Northern Borders: A Novel

Name: Northern Borders: A Novel
Price: 3.99 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (955 reviews)
Author: Howard Frank Mosher

by Howard Frank Mosher

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.7 (955)

4.7 stars from 955 reviews. Top 90% of Historical Fiction books we track.

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Last checked: May 13, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love character-driven coming-of-age stories set in specific, vividly realised places like rural America.
You appreciate slow-burn narratives that capture the texture of childhood with both warmth and unflinching honesty.
You're drawn to books about family complexity, regional identity, and how the past shapes who we become.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced plots with major twists and high stakes rather than intimate, reflective storytelling.
You want contemporary settings and modern concerns rather than period pieces rooted in 1948 Vermont.
You're looking for light, feel-good reads without emotional weight or family conflict.

About this book

A New York Times Notable Book about growing up in a remote corner of Vermont. In 1948, six-year-old Austen Kittredge is sent to live on his grandparents' farm, where he spends the next twelve years of his life. The farm in Lost Nation Hollow becomes a significant place for Austen, populated by eccentric people including his stubborn but loving grandparents—whose marriage was known as the Forty Years War—along with wild adventures and hidden family secrets. The novel depicts a world of county fairs, heirloom quilts, and timber forests. It presents a coming-of-age story set in Vermont that explores childhood experiences and family dynamics during a particular historical period.

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Currently on sale at $3.99 — 69% off peak. Price has dropped 41 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 43 days. Typically stays discounted for 34 days.

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Currently around #46K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 37% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.7★ from 955 reviews

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