Fresh Water Press Holiday Gift Guide
This holiday season, consider shopping local for your gifts. May we suggest local literature? 😊
Check out Fresh Water Press’ gift guide below to find books that fit many people in your life.
For the person who . . .
- Is interested in the behind-the-scenes of radio
- Wants to go back to the good, old days before smartphones
- Likes women’s fiction stories about friendships and relationships
We recommend: RADIO STARR by Lisa Lehmann
This is the story of a young woman who is a radio DJ in the 1980s, where she adopts on-air personalities while navigating her career in a male-dominated industry and her crumbling marriage.
For the person who . . .
- Has a busy life and often feels stressed
- Loves to help others but can get overwhelmed by it
- Is in the military, is a veteran, or is a first responder
We recommend: Dial Down: Holistic Strategies to Move from Chaos to Calm by Raquel Durden
Manage stress and find calm through this guide of evidence-based wellness practices. Using real-life personal stories of how the practices can be successful, this book is a roadmap to well-being.
For the person who . . .
- Enjoys reading contemporary poetry
- Still deeply feels the impact of the pandemic
- Has ever felt stuck and uncertain after a job loss
We recommend: Ghost(ed) Woman & the Electric Purple Pants by Emilie Lindemann
The poems in this book explore the strange distortion of time and loneliness during the pandemic and after a job loss. Through poetry, the author finds refuge in nature, power in dreaming and creativity, and magic in electric purple pants.
For the person who . . .
- Can’t stop listening to the Wicked: For Good soundtrack
- Enjoys attending or participating in community theater
- Wants a quick, entertaining, and engaging read
We recommend: Opening Nights: A Collection of Theater Stories
This is a page-turning collection of tales about the triumphs and troubles of local theater. If you’re from the Manitowoc area, you’ll recognize many locations and productions!