LEARN MORE Though August 15, 1945 is when the officials announced the surrender of Japan, ending the second world war, they didn’t actually sign their surrender until September 2, 1945. We remember this important day because it brought peace after six horrific years of hellish conditions, which irrevocably altered our world forever. ORIGINAL POST: Readers, … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Readers, Today’s National V-J Day
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#WhatNornsReads – Signal Moon by Kate Quinn
REVIEWED BY J.M. NORTHUP What a lovely story I’m a huge historical fiction fan, and I’ve been on a big WWII kick as of late. This short story was right in line with my reading. The paranormal elements reminded me of “Philadelphia Experiment” and “The Lake House.” I liked the characters. They were endearing. Their … Continue reading #WhatNornsReads – Signal Moon by Kate Quinn
Silver Dagger Book Tours – The Rabbi’s Knight
In possession of a cryptic ancient scroll, Rabbi Samuel, St. Clair and the others will risk everything to fulfill their shared and sacred destiny as guardians of the Temple Mount.The Rabbi’s Knight Prequel to Wages of Empire by Michael J. Cooper Genre: Historical Fiction"The Rabbi's Knight is instantly compelling and fascinating in its arcane plot and … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – The Rabbi’s Knight
#BooksForTheHoliday – Captive Nations Week
LEARN MORE During the Cold War, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the declaration in 1959, known as Public Law 86-90, that America would recognize National Captive Nations Week. The intend of this observation is to “call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, demonstrating America's support … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Captive Nations Week
My Book Review of Damned Yankees
Damned Yankees by Ray Deptula My rating: 4 of 5 stars Good HistoryI struggled with this book. There was a lot happening, which tore me a part. It seemed to me as though a non-fiction history was mashed into a dramatic historical fiction saga muddening both from reaching their full potential. Yet, each had merit, … Continue reading My Book Review of Damned Yankees
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