I love reading about history’s mysteries, especially those that connect seemingly disparate people and events from the past. That’s one of the reasons why I enjoyed Death of an Assassin: The True Story of the German Murderer Who Died Defending Robert E. Lee by Ann...

Annette Oppenlander's 24 Hours: The Trade retells the experiences of her father, Günter, and his friend, Helmut, in Germany during World War II. Life is dismal with no relief in sight. There is only starvation and despair to look forward to day after day. Ever...

The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior: A WWII Final Honor is a work of non-fiction in the military history, slice of life, and personal stories subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult audience as it depicts the harsh realities and losses of war. Penned by...

Mac: The Wind Beneath My Wings is a work of non-fiction penned by author Sherry Hobbs in the biography, military history, and slice-of-life subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Readers are invited to experience a heartfelt tribute to the author's...

Military families are always on the move, traveling around the world. Bob's family was no exception. Sergeant Major Richard "Dick" Heath and his beautiful wife, Virginia Mae, or Jinny, raised nine children: Dan, Dave, Bob, Mike, Rachel, Jim, Steve, Rick, and Pat. Richard's and Virginia's...

Buddy's War: A World War II Medic's Journey and the Power of Family penned by author Barry A. Lehman is a work of non-fiction in the military, historical, and personal stories subgenres, best suited to the general adult reading audience. Readers are invited into an...

Saving Sandoval by Craig W. Drummond is a good read for an interesting look into the military justice process. Sandoval is a sniper based in the field, and while on leave from his tour, he is arrested and charged with various felonies, all serious in...

Avoiding Muddy Foxholes by Jim Loveless is an inspiring, against-all-odds story about a bombardier who escaped death narrowly in different situations while fighting for the US in World War II. Dick, Jim's father, was in the early stages of his relationship with beautiful Mary when...

Boundless Brothers: Two Warriors from the Heartland, One Mission for the Homeland is a work of non-fiction in the military, history, and personal journey subgenres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to its discussion of military violence and the use of explicit language...

History is too often recorded in dates, names, and events. Even recording the earthshaking history of WWII succumbs to academic formulae. Unless and until history is given life by recording the individual stories of the men and women who lived, indeed who were the history,...