Life is filled with difficult choices. Make yours now. James ThayerHouse of Eight Orchids Format:Audiobook – at the time of this review ebook + audio is included on Kindle Unlimited Publisher’s Synopsis:In 1912, John Wade and his brother, William—children of the American consul—were kidnapped off the street in Chungking, China, and raised in the houseContinue reading “House of Eight Orchids”
Tag Archives: WWII
Coffin Corner Boys
It’s funny how much more appealing the sky appears when you are a prisoner of war. Carole Engle AvriettCoffin Corner Boys Format:Audiobook Publisher’s Synopsis:During WWII, a B-17 crew of ten men was shot down over German-occupied France in an area known as Coffin Corner. Their pilot, George Wiley Starks, spent six weeks walking through FranceContinue reading “Coffin Corner Boys”
Night Over Water
Now that he was in the air, his fear dropped away and was replaced by a tremendous feeling of exhilaration. Ken FollettNight Over Water Format:Audiobook Publisher’s Synopsis:September 1939. England is at war with Nazi Germany. In Southampton, the world’s most luxurious airliner—the legendary Pan Am Clipper—takes off for its final flight to neutral America. AboardContinue reading “Night Over Water”
Sisters in Arms
Format:audiobook Publisher’s Synopsis:There are two sides to every story: yours and mine, ours and theirs, his and hers. Which means someone is always lying. Rellim’s Thoughts:DNF @ 36%, but kept skimming. Bummed because I really enjoy WWII historical fiction and was really looking forward to this. I stopped multiple times to reread the description ofContinue reading “Sisters in Arms”
Code Name: Lise
I think the Germans are very obedient and very gullible. Their tragedy—and Europe’s—is that they gladly allow themselves to be hoodwinked into believing evil to be good. Odette SansomFrom Code Name: LiseBy Larry Loftis Format:Audiobook. Publisher’s Synopsis:The year is 1942, and World War II is in full swing. Odette Sansom decides to follow in herContinue reading “Code Name: Lise”
The Art of Resistance
As long as there is hatred, intolerance, and hunger for power in the world, there will be heroes. We should dream of the day when they will no longer be needed. Justus Rosenberg Format:Audiobook Publisher’s Synopsis:The Art of Resistance is unlike any World War II memoir before it. Its author, Justus Rosenberg, has spent the pastContinue reading “The Art of Resistance”
Semper Fi
Yes, some would judge you, but to the devil with them. Don’t ever hate yourself for loving. Keira AndrewsSemper Fi Format:Audible. I grabbed the ebook when it was on sale a few weeks ago knowing the audio was coming. Depending on how much you’re paying for credits, it still may be less expensive to purchaseContinue reading “Semper Fi”
Out of Control
He looked like Robinson Crusoe’s younger, grunge-loving brother. But what a smile, and what incredible eyes . . . Suzanne BrockmannOut of Control Format:ebook & Audiobook Publisher’s Synopsis:Her passion is flying. As one of the best helicopter pilots in the naval reserves, Lieutenant Teri Howe is tough, dedicated, and highly-skilled–until a past mistake surfaces, jeopardizingContinue reading “Out of Control”
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