“Books & Brews” held for Marsh Collection

Jen Desjardins-Grondin from G.L. Heritage Brewing Co. and Meg Reiner from the Marsh Historical Collection teamed for “Books & Brews.”

Whether you were looking for a romance novel or an action thriller, there were a lot to choose from Sunday afternoon at the “Books and Brews” event hosted by G.L. Heritage Brewery.

Hundreds of paperback and hard cover editions including mysteries, fiction and non-fiction were available with all the proceeds going to the Marsh Historical Collection in Amherstburg.

“We were asked by Meg Reiner of the historical society. She reached out to see if we were interested, it’s a community-focused initiative,” said brewery co-owner Jen Desjardins-Grondin.

G.L. Heritage Brewery hosts several community fundraisers throughout the year and even Desjardins-Grondin was busy selecting a few books for herself.

The used book sale ran from 12 noon to 5 p.m. and included entertainment by Lauren Victoria. It was a well-attended event and even Mayor Michael Prue was getting some new reading material.

“We did one in September,” said Reiner of the sale. “We thought it would be fun to have one here. A lot of people donated books, and we had some of our own as we are downsizing.”

The Marsh Collection has recently moved into a smaller space in the plaza at 80 Richmond St. and Reiner said they are getting settled and adjusting nicely.

G.L. Heritage Brewery is getting ready for the Christmas season and in December will have the release of a Shoots & Skis Sweet Stout which, according to Desjardins-Grondin includes cocoa.

“It’s just in time for the colder months,” she said.

Visitors to the brewery can also get ready for Apple Jack’d reserve of which only 800 cans will be made. It’s taste has a cinnamon whiskey added which comes from Wolfhead Distillery.

“Books & Brews” held for Marsh Collection

By Fred Groves