Mariko is one of the few characters that doesn’t need to be saved; she saves herself.
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The Hobbit | England
This book made me want to relax at Bag End with Bilbo or sing with the dwarves. The writing was charming, witty, and fun.
The Histories of the Kings of Britain | England
This book wasn’t a “history” at all, but an interesting look at the origin myth underlying the English identity.
The Forest | England
These people instilled hardiness and hope in all who came after, giving England the strength to endure and survive all that it has.
The Battle of Britain | WWII
For a while, during the five months of the Battle of Britain, the United Kingdom held the world together.
The Noel Diary
Love’s not something that should be worked for or earned, but freely given.
Night | WWII
This isn’t Anne Frank’s belief in the goodness of people; it’s the murder of all belief in good.
The Last Battle | WWII
A World War II story where the U.S. Army and German Wehrmacht is interesting, but maybe a little over-dramatized.
The Last Goodnight | WWII
This was a well-written, well-researched book that was very interesting. I would’ve loved it if I didn’t dislike the heroine so much.
A Hero of France | WWII
This book allows you to read between the lines of history, the stories that were never written down, that were carved on the heart; the only place they were safe.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society | WWII
The combination of both light and dark elements, that effervescent, bubbly warmth mixed with the cold, darkness of war, makes an unforgettable story that ends with hope and love.
The Girls of Atomic City | WWII
This book captures a slice of history that embodies the evolution of America from a simple life with stay-at-home women to a technology-driven society with strong females.
Tyger Tyger 