Someone Named Eva by Joan M. Wolf

Loved this book.
Loved it.
Read on . . .
One of my favorite types of books to read are books that take place around World War II and the Holocaust.  There will never be a drought of stories to tell from this horrific part of history.  But I was shocked when I picked up Someone Named Eva [...]

Down to a Sunless Sea by Mathias B. Freese

Down to a Sunless Sea by Mathias B. Freese is a collection of short stories that has been languishing in my book pile for far too long and I was determined to read it during Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon.  I have heard a lot of mixed reviews for this one, from people really loving it [...]

Henry’s Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine, Illustrations by Kadir Nelson

Henry’s Freedom Box:  A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine and illustrations by Kadir Nelson is the last book that I’ll be spotlighting for Black History Month.  First, just take a look at that cover!  Oh my.  What a beautiful book, what beautiful illustrations.  It’s the type of book that you know [...]

Matrimony by Joshua Henkin (And a Giveaway!)

Do you read blogs?  Do you read book blogs (well – besides the one you are reading now)?  If you do, then chances are you’ve already heard of  Matrimony by Joshua Henkin.  If not, let me fill you in.  If you love character driven novels than rest assured,  you will enjoy Matrimony, a story that [...]