Tag: WWII

Within These Walls of Sorrow

Within These Walls of Sorrow

My Review: I have spent a few days pondering exactly how to write this review and at the end of the day I still feel like there are no words I could say that would give it justice. History in its rawest form often holds truths we wish never would have happened, but that doesn’t […]

Posted February 4, 2023 by thebeccafiles in / 8 Comments
Chasing Shadows

Chasing Shadows

My Review: Oh, how I loved this one! Reading each of the different POV’s kept my nose deep into the pages of this one because I couldn’t seem to rest until I knew what would happen next for each of them. The danger that loomed around every corner and the suspense that kept my heartrate […]

Posted September 12, 2021 by thebeccafiles in / 0 Comments
If I Were You

If I Were You

Title: If I Were You Author: Lynn Austin Publishing Date: June 2, 2020 Publisher: Tyndale Pages: 464 Pages About the Book: From bestselling and eight-time Christy Award-winning author Lynn Austin comes a remarkable novel of sisterhood and self-discovery set against the backdrop of WWII. 1950. In the wake of the war, Audrey Clarkson leaves her manor house in England […]

Posted June 7, 2020 by thebeccafiles in / 4 Comments
The White Rose Resists

The White Rose Resists

Title: The White Rose Resists Author: Amanda Barratt Genre: Historical Fiction Publishing Date: May 26, 2020 Publisher: Kregel Publications Length: 336 Pages About the Book: Inspired by the incredible true story of a group of ordinary men and women who dared to stand against evil The ideal of a new Germany swept up Sophie Scholl in a maelstrom of patriotic fervor–that is, […]

Posted May 26, 2020 by thebeccafiles in / 6 Comments
First Line Friday #113

First Line Friday #113

Happy Friday! This week the book I’m featuring is: Pathways | Amazon | Goodreads My future is waiting, a spark in the distance burning steadily brighter as the train approaches the city. Y’all… WOW! Okay so this book doesn’t officially release until later this month on the 26th, but WOW. I’ve had a really hard time being able to […]

Posted May 15, 2020 by thebeccafiles in First Line Friday / 19 Comments
Promise to Cherish (The Promise of Sunrise #2)

Promise to Cherish (The Promise of Sunrise #2)

Title: Promise to Cherish (The Promise of Sunrise #2) Author: Elizabeth Byler Younts Genre: Amish Historical Fiction Publishing Date: Oct 7, 2014 Publisher: Howard Books Length: 352 Pages About the Book: As World War II draws to a close, nurse Christine falls in love with roguish Amish boy, Eli, and must choose between a new, uncertain life in the Amish […]

Posted February 26, 2020 by thebeccafiles in / 6 Comments
Memorable Monday #89

Memorable Monday #89

Happy Monday! The purpose of memorable Monday is to showcase a book that you’ve read in the past and share how/why it has stuck with you. This week I’m featuring: Amazon | Goodreads You ever read a mark that just seems to leave a permanent mark on you emotionally? That would be me with Auschwitz Lullaby. This […]

Posted February 24, 2020 by thebeccafiles in / 3 Comments
Whatchya Readin’ Wednesday #3

Whatchya Readin’ Wednesday #3

Hey all, I’ve decided to try something new on Wednesdays. I personally tend to read several books a week but still thought it would be fun to do a bit of a weekly check in. Currently I’m reading Promise to Keep by Elizabeth Byler Younts. It’s the third and concluding novel in her Promise of […]

Posted February 5, 2020 by thebeccafiles in / 10 Comments
Memories of Glass

Memories of Glass

Title: Memories of Glass Author: Melanie Dobson Genre: Historical Fiction Publishing Date:  Sept 3, 2019 Publisher: Tyndale Length: 432 Pages About the Book: Reminiscent of Diane Ackerman’s The Zookeeper’s Wife, this stunning novel draws from true accounts to shine a light on a period of Holland’s darkest history and bravest heroes. 1942. As war rips through the heart of Holland, […]

Posted November 20, 2019 by thebeccafiles in / 4 Comments
First Line Friday #84

First Line Friday #84

Happy Friday! This week the book I’m featuring is: Amazon | Goodreads Brilliant color flickered across her canvas of wall. This one has been on my TBR since well before it released but I finally got my hands on a copy today. Earlier this week when my local book club met it was the read […]

Posted October 25, 2019 by thebeccafiles in First Line Friday / 11 Comments