The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

“If I have learned anything in this long life of mine, it is this: in love we find out who we want to be; in war we find out who we are.” — Kristin Hannah, The Nightingale     By now, it's pretty hard to go around talking about historical fiction without mentioning The Nightingale … Continue reading The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman

“No, darling! To die it's easy... But you have to struggle for life!” — Art Spiegelman, The Complete Maus     This is a dreadfully moving narrative that shines through the many dichotomies of life. The Complete Maus is not like anything you've read before. Containing both Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History as well … Continue reading The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman