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Ellen Baker

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http://www.ellenbakernovels.com

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Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction

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March 2008

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Ellen Baker is the author of the novels THE HIDDEN LIFE OF CECILY LARSON, KEEPING THE HOUSE, and I GAVE MY HEART TO KNOW THIS. She has worked as a museum curator and as a bookseller and event coordinator at an independent bookstore. Originally from the Upper Midwest, Ellen currently lives on the coast of Maine.

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	The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson 3.90 avg rating — 15,274 ratings — published 2024 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Keeping the House 3.77 avg rating — 3,168 ratings — published 2007 — 21 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I Gave My Heart to Know This 3.60 avg rating — 1,055 ratings — published 2011 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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THE HIDDEN LIFE OF CECILY LARSON is out in paperback!

The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson is being released in paperback TODAY!! 🥳

Have you seen the gorgeous new cover with sprayed red edges? Check it out right here!

If you’re in Maine, I would sure love to see you at one (or both) of the launch events!

Tonight, Tuesday, February 25, at 6 pm, I’ll be speaking and signing books at Left Bank Books in Belfast.

On Saturday, March 1, from 10 am till noon, I’ll b Read more of this blog post »

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Ellen Baker wrote a new blog post THE HIDDEN LIFE OF CECILY LARSON is out in paperback! The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson is being released in paperback TODAY!! 🥳 Have you seen the gorgeous new cover with sprayed red edges? Check it out rig Read more of this blog post »
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Ellen answered Tammy's question: How did you happen to pick Duluth, Minnesota for your book? I live there and was surprised to see the specific details about the city in the story, and spot on! I'm originally from northern Minnesota. My parents live in Duluth now, and I lived in Superior, Wisconsin, for a number of years (many years ago now). I love Duluth! :) Thank you so much for reading CECILY -- I'm glad you felt like your city was well See Full Answer
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“Homes should mean something to us humans. They are a basic instinct. A home, with a life that centers only on food and sleep, is not really a home, it's a house. Beauty and graciousness, joy of living, being used in every part, these are the things that make a house a home. (chapter header quote from Popular Home Decorations, 1940)”
― Ellen Baker, Keeping the House

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“He took her face in both his hands and kissed her like they weren't even married yet”
― Ellen Baker, Keeping the House

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“Flying lessons? That's not very wifely.”
― Ellen Baker, Keeping the House

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