I LOVED this book - North Woods by Daniel Mason -- and I agree with you, Sabrina, on every level. It's hard to put into words (although you did brilliantly) why this book is so special. I also highly highly recommend this book to everyone. The only advice I would offer as one begins to read is to release any and all judgement, and just let the book take you. It took me almost immediately. I felt my whole body and soul just melt into his writing. And what a ride it was!

This is the second book you have influenced me to buy this year. you are powerful.

I think this book is excellent. I finished it yesterday and slowed down my reading in the last few pages to savor the author’s last few words. Hiking through my local forest will never be the same! I will certainly reread it! I loved hearing the author’s interviews (KZfaq). Great review Sabrina, thanks.

a fellow librarian here. I just finished North Woods a few moments ago and don't think I'll ever forget it. It's a literary miracle. A few months ago, I had my book group read Gender Queer. All thumbs up for the experience. Consider that, if you haven't already. Keep up the great work!

loving the single book reviews! i'm 511th in line for this at the library so i'm just going to have to buy it i'm sure i'll like it going off of those passages you read haha

Terrific review, thanks. I loved North Woods also, but I didn’t make that excellent connection with David Mitchell. Now I am thinking about it again along with The Bone Clocks and Black Swan Green. Cheers!

“A group of local individuals who read whatever I tell them to” is kind of the dream. Thanks for the review!

@katiejlumsden brought me here. Happy Reading! 😎📚👍

‘It would be difficult to observe any criticism with any type of grace.’ Indeed!

Outstanding review!

Where did your husband read about the sprouting from the death of Alice and Mary? I do recall it

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