The Things We Cannot Say not only tells the story of Alina’s experiences during WW2, but also addresses the messiness of some current-day families.
In a few short days, society collapses as upwards of 90 percent of humanity succumbs to a deadly virus. Taking out its victims in less than 48 hours, the virus makes quick work and surprises even the most prepared.
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
1 Anyone who enjoys learning and reading about history will enjoy The Bomber Mafia. It’s a must-read for fans of Gladwell, too.
The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell
Sarah Anne's Bookshelf - October 2021
Sarah Anne’s Bookshelf – October 2021
I enjoyed reading The Guest List. It was a good reminder that secrets tend to find a way out in the end. It’s always better to just be honest.
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
In Five Years is a book about how people change and that some things in life can’t be forced. I enjoyed the story and really wondered if they dream would come true – and if it did, how it would with Dannie fighting against it. I like the message it brings across – hope and finding one’s true self.
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
tied together with one family. The author did base the book on actual people, but elaborated on their stories.
Lilac Girls Series by Martha Hall Kelly
Every fan of Metaxas should read A Fish Out of Water to get to know him better. He alludes to a possibly sequel full of “miraculous” events and I would really like to read it.
Fish Out of Water by Eric Metaxas
Sarah Anne's Bookshelf - September 2021
Sarah Anne’s Bookshelf – September 2021
Three Sisters is based on the story of three real sisters who did survive the Holocaust. There are interviews with them or their children at the end of the book. I was left again in awe of what people can survive. Evil must always be stopped to prevent anything like this from ever happening again!