The thrill of adventure is, of course, a large part of The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva, but reminds us that we cannot escape history

Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent discusses about 30 characters in 20 plays, along with Ms. Dench’s experience in different troupes and anecdotes

Emilia is brave, but the horrors of the battlefield, the inhumanity of humans show her another aspect that she wasn’t exposed to in her intellectual upbringing

As long as this book, it’s very engaging and very readable. The prosperity of England seemed more to do with the luck of who’s in charge than long term planning

The book shines when it tells of Sherman’s brilliant campaigns and strategies. I thought his breathtaking march, more of a political effort than a military one

This was a depressing, yet poetic memoir. He tries to be as honest as possible with himself and the reader. I certainly understand some of the historical errors

This excellent book is about democracy, but without democracy being in it. Instead, democracy cries in the shadows of every line,

Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionneis a cynical, poetic, funny and very powerful novel which stayed with me for a while after I finished reading.

I believe Dan Jones achieved his goal of writing an exciting biography in gripping, and somewhat conversational narrative

The Splinter Effect by Andrew is methodical and clear, the backstory is interesting and doesn’t interfere with the main narrative