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
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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
Lovely Chaos: Comedy, Crack and Consciousness My Life in 1980’s New York By Joe Montaperto
Recently I traveled back to my home state of New Jersey and for the trip, I packed this book. It seemed appropriate as the author is a Jersey guy and (aging myself here) the book happens when I also lived in the area the book is set in. Joe, the author, did a fine job … Continue reading Lovely Chaos: Comedy, Crack and Consciousness My Life in 1980’s New York By Joe Montaperto
Code Girls by Liza Mundy
One of my book clubs chose this for our December read. I am always up for a really good non-fiction, and this one is in that category. While the history of WWII is at the heart of this entire book, the real story is the women (and a few men) that are spotlighted throughout the … Continue reading Code Girls by Liza Mundy
Cuisine and Empire: Cooking in World History by Rachel Laudan
This book is a little off the trail of my usual reading but it is about a subject I find interesting - cooking in world history. The author begins the book with her main theme – Humans are the animals that cook. While I am not much of a cook – I do love food … Continue reading Cuisine and Empire: Cooking in World History by Rachel Laudan
When Everything Changed By Gail Collins
This book kicked off a brand new Book Club for my area and it was a wonderful start. Gail Collins, the author has been a long time favorite of mine and she did an excellent job of making this book relatable for all ages. Her ability to personalize events and allow the reader to jump … Continue reading When Everything Changed By Gail Collins
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
This is a physically heavy book but not a heavy read. For a non-fiction book, the author lightly covers the earliest era of humans, including Neanderthals, Homo erectus and Homo sapiens. I was hoping for more information before a time when Homo sapiens had a cognitive revolution and populated the globe. The author presents ideas … Continue reading Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
This book follows two different timelines and main characters. 1915 with Eve who becomes a spy in the Alice Network against the Germans while she lives in occupied France. And, 1947, with Charlotte (Charlie), an American college girl who is pregnant, unmarried and traveling with her mother to take care of the "problem" . Instead, … Continue reading The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
Scars of Independence America’s Violent Birth by Holger Hoock
Non Fiction. While other histories of the American Revolution hint at the violence during the start of our nation, this book gives it with both barrels - literally. There is no sugar coating here. This is a comprehensive look at a destructive as well as a productive time in our history. If you want the … Continue reading Scars of Independence America’s Violent Birth by Holger Hoock
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