmusic.org.

Here’s how to hear Julia Older read her poem “Tahirih” from her verse novel Tahirih Unveiled about the extraordinary Persian woman known for her courage and dedication to the emancipation of women:

First, be sure your audio speaker is turned on. Go to the Appledore Books detailed Book Page describing Tahirih Unveiled. Scroll down to the end of the book description. To the left of the image of Older behind a veil with her poem translated into Persian and inscribed with gold and silver thread, press Play in the audio box. The 1:49 minute reading starts immediately. Or follow directions to iTunes or similar audio file.

So many people in the publishing field like the holiday theme Random House, Inc., is using this year that it’s spreading like jingle bells. Those with books on their mind see the economic advantage in these years of economic disadvantage. Books are ideal stay-at-home entertainment and erudition. Others point out that gifts of ties and scarves never changed anybody’s life.