I received both books from the author as part of my BookTasters reviews. This series is about WWII airmen in England and the struggles they endured during the war. At the time of the books, England has been fighting the Nazis and their resources are dwindling. The pilots are making dangerous nighttime bombing runs. On […]
I won this book in a giveaway by the Facebook site Paper Lantern Writers. Being a true book nerd, when I saw the book was inscribed by the author, I was so thrilled! It’s the little things in life, really. In 1895, high society began escaping the summer heat by heading to Newport, Rhode Island. […]
I purchased this book myself after seeing so many rave reviews. I can honestly say that the reviews were correct – what an amazing story!! I just can’t bring myself to give it away so go out and get this one! Pia Lange was German and many Americans didn’t like Germans. Her father moved her […]
I received this book directly from the author. This is a story set during the time of the Spanish Inquisition. The accounts of this time detail the investigations of a zealous Inquisitor by the name of Tomas de Torquemada. This Catholic priest was appointed by the Queen Isabella to identify and remove any persons that […]
I received this book from the author. Indulge me a little, as this is the last post of the year. I am so greatful to all the publishers, editors, authors and fellow readers for my first year of blogging. I have learned a lot. I have much to do to improve my reviews and my […]
I received this book from the author. This story of World War II is told from two perspectives: Agnes, Baroness de Saint-Aubin, and Madeline, Countess de Dragoncourt. Agnes is a young doctor in Paris during the early stages of women in medicine. She is determined to prove herself by becoming a great surgeon. Madeline is […]
I received this book through NetGalley. Dorothea Lange wanted to see the West Coast. She’d carefully saved her money and after two years she made the move. The trip to San Francisco was long and difficult. After a grueling cross country trip, she finally arrived. While marveling over the view of the city, she was […]
I received this book from Harper Collins Publishers. Two sisters, Natasha and Lisa Smirnova, are the best of friends. They share secrets and count on each other through good and bad times. They have no idea how much their bond will be tested as the German army occupies their town of Kiev in 1941. Their […]
I received this book from the publisher. Marion Crawford is training to become a teacher. Her ultimate goal is to teach poor children. She receives an opportunity to work for a wealthy family in the summer. She accepts the job with the intent of returning to and finishing her teaching education. Her employers sing her […]
I received this book from Harper Collins. World War II books seem to be flooding the market. There are books about the Nazis, the prisoners, the German people, the Jewish people, etc. This book is unusual in that it is the viewpoint of a young Italian girl living in Venice and the part she plays […]