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Molly Guptill Manning’s When Books Went to War is a New York Times bestseller that tells the inspiring true story of WWII librarians and publishers who sent 120…
When Books Went to War
Historical Fiction · War Fiction · World War 2
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Molly Guptill Manning’s When Books Went to War is a New York Times bestseller that tells the inspiring true story of WWII librarians and publishers who sent 120 million pocket-sized books to soldiers. With 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this uplifting history shows how books boosted morale, saved classics, and became America’s quiet weapon against tyranny.
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In 1941, America entered WWII with a weapon the Nazis had tried to destroy: books. While Hitler’s regime banned and burned over 100 million volumes, U.S. librarians launched a counterattack—collecting 20 million donated hardcovers for troops overseas. But it was the creation of the Armed Services Editions, pocket-sized paperbacks lightweight enough to carry into battle, that changed everything.
More than 120 million copies of classics, mysteries, romances, and poetry parachuted into foxholes, bombers, field hospitals, and landing craft. These books lifted spirits, inspired courage, and even revived forgotten titles like The Great Gatsby, turning them into American staples.
Molly Guptill Manning’s bestselling When Books Went to War is a moving cultural history of how stories helped win a war—and shaped a nation.
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A daughter survives the Holocaust because her mother refuses to let her go.
Do Not Cry When I Die
Biographies & Memoirs · World War 2
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A daughter survives the Holocaust because her mother refuses to let her go. Beginning with the invasion of Poland and moving through ghettos, Auschwitz-Birkenau, and Bergen-Belsen, Renee Salt recounts the years she endured beside her mother, Sala. This memoir centers on maternal courage, endurance, and the sustaining power of love amid systematic brutality and loss.
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One of the oldest living Holocaust survivors recounts her family’s imprisonment at Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen in this moving memoir of love, loss, courage, and hope.
"A deeply moving memoir, beautifully written and researched." —Lucy Adlington, New York Times bestselling author of The Dressmakers of Auschwitz
“I only survived because of my mother's love.”
When German soldiers invaded Poland in September 1939, it began a six year journey for then-ten-year-old Renee Salt and her mother Sala. Until their liberation in 1945, Renee and Sala were imprisoned in ghettos and concentration camps, including Auschwitz-Birkenau and Bergen-Belsen. The only light in the darkness and brutality for Renee was the unwavering grasp of her mother’s hand in hers–enduring, against all odds.
It was this unbreakable bond, along with a few miracles, that kept Renee alive. Sala’s staggering courage to defy the will of SS guards saved both her and her daughter from the gas chambers, and the pair survived the deadliest days in Auschwitz’s history.
After suffering the nightmarish conditions at Bergen-Belsen, Renee and her mother were liberated in April 1945–but Sala died soon after they were saved. To this day, Renee attributes her survival to the love and bravery of her beloved mother.
Do Not Cry When I Die is an incredibly moving and deeply crucial book that tells the shocking story of one of the oldest Auschwitz-Birkenau and Bergen-Belsen survivors–and the mother’s love that saved her life.
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Perfect for fans of CW Browning and Lee Jackson’s high-stakes war fiction.
Jubilee
Historical Fiction · War Fiction · World War 2
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Conor Bender’s Jubilee is a gripping WWII novel about the doomed Dieppe Raid of 1942. With 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this award-winning author delivers a harrowing story of spies, soldiers, and resistance fighters caught in a tragic operation that reshaped history. Perfect for fans of CW Browning and Lee Jackson’s high-stakes war fiction.
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Before the triumph of D-Day came the tragedy of Dieppe. In the summer of 1942, desperate Allied leaders gamble everything on Operation Jubilee, a raid designed to test Hitler’s defenses—but fatally compromised before it begins.
Arthur Cutter, a war-weary SOE agent, is thrust behind enemy lines for one last mission. RAF instructor Ian Faraday pushes broken pilots toward an impossible battle in the skies. Resistance fighter Talia Crevier risks death—and the scorn of her male comrades—to map Dieppe’s fortifications. And American Ranger Malcolm Parker uncovers chilling flaws in the raid’s plan, too late to stop the slaughter.
As dawn breaks on August 19, four lives collide in the maelstrom. History remembers victory—but Jubilee reveals the sacrifice etched in blood.
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With 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this chilling tale of murder, corruption, and survival in 18th-century Stockholm is perfect for fans of The Alienist and richly…
The Wolf and the Watchman
Historical Fiction · Historical Mystery · Historical Thriller
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Niklas Natt och Dag’s The Wolf and the Watchman is a #1 international bestseller hailed as “the best historical thriller I’ve read in twenty years” (A.J. Finn). With 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this chilling tale of murder, corruption, and survival in 18th-century Stockholm is perfect for fans of The Alienist and richly atmospheric crime fiction.
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Stockholm, 1793. A mutilated corpse rises from the rancid waters of the Larder, a grotesque puzzle that could unravel the city itself. With the monarchy collapsing and whispers of conspiracy everywhere, the investigation falls to Cecil Winge, a brilliant lawyer whose health is failing, and Mikel Cardell, a cynical watchman drowning his past in drink.
Together, they descend into Stockholm’s underworld: thieves’ dens, brothels, workhouses, and palaces alike, where corruption festers behind every door. Each clue peels back another layer of the city’s rot, revealing lives destroyed by greed, cruelty, and desperation.
Time is running out—for Winge’s body, for Cardell’s soul, and for justice itself. This is no simple murder. It is Stockholm laid bare, in all its blood, brilliance, and ruin.
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Perfect for fans of historical fiction that doesn’t flinch from the truth.
The Wolf Den
Historical Fiction
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Elodie Harper’s The Wolf Den—a #1 London Times bestseller—immerses readers in Pompeii’s infamous brothels through the eyes of Amara, a woman enslaved yet unbroken. Praised as “gripping” (The Independent) and rated 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this powerful trilogy opener blends gut-wrenching realism with defiant hope. Perfect for fans of historical fiction that doesn’t flinch from the truth.
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Amara once lived a life of comfort, the cherished daughter of a Greek doctor. But her father’s death and her mother’s desperation sold her into Pompeii’s infamous Wolf Den, where survival means surrendering body and freedom to a ruthless brothel owner.
Yet Amara refuses to break. Sharp, resourceful, and quietly defiant, she clings to fragments of dignity and the unshakable bonds she builds with the other women. Together they share laughter, secrets, and fragile hope in a world designed to erase them.
But Pompeii is a city where everything—including freedom—comes at a steep price. Amara dreams of reclaiming her life, but in the shadows of the lupanar, dreams are dangerous. How far will she go, and what will she sacrifice, to escape?
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After the destruction of her home in Warsaw, Anna Kowalski joins the Polish Resistance and risks everything to smuggle children out of the ghetto to safety.
The Resistance Daughter
World War 2 · Historical Fiction · War Fiction
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After the destruction of her home in Warsaw, Anna Kowalski joins the Polish Resistance and risks everything to smuggle children out of the ghetto to safety. The Resistance Daughter follows her through impossible choices, brutal captivity, and a fight to survive that refuses to let hope die completely. Based on true stories, it’s an emotional WWII novel that leans into courage, sacrifice, and love tested under the worst conditions imaginable.
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Inspired by true stories of WWII, don't miss this emotional and poignant historical novel debut of courage against all odds, perfect for fans of Anna Stuart and Soraya M Lane.
Poland, 1942. After witnessing the destruction of her hometown in Warsaw, Anna Kowalski joins the Polish Resistance. She is tasked with smuggling as many children as possible out of the Warsaw Ghetto through the sewers and relocating them to safety.
Through her work, Anna meets Johnnie Nowak, an RAF pilot who had managed to escape from a prisoner of war camp. He's not safe in Warsaw, so Anna leads him out of the city to protect him...
But suddenly Anna is caught by the SS and sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp where she is surrounded by even more horror and despair. A female guard, known as The Beast, is renowned for her violence and aggression towards her prisoners, and she's set her sights on Anna.
When Anna is relocated to a different camp, she finds herself reunited with Johnnie Nowak, the pilot she had saved. Desperate to escape, the two of them devise a plan that, if caught, could mean a fate far worse than death.
Will Anna and Johnnie finally find freedom, and survive the war together?
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A must-read for fans of moving, character-driven historical fiction.
Between Earth and Sky
Historical Fiction · Coming of Age · Indigenous Fiction
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Amanda Skenandore’s award-winning debut Between Earth and Sky is a poignant exploration of friendship, betrayal, and cultural loss. Winner of the American Library Association’s Reading List Award and rated 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this powerful historical novel is as heartbreaking as it is unforgettable. A must-read for fans of moving, character-driven historical fiction.
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In 1906 Philadelphia, Alma Mitchell’s carefully ordered life unravels with one shocking headline: her childhood friend, Harry Muskrat, is accused of murder. Once the brightest student at her father’s “savage-taming” boarding school, Harry—Asku—was stripped of his culture, his name, and his future. Now he faces death not just as a defendant, but as a man broken by the weight of assimilation.
Alma cannot reconcile the courageous boy she knew with the embittered man before her. Determined to save him, she convinces her lawyer husband to take the case. But defending Harry means exposing Alma’s long-buried secrets, the betrayals she has hidden even from her own heart.
As past and present collide, Alma must decide: will the truth destroy her, or finally set her free?
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Following the daring missions of Callum Douglas, from desert raids to D-Day sabotage, this complete series is perfect for fans of SAS Rogue Heroes, Frederick Forsyth, and Ken…
Lieutenant Douglas SAS Series
Historical Fiction · War Fiction
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Robert Jackson’s Lieutenant Douglas SAS Series (4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon) delivers authentic, action-packed WWII thrillers from a former RAF pilot. Following the daring missions of Callum Douglas, from desert raids to D-Day sabotage, this complete series is perfect for fans of SAS Rogue Heroes, Frederick Forsyth, and Ken Follett. Who Dares Wins.
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Lieutenant Callum Douglas lives—and fights—by the SAS motto: Who Dares Wins.
A battle-hardened tank officer recruited into Britain’s most secretive World War II unit, Douglas quickly proves himself in his first mission: striking deep into the North African desert with only ten men to cripple German commandos. His success earns him a reputation as a fearless operative who thrives under fire.
From Yugoslavia’s rugged mountains to Poland’s dark forests and the heart of Germany’s command headquarters, Douglas leads daring missions of sabotage, assassination, and espionage. Each operation pushes him further into danger, with the fate of the war often hanging in the balance.
Written by former RAF pilot Robert Jackson, the Lieutenant Douglas SAS Series delivers unputdownable WWII thrillers packed with grit, authenticity, and nonstop action.
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Signe Pike’s The Lost Queen (4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon) is “Outlander meets Camelot,” a sweeping historical fantasy of love, power, and myth.
The Lost Queen
Literary Fiction · Historical Fiction · Historical Fantasy
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Signe Pike’s The Lost Queen (4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon) is “Outlander meets Camelot,” a sweeping historical fantasy of love, power, and myth. Twin sister to the man remembered as Merlin, Languoreth fights to protect the Old Way as Christianity rises. Spellbinding and cinematic, this novel reclaims the story of a forgotten queen.
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In 6th-century Scotland, a queen’s name was almost erased from history. The Lost Queen restores her story.
Languoreth, twin sister of the druid Lailoken—remembered in legend as Merlin—is intelligent, rebellious, and determined to preserve the Old Way. As Christianity rises and kingdoms clash, she is forced into a marriage that could secure her people’s survival but threatens to silence her heart.
Drawn to the warrior Maelgwn while bound to Rhydderch, son of the High King, Languoreth must walk the knife-edge between love, duty, and power. With her brother at her side and war on the horizon, she stands as one of the last defenders of a vanishing world.
Signe Pike’s The Lost Queen is historical fantasy at its most vivid, moving, and unforgettable.
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Conn Iggulden’s Nero (4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon) begins a powerful trilogy of political intrigue and ambition in ancient Rome.
Nero
Historical Fiction
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Conn Iggulden’s Nero (4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon) begins a powerful trilogy of political intrigue and ambition in ancient Rome. As Emperor Tiberius’s reign wanes, Agrippina fights to protect and shape her young son into the man who will command an empire. Survival demands cunning, courage, and the will to outplay Rome’s most dangerous players.
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In the brutal world of imperial Rome, survival is a game of strategy, ambition, and blood. Agrippina, granddaughter of Augustus, knows this all too well. Her imperial lineage is as dangerous as it is prestigious—one wrong move could mean exile, execution, or the loss of her infant son, Nero.
As Emperor Tiberius’s paranoia grows and his reign inches toward its end, Agrippina’s exiled brother Caligula stands next in line, bringing her closer to the center of power. But every step forward means facing ruthless senators, scheming rivals, and silver-tongued pretenders who will stop at nothing to rise.
Conn Iggulden’s Nero launches a gripping new trilogy about the rise of Rome’s most notorious emperor, and the mother who would stop at nothing to shape his destiny.
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Perfect for fans of The Queen’s Gambit and The Mercies.
The Instrumentalist
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Historical Literary Fiction
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Harriet Constable’s The Instrumentalist (4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon) tells the riveting story of Anna Maria della Pietà, an orphan turned violin prodigy under Antonio Vivaldi’s mentorship. Ambition, genius, and betrayal collide in this lush historical novel set in 18th-century Venice. Perfect for fans of The Queen’s Gambit and The Mercies.
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Anna Maria della Pietà was never meant to live, much less become the greatest violinist of her time. Born to a prostitute in 18th-century Venice, she was left at the Pietà orphanage, where most girls faced strict rules and bleak futures. But the Pietà offered one escape—music.
Under the tutelage of Antonio Vivaldi, Anna Maria’s talent becomes extraordinary. She is determined to rise above her station, mastering her craft and capturing audiences with her genius. But Vivaldi’s mentorship comes with a price, and ambition in a world ruled by men is dangerous.
From Venice’s opulent palaces to its shadowed canals, The Instrumentalist is a vivid tale of talent, betrayal, and the cost of greatness, inspired by the true story of Vivaldi’s most gifted and overlooked muse.
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From Walter Lord, bestselling author of A Night to Remember, Lonely Vigil (4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon) reveals the heroic story of WWII’s coastwatchers.
Lonely Vigil
Historical Fiction · War Fiction
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From Walter Lord, bestselling author of A Night to Remember, Lonely Vigil (4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon) reveals the heroic story of WWII’s coastwatchers. Stationed behind enemy lines in the Solomon Islands, they risked everything to warn Allied forces of incoming Japanese attacks, often at the cost of their own lives.
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In the brutal island battles of World War II, victory in the Solomon Islands hinged on more than ships and planes. It depended on the coastwatchers.
Australian-born but Solomon-raised, these radio operators lived on the islands’ highest points, scanning the skies for Japanese aircraft and relaying critical warnings to Allied forces. Sometimes they worked from comfortable encampments, sometimes they endured the jungle’s heat, rain, and danger with enemy troops all around.
Their mission was simple and deadly: stay hidden, survive, and send word in time to save lives. Many paid with their own.
In Lonely Vigil, bestselling historian Walter Lord tells the extraordinary true story of the coastwatchers’ courage, sacrifice, and cunning that helped turn the tide of war in the Pacific.
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