" I n Po und Ridge Past: Remembrances of Our Townsfolk, author Bonni Brodnick creates a lively, intimate glimpse of Pound Ridge, New York, spanning local wisdom from the 1920s through the 1970s and beyond. I found the stories and photography delightful and inspiring. For, instance, residents George and Arlette Bria describe the "cocktail set" parties during the years when Tallulah Bankhead lived in town (Benny Goodman and Earth Kitt, too). "One could spout a long list of literary glitterati and theatrical or silver screen performers who have lived in this snug little town. Ms. Brodnick, however, takes us on a tour of the brightest local stars who grew up here, farmed the land, preserved the natural beauty, and weaved the famous baskets. "Today's Pound Ridgers will appreciate the personal recollections and the love stories of the "homestead" from Malcom Francher, Leonard Scofield, Betsy Boone, Beverly Bender, Lisl Steiner-Monchek, and Dick L...