The story begins with a roomy, limited-edition LVGH tote bag. Of course, we recommend you fill it with books! To help get you started, we have included a gift card to bookshop.org, an online bookstore that sends 100% of the profits from each sale to the independent bookseller of your choice ($100 value). Also included in this sturdy tote is a signed copy of Ann Patchett's acclaimed memoir "These Precious Days" ($27 value), a bookmark from her independent bookstore Parnassus Books of Nashville, TN, and a signature coffee/tea mug from RJ Julia Independent Booksellers of Madison, CT ($9 value).

The winner may pick up this auction item at LVGH the week of November 21st, or contact Diane.Klingman@lvgh.org if another arrangement is needed.