The Dark Library by Mary Anna Evans

July 04, 2025

Several of Mary Anna Evans’ books deal with World War II and secrets. The Dark Library is no exception, although it will take a while to pick up the war connection, other than rationing and shortages. The latest book is a gothic mystery that involves one...

A Sneak Peek

May 07, 2025

I’m working on a book, I promise! But, after the New York trip, and a busy day today, I didn’t finish. I’m going to give you a sneak peek at my next book for review. Many of you read David Baldacci, but I don’t think we’ve discussed his...

Propaganda Girls by Lisa Rogak

March 10, 2025

Lisa Rogak’s nonfiction book, Propaganda Girls: The Secret War of the Women in the OSS, isn’t my usual reading. I usually read for character development, even in nonfiction. But, this book is fascinating as it tells the story of four women who worked for...

Murder in the Ranks by Kristi Jones

November 18, 2024

In her debut mystery, Kristi Jones takes us to a World War II theater we seldom read about, Algiers in North Africa. Set in 1943, Murder in the Ranks introduces Dorothy (Dottie) Lincoln, a squad leader in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps. The women are glorified...

The Booklover’s Library by Madeline Martin

September 23, 2024

In 2021, Madeline Martin’s The Last Bookshop in London was one of the best books I read that year. I just finished her historical novel, The Booklover’s Library, and it’s going on this year’s list. Martin knows how to tell an emotional story of...