This is one of the best historical fiction books I’ve read in a while, it revolves around a 23-year-old Caesar taking on a corrupt Roman Bureaucrat, in court

American Prometheus is an exceptional biography which manages to weave politics, science, and humanity into an engaging story which changed the world we live in

Check out some book recommendations to be gifted the 2024 holiday season. I’d like to think that these books will cover a wide variety of interests

Giovanni della Casa was an Italian diplomat, bishop, & poet. He is known for his treatise on polite behavior, despite being an inquisitor

Grazia Deledda was an Italian writer known as “The Voice of Sardinia”. She was the first Italian woman, and second woman, to be awarded the Nobel Prize

Despite a seemingly complex plot, involving many characters & financial crimes, I found it easy to follow & am looking forward to see if it is part of a series

Elsa Morante (18 August, 1812 – 25 November, 1985), born in Rome, Italy, was an Italian poet, translator, children’s book author and novelist.

James Branch Cabell was a Virginian author known for writing fantasy fiction, comedies, short stories, essays, as well as poetry

George Santayana was a Spanish-American poet, novelist and philosopher. He is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the early 20th century.

The story is certainly captivating, but not as focused on the most interesting characters. The narrative does flow, and it’s an easy read