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Book Review: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys was an excellent book. It's fast-paced, thoroughly-researched, basically it encompasses all the best things about historical fiction.

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

This is a poignant and heart-wrenching novel that explores the devastating impact of war on the lives of ordinary people. Through the eyes of an innocent child, the reader is transported into a world of unimaginable cruelty and suffering. The author's lyrical prose and vivid imagery bring to life the horrors of Nazi Germany and the power of the human spirit to endure even in the darkest of times. With its deeply emotional story and unforgettable characters, "The Book Thief" is a literary masterpiece that will stay with readers long after the final page.

The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne

Book Summary: The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne When his father is promoted to Commandant in the German army and his family...

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

Reading Catch-22 was sort of like watching a brilliantly shining coin flipping through a majestic parabola in slow motion, with one side representing laugh-out-loud comedy and the other an intense exploration of the terrors of war, making its way to the ground with the weight of someone's fate resting on whichever side it falls on.

Book Review: The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan

THE NARROW ROAD TO THE DEEP NORTH is realistic fiction based very much on actual events, and as I read of the events of 1946 and later, I was struck forcibly with how closely this work of realistic, historical fiction resembles the best the literary world has to offer in dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction. 

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Nuclear War – A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen

Annie Jacobsen's 'Nuclear War: A Scenario,' is a chilling exploration of how close humanity stands to nuclear annihilation. This meticulously researched book offers a vivid, terrifying account of the fragility of nuclear strategy and the looming threat of global catastrophe.

If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay

Dive into the heart-pounding psychological thriller "If Something Happens to Me" by Alex Finlay, where a man’s search for truth takes him through a web of trauma, mystery, and redemption. Discover its gripping plot, complex characters, and unforgettable moments in this in-depth review.

There’s No Turning Back by Alba de Céspedes

Alba de Céspedes’s There’s No Turning Back is a groundbreaking feminist novel that was banned in Fascist Italy for its portrayal of female independence. This review explores its radical themes, innovative storytelling, and contemporary relevance.

The Forest King’s Daughter by Elly Blake

Dive into a world of magic, war, and forbidden love in The Forest King’s Daughter by Elly Blake. This YA fantasy blends rich world-building, political intrigue, and an unforgettable enemies-to-lovers romance. Read our full review!

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