pickI knew about some of the efforts to keep the public fit in WWII, but not the experimental basis behind them, and not all of the stuff discussed here. I found this very readable and interesting.
Warning: if you're phobic about insects (or at least biting ones), be careful. There's a whole chapter on them, and I definitely had some intrusive thoughts and a nightmare because of it.
Enjoying the quiet morning as everyone adjusts to the time change.
pickThis was one of the books from the #WPNF25 list I was most excited for and it did not disappoint. It‘s a banger of a book, detailing the life of Polish resistance fighter Elzbieta Zawacka in WWII and beyond. She was a remarkable woman. If you love historical fiction but are wary of NF, give this one a try.
pickThis book looks at the incarceration of Japanese-Americans during WWII from the focus of a group of boys/young men who played football in one of the camps. It does a great job of showing the situation Japanese-American citizens were in but the football parts are a bit dull (and I like the game), so I‘m glad there was actually less of that than I was expecting.
My February stats. Proud Shoes was the highest ranked, but the tagged book is so important right now.
February reads
Best book of February. I've already recommended it to one of my FB groups, and I'm giving a copy to my Dad (which I'll keep if he doesn't want it). #readingbracket2025 @Catsandbooks
#preorders #bookmail
Waterstones had 25% off preorders this weekend, so all of these will be coming in the next few months.
Tagged book is a present for my Dad, but if he doesn't want it, I'll be keeping it, as I'd like a physical copy. I wanted a physical copy of Sister in Law.
pickI liked this book. It told a different story about WWII that I didn't know about. The people in this book were great. I rated this book a 3 out of 5 stars.
pickThis is another remarkable novel by Pam Jenoff. It was engrossing and fast-paced. Stories about WWII are always incredibly sad and astonishing. Pam crafted characters full of strength and determination to confront the challenges of war while also unraveling mysteries that ultimately reinforce the power of hope and love.
Full review at abookandadog.com/blog/last-twilight-in-paris
