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December 19, 2024 Uncategorized

Prisoners of the Castle Review: Inside Colditz Castle’s Incredible WWII Stories

Prisoners of the Castle by Ben Macintyre tells the fascinating story of Colditz Castle, a high-security Nazi prison during World

Operation Thunderbolt Book Review: The Story of the Entebbe Raid

Discover the daring story of the Entebbe Raid in our review of Operation Thunderbolt by Saul David. A must-read for history enthusiasts!

December 2, 2024 Adult / Adventure / BOOKS / Crime / Dan Brown / Fiction / Historical Fiction / Mystery / Mystery Thriller / Novels / Suspense / Thriller

The Lost Symbol: Detailed Summary and Analysis

Read a detailed summary and analysis of The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown. Explore key themes and insights from this thrilling novel.

November 28, 2024 Adult / Adventure / BOOKS / Crime / Dan Brown / Fiction / Historical Fiction / Mystery / Mystery Thriller / Novels / Suspense / Thriller

The Da Vinci Code Book Summary: Unraveling the Mystery

Discover The Da Vinci Code book summary, exploring key characters, plot twists, and hidden secrets in Dan Brown’s bestselling thriller.

November 21, 2024 Adventure / Audiobook / BOOKS / Crime / Dan Brown / Fiction / Mystery / Mystery Thriller / Novels / Science Fiction / Suspense / Thriller

Origin by Dan Brown: A Complete Book Summary and Analysis

Explore our detailed summary of Origin by Dan Brown, a thrilling tale of science, faith, and a race against time in the heart of Spain.

November 14, 2024 Adventure / Audiobook / BOOKS / Crime / Dan Brown / Fiction / Historical Fiction / Mystery / Mystery Thriller / Novels / Suspense / Thriller

Inferno by Dan Brown: A Book Summary

Follow Robert Langdon’s journey in Dan Brown’s Inferno as he deciphers clues from Dante’s Divine Comedy to prevent a global catastrophe.

November 12, 2024 Action / Adventure / BOOKS / Crime / Dan Brown / Fiction / Mystery / Mystery Thriller / Novels / Science Fiction / Suspense / Thriller

Digital Fortress by Dan Brown: A Book Summary

Digital Fortress by Dan Brown: A cyber thriller about cryptography, NSA secrets, and a race to stop a deadly code threatening global privacy.

November 7, 2024 Action / Adventure / BOOKS / Crime / Dan Brown / Fiction / Mystery / Mystery Thriller / Novels / Science Fiction / Suspense / Thriller

Deception Point by Dan Brown: A Book Summary

Deception Point by Dan Brown is a thriller that delves into politics, science, and conspiracy. The story follows Rachel Sexton,

October 30, 2024 Adult / Adventure / BOOKS / Crime / Dan Brown / Fiction / Historical Fiction / Mystery / Mystery Thriller / Novels / Suspense / Thriller

Angels & Demons by Dan Brown: A Book Summary

Uncover the thrilling world of Angels & Demons by Dan Brown. Explore a gripping summary filled with conspiracies, science, and faith.

October 23, 2024 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Jeremy Scahill / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / Terrorism / The United States Of America / War

Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield by Jeremy Scahill

Discover how drone warfare shapes U.S. foreign policy in Jeremy Scahill’s ‘Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield.’ Read our review!

October 16, 2024 AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / Health / History / LGBT / Medical / Medicine / Nonfiction / Politics / Queer / Randy Shilts / Science / Sociology

And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic by Randy Shilts

Explore And the Band Played On by Randy Shilts, a powerful account of the AIDS epidemic, the LGBTQ+ community, and the politics that delayed vital medical responses.

October 9, 2024 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / Hampton Sides / Historical / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / War / World War II

Ghost Soldiers: The Epic World War II Rescue Mission by Hampton Sides

Discover the heroic story of the WWII rescue mission at Cabanatuan prison camp in Ghost Soldiers by Hampton Sides. An inspiring tale of courage and survival.

October 1, 2024 American History / AUTHOR / Bill Sloan / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / War / World War II

Undefeated: America’s Heroic Fight for Bataan and Corregidor by Bill Sloan

Explore Bill Sloan’s Undefeated, a sory of survival during the Bataan Death March and Corregidor battle in World War II Philippines.

September 26, 2024 Andrew Ross Sorkin / Audiobook / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Business / Economics / Finance / GENRE / History / Journalism / Money / Nonfiction / Politics

Too Big to Fail: The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System–and Themselves by Andrew Ross Sorkin

Discover Andrew Ross Sorkin’s Too Big to Fail, an in-depth look at the 2008 financial crisis, the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, and how Wall Street and Washington responded.

September 14, 2024 Adventure / American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Doug Stanton / GENRE / Historical / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / War

Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan by Doug Stanton

Horse Soldiers is an account of a small group of U.S. Special Forces soldiers who were among the first to enter Afghanistan after 9/11.

September 8, 2024 AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Espionage / GENRE / History / Israel / Nonfiction / Stewart Steven

The Spymasters of Israel by Stewart Steven

Discover The Spymasters of Israel by Stewart Steven, an essential read for anyone intrigued by Israeli intelligence history, espionage tactics, and global security impact.