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"On Tyranny" by: Timothy Snyder

Recommended Age : 16+ (to be able to understand political contexts)  128 pages Description :   The Founding Fathers tried to protect us from the threat they knew, the tyranny that overcame ancient democracy. Today, our political order faces new threats, not unlike the totalitarianism of the twentieth century. We are no wiser than the Europeans who saw democracy yield to fascism, Nazism, or communism. Our one advantage is that we might learn from their experience. On Tyranny is a call to arms and a guide to resistance, with invaluable ideas for how we can preserve our freedoms in the uncertain years to come.     My Rating: 3/5     This book had a lot of good information, but not all of the tips were very practical. (-1 star) Notable Quotes: “We do not see the minds that we harm when we publish falsehoods, but that doesn’t mean we do not harm” (pg. 79). Things to be aware of in “On Tyranny” Language: - 1 “sh*thouse” (in a quote) Romantic Content: ...
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“Highlights’ Guide to Peru” by: Marion Morrison

Recommended Age: 5+ 32 pages Description:  Top Secret Guides take readers on adventures to the most mysterious and interesting places on earth. Each book features a trip to a different country. Readers will visit famous landmarks, discover surprising facts, and learn about the cultures and customs of the people who live there. Top Secret Guide to Peru: Welcome to Peru! Journey to South America to explore this land of lush rain forests and majestic mountains. Travel the Inca Road to see the fabulous ruins of Machu Picchu. Sail in a reed boat on Lake Titicaca. Then thrill to a ride on the world's highest railroad through the Andes mountains. My Rating 5/5 This was a good, small, and insightful book. I love how these books are organized (making finding things super easy)! No other content to note. Links to the book: Amazon: https://a.co/d/hrdIILk Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46134058
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“Highlights Top Secret Guide to Germany” by: Michael March

Recommended Age : 6+ 32 pages My Rating: 5/5 I really enjoyed reading not only about the geography of Germany but also its history! I would highly recommend this book! No other content to note. Links to the book: Amazon:  https://a.co/d/alMQL0D Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3221152
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“National Velvet” by: Enid Bagnold

Recommend Age : 10+ Approximately 265 pages (depending on version/edition)  Description :  The timeless story of 14-year-old Velvet Brown's race for victory in the Grand National Steeplechase has enchanted generations of readers. It's a captivating tale of courage, grit and determination, family and friendships, loyalty and love, and optimism offering an inspiring example of the struggles and rewards of following a dream. My Rating: 2/5 I found this book to be hard to follow. This could be just me, but I wished for something to connect the chapters together. ( -1 star ) Things to be aware of in “National Velvet” Language: 2 “idiot” 2 forms of “shut up” or “you shut up” 6 forms of “gosh” or “good gosh” 3 “bi**hes 2 “oh lord” 1 “stupid” 1 use of the Lord’s name in vain 1 “as dumb’s an oyster” 1 “a**” (spoken to describe a person) Romantic Content: “‘Girls!’ said Velvet, stopping still beside him so that they all drew up. ‘Who’s to know I’m a girl?’ She cupped her face in her two...
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“Through Waters Deep” by: Sarah Sundin

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 Recommended Age : 14+ (violence, romance) 376 pages Description :   War is coming. Can love carry them through the rough waters that lie ahead? It is 1941 and America teeters on the brink of war. Handsome and outgoing naval officer Ensign Jim Avery escorts British convoys across the North Atlantic in a brand-new destroyer, the USS  Atwood . On shore, Jim encounters Mary Stirling, a childhood friend who is now an astute and beautiful Boston Navy Yard secretary.  When evidence of sabotage on the  Atwood  is discovered, Jim and Mary must work together to uncover the culprit. A bewildering maze of suspects emerges, and Mary is dismayed to find that even someone close to her is under suspicion. With the increasing pressure, Jim and Mary find that many new challenges--and dangers--await My Rating: 5/5 This book combined 4 of my favorite genres: Christian, historical fiction, mystery and romance! It maintained my interest the entire time and was not super predict...
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“The Telling” by: Beverly Lewis

This is the 3rd book in the  Seasons of Grace  series by Beverly Lewis. The first book in the series has been reviewed here:  https://kbook-reviews.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-secret-by-beverly-lewis.html Recommended Age : 14+ (not due to negative content but merely for comprehension of difficult topics) 336 pages Description:  Lettie Byler continues her private quest to find the missing piece of her life. As clues take her from state to state, Lettie is increasingly torn between the family she has left behind and the yearning for her long-lost child. My Rating: 4/5 I think this book was my favorite in the series. I still think the trilogy was unnecessary (it could have been just one book … maybe two -0.5 stars ). Nevertheless, the culmination of the overarching storyline was really sweet! I will admit, this book was very predictable (which unfortunately lost some of the overall excitement -0.5 stars ) but the story was cute nonetheless. Things to be aware of in “The Te...
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“The Missing” by Beverly Lewis

This is the 2nd book in the Seasons of Grace series by Beverly Lewis. The first book in the series has been reviewed here:  https://kbook-reviews.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-secret-by-beverly-lewis.html Recommended Age : 14+ (not due to negative content but merely for comprehension of difficult topics) 332 pages Description :  A Painful Absence, a Desperate Heart . . . Is It Too Late to Find Lettie Byler? Grace Byler longs to uncover the secret that drove her mother to leave the family weeks ago. When all hopes are dashed for such a search, an unlikely friendship leads to a surprising invitation.  Meanwhile, the young Amishman Grace thought was courting her best friend takes a sudden interest in her, and Grace's decision to remain single is challenged even as her determination to find her mother grows. My Rating 5/5 To be honest, I enjoyed this one more than the first. Yes, the first book laid out the storyline, but it felt like it was dragging. This one had much more action...
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