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Fun Facts Friday: Joost van den Vondel
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Fun Facts Friday: Joost van den Vondel

Man of la BookNovember 17, 2023

Joost van den Vondel is one of the great Dutch writers. His status as a national poet was cemented when the country was evolving as a national state

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Book Review: In Pursuit of Jefferson by Derek Baxter
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Book Review: In Pursuit of Jefferson by Derek Baxter

Man of la BookFebruary 24, 2022

The author & his family on a series of vacations following Jefferson’s 1788 book attempting to observer what he saw and experienced

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Book Review: Three Ordinary Girls by Tim Brady
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Book Review: Three Ordinary Girls by Tim Brady

Man of la BookDecember 21, 2021

Tells the story of fierce women fighting in the Dutch Resistance during World War II. They rescued Jews, sabotage, assassinations, running guns and supplies

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Book Review: 1000 Perfect Weekends
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Book Review: 1000 Perfect Weekends

Man of la BookNovember 8, 2021

1,000 Perfect Weekends: Great Getaways Around the Globe is another addition in the National Geographic Society books to inspire and educate.

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Book Review: Ultimate Journeys for Two by Mike & Anne Howard
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Book Review: Ultimate Journeys for Two by Mike & Anne Howard

Man of la BookSeptember 14, 2021

Not a traditional travel guide. This book allows the reader to skip in sections, and choose whatever trip or adventure they’d like to experience.

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Book Review: The Sisters of Auschwitz  by Roxane van Iperen
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Book Review: The Sisters of Auschwitz by Roxane van Iperen

Man of la BookAugust 30, 2021

The book tells of Janny and Lien Brilleslijper, two sisters in the Dutch Resistance and were captured. Ms. Van Iperen is a lawyer and publicist.

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Book Review: In Search of a Name by Marjolijn van Heemstra
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Book Review: In Search of a Name by Marjolijn van Heemstra

Man of la BookOctober 8, 2020

Follows a pregnant woman researching her uncle’s past after World War II.

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Book Review: The Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica Hesse
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Book Review: The Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica Hesse

Man of la BookNovember 21, 2018

A young adult award winning novel, a national bestseller, which takes place in Holland during World War II. Ms. Hesse is an author and a journalist

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Book Review: Midnight Blue by Simone van der Vlugt
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Book Review: Midnight Blue by Simone van der Vlugt

Man of la BookJune 29, 2018

Part historical fiction part art history the story follows Catrin working in Delft create Delft Blue literature. Appearances by masters such as Rembrandt

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Fun Facts Friday: Maria Dermoût
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Fun Facts Friday: Maria Dermoût

Man of la BookJune 15, 2018

Maria Dermoût (15 June, 1888 – 27 June, 1962), was a novelist who is considered to be of the most important writers in Dutch indies literature.

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