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MonicaMonica West reviews books for InDepthNH.org. Monica is known for her love of history and her lifelong love for reading. She has a bachelor’s degree in History, with a minor in English. “My years of reading for leisure and pleasure have given me the insight to read a book and analyze the author’s baggage, cargo and ability to write the language of his/her mind and utilize the gift of prose to educate and entertain the reader. Go get a book, read it and enjoy the adventure.” Contact Monica at mawest@tds.net

Manchester Author’s Latest Novel Is a Must Read

The Hunter of Talyashevka is a most interesting read. It is basically a story of the history of the Jewish faith within the confines of Russia in 1926.

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Monica Reads Loves ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’

A Gentleman in Moscow is an excellent and worthwhile read. It is a love story of Russia, Russian people, and loyalty to Mother Russia.

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Monica Reads: You’ll Love ‘The Masterpiece’

I have just finished reading “The Masterpiece” by Fiona Davis. It has everything I love to read about.

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Why Monica Reads Recommends This George Washington Tale

I have had the pleasure of reading Revolutionary, George Washington at War and want to recommend it to anyone with an interest in our Founding Fathers and how we became a nation called the United States of America.

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Review: Belonging, A German Reckons with History and Home

If you want to learn something about the price of war, you really need to read this book.

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Weird Summer Must Read: ‘The Sea Keeper’s Daughters’

You will love reading this book and learning about the Melungeon people and the Federal Writer’s Project started by President Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor during the depression era.

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‘Meriwether Lewis’ Is Flashback to Government in 1801

It took 36 votes by the House to award the title to Thomas Jefferson. Wow.

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‘Empty Mansions’ Reads Like A Fairy Tale, But It’s Much More

As soon as I read the Introduction by the two authors, I was hooked.

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Monica Reads: Johnson’s ‘Churchill’ Is a Must

You will be engrossed when you read the question, “Did Churchill save Britain?”

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Davidow’s Latest Novel Dives Deeply Into Issues of Faith

Now that Michael Davidow has finished his latest novel, he plans to start writing commentary again. Look for his column Radio Free New Hampshire to return to InDepthNH.org starting in the new year.

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‘Wayne’s War’ Is Well Worth the Read

Captain Burton was a young kid signing up to get a $40 stipend by attending ROTC training at Bowdoin College.

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The Locket: Story of Life and Love and Loss and Gain

A friend who sits across from me who is 94 years young asked if I had read The Locket.

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‘Inheritance’ Rocks Monica Reads’ Boat

This is a surprise story of love, anger and misunderstanding.

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‘Summer of 1787,’ a Love Story to the Constitution

I am tired of the name calling, back-stabbing and vicious personal attacks that the mainstream policy brokers in Congress get away with. Thus, I decided to read a love story.

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Must Read: ‘The Woman Who Smashed Codes’

Secret oaths were demanded by officials of our government to make sure security of our code-breaking secrets were not breached.

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