Rebecca Hill
TS Alan shares some fabulous short stories, giving the reader a stroll down horror lane. These five stories are amazing, and I really enjoyed the stories that were shared. Each one brings a level of horror. The stories include:
Love Undying
Pumpkin Face
The Other Self
Specter of the 1-2-3
A Soul For A Silver Dollar
Pumpkin Face has triggers for those who stay away from sexual trauma. But other than that, it was a great story! I ranged emotions on that one, but it was perfectly done. A Soul For A Silver Dollar and The Specter of the 1-2-3 are among my favorites of the book! Both stories were fabulous, and I wasn't ready for them to end.
I look forward to seeing more from this author!
I really enjoyed this book! It was a quick and easy read. The writer does a fabulous job in weaving in the lives of those who are the major players, and bringing these characters a breath of fresh air. Perfect for those who love historical fiction - this is a great weekend read!
For those that love the Plantagenet line, this is the perfect book for you! Jump into the tangled web of Plantagenet history, and intrigue.
Eleanor of Aquitaine was a formidable woman, but her sons were going to prove just as formidable. While they did not all have happy endings, the line that Henry and Eleanor began was going to be one of intrigue, deceit, piousness and poignant figures that are not easily forgotten.
Dive into the the history of this larger than life family, and get to know the Plantagenet line in a whole new light!
LOVED this book!
These stories are just the perfect touch of horror and crazy to keep you on your toes. The Scare Street team has done it again! I can't wait to see what the next volumes hold!
I read this one, but it is one that I want to read again with a paperback copy that I can go through and mark up, make notes, and really dive into.
Interesting and compelling read.
Interesting collection of stories - some of them were not scary at all, and a little weird.
I was always curious about the man who was in charge of Auschwitz. This book was well done, giving the reader the full story of Rudolph Hoss, and the role that he played within the Reich.
It was heartbreaking in areas, but overall, a very good comprehensive view.
For those interested in WWII history, and the Holocaust, this is a really good read.
Everything that you wanted to know about Edgar Allan Poe is in this book! OH MY GOODNESS, this is perfect for any fan of Poe.
Get this book now, you will NOT be disappointed!
I read the English version from Pen & Sword Books:
This book was one that makes you sit back and put yourself in someone else's shoes.. I had not heard of the Wilhelm Gustloff before, but I am itching to read more about it now!
This story is given in a first person narrative, and is so well done, you almost feel like you are there with him - on the ship, waiting to be rescued, escaping and making the long trek back home. Perfection in a book for military history lovers!
This was an interesting read on the different plagues and pandemics that have swept through the world. It started with the Neolithic Age and moved forward to present day, where we are currently dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.
I loved the history and the information that was shared, and overall felt it was a great read! This is one that I am going to be recommending for students in history and social geography courses.
Oh my goodness, Sharon Bennett Connolly has done it again! This was the perfect romp through a medieval family! Honor, scandal, marriages, and intrigue all play into the Warrene family lines.
Beginning with William of Normandy, and going down through the Wars of the Roses, this book will read as an action-packed, give me all the information book!
I loved this one! The Warrene family was very prominent throughout the medieval history of England, and this book will dive into their past, and share everything that you could ever want to know about this ambitious family.
Justice seems to move at a snails pace - but this was not always the case! Take a step back in time through the eyes of a member of Scotland Yard, and see how policing used to be!
For lovers of true crime, this book is PERFECT! I absolutely loved reading about the cases, the sentences meted out, and the no-nonsense take of the author in discussing both crime and criminal.
This was a great read! I loved the in-depth analysis and the rundown of the issues that surround the battle of Hastings. While we have contemporary sources, what we are gleaning from modern study is very profound, and worth a deeper look at the official battle site - and the possible new location.
Absolutely amazing read, and one that was well worth the time to sit and read through. I was blown away through the information and the commentary by the author.
Perfect for those who are interested in the Battle of Hastings and the Norman invasion!
This book is about more than just the daughters of Edward I. With the information presented, you can dive into the web of the royal family - the who's who of the time.
Kathryn Warner did a great job of bringing as much information as she could about the five daughters of Edward I, and their ups and downs throughout life.
I enjoyed reading through this book!
The Shades of Grey trilogy is the perfect reading material for a rainy weekend! I sat and read through the entire series, while recouping from being sick. There is something about these characters that draw you in, and the emotions that are evoked - well, you can feel it rising from the pages as you read.
The Civil War has long been one of my favorite areas of study, and Jessica James does a great job of weaving in historical facts around the story that she is setting.
Fall in love with the characters, and journey your way through a trilogy that will leave you wanting more when it is over! Fabulous and engaging from the start!
Books in the Series:
Duty Bound
Honor Bound
Glory Bound
Short, cute story about the Great Pyramid. Join Annie and Nico as they travel back to Egypt, and take a good look at the pyramid, who it was created for, what it holds, and some of the interesting facts surrounding it. I loved the breakdown at the end of the important figures and items, as well as the other great wonders of the world.
Can't wait to share this one with my kids!
I got to know Edward I and Llewellyn through Sharon Kay Penman years ago, and I am a bit more sympathetic to Llewellyn in this book than the author was.
Overall, this was a fabulous read! I enjoyed the breakdown of the military maneuvers, as well as the dedication that Edward I took in subduing Wales. He was more determined than his predecessors, and it showed through the steps and efforts that he took.
The author did a great job with the materials, and breaks it down in an easy to read piece that readers will enjoy and connect with.
Sweet little story about a baby bird, who is just a bit different than the other birds. Another bird shows him how he can be a bird, but not fly.
Great story, with a good moral. I will be sharing this with a group of different-abled students soon! Perfect for learning to embrace what makes you different and sets you apart.
What happens when you get to choose a wish? There are so many ways that you can spend those wishes, but Rabbit does not know to spend his wishes. He looks to his friends to see what they would get with their wishes. Instead of spending his wishes on himself, he instead gives them to his friends, but finds that he does not have any left for himself.
This is a cute little story of friendship, and how small simple acts can mean bigger things to friends. Loved the art work and the story flowed smoothly! Perfection!
Get ready to set sail on the high seas - and get lost along the way!
As I was reading through this book, I really loved it. These Sea Stories were amazing, and I think I actually got sea-sick from my couch a few times as we were pitching through the storms and the different tragedies that beset the different ships that were discussed in this book.
Sea Stories takes you on different adventures, each tragedy besetting ships and crews, and their fight to survive the high seas.
I loved reading through this book! It was absolutely amazing! I highly recommend reading through this book!
Thank you to Rowman and Littlefield, Lyons Press for an advanced copy of this book. The review and opinions above are entirely those of the reviewer.
In “Childhoods of Famous People” we get a little background of things that they would have done as children. The author writes in such a way that you can guess who the famous person is, using the clues provided before it is revealed who they are. My kids had a fun time guessing at some of the famous names included here.
Interesting and fun read. Great for kids who want to know what it was like to grow up in different cultures around the world.
Thank you to the publisher for granting me a copy to read. The thoughts and review are my own.
This was such a cute book! I loved reading through it and seeing all the different recipes and areas from around the world.
Bonus to this book, there is a recipe section in the back, with a breakdown for the each of the cultures, and some of their food - the dumplings!
Perfect for young children learning to count, and learn about different cultures along the way!