Tag: World War II
The Refrain Within by Liz Tolsma – Book Review
Just between you and me, I can’t read many books dealing with the Holocaust. Or read them often. Reading about that terrible time in history tears me up inside! A few years ago, I came across The Melody of the Soul by Liz Tolsma and was so intrigued by the […]
The London Restoration by Rachel McMillan – Book Review
When Brent and Diana reunited after four long years of separation, life didn’t simply return to normal. Too many secrets hold them apart and prevent the return to the intimacy they just started to build as a newly married couple. The imagery of a London blasted by Hitler’s blitz was […]
The Socialite by J’nell Ciesielski – Book Review, Preview
Intrigue and espionage abound in this World War II adventure. Kat, a proper English lady, finds herself in occupied France, living in an apartment paid for by her sister’s lover, a Nazi officer. As she attempts to influence her sister to return home without alienating her, she becomes embroiled in […]
The Land Beneath Us by Sarah Sundin – Book Review, Preview
I’ve been looking forward to reading The Land Beneath Us, but now that I’ve finished, I’m a little sad this wonderful series has concluded. So now that I know how things worked out – I’m so glad!! It was the perfect conclusion. I even got teary at the end. I […]
Whose Waves These Are by Amanda Dykes – Book Review, Preview
Amanda Dykes is a new author to me. I had seen many posts about her book on Twitter. After reading the description, I was intrigued and made sure to get a copy. Where to start? There was a wonderfully rich assortment of characters peopling this story. So many stories to […]
The Songbird and the Spy by J’nell Ciesielski – Book Review
This seems to be the year for me to read World War II books! I went through a period in which I avoided any books from this era at all. Yet I have read eleven since starting this blog. Well, twelve now. And four have been in this calendar year! […]
When Valleys Bloom Again – Book Review, Preview
Despite the pool in our backyard, my dad managed to make it an oasis. Potted roses lined the deck around the pool, we had a fishpond with a waterfall surrounded with tropical plants. The covered patio had pots galore with climbing vines and hanging baskets. Gardens and ponds must […]
The Sky Above Us by Sarah Sundin – Book Review, Preview
It is so maddening to me when people expect me to second guess! Dropping hints and supposing that I will listen to what they didn’t say instead of what they do say. I am one of those people who appreciate directness (with kindness, of course!). If you want me to […]
The Plum Blooms in Winter by Linda Thompson – Book Review, Preview
“Enola Gay. Hmm. Enola Gay.” As I walked past the historic plane, I was wracking my brain trying to remember where I had heard the name. The moment I remembered, I froze. The plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. I stopped in my tracks and looked again, […]
When the Heart Sings by Liz Tolsma – Book Review, Preview
We live in a fallen, sinful world and in a time that is uncertain and filled with evil men. If you spend any amount of time watching the news, it can cause you to lose heart and to fear. I am constantly hounded by those who slander me, and many […]