Tag: historical fiction

• My Leisure Reading

  Sunday morning I made up my mind about my current read. I had a few seconds to quickly decide between two books. In the end the one that won was a book I have read before. Actually as I opened the book I saw a tally. I don’t think it’s accurate though. The markings specified…

  Garnetjewel

  May 1, 2024

  American Heritage, Bible Reflections, Extraordinary People With Common Sense, Spontaneity At It’s Best, Women, World History

  bible, book-review, book-reviews, books, characters, christianity, Czechoslovakia, decision, emotional, favorite author, God, Grandpa, historical fiction, interaction, Leisure Reading, location, POW, reading, Theresienstadt

• A Decision To Make

  This morning I finished my leisure reading. It has taken me since sometime in January to finish this book. Eve took less than two weeks because I couldn’t stay away… it was a new book for me. However, this book I just finished felt like a new book since it had been a long time…

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  April 26, 2024

  American Heritage, Bible Reflections, God’s Timing, Spontaneity At It’s Best

  book-blog, book-review, book-reviews, books, Christian, decision, God’s Timing, historical fiction, history, interest, leisurely reading, perspectives, reading, storylines, World War 2

• Artificial Intelligence

  Last week was interesting listening to the various images that were not historically correct on google. Honestly, I have used google to do some minor intriguing searches but if I want something for historical research it’s not been my go to location. I have to admit I miss being a college student and having the…

  Garnetjewel

  February 26, 2024

  American Heritage, Are These American Ideals Gone?, God’s Timing, Modern American History

  Artificial intelligence, bias, book-review, book-reviews, books, Christian, commentaries, devices, experiences, future, historical fiction, patriots, photos, races, Revolutionary War, scripture

• Today

  My leisurely reading has always been complementary to my writing. So when I was forced to be a chauffeur for mom I got a chance for more. I was able to catch up and read more than just a chapter at a time. This used to be a favorite time saver of sorts. When I…

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  October 24, 2023

  American Heritage, Modern American History, Spontaneity At It’s Best

  authors, books, chapters, doctor runs, historical fiction, mourning

• The Author After My Own Heart

  When I read a book I feel like I am transported instantly to the timeframe of the page I am reading. The first author I found who gave me such a sense of how complicated life and decision making can be was Sarah Sundin. I needed the cookie cutter ending well stories until my heart…

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  July 15, 2023

  American Heritage, Family, God’s Timing

  author, books, Family, historical fiction, laughter, love, reading, Sarah Sundin, Second World War, transportive