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If you think today’s news cycle is wildly new territory, then you need to read 1968 by Mark Kurlansky (2003). A Christian review. Continue reading
Tag Archives: History – World
The Illustrated Etymologicon by Mark Forsyth (2021)
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If you love studying words as much as reading them, then The Illustrated Etymologicon by Mark Forsyth (2021) is definitely for you! Although risqué at times, it’s a fun and educational romp through the quirks of the English language. Continue reading
Mysterious Sunken Treasure by Lorraine McConnell (1979)
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A children’s introduction to the wonderful world of shipwrecks and treasure hunting. Continue reading
Wrecks and Reputations by Don Charlwood (1977)
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Who knew I’d care so much about Australian shipwrecks in the 19th century!? Continue reading
High by Erika Fatland (2020)
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And excellent travelogue covering the histories of nations touching the Himalayas. Continue reading
The Wager by David Grann (2023)
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A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder Fascinating books about true events you’ve never heard of—that’s how I’d describe the two David Grann books that made it to our Siblings’ Book Club reading list this year. Before this, I’d never … Continue reading
More Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas by Ace Collins (2006)
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It’s been a prolific season of reading for me this Christmas, as I try to work through some of the Christmas-themed books on my shelves. Of the six I’ve read so far, Ace Collins’ first book on Christmas music, Stories … Continue reading
The Romance of Missionary Heroism by John C. Lambert (1907)
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While I mostly like to read books with my eyeballs, I sometimes also need an audiobook to entertain me during the menial tasks of cleaning or driving. One of my go-to apps for this is the LibriVox app, which allows … Continue reading
The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett (2020)
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I’ve been at this book-review blog for about 12 years now, and in times past, I’ve announced in the title when I’m reviewing a book that I’d chosen not to finish. I often feel like an explanation’s in order for … Continue reading
Daring Dependence by M.R. Conrad (2022)
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A 31-Day Journey with Those Who Found Their Strength in God “Even today, the work of God around the globe looms large. Those who have gone before us have done a lion’s share, yet the population of the world has … Continue reading