Title: Everything is Tuberculosis Author: John Green Genre: Science Plot: John explores the history of tuberculosis and how it’s still prevalent today. He talks about how the disease shaped history. There’s still so many people today who live and die with the disease. John met Henry in his travels to Sierra Leone. He lives inContinue reading “Everything is Tuberculosis – John Green”
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The Witch and the Tsar – Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
Title: The Witch and the Tsar Author: Olesya Salnikova Gilmore Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Plot: Yaga is a half goddess living in the Russian countryside. She avoids mortals due to past hurts. The occasional mortal seeks her out for healing remedies. When Tsar Ivan’s wife Anastasia comes seeking a cure, Yaga’s life starts to getContinue reading “The Witch and the Tsar – Olesya Salnikova Gilmore”
The Boxcar Librarian – Brianna Labuskes
Title: The Boxcar Librarian Author: Brianna Labuskes Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Alice Monroe is copper king’s daughter trying to get books to the miners at their isolated mining towns in the 1920’s. People around her say that the miners don’t need books. A local man, Sydney, with lots of connections helps Alice get the fundingContinue reading “The Boxcar Librarian – Brianna Labuskes”
11/22/63 – Stephen King
Title: 11/22/63 Author: Stephen King Genre: Historical Fiction, Science Fiction Plot: Jake Epping is a high school English teacher who teaches GED classes on the side. After one of his oldest GED students passes all the required courses, Jake takes him to a local restaurant. The owner, Al asks Jake to return in the morning.Continue reading “11/22/63 – Stephen King”
The Shadow Key – Susan Stokes-Chapman
Title: The Shadow Key Author: Susan Stokes-Chapman Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery Plot: Dr. Henry Talbot has recently been dismissed from his position at his London hospital. After months of job searching, he takes a position at Plas Helyg, an English owned mansion in the Welsh countryside. Lord Julian Tresilian is the owner and Henry’s employer.Continue reading “The Shadow Key – Susan Stokes-Chapman”
Book of Temeraire 2 & 3 – Naomi Novik
Book 1 is His Majesty’s Dragon Title: Book 2 – Throne of Jade, Book 3 – Black Powder War Author: Naomi Novik Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Plot: Book 2 – John Laurence and his dragon, Temeraire, have been summoned to China to return Temeraire to the Chinese royal family. On their journey, they encounter troublesContinue reading “Book of Temeraire 2 & 3 – Naomi Novik”
Through Water and Stone – Karen Barnett
Title: Through Water and Stone Author: Karen Barnett Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Talia has just lost her job with an athletic clothing company. She returns to her grandfather’s house in Zion National Park in shame. But her grandfather welcomes Talia home with open arms. Talia picks up a job with the gift shop in Zion.Continue reading “Through Water and Stone – Karen Barnett”
The Last Train to Key West – Chanel Cleeton
Title: The Last Train to Key West Author: Chanel Cleeton Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: There are three women in 1935 who are about to meet in the Florida Keys. Helen is a Keys native who longs for a better life. She married young to a man who’s turned abusive. They’re expecting their first child afterContinue reading “The Last Train to Key West – Chanel Cleeton”
The Story Collector – Evie Woods
Title: The Story Collector Author: Evie Woods Genre: Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction Plot: Sarah is at her wit’s end. Everything in her life is crumbling around her. She takes a spur of the moment trip to Ireland on Christmas. With the hotel she originally booked has some issues, she’s given accommodation in Thornwood, a nearbyContinue reading “The Story Collector – Evie Woods”
The Book of Lost Hours – Hayley Gelfuso
Title: The Book of Lost Hours Author: Hayley Gelfuso Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Plot: Lisavet is a young Jewish German girl during WW2. One night, soldiers take to the streets, breaking into all the Jewish owned shops. Her father opens a door and pushes Lisavet through. He promises to return. After some time, Lisavet realizesContinue reading “The Book of Lost Hours – Hayley Gelfuso”
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