Idyll Banter by Chris Bohjalian

This was a compilation of articles that he had written for a few newspapers.  They are all focused on his quiet, and sometimes not so quiet, life in Lincoln, VT.  They touch on many different facets of life and show you how some small towns do work.  You will laugh and get tears in your eyes, at least I did.  He shared how complex simple life could be, and at the same time how rewarding these adventures turn out to be.  The honesty and humor pull you in and if you have never experienced small town life, this is a good piece to show you a cross section of how it can actually be.