Henry Kisor 
It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up The Thorn Birds. I had heard so much about this sweeping family saga and its infamous tale of forbidden love, but I didn’t know much about the story beyond that. As someone who loves getting lost in epic narratives that span generations, I figured … Read more
It was a lazy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I had heard so much buzz about this sweeping historical romance and time-travel adventure, and I was intrigued by the premise of a World War II nurse getting transported to 18th-century Scotland. Little did I know that I was about … Read more
It was the summer before my senior year of high school when I first picked up “Gone With the Wind.” I had seen the iconic film adaptation starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, but I had never read the book that had captivated generations of readers. As an avid lover of historical fiction and epic … Read more
I first picked up “The Caine Mutiny” after it was recommended to me by a friend who knows I’m a big fan of classic 20th century literature. As someone who loves reading about World War II from various perspectives, the premise of this novel following the crew of a Navy ship in the Pacific theater … Read more
It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up “The Killer Angels” by Michael Shaara. I had been meaning to read this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel for years, ever since my fascination with the American Civil War began in high school. As someone who loves immersing themselves in historical fiction, I was drawn to … Read more
I have to admit, when I first picked up War and Peace, I was more than a little intimidated. At over 1,400 pages, Tolstoy’s epic novel about the Napoleonic wars is a literary behemoth that has daunted many a reader. But I had heard so much about its brilliance over the years that I felt … Read more
It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I stumbled upon “Sacred Treason” at the local bookstore. The intriguing historical setting and the promise of a thrilling conspiracy immediately piqued my interest. As someone who loves getting lost in richly detailed worlds of the past, I knew I had to give this book a try. From … Read more
I have always been fascinated by the Italian Renaissance – an era that gave birth to some of the most brilliant artists, thinkers, and innovators the world has ever known. So when I stumbled upon Diane Haeger’s historical novel The Ruby Ring, which promised to transport readers into the heart of 16th century Rome and … Read more
I have always been drawn to tales of high adventure on the high seas, ever since I was a young boy devouring the classic pirate stories of Robert Louis Stevenson and J.M. Barrie. There’s just something so alluring about the romantic notion of sailing the open waters, engaging in daring raids and naval battles, and … Read more
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame: A Timeless Tale of Love, Compassion, and Social Injustice It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I found myself wandering aimlessly through the aisles of a quaint secondhand bookstore. As an avid reader, I was always on the hunt for hidden literary gems, and that’s when a tattered copy of Victor … Read more