People often ask what my favorite book is. Just one? Are they kidding? I’ve read LOTS of books in my lifetime and loved most of them. It’s hard to choose one, or even a single genre. Historical novels have been my mainstay throughout my adult life, but I like mysteries and nonfiction, too. Recently I was invited by Shepherd.com to make a list of five recent favorites. World War 2 is a favorite time period, so War of the Rats made the top of my list. Also I’ve been interested in the Dust Bowl days–thus, Laurie Lowenstein’s wonderful series (Death of a Rainmaker and Funeral Train) are new favorites. Elmer Kelton’s The Time it Never Rained left me bleary and teary. If only I could write like him. Marcie Rendon’s Red River Series hit home because it is set in the Viet Name era in the area where I grew up. Having a Native American protagonist gave me a new view of racism where I live in Minnesota. A good thing! The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah is magnificent. Set in Alaska immediately after Viet Nam struck a chord with me, not only for the PTSD theme in Viet Name vets, but also the survival of a young girl caught in the dysfunction of her parents.
Check out more great historical reads at https://shepherd.com/bookshelf/historical-fiction Let me know what your favorite books are. I’m always looking for new suggestions.
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