The independent bookstore in Bethel, Byrd's Books, is continuing to offer new ways to engage people in talking about books.

The folks at Byrd's Books are kicking off a monthly series called "Tuesday Night Teacher Talks," a meeting for teachers and others interested in children's literature and literacy education, on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. First up is a discussion of the best books of 2012.

The discussion, led by Robert A. Zupperoli, is intended to focus on books for children up through young adult, which could lend quite a scope to the discussion. If you're interested in participating, call the store at 203-730-2973.

The regular book group that meets on the third Tuesday and third Thursday each month in the Upstairs Gallery across the hall from the bookstore will be discussing "Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef," by Gabrielle Hamilton on Tuesday, Dec. 18, and Thursday, Dec. 20, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. both nights.

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Book events Register for the discussions at Byrd's Books, 213 Greenwood Ave. in Bethel, by calling 203-730-2973. Visit http://byrdsbooks.com. For more information on the Hobbit-related happenings at the Ridgefield Library, 21 Governor St. in Ridgefield, contact Geri Diorio at 203-438-2282 or GADiorio@ridgefieldlibrary.org, or visit www.ridgefieldlibrary.org.

What better time of year to discuss a chef's memoir than during December, the month of holiday celebrations, when memories are made. Food memories, especially, are created this time of year, so it seems fitting to discuss a book that has them as an important part of the story. Again, call Byrd's Books if you want to attend one of the discussions.

With literacy and food addressed, let's move into fantasy with a trip over to Ridgefield. The Ridgefield Library has tapped into public anticipation of the movie, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," with some Tolkien-related events.

There's Talking Tolkien, a lecture and discussion about J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" as it relates to "The Lord of the Rings," trilogy and about translating it to the big screen, Thursday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. This talk is geared to teens and adults.

But the whole family can enjoy a Shire Faire at the library Saturday, Dec. 15, with crafts, elevenses (refreshments, if you don't recall your hobbit habits), and a family discussion of "The Hobbit." The events begin with the 10:30 a.m. storytime featuring Tolkien's children's books, followed by Magical Shayna sharing her magic around the library from 11 a.m. to noon.

Geri Diorio, who heads up Children's Services and is the Teen Librarian, will lead a family discussion of "The Hobbit" from 2 to 3 p.m.

The Ridgefield outpost of the Shire promises fun for the whole family Saturday, whether or not you are first in line for the opening of the movie version of "The Hobbit."

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