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Agent Sonya by Ben Macintyre

January 5, 2021 Paula Leave a comment

Check out if you like intricate tales and legendary women spy’s. I chose this book to read because I am…

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Posted in: Biography & Autobiography, History

Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker

November 16, 2020 Paula Leave a comment

Check out if you like medical intrigue and tough family dynamics. This is the story of the Galvins. A family…

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Posted in: History, Medical, Science

Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World by Philip Matyszak

October 5, 2020 Sarah Leave a comment

Check out if you’re into ancient history, civilizations, and the impact various cultures can have on life today. What causes…

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The Splendid and the Vile

June 23, 2020 Rachyl Leave a comment

Check out if you’re a closet Anglophile or if the history of World War II fascinates you. Winston Churchill’s time…

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The Hunt for History by Nathan Raab

June 13, 2020 Paula Leave a comment

Check out if you like collecting, rare documents, or sweet historical tidbits. Have you ever been interested in the history…

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Mobituaries by Mo Rocca

April 30, 2020 Sarah Leave a comment

Check out if you enjoy trivia, useless facts, or knowing a bit more about famous figures (and their body parts)…

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Midnight in Chernobyl by Adam Higginbotham

April 29, 2020 Paula Leave a comment

Check out if you like doomsday nightmares and uncovering government secrets. The Chernobyl nuclear energy disaster occurred in 1986. They…

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