Informed Storytelling

"Everyone has a story to tell. Because Janet is genuinely interested in what moves each person to pursue their passion, her subjects respond positively to her. That response is reflected in her stories, which are carefully researched and thorough, yet sensitive—a somewhat rare combination."

Gretchen Piston Ogden
Managing Editor
Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors

In the news

Here’s what folks are saying about the book:

Maine. Magazine- September 2011  (Full review appears on my welcome page)

Kennebec Journal – by George & Linda Smith, The Travelin\’ Maine(rs) in the box, wrote: Maine’s Museums, Art, Oddities & Artifacts,” by Janet Mendelsohn (The Countryman Press), is a treasure trove of information about — well — Maine’s treasures.  As native Mainers, we were astonished by the hundreds of interesting places and things we’ve not seen in our home state.

‘Art, Oddities & Artifacts,’ Kittery journalist compiles Maine’s first museum book — Maine Living — Bangor Daily News by Aislinn Sarnacki

Portland Press Herald Q&A – August 15, 2011 by Bob Keyes

The Weekly Sentinel (York County, Maine) July 15, 2011

American Historical Print Collectors Society Newsletter – Summer 2011