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My favorite book recs
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items From a Gen X book lover and teacher, these are books I've read and highly recommend!
Historical fiction about forbidden relationships. Well developed characters and amazing story line to keep you reading. Couldn’t put it down, surprise twist at the end to bring you to tears.
Calling Me Home: A Novel by Julie Kibler, Paperback
Mark Sullivan is a master writer, I fell so deeply in love with the characters and story line of this historical fiction book I had to buy all of his other books too! This book is about a young man who becomes a spy for the Allies against Germany by ...
Beneath a Scarlet Sky: A Novel by Mark Sullivan
Another great read by Mark Sullivan! This is about a young family who is forced to flee Ukraine as Stalin’s army invades and leaves them no choice. The best part about this book is finding out this family settled in Bozeman, Montana and owns Martel C...
The Last Green Valley: A Novel by Mark Sullivan
Best selling author does it again! Mark Sullivan’s newest book gives all the feels. This one is about the Ugandan Lord’s Resistance Army. Two young, promising students are kidnapped and forced into the Army. They help other child soldiers escape by r...
All the Glimmering Stars: A Novel - Books
This book shook me, I wasn’t expecting it to have the impact it did and keep me wanting to learn more about this horrific time in our history. This is about one of the deadliest massacres in U.S. history in Utah, The Mountain Meadows Massacre.
None Left to Tell by Noelle W. Ihli
Great book taking place during the Great Depression about 2 giraffes that somehow survive a hurricane while crossing the Atlantic. Their journey to the San Diego zoo does not disappoint and is very well written with great character development.
West with Giraffes: A Novel eBook by Rutledge
A love story about 2 best friends during World War II and a present day old woman who needs to communicate her story. Their two are intertwined in a heartbreaking story of love and loss during the Holocaust.
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
Set in Wyoming in 1876, this story shows how the lives of 2 families are forever changed through lack a judgement. They somehow get through the tragedy and learn to forgive and help one another on the prairie. Great read!
One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow
Wow, this book kept me interested all the way through. I went into it not knowing anything about it, and was pleasantly surprised by how hooked I became to the characters and storyline.
Lessons in Chemistry - Bonnie Garmus
One of my favorite books of all time! Had me hooked from the start, a wholesome book about love and loss in the 1960's. A young girl falls into a forbidden love and follows her heart and has to navigate the choices she makes.
Go as a River: A Novel by Shelley Read
This book will have you thinking about it forever! I read this over a year ago and still think about it quite often. Deals with life choices and what you would do if you knew your life was cut short. Excellent read!
The Measure by Nikki Erlick
Great book about helping out others during World War II. A young student was forced to flee after her father was arrested. She makes it to a neutral zone and begins to help children escape by giving them fake identities. A love story is intertwined in this gripping book.
The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel
Highly recommended from a friend about a young student who needs to complete a writing assignment for class. Joe decided to interview a veteran and convicted murderer, and the relationship that comes from these interviews shows the power of the human...
The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens