Title: Dune Author: Frank Herbert Genre: Science Fiction Plot: Paul Atreides has just arrived on the planet Arrakis with his father, the Duke Leto Atreides, and mother with the intent of taking it over from the Baron Harkonnen, by force if necessary. As the Duke prepares his men, their ambushed and separated. Now Paul andContinue reading “Dune – Frank Herbert”
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Guest Post – The Richest Man in Babylon
Thank you Ella of Moving with Ella for this review. A good book makes you look at life a little differently, learn new things and see the world through another lens. Which is why we are constantly told to read more and more books as we grow. Why? Because not only does reading improve yourContinue reading “Guest Post – The Richest Man in Babylon”
Into the Whirlwind – Elizabeth Camden
Title: Into the Whirlwind Author: Elizabeth Camden Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Mollie and Zach are in the fight of their lives. They’re in Chicago in 1871 and the city is in flames. Mollie and Zach somehow manage to survive and save a few valuable things. Mollie saves her smaller machines from her watch factory, theContinue reading “Into the Whirlwind – Elizabeth Camden”
The Saga of the Ancient Family- Eva García Sáenz
Titles: The Immortal Collection (book 1), The Sons of Adam (book 2) Author: Eva García Sáenz Translator: Lilit Žekulin Thwaites Plot: Book 1 – Adriana is the newest hire at the Museum of Archeology in Santander, Spain. Her specialty is prehistory and has recently returned to Santander after living in Madrid. Her sister-in-law, Elisa, gotContinue reading “The Saga of the Ancient Family- Eva García Sáenz”
Obsessed – Ted Dekker
Title: Obsessed Author: Ted Dekker Genre: Thriller, Historical Fiction Plot: Roth Braun is the son of a Nazi commander. He’s devoted to his father and follows his commands. His father asked him to find the Stones of David, stolen by a Jewish woman at the camp he was stationed at. Roth will see it doneContinue reading “Obsessed – Ted Dekker”
Mists of Palenque Series – Leonide Martin
Title: Book 1 – Yohl Ik’nal of Palenque Author: Leonide Martin Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Yohl Ik’nal is a young noble woman, and niece to the ruler of Lokum Ha, a prominent city of the Maya. She’s brought up among the priests and priestesses, as she’s a gifted student. Yohl is also destined to becomeContinue reading “Mists of Palenque Series – Leonide Martin”
The Zealots – G.K. Johnson
Title: The Zealots Author: G.K. Johnson Illustrator: James Dawson Genre: Historical Fiction, Young Adult Plot: Shi’mon and Yeshua are best friends living in Roman occupied Capernaum, Israel. Shi’mon’s heard of the Zealots movement against the Romans. He wants to join. Yeshua cautions him against it. But when Shi’mon’s father dies at the hands of theContinue reading “The Zealots – G.K. Johnson”
Miss Peregrine’s Home Series- Ransom Rigs
Titles: Book 1 – Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Book 2 – Hollow City, Book 3 – Library of Souls, Book 4 – Map of Days, Book 5 – Conference of Birds, Book 6 – The Desolation of Devil’s Acre Author: Ransom Riggs Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Plot: Book 1 – Jacob Portman isContinue reading “Miss Peregrine’s Home Series- Ransom Rigs”
Acts of Faith Trilogy – Davis Bunn & Janette Oke
Titles: The Centurion’s Wife (book 1), The Hidden Flame (book 2), The Damascus Way (book 3) Authors: Davis Bunn and Janette Oke Genre: Historical Fiction, Biblical History Plot: The Centurion’s Wife (book 1) – A Roman Centurion, Alban, is ordered by Pilate to find out what happened to the rabbi called, Yeshua, three days afterContinue reading “Acts of Faith Trilogy – Davis Bunn & Janette Oke”
The Divergent Trilogy – Veronica Roth
Title: Divergent (book 1), Insurgent (book 2), Allegiant (book 3) Author: Veronica Roth Genre: Dystopian Future, Young Adult Plot: Divergent (book 1) – Beatrice (Tris) Prior lives in a world divided by factions. Everyone takes a test that determines where you live based on your choices on the test. Test options are limited to CandorContinue reading “The Divergent Trilogy – Veronica Roth”
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