I am not always a history fan - so to sit down and read a non-fiction historical book, often is not my first choice. But I was sent Terrorist: Gavrilo Princip, the Assassin who Ignited World War I by Henrik Rehr and it made me WANT to read history! This is a brilliant novel set in graphic novel format that captures the start of World War I and it's subsequent outcomes. The story is about Gavrilo Princeip, a young Serbian terrorist, who ultimately sets off World War I by assassinating the archduke Franz Ferdinand. It is a fictional account and that caught me as well - I was drawn in immediately by the storyline and action - yet another thing to love about graphic novels. It's just a fabulous and interesting way to learn history. I think your history buffs and graphic novel history readers will enjoy this one!
*I was sent a copy by the publisher for an honest review on my blog.
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Monday, September 17, 2012
An Unmarked Grave
My first encounter with Charles Todd as an author was a hit! An Unmarked Grave is a "Bess Crawford Mystery" which means almost nothing to me as I've never read a Bess Crawford Mystery nor have I ever heard of them. But now I have and you can be sure I am on the lookout! This is a wonderful mystery set in 1918 - I loved the history AND the plot. Bess Crawford is a battlefield nurse that is drawn into a baffling mystery because people she worked closely with are now dying or being killed - she has to decide which. Because of Bess' family background and inability to leave a mystery alone, she is determined to get to the bottom of this rash of deaths. It was suspenseful and well-written - great World War I intrigue and history to boot!!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The Swiss Courier
My favorite type of reading used to be historical fiction - that was what I devoured. Well, since working in a library, I have broadened my reading quite extensively and hardly read historical fiction anymore. So, when I heard of the blog tour for The Swiss Courier, I wanted to join in and give myself a REASON to read hist. fiction again. AND I was so glad I did, Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey DO NOT disappoint! What a great, fast-paced read - you will be hooked from the start and learn something along the way. World War Two history always intrigues me.
About the Book:
It is August 1944 and the Gestapo is mercilessly rounding up suspected enemies of the Third Reich. When Joseph Engel, a German physicist working on the atomic bomb, finds that he is actually a Jew, adopted by Christian parents, he must flee for his life to neutral Switzerland. Gabi Mueller is a young Swiss-American woman working for the newly formed American Office of Strategic Services (the forerunner to the CIA) close to Nazi Germany. When she is asked to risk her life to safely "courier" Engel out of Germany, the fate of the world rests in her hands. If she can lead him to safety, she can keep the Germans from developing nuclear capabilities. But in a time of traitors and uncertainty, whom can she trust along the way? This fast-paced, suspenseful novel takes readers along treacherous twists and turns during a fascinating--and deadly--time in history.
About the authors:
Tricia Goyer is the author of several books, including Night Song and Dawn of a Thousand Nights, both past winners of the ACFW's Book of the Year Award for Long Historical Romance. Goyer lives with her family in Montana. To find out more visit her website: www.triciagoyer.com
Mike Yorkey is the author or coauthor of dozens of books, including the bestselling Every Man's Battle series. Married to a Swiss native, Yorkey lived in Switzerland for 18 months. He and his family currently reside in California.To find out more visit his website: www.MikeYorkey.com. Would you like to hear an interview with the authors? Then go HERE.
Thank you, LitFuse, for providing a copy of The Swiss Courier for me to review.
About the Book:
It is August 1944 and the Gestapo is mercilessly rounding up suspected enemies of the Third Reich. When Joseph Engel, a German physicist working on the atomic bomb, finds that he is actually a Jew, adopted by Christian parents, he must flee for his life to neutral Switzerland. Gabi Mueller is a young Swiss-American woman working for the newly formed American Office of Strategic Services (the forerunner to the CIA) close to Nazi Germany. When she is asked to risk her life to safely "courier" Engel out of Germany, the fate of the world rests in her hands. If she can lead him to safety, she can keep the Germans from developing nuclear capabilities. But in a time of traitors and uncertainty, whom can she trust along the way? This fast-paced, suspenseful novel takes readers along treacherous twists and turns during a fascinating--and deadly--time in history.
About the authors:
Tricia Goyer is the author of several books, including Night Song and Dawn of a Thousand Nights, both past winners of the ACFW's Book of the Year Award for Long Historical Romance. Goyer lives with her family in Montana. To find out more visit her website: www.triciagoyer.com
Mike Yorkey is the author or coauthor of dozens of books, including the bestselling Every Man's Battle series. Married to a Swiss native, Yorkey lived in Switzerland for 18 months. He and his family currently reside in California.To find out more visit his website: www.MikeYorkey.com. Would you like to hear an interview with the authors? Then go HERE.
Thank you, LitFuse, for providing a copy of The Swiss Courier for me to review.
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Lerner Box
Christmas is for me: A BIG BOX OF BOOKS!! So, when Lerner sent through some review copies - I was excited - ok, giddy!! Let me share some of my favorites:
Angel Girl by Laurie Friedman and illustrated by Ofra Amit. There is a reason this one is first - as I'm dabbing at my eyes with a kleenex - this is POWERFUL!! A wonderful Holocaust picture book - the story is precious - incredible - and one you won't soon forget! (Oh, and it's based on a true story!)Class Three at Sea by Julia Jarman and illustrated by Lynne Chapman is a fun romp! I mean really, what would you expect from a book where a class gets lost at sea, only to be "found" by a group of rowdy pirates? (Perfect for your "pirate" story hours!)
I Know an Old Teacher by Anne Bowen and illustrated Stephen Gammell - this one is another fun one. I know, there are SO many "I Know An..." books out there but this one is fun and deserves to be among them!
Hush Harbor: Praying in Secret by Freddi Williams Evans and illustrated by Erin Bennett Banks. I DO SO ENJOY these historical picture books. It is pure reading for enjoyment while learning something that WILL stick! This is a book on what African Americans had to go through to even worship together during times of slavery. Another book based on true events - powerful!
Name that Style: All About Isms in Art - Bob Raczka. This caught my eye as I am getting ready for next year's Summer Reading Program (all about Fine Arts). This is really a useful book - for anyone studying/learning about art and the periods of art - it is concise and yet interesting - a great tool for students and teachers!
Ok - here's one that you MUST admit you needed in school - "Mrs. Riley Bought Five Itchy Aardvarks" and Other Painless Tricks for Memorizing Science Facts by Brian P. Cleary and illustrated by J. P. Sandy. First off - it's Brian Cleary - need I say more!!? Ok, since you need more convincing - I mean really, how else can you memorize the six major animal groups?? (Hence, the title!!)
Angel Girl by Laurie Friedman and illustrated by Ofra Amit. There is a reason this one is first - as I'm dabbing at my eyes with a kleenex - this is POWERFUL!! A wonderful Holocaust picture book - the story is precious - incredible - and one you won't soon forget! (Oh, and it's based on a true story!)I Know an Old Teacher by Anne Bowen and illustrated Stephen Gammell - this one is another fun one. I know, there are SO many "I Know An..." books out there but this one is fun and deserves to be among them!
Hush Harbor: Praying in Secret by Freddi Williams Evans and illustrated by Erin Bennett Banks. I DO SO ENJOY these historical picture books. It is pure reading for enjoyment while learning something that WILL stick! This is a book on what African Americans had to go through to even worship together during times of slavery. Another book based on true events - powerful!
Name that Style: All About Isms in Art - Bob Raczka. This caught my eye as I am getting ready for next year's Summer Reading Program (all about Fine Arts). This is really a useful book - for anyone studying/learning about art and the periods of art - it is concise and yet interesting - a great tool for students and teachers!
Ok - here's one that you MUST admit you needed in school - "Mrs. Riley Bought Five Itchy Aardvarks" and Other Painless Tricks for Memorizing Science Facts by Brian P. Cleary and illustrated by J. P. Sandy. First off - it's Brian Cleary - need I say more!!? Ok, since you need more convincing - I mean really, how else can you memorize the six major animal groups?? (Hence, the title!!)
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Seven Miles to Freedom
Janet Halfmann's Seven Miles to Freedom: The Robert Smalls Story is a powerful slave story. I was not familiar at all with Robert Smalls but now that I've read this book - I am SURE to recommend it to others studying slavery or just interested in reading on the Civil War/Slavery, etc. Duane Smith's illustrations are marvelous - they give you a rugged feel for the times. The powerful picture book tells an amazing story - I would read this to students WAY up even into middle school - it will be long-remembered.
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