Amidst the turmoil of World War II, a daring Army Air Forces aviator is swept into an odyssey that will carry him to the far corners of the earth. Military duty and personal quest converge in this remarkable tale of grit and perseverance. Despite suffering grave injuries in the savage terrain of Burma, Major Rod […]
When Heroes Flew – Where the Dawn Comes Up Like Thunder By H. W. ‘Buzz’ Bernard Read Post »
In the vein of All the Light We Cannot See, a cross-cultural love story set against the dramatic backdrop of the Allied invasion of Europe during WWII. Vancouver, 1942. Josiah Chang arrives in the bustling city ready to make a new life for himself. The Second World War is in full swing, and Josiah, like so
The Riveter By Jack Wang Read Post »
Two women. Two pivotal moments. One dream for justice and equality. In the fall of 1959, Freda Gilroy arrives on the campus of Fisk University full of hope, carrying a suitcase and the voice of her father telling her she’s part of a family legacy of greatness. Soon, the ugliness of the Jim Crow South
People of Means By Nancy Johnson Read Post »
A true story. Tuesday 16 August 1870, Alain de Money, makes his way to the village fair. He plans to buy a heifer for a needy neighbour and find a roofer to repair the roof of the barn of a poor acquaintance. He arrives at two o’clock. Two hours later, the crowd has gone crazy;
Eat Him If You Like By Jean Teule Read Post »
From the beloved author of Comeback Love and Wherever There Is Light, comes a novel about the life-changing journey of a young man who travels from New Jersey to Khrushchev’s Russia and the beaches of Southern France as he finds love and discovers the long-hidden secrets about his heritage. In 1950s New Jersey, Michael Daniels launches a radio
Nothing Is Forgotten – A Novel By Peter Golden Read Post »
The River Peopleby Liz Kellebrew is a haunting and lyrical exploration of 19th-century westward expansion into the Pacific Northwest. Through the intertwined journeys of Marilla, John, and Walter—each navigating rivers that serve as both roads and unforgiving forces—the novel weaves together fiction, historical documents, memoir, and poetry. As these characters face hardships and triumphs, their
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In a world built on lies, one woman’s quest for truth and freedom begins. Life is never easy for a rebel, especially one determined to forge her own path in a society that demands conformity. Ayame has always felt at odds with her place in the world, her spirit yearning for freedom. Her parents’ latest
Wild Iris: A Historical Fiction Novel (Daughter of the Yakuza Book 1) By India Millar Read Post »
Baron Wernher von Braun is one of the most controversial men in history. While he was responsible for the V-2 missile which caused devastation and killed thousands during WW2, he is also celebrated as the man who flew us to the moon in Apollo 11. Was he good or bad? A very murky line still
Rocket Man – Von Braun Nazi at NASA By Paula Astridge Read Post »
Melody Chesterton is off on her next Continental Caper. Having left her brother, Rat, no choice but to take her with him on his next assignment for Britain’s Secret Service Bureau, Melody should be excited about travelling to Morocco. However, that was before she found out that the handsome, charming Conte Alessandro Foscari would be
Learn all about life in the desert with this nature-themed installment of DK Books’ new educational fiction series for children aged 7 to 9 years old. Meet the Secret Explorers – a band of brainiac kids from all around the world, here to take young readers on a series of fact-filled fictional adventures! Each with
The Secret Explorers and the Sunken Treasure By SJ King Read Post »
Take advantage of this special box set of all three books of The Saga of Hasting the Avenger, a Viking historical fiction series about the notorious (and historical) warlord Hasting’s early life. PRAISE FOR THE SAGA OF HASTING THE AVENGER Book 1: The Lords of the Wind “For indeed the Frankish nation, which was crushed
Learn all about life in the desert with this nature-themed installment of DK Books’ new educational fiction series for children aged 7 to 9 years old. Meet the Secret Explorers – a band of brainiac kids from all around the world, here to take young readers on a series of fact-filled fictional adventures! Each with
The Secret Explorers and the Desert Disappearance By SJ King Read Post »
October 7th, 2023, Israel: the day the world changed. When the sirens started at 6:29 am, Tehila was packing a picnic for her family in their southern Kibbutz home and Dana was celebrating love with her boyfriend at an outdoor rave. Shai, a former counter-terrorist soldier jumps to action to protect his country for his young son; while politician
We Will Dance Again By Aviva Gat Read Post »
Swimming Between Worlds By Elaine Neil Orr From the critically acclaimed writer of A Different Sun, a Southern coming-of-age novel that sets three very different young people against the tumultuous years of the American civil rights movement… Tacker Hart left his home in North Carolina as a local high school football hero, but returns in disgrace
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The Endeavour of Elsie Mackay By Flora Johnston 1927. Flight fever is running high and daring flyers are all anyone can talk about. And now the Honourable Miss Elsie Mackay, glamorous former film star and regular name in gossip columns, has a new ambition – to be the first woman to fly the Atlantic. Elsie’s
The Endeavour of Elsie Mackay By Flora Johnston Read Post »
