Recommendation written by Amanda Holder The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a wonderful read. It's based on a true story of a prisoner of Auschwitz who becomes the camp's tattooist. It is a very interesting story and told from a different perspective than most books I've read from this time in history. Recommendation written by … Continue reading For historical fiction fans: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
For autobiography fans: Cold Hands, Warm Heart by Jeff King
Recommendation written by Paula Battest This book is an easy and entertaining read that both men and women will enjoy. Jeff King lives in Alaska and has won the famous Iditarod Sled Dog Race numerous times. This book is a collection of entertaining, heart-warming, and hair-raising stories about his experiences. His sense of humor comes … Continue reading For autobiography fans: Cold Hands, Warm Heart by Jeff King
For historical fiction fans: Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris
Recommendation written by Sally Battest This story is based on a true newspaper article about how people gave away or sold their children in the 30s. Sometimes due to health or unavoidable circumstances, they were placed in children's homes and adopted, without the parents' consent. Though this story is fiction based on life of a … Continue reading For historical fiction fans: Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris
For youth and teens: Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink
Recommendation written by Chloe Harrington Based on the true stories of the author's grandmother, "Caddie Woodlawn" follows the adventures and mishaps of Caddie, the book's tomboy heroine, and her brothers Tom and Warren. They run into many difficult challenges (and some silly ones) including pigeon hunting, school trouble, scalp belts, a snobbish city cousin, and … Continue reading For youth and teens: Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink
For science fiction fans: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Recommendation written by Kayla Olson I must start this review by saying that this is a book I never in a million years would have picked up on my own. However, thanks to a participation in an online book club, I went out of my comfort zone, and I am so glad I did. I … Continue reading For science fiction fans: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
For romance fans: The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand
Recommendation written by Jen Schepp This book follows Adrienne, who has been left broke after her ex took all her savings. She has spent her life moving from place to place since her mother died. She ends up in Nantucket and gets a job at a restaurant which is closing after this season. With no … Continue reading For romance fans: The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand
For teen science fiction fans: Maximum Ride by James Patterson
Recommendation written by Isabella Dunkley I love this book! I simply ate it up! I got almost the whole rest of the series while I was on the second book! All about a group of kids/teens that are being chased by what they call the "school." They also have wings, might I add! It's on … Continue reading For teen science fiction fans: Maximum Ride by James Patterson
For adults: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
Recommendation written by Cheryl Jelleberg This novel is about human nature, perseverance, strength, commitment, faith, loyalty, and much more. It takes the reader through a period in France where leaders, through the common man, experience a tumultuous time and change the direction their county is heading. It's well written by a prolific author of the … Continue reading For adults: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
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