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Books set on or about Harbour Island, Bahamas. Most were written on-island.
Available at local giftshops including Dilly Dally or on Amazon.
 The
Rain Tree: Long-time Harbour Island regular Andy Murphy's
delightful whodunit features a young female minister who returns
to her island home to solve a murder. This metaphysical mystery
will keep
you guessing as the heroine balances her spiritual calling with
her romantic entanglements. Lots of local color. Written in Arthur's
Bakery.
 Bahamrama:
"Experience Miami" reporter Bob Morris's hero, an ex-NFLplayer,
frees his girlfriend and a British Lord from kidnappers. Actual
Harbour Islanders show up as characters. Plenty of hard-core action
and adventure with hurricanes, beachfront hotels, and the caves
of Eleuthera.
 Island
Life: A splendid coffee-table pictorial by India Hicks
and David Flint Wood with a forward by Ralph Lauren. Gorgeous photos
of island homes tastefully designed by this former model, including
the romance of the stories behind their creation. Of special note
is Hibiscus Hill: British taste overlaid with Caribbean tradition
and flavor.
 Flip
Flop: The life of Cap'n Bo, a salty fisherman with tales
of life on the sea. John Bloomfield's writing captures the rough-edged
language of the guys down at fisherman's dock.
 The
Best of Briland: Recipes gathered by the Women's Action
Group as a fundraiser for the island day care center. This marvelous
cookbook records all the gustatory pleasures Bahamians have perfected
over
centuries, from conch chowder and baked grouper to key lime pie
and Goombay Smash.
 Bonefishing:
Stanley Babson Sr., whose family bought a home here before there
was electricity or cars, explores the almost religious experience
of fishing for the evanescent bonefish, that elusive sea creature
living in the eerily beautiful habitat of the coral flats. How to
do it and what to expect.
 Where
Sands are Pink: Another classic by Stanley Babson Sr.,
this short memoir is full of charming island observations, poetry,
and insights on life. It's also a terrific resource for those interested
in the island's birds
and trees.
The Land of the Pink Pearl: a charming
recollection of life in the Family Islands (including Harbour Island)
during the 1880s. A circuit court judge, L.D. Powles, who traveled
extensively in his job, shares his views on life, love, and justice.
Long a must-read for historians researching Colonial times in 19th
century Bahamas.
 Old
People Say: Racann Hamon spent years compiling tales she heard
from the elders of Eleuthera by sitting on their porches or under
stately trees and listening. Much of the folkore and island wisdom
is accompanied by drawings from the children of Harbour Island's
larger neighbor. Stories are told in the native dialect, capturing
the linguistic nuances of the region.
 Gourmet
Bahamian Cooking: Ever wonder how to cook pigeon or turtle?
These recipes, gathered by Bahamian Marguerite Sawyer and American
Marie Mendelson, have all been "husband-tested." The seafood
entries alone are worth a look, especially the soups and chowders.
Also note the special Bahamian "bush" sauces and the tips
for canning and reserving local fruits and veggies.
 The
Awakening: Part of a non-linear series of stories
called Algos, this exotic tale tells of retirees on Eleuthera who
encounter the descendents of an evolved race. Chislaine DuMouchel's
psychological novel mixes
humor, suspense, and the unexpected. The author lives on Eleuthera.
 The
Husband's Manual: On a trip here in 1994, Andy &
Teri Murphy decided it wasn't fair that women get all the marriage
advice, so they sat at a table at Arthur's and wrote this "User's
guide for husbands and men trying out for the part." Short,
pithy chapters on everything from paying bills to making love last.
Says Teri: "Andy wrote this but I edited heavily."
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