LOCAL LITERATURE

Reviewing Homespun Novels

The Adirondack region has been the setting of many novels throughout American literary history. Join us as we review some of the newest offerings hitting the market which feature a connection to the picturesque area we call home.

These novels have been provided to THE EAGLE at no charge either by their publishers or through partnership with Battenkill Books. We, nor our reviewers, have received any compensation for our reflections on these works. All books mentioned are available at www.BattenkillBooks.com

Book cover for 'This Is Not a Dead Girl Story' by Kate Sweeney, featuring a close-up of a woman's hair tied in a ponytail and part of her face and shoulder visible.
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This is Not a Dead Girl Story

A PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE BOOK

Close-up of a woman with long, reddish hair and a black strap on her shoulder, with the text 'This is Not a Dead Girl Story' written over her hair. The author's name, Kate Sweeney, is at the bottom of the cover.

This is Not a Dead Girl Story pulls readers into an intense, dark narrative, with a voice that feels as personal and intimate as reading a teenager’s private diary.

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Book cover for 'Once More from the Top' by Emily Layden with large green text overlaying an image of a woman's face partially submerged in water, wearing sunglasses.
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Once More From the Top

MARINER BOOKS

Book cover of 'Once More from the Top' by Emily Layden, featuring a woman with a necklace around her neck, and the title and author text in green.

The storyline was masterfully woven together. This book is an excellent selection for enthusiasts of pop, country, folk, rock, and alternative music who also hold a deep appreciation for the mystery genre.

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Book cover for 'The God of the Woods' by Liz Moore, featuring an illustrated lush green woodland scene with a tree and foliage.
The cover of Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson

UP NEXT: The God of The Woods

by Liz Moore

A Penguin RandomHouse Book

Reviewed by: M. Elizabeth Dillard

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UP NEXT: Death at Morning House

by Maureen Johnson

A HarperCollins Book

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https://www.battenkillbooks.com/book/9780063255951

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