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Northshire Bookstore ReviewReviewed By... Heather BellancaUnlearn your basic elementary school history! The mythology about who was first to discover and settle North America is just that, it turns out-subjective, fictional and self-serving. In his own investigation of these myths following the historical trails of forgotten explorers, Horowitz discovers many errors in American's general understanding of the "discovery" of this country. He doesn't dismiss the v... read more>>>
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Northshire Bookstore ReviewReviewed By... Heather BellancaIf you're familiar with the ups & downs of living in a resort town, if you like New England history, genealogy and a good gossipy tale, with a bit of sci-fi, this story will appeal to you. A prodigal daughter returns from California to her Cooperstown style hometown, pregnant and angry at her mother who has kept secret the identity of her father. She finally gives her a hint which involves digging as far... read more>>>
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Northshire Bookstore ReviewReviewed By... Heather BellancaLike chocolate ganache, delicious, concentrated, dark (like a Norwegian forest, not film noir) and so rich it doesn't take much. This thoughtful novel set at the tail end of WWII in Norway is a quiet, yet startling gem. Portrays a young teenage boy whose father has taken him to summer at a cabin in the woods on the Swedish border. In addition to the nostalgic look at traditional Norway as it was till say... read more>>>
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Heather Bellanca
I try really hard to love every book I read. The easy measure of a book that
succeeds for me is if I don't leave it on my bedside stand for a few
paragraph's nightly reading before nodding off, but carry it with me to
read while brushing my teeth, eating lunch, etc. until it's done. I'm not
drawn to Sci Fi, murder mysteries, romance novels or New Age - otherwise, my
criteria is in the "je ne sais quoi" realm. Good character studies,
historical settings, no action needed. I hope you'll read the books I
recommended - they're here because I loved them!
Click here for all of her reviews.
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