Last year, I won A Tropical Frontier: Tales of Old Florida by Tim Robinson in a Goodreads Giveaway. It took me a while to get through this book. It’s a collection of stories about a family living in Florida in the 1800s. The stories are told in chronological order. One thing to know is that…… Continue reading A Tropical Frontier: Tales of Old Florida (3 Stars)
Tag: war novel
Refugee on a Pendulum: Confused What Happened (2 Stars)
Several months ago, I won Refugee on a Pendulum by Jemil Metti in a Goodreads Giveaway. Because it was a Goodreads Giveaway win, I am leaving a review. Otherwise, I probably wouldn’t have bothered because this book left me feeling very confused. The Plot As I Understand It As I mentioned before, I was left…… Continue reading Refugee on a Pendulum: Confused What Happened (2 Stars)
The Paris Housekeeper: World War II Women (4.5 Stars)
I recently finished reading The Paris Housekeeper by Renee Ryan. This book was published late last year. I won it in a Goodreads Giveaway. It’s the story of three women living in Paris when the Germans first invaded France during World War II. Introducing the Women This book follows the stories of three women in…… Continue reading The Paris Housekeeper: World War II Women (4.5 Stars)
I’ll Remember You: Quick World War II Marriage (3 Stars)
In September, I won I’ll Remember You by Deborah Packer in a Goodreads Giveaway. While fictionalized, this book is based on the true story of the author’s parents’ quick marriage. Basic Plot Bobbie and Murray meet while she’s vacationing in Florida. He was stationed there before heading to Europe during World War II. Bobbie and…… Continue reading I’ll Remember You: Quick World War II Marriage (3 Stars)
Saving Madonna: Artwork and World War II (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading Saving Madonna by Kate Bristow. This book, which will come out on November 2, is a World War II novel set in Italy. It is based on the true story of a small Italian town’s quest to save artwork during World War II. My Feelings This book for me is hard…… Continue reading Saving Madonna: Artwork and World War II (4 Stars)
Alverstone: Love and War Regency Novel (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading Alverstone, the first book in a new Regency series by Beatrice Knight. I’m a fan of Jane Austen, so I figured this would be a good option. This book was published in May, but I’m not sure when the next book will come out. The good news is that this book…… Continue reading Alverstone: Love and War Regency Novel (4 Stars)
Saboteur: LDS World War II Spy Novel (4 Stars)
During a recent trip to Eastern Washington, I listened to the audiobook version of Saboteur by Dean Hughes. Dean Hughes writes a lot of books for the LDS community, most of them with war themes. He’s best known for his Children of the Promise series. Much like that series, this book takes place during World…… Continue reading Saboteur: LDS World War II Spy Novel (4 Stars)
A Prelude to Versailles: World War I Adventure (3.5 Stars)
My second Goodreads Giveaway win was A Prelude to Versailles by Mark Anthony Sullivan. This book came out on July 1st, so you can purchase it yourself. While I have read a lot of World War II novels, I’m not sure if I’ve ever read a World War I novel before, so this was a…… Continue reading A Prelude to Versailles: World War I Adventure (3.5 Stars)
Counting Lost Stars: World War II and 1960s (4 Stars)
As I mentioned before, in June, I won my first Goodreads Giveaway, a paperback copy of Counting Lost Stars by Kim Van Alkemade. This book was published on July 18th, so you can get a copy now. I would give this book 4 stars. Here are my thoughts on it, including an explanation of why…… Continue reading Counting Lost Stars: World War II and 1960s (4 Stars)