Category: History
A great book can open up a whole new world, and great historical fiction is the closest thing we have to a time machine. These young adult historical fiction …
The Vietnam War was a watershed moment in American history. It was an important genesis of a unified Vietnam. Most important of all, it has spawned numerous books of the effects …
Queen Rania of Jordan once claimed that to “achieve lasting peace in the Middle East” it takes “guts, not guns.” Yet the majority of news stories that emerge from …
Melanie Weaver
August 30, 2016
Book Lists, Book Lovers, Drama, Family, Food and Drink, History, House and Garden, Human Interest, Stephen King, Suspense/Thriller, TBR
Do you have a “bucket list” for books? I do! Honestly, there hundreds of books everyone should read before they turn 30, so this certainly isn’t an exhaustive list. Additionally, …
Jodi Trask
August 28, 2016
Author Spotlight, Biography, Book Lists, Classics, Historical Fiction, History, Human Interest, John Green, Literary Fiction, Literary Quotes, Sci-Fi, TBR, Time-Travel
John Green is many things. He is a YouTube star, a semi-professional FIFA player, and the co-creator of Project For Awesome. What John Green may be most well known for …
Philadelphia, the city where The Constitution was written, is known as the birthplace of American democracy. While we may hear about Benjamin Franklin or the Liberty Bell in history …
Fans of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway musical, Hamilton, were devastated when Miranda, who played the role of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, and several of the other original cast members made their …
Nikki San Pedro
August 19, 2016
African American, Book Lists, Historical Fiction, History, Horror, Human Interest, Latino, Poetry, Politics, Reading, Reference, Stephen King, Young Adult
It’s no secret that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump doesn’t read. With all the tweet-bullying, wall planning, withholding tax returns, seeking overseas labor for his clothing line, bait-and-switching …
Since the advent of humankind thousands of years ago, man has been continually drawn to the sea. Be it exploring over the distant horizon, trading with partners thousands of …
I loved the Percy Jackson series when it first came out. It combined both my love for ancient history and mythology with story and fantasy. In light of that, …
The Olympics are full of riveting moments; records are broken, history is made and, quite often, scandals abound. While they generally revolve around banned substances and problems with the venues, …
Every reader has their own version of what’s considered a quick read, a medium read, and finally, what books will take a little longer to digest. I think the …
The history of English royalty is a fascinating topic with its sex scandals, murders, and political intrigue that is ripe for novelizations. The history of the Tudor dynasty, in …
Earlier this year, author Michael Haag delved into the history and legend surrounding Mary Magdalene, in his new title, The Quest for Mary Magdalene. In its pages, Haag searches …
During the Vietnam War, soldiers and protesters found very little common ground. An unlikely area of agreement, though, was the shared fondness for Joseph Heller’s Catch-22. Today, Heller’s opus …
Whether you are a die-hard Republican or a proud Democrat, nothing brings America (and the world) together like the Olympics. The spirit of camaraderie as we cheer on our …
As any serious student of literature will tell you, unless your studies have ventured into the élite realm of Russian novelists, you cannot truly call yourself a reader. To …
Whether you love his work or hate it, Shakespeare was an essential component to the development of modern English. Although Shakespearean life seems dull considering the wide range of technologies …
Princess Diana. A name, a visionary, a woman who provided so much everlasting hope, peace, and love to those who society had deemed unworthy or damaged goods. I have …
Back when I had time to read books and blog about them, I came across a publisher and bookstore based in London with the most beautiful, elegant books. I’ll be …