Variations on a Theme: Autumn

Apparently, I like making this blog post difficult to write. I love fall. LOVE IT! Everything about fall makes me happy - football, chill in the air, the clothes, soups and stews, changing leaves. I love it all. Hence, this mish mash post about all things I could think of that remind me my Autumn.

Grab a cup of cider and enjoy!


Autumn: A Spiritual Biography of the Season
Gary D. Schmidt and Susan M. Felch (editors)

The authors of this book explore the ideas the arise in autumn: Thanksgiving, change, work, celebration, and endings. Autumn is a transitional season and the editors of this book have selected thoughtful essays that reflect the mood of the season.



Autumn
Jean Mulatier

One of my favorite aspects of the fall season is the changing foliage. I am actually making a trip to my hometown in upstate New York with a goal of seeing true fall colors. Mulatier's book is composed of photographs that capture the changing leaves of fall across the globe.


Autumn: A Season of Change
Peter J. Marchand

The leaves of autumn change because of science! In this book, Marchand explains why the flora and fauna do what they do in fall. It's like the nature channel, but written.




Fall Foliage: The Mystery, Science and Folklore of Autumn Leaves
Charles W.G. Smith

Much like Marchand, Smith explores the scientific side of fall foliage. If you ever wondered why some trees turn red while others turn yellow or orange, then this book is for you. So, while your making your leave and crayon wax paper window panes, you can learn about why trees spit their leaves.


Rites of Autumn: The Story of College Football 
Richard Wittingham and Roger Staubach

Go Notre Dame! Okay, now that my loyalties are out of the way, you can read about the history of college football. Most schools are steeped in tradition - now you can read how colleges moved from leathnecks to the multi-billion dollar industry it is today. This book is the companion piece of the ESPN series by the same name.


Apples
Roger Yepsen

Apples are one of my favorite fruits. There are so many variates and ways of preparing apples, that there is a taste for everyone. Yepsen discusses, "how apples are grown, stored, and used to make cider and harder alcoholic beverages, as well as for cooking and eating." The book includes several watercolor illustrations to make your mouth water.


Other Autumn Related Titles
Apples - Frank Browning
Autumn Gatherings: Casual Food to Enjoy with Family and Friends - Rick Rodgers
Autumn Glory: Baseball's First World Series - Louis P. Masur
Autumn in the Country - Stan Trzoniec
Autumn's Cathedrals - Jason Wolfe and Stephanie Wolfe
Every Saturday in Autumn: The Sporting News Presents College Football's Greatest Traditions - Ron Smith
Fall Color Finder: A Pocket Guide to Autumn Leaves - Ritchie C. Bell
Fallscaping: Extending Your Garden Season into Autumn - Nancy J. Ondra et al.
Fresh in Autumn (Seasonal Cookbooks) - Alastair Hendy
In Celebration of Autumn: A Book of Seasonal Indulgences - Helen Thompson
A New England Autumn: A Sentimental Journey - Ferenc Mate
The Rites of Autumn: A Falconer's Journey Across the American West - Dan O'Brien
Why Do Leaves Change Color - Betsy Maestro