Important, fascinating reading for WWII history buffs: KL: A History of the Nazi Concentration Camps by Nikolaus Wachsmann has received two starred reviews! “’The concentration camps embodied the spirit of Nazism like no other institution in the Third Reich,’ writes Wachsmann-at least 2.3 million people passed through them; at least 1.7 million died in them-and […]
Tag: World War II
For Your Consideration: May 2015 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and nominate your favorite titles now for the May 2015* LibraryReads list! *Nominations are due March 20! Click here to view for the full list of 2015 deadlines. THIN AIR by Ann Cleeves In the sixth book in the Shetland series, Detectives Jimmy Perez and Willow Reeves investigate the death of a woman […]
Friday Reads: Super Sexy Romance Edition!
Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and whether you’re paired up or single and carefree, we’ve got the romance books that will make you feel “happily ever after”: IRRITABLE HEARTS: A PTSD Love Story by Mac McClelland On Sale: February 24, 2015 A fearless memoir by an award-winning journalist exploring her struggle […]
Excitement Building for Kristin Hannah’s THE NIGHTINGALE
“I loved Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale. She has captured a particular slice of French life during World War II with wonderful details and drama. But what I loved most was the relationship between two sisters and Hannah’s exploration of what we do in moments of great challenge.”–Lisa See, author of New York Times bestseller Snow […]
Thriller Thursday (2/6/14 Edition)
Happy #ThrillerThursday to these great new mysteries celebrating a #BookBday this week:
DOING HARM by Kelly Parsons
“As a medical thriller, this skillfully wrought debut gets high marks for building tension to a breathtaking climax." – Library Journal, starred review. Even TV star Joel McHale ("The Soup," "Community") loves it!
WHO THINKS EVIL by Michael Kurland
"This latest in Kurland’s novels about the notorious Professor Moriarty—Sherlock Holmes’ most clever adversary—makes for fun reading. Calling Moriarty the hero of these books might stretch the meaning of 'hero' a bit too far—he’s still the evil man we’ve always known him to be—but he’s a fine sleuth and sure makes for a compelling protagonist. Splendid stuff." – Booklist
MISS DIMPLE PICKS A PECK OF TROUBLE by Mignon F. Ballard
"This cozy historical is perfect for World War II buffs interested in the home front scene." – Library Journal
"Ballard infuses emotion and empathy into a very intelligent, believable mystery. Fans of Rhys Bowen may also appreciate this appealing and engagingly written series." – Booklist
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Monday Fun Day with ONCE WE WERE BROTHERS
Happy Monday friends! We've got a treat for you today–it's a success story. Who doesn't love those?
By day Ronald H. Balson is a trial attorney in Chicago, but by night (or the weekend, or whenever he has time), he writes. His practice took him around the globe and seeing villages in Poland inspired his debut novel, ONCE WE WERE BROTHERS, which he self-published. With virtually no marketing or publicity, it steadily built word-of-mouth acclaim (the average Goodreads rating is 4-1/2 stars) until an eagle-eyed editor at St. Martin's Press snapped it up.
ONCE WE WERE BROTHERS is a heart-wrenching story about two boys, as close as can be without blood relation, who find themselves on opposite sides of the Holocaust as they struggle to survive in war-torn Poland. Sixty years later, their lives collide in a quest for redemption. The result is an enthralling tale of love, survival, and triumph of the human spirit, perfect for fans of SARAH'S KEY by Tatiana de Rosnay.
"This novel is uplifting and moving, intelligently written and featuring historically accurate context and an unusual insight into human character and motivations. Highly recommended for all readers." – Library Journal, starred review
"...readers will be riveted by this novel’s central question: Will justice long delayed be denied?" – Kirkus Reviews
"Many will enjoy this gripping novel for its narrative drive and its emotional storytelling." – Booklist
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