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Historical Fiction - only the ones I couldn't put down and was sad about when I finished.

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WWII

 
Alison Baldree profile picture
This was hands-down, one of the best historical fiction books about World War II, based in France, that I’ve read. I loved it so much that it gave me a hangover because I didn’t wanna go to sleep at night for a couple nights because I wanted to conti...
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, Paperback
 
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I LOVED this book and the format is so unique… the back and forth of letters written. It was such a fun read that I’m sad that this is the only book by this author, because I would read everything she’s written!
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
 
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Wow. Simply wow… this has redefined and humanized history in such a connected and fascinated way that I am still in awe of what so many men did in this fight… their sacrifices and their strength… and what they struggled with is beyond belief. I feel ...
Band of Brothers (TV Mini Series 2001)
 
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Wow this one is SO GOOD... women are incredible... this one will rock your world a bit and you'll have a hard time putting it down... wait until its not super nice outside so you can cozy up with it.
The Baker's Secret: A Novel by Kiernan

Vietnam War Era

 
Alison Baldree profile picture
Ok this is on my list.
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
 
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This book completely shattered my preconceived notions about the Vietnam War and transformed my perspective on the veterans of that era. I was unaware of how many negative and dehumanizing cultural beliefs I had absorbed without questioning their bas...
The Women: A Novel - Hannah, Kristin: Books

Hawai'i

 
Alison Baldree profile picture
Wow… this was beyond fascinating and made me question my own lines between cultural respect and moral instincts. Fascnating.
The Wide Wide Sea. Hampton Sides. 2024