Being a reader of a fair amount of history, I tend to stay away from political reads. However, when this book crossed my path, it made me pause. The book contains a refresher on quite a few moments in our history and then, with them as a firm foundation, evolved into our current situation in … Continue reading America: Standing Strong by Robert Emery
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What Lies Beneath Texas – LSBBT
WHAT LIES BENEATH TEXAS: PIONEER CEMETERIES AND GRAVEYARDS by Cynthia Leal Massey Genre: Regional History/ 19th Century/ Landmarks & Monuments/ Travel Pictorial Publisher: TwoDot Date of Publication: August 1, 2021 Number of Pages: 400 pages w/77 B&W photos Scroll down for Giveaway! Texas, the second largest state, both in land mass and population, has more … Continue reading What Lies Beneath Texas – LSBBT
Carry: A Memoir of Survival on Stolen Land by Toni Jensen
This is a mostly dark and gritty account. It’s hard to say whether or not I liked it as it was more of an experience that had ups and downs. Also growing up around guns I could relate to some of the experiences the author was describing but others were so foreign that I had … Continue reading Carry: A Memoir of Survival on Stolen Land by Toni Jensen
Memorial Drive: A Daughter’s Memoir by Natasha Trethewey
While it might seem odd to say that a book centering around a brutal murder is beautiful, the prose and artistic manner that this author writes with makes for a beautiful read. The author takes you along as she tries to present the unfathomable. While she touches on her experiences as a biracial child in … Continue reading Memorial Drive: A Daughter’s Memoir by Natasha Trethewey
The Deepest South of All: True Stories From Natchez, Mississippi by Richard Grant
A ramble through the old and new South. Living in the city that’s motto is “Keep Austin Weird” even I was not prepared for the eccentric airs of Natchez. Most of the people described have personality with a capital P. A juxtapose of history is presented with a clear path for the reader to follow. … Continue reading The Deepest South of All: True Stories From Natchez, Mississippi by Richard Grant
The Heretic by Michael Deeze
This is the third and final installment in the Emmett Casey Chronicles. While I have read all three, this is my favorite. As the main character, Emmett takes time to reflect on his life as a mature adult; the reader gets to really see this man for who he has always been - A good … Continue reading The Heretic by Michael Deeze
When the Men Were Gone by Marjorie Herrera Lewis
Based on a true Texas tale, this book should be included in every woman’s reading collection. This is a rare review of a traditionally published book. I picked this book up two years ago and it has patiently been waiting on my shelf. I know that a lot of people feel that women still have … Continue reading When the Men Were Gone by Marjorie Herrera Lewis
Stein House by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
This author writes such intensely researched historical fiction that at times I thought it should be considered non-fiction. Having read the first book in this saga quite a while ago I was concerned when I started this one. Would I remember the first one? No worries as I immediately knew where I was in the … Continue reading Stein House by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
“I Was Just A Radioman” The Memoirs of a WW2, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Compiled by Pamela Ackerson
Wandering the aisles at the Indie Book Fest in Orlando, I noticed this book. Non-fiction for me is a treat and something I reward myself with when the fiction world is surrounding me. This book may be small but it is mighty in its story and photos. The pages contain a collection of memories and … Continue reading “I Was Just A Radioman” The Memoirs of a WW2, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Compiled by Pamela Ackerson
Girl With A Star Spangled Heart by Elaine Fields Smith
One of my favorite things to do is wander around a book festival. However, I had the pleasure of meeting this author before it even started! I was sitting and listening to awards at the North Texas Book Festival when Elaine sat down beside me. What an interesting person! She has authored books about some … Continue reading Girl With A Star Spangled Heart by Elaine Fields Smith
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