PRAISE

“You’ll never look at your Christmas tree the same way.”

–The Concord Bridge 

"Preszler lays out a powerful case demonstrating America’s culture and economy would not be the same without [evergreens]. More than Christmas decor, these trees, according to Preszler, ignited the Revolutionary War, bankrolled the country’s expansion (at a pernicious human cost), and offered sanctuary to queer men."

–Publishers Weekly (PW Picks) 

“A revelatory, confronting, and skillfully crafted natural history. At once a tribute to the wonder of trees, and a timely reminder of our urgent environmental responsibilities. Eloquent, elemental, and eye opening." 

—Callum Robinson, author of Ingrained: The Making of a Craftsman 

“A perfect holiday read that will illuminate your Christmas tree in new ways! Preszler reminds us how we have lived alongside evergreens for centuries, and how climate change could impact their future.” 

—Lyndsie Bourgon, author of Tree Thieves 

“Insightful, lyrical…Little and Often proves to be a rich tale of self-discovery and reconciliation. Resonating with Robert Pirsig’s classic Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, it is a profound father-and-son odyssey that discovers the importance of the beauty of imperfection and small triumphs that make extraordinary happen.” 

—USA Today (Four Star-Review, Best Book of the Year) 

“The woodworking is rich and beyond impressive, but Preszler’s humble soul work is utterly transcendent. Courageous. Genuine. Cathartic. Will restore your faith in forgiveness. Will make you believe in grace.” 

—Matthew Quick, New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook and The Reason You’re Alive 

Algonquin Books | $29 | ISBN: 9781643756707 | Pub Date: December 2nd, 2025 

“An impressive memoir, and a richly rendered tale. I thought (with relish) that I was getting a book about wood and tools, but the canoe built herein is merely the vessel carrying the buoyant narrative about a father and son, a mother and sister, love, hard work, wine, boats and a dog.” 

—Nick Offerman, actor and New York Times bestselling author 

“Sometimes a writer goes on a journey in order to write a book. More rarely, a writer writes a book in order to go on a journey. Little and Often belongs to that latter category of memoir, built from the inside out. In Trent Preszler's hands, we are smoothed, soothed, and made anew as he peels back layer after layer of his grief and loss until there is only love and forgiveness. This is an unforgettable story of a father's final, life-altering gift to his son.” 

— Dani Shapiro, New York Times bestselling author of Inheritance 

“Trent Preszler’s beautiful, compelling memoir tells of his struggle that spans a divided country and family alike. The writing is simple and elegant, harkening back to great American writers such as John Williams and Willa Cather. The expanse between South Dakota, New York City, and finally the North Fork of Long Island is enormous for a young gay man struggling with his father’s legacy. It’s a tenderly wrought tale of coming to terms with our past that will resonate no matter who you are.” 

—Isaac Mizrahi, fashion designer and host of Project Runway 

“Masterful. With Little and Often, Trent Preszler gives us not only a memoir of sons and fathers, acceptance and reconciliation, but also a stirring meditation on objects, their memories, and the complexities of inheritance. The prose is crystalline, and Preszler's voice is as sure as the steadiest canoe.” 

— Grant Ginder, author of The People We Hate at the Wedding and Honestly, We Meant Well 

“Little and Often is a meditation on spiritual growth, nature’s magic, the love for family, regret, and the redemptive power of craftsmanship. I have the highest regard for Trent’s courage in writing this big and beautiful memoir. It’s a soulful and sometimes gut-wrenching story of the difficult relationships between fathers and sons. This gem couldn’t be more relevant to the times we live in today.” 

— Kevin O’Connor, host of This Old House on PBS