Skip to content

Man of la Book

A Bookish Blog

history

Book Review: The Falcon of Sparta by Conn Iggulden
5 Stars Fiction Historical Fiction Latest Posts

Book Review: The Falcon of Sparta by Conn Iggulden

Man of la BookFebruary 6, 2019

A fictionalized account of the book The Persian Expedition by Xenophon, a Greek trying to lead his fellow countrymen home after the fierce battle.

Read More
Book Review: Code Name: Lise: The True Story of the Woman Who Became WWII’s Most Highly Decorated Spy by Larry Loftis
5 Stars Biographies & Memoirs Latest Posts Non-Fiction

Book Review: Code Name: Lise: The True Story of the Woman Who Became WWII’s Most Highly Decorated Spy by Larry Loftis

Man of la BookDecember 12, 2018

Code Name: Lise: The True Story of the Woman Who Became WWII’s Most Highly Decorated Spy creates a nerve wrecking narrative, filled with excitement and heroism.

Read More
Book Review: Atlas of World War II by Stephen G. Hyslop and Neil Kagan
5 Stars Latest Posts Non-Fiction

Book Review: Atlas of World War II by Stephen G. Hyslop and Neil Kagan

Man of la BookDecember 6, 2018

Atlas of World War II is incredible, it covers all theaters of the war, provides copies of the maps the generals used (along with their notes on them)

Read More
Book Review: The Banker and the Blackfoot by J. Edward Chamberlin
4 Stars Biographies & Memoirs Latest Posts Non-Fiction

Book Review: The Banker and the Blackfoot by J. Edward Chamberlin

Man of la BookDecember 5, 2018

A book about the author’s grandfather, John Cowdry befriending the Blackfoot warrior Crop Eared Wolf. Mr. Chamberlin is a professor at the University of Toronto

Read More
Book Review: The Passion According to Carmela by Marcos Aguinis
4 Stars Fiction Historical Fiction Latest Posts

Book Review: The Passion According to Carmela by Marcos Aguinis

Man of la BookNovember 28, 2018

Carmela Vasconcelos, an divorcee, gets caught up in the of the Cuban Revolution, joins Lucas, her brother, as they run away from their parents to join Castro.

Read More
Book Review: The Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica Hesse
4 Stars Fiction Historical Fiction Latest Posts

Book Review: The Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica Hesse

Man of la BookNovember 21, 2018

A young adult award winning novel, a national bestseller, which takes place in Holland during World War II. Ms. Hesse is an author and a journalist

Read More
Book Review: The General’s Cook by Ramin Ganeshram
4 Stars Fiction Historical Fiction Latest Posts

Book Review: The General’s Cook by Ramin Ganeshram

Man of la BookNovember 19, 2018

A historical fiction book taking place in 1793, following the life of Hercules, a slave in Mt. Vernon, as well as President George Washington’s chef.

Read More
Book Review:  The Allies: Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin, and the Unlikely Alliance That Won World War II by Winston Groom
5 Stars Latest Posts Non-Fiction

Book Review: The Allies: Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin, and the Unlikely Alliance That Won World War II by Winston Groom

Man of la BookNovember 15, 2018

The Allies: Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin, and the Unlikely Alliance That Won World War II – recounts how Russia became and unlikely ally with the US & England

Read More
Book Review: Operation Columba – The Secret Pigeon Service by Gordon Corera
5 Stars Latest Posts Non-Fiction

Book Review: Operation Columba – The Secret Pigeon Service by Gordon Corera

Man of la BookOctober 31, 2018

I never thought I’d enjoy a book about pigeons. A thrilling book about an oddball corner of history including brave citizens, and creative intelligence officers

Read More
Book Review: Titans of History by Simon Sebag Montefiore
3 Stars Biographies & Memoirs Latest Posts Non-Fiction

Book Review: Titans of History by Simon Sebag Montefiore

Man of la BookOctober 24, 2018

A nonfiction book of extremely short biographies of those people the author deemed as changing the world they lived in. Mr. Montefiore is a prize winning author

Read More

Posts pagination

1 … 5 6 7 8 9 … 12

Search…

Tags

American History Biographies & Memoirs Biography California comics DC Comics England Espionage fantasy fiction France Fun Facts Fun Facts Friday General General Adult Germany HarperCollins Historical historical fiction history Israel Italy Jewish literary facts literary fiction Literature & Fiction Lit Facts London Military Mystery New York New York City Non-Fiction NYC Paris Russia science fiction sff Thriller Thriller / suspense TLC Book Tours United States World War II WW2 WWII

Ratings:

1 - Hated it: could not finish
2 - Didn't like it but finished
3 - Liked the book
4 - Loved the book
5- Could not put the book down
MyFreeCopyright.com Registered & Protected
Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.
Powered by RS WP THEMES