The adventure Between Two Worlds continues with a modern interpretation of Eastern European folklore. Join us on April 23rd for a discussion of Thistlefoot, with author GennaRose Nethercott!

GENNAROSE NETHERCOTT is the author of a novel, Thistlefoot, and a short story collection, Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart.

A writer and folklorist alike, she helps create the podcast Lore, and she tours nationally and internationally performing strange tales (sometimes with puppets in tow). Her first book, a narrative poem entitled The Lumberjack’s Dove, was selected by Louise Glück as a winner of the National Poetry Series.

She lives in the woodlands of Vermont, beside an old cemetery.

GennaRose Nethercott will be joining the book discussion virtually on April 23rd, but she will be visiting the Manchester Community Library in person (with puppets in tow!) on Saturday, May 2nd!

If you are interested in attending virtually, please REGISTER HERE>>

Virtual Registration for the Between Two Worlds Discussion Group: Thistlefoot

Please note that online participation is capped at 20 people.

Upcoming book discussion for Between Two Worlds:

The Zelmenyaners by Moyshe Kulbak – May 28, 2026 *

A Jewish Refugee in New York by Kadya Molodowsky – June 25, 2026 *

Deep North: Stories of Somali Resettlement in Vermont by Shadir Mohamad – July 23, 2026

Babel by RF Kuang – August 27, 2026

* Starred items are titles of Yiddish literature in translation.

This reading group is part of the Yiddish Book Center’s Public Libraries Program, a partnership with the American Library Association. Made possible by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. Funding from this program allows the Manchester Community Library to host reading groups and related programming to explore how Yiddish literature can provide a springboard for powerful conversations about religion, assimilation, identity, and immigration.