A few months ago, I read a book called Black Snow, a love story set during WWI and the Halifax Explosion. At around the same time, I heard about a new book coming out set during the same time and place, The Blue Tattoo. I even listed it in my Hopeful Reading List for 2015, … Continue reading Two More Books About the Halifax Explosion: Tides of Honour and The Blue Tattoo
Tag: WWI
Green Gables Readalong: Rilla of Ingleside
Thank you, Lindsey, for hosting the Green Gables Readalong! I have had so much fun over the last 8 months re-visiting my favourite childhood books, and discussing them with other bloggers. Last, but by no means least, is Rilla of Ingleside. If you want to catch up on the rest, here are my reviews for the first … Continue reading Green Gables Readalong: Rilla of Ingleside
Tell by Frances Itani
A few months ago, I read and loved Deafening. I immediately put a hold on Tell at the library and waited impatiently for it to arrive. Tell continues the lives of some of the characters from where we left them in Deafening. It is right after WWI, the soldiers are arriving home, most of … Continue reading Tell by Frances Itani
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson
Unmistakable and invulnerable, a floating village in steel, the Lusitania glided by in the night as a giant black shadow cast upon the sea. In Dead Wake, Larson sets up all the major players for us; the White House, the British Admiralty, the German U-Boats, Captain Turner with his crew and passengers. He then meticulously draws out … Continue reading Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson
Black Snow: A Story of Love and Destruction by Jon Tattrie
"Rich in fact and shocking images, the story sets a blistering pace following one man's search through a ruined city for the love of his life as he confronts the wreckage of his past." Black Snow takes us from the trenches of WWI to the devastation of the Halifax Explosion. At just 200 pages, it is … Continue reading Black Snow: A Story of Love and Destruction by Jon Tattrie
Literary Wives: The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani
Literary Wives is an on-line book club that examines the meaning and role of wife in different books that have the word "wife" in the title. I am happy to announce that I am the newest member of this group. This is my first book. Every other month, we post and discuss a book with these … Continue reading Literary Wives: The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani
Deafening by Frances Itani
When I learned of Frances Itani's newest book, Tell, and that it included some of the characters from her 2004 book, Deafening, I knew it was time I finally read Deafening. And, I am so glad I did. I loved it, and I can't wait to get my hands on Tell, so I can go back … Continue reading Deafening by Frances Itani
The Deep by Mary Swan
The Deep is a novella I have had on my list for a while. With Remembrance Day coming up, I thought it was the perfect time to read it. The Deep tells the story of twin sisters volunteering oversees during WWI. Through their eyes, we experience the atrocities of war, as well as the smaller, almost … Continue reading The Deep by Mary Swan
Wake by Anna Hope
I can think of two reasons why I enjoyed this book so much. One is because the story is set in 1920, a time when people are still reeling from the affects of WWI. It catered to my love of wartime literature. Two, it is a beautifully told story about three women who are learning how to live … Continue reading Wake by Anna Hope
The Wars by Timothy Findley
The Wars tells the story of a young Canadian man who becomes a soldier in WWI. It's about what war is like, what it can do to the soldiers who fight, and how it can effect the families and friends of the soldiers who fight. In the end, for Robert Ross, it is about how … Continue reading The Wars by Timothy Findley
Consumed by Ink 